Slovenia Hike, Bike & Raft

Day 1  Ljubljana                
Known as ‘Europe in Miniature’, tiny Slovenia has a huge heart and a wealth of diversity. Ease into things with a welcome meeting, where you’ll get acquainted with the rest of the group. The evening is spent at leisure exploring the streets of Ljubljana.                

Day 2  Ljubljana to Lake Bohinj      
Head out on an orientation walk. Ljubljana is a city full of style and sophistication, history, monuments, churches and great restaurants. In the afternoon board a local bus to the quaint lakeside town of Bohinj, your base for the coming week. Lake Bohinj is the largest permanent glacial lake in the country, and the soaring Julian Alps capture a touch of Switzerland.                

Day 3  Mt Vogel    
Take the cable car to the top of Mt Vogel, in the Triglav National Park, to enjoy a hike along lush trails. Depending on weather conditions, you will head south towards the peak of Sija. After a rest stop at Suha hut, continue through the incredible alpine scenery along the Bukovska Valley.  

Day 4  Bled        
Today you'll head to nearby Bled. With dense green mountains, a rocky cliff-top castle and an emerald-coloured lake, it’s hard to take a bad photo here. Join the group for a scenic walk through the picturesque town, passing impressive villas, including the former residence of Josip Tito. Grajska Plaza is found directly underneath the castle, and provides an excellent starting point for your own exploration in the afternoon.                

Day 5  Sava Dolinka River              
Pack your swimming gear and towel for a rafting trip on the Sava Dolinka River. A professional guide will lead the group on a journey through rapids, gates and pools. You’ll pass alpine scenery, cypress trees, and navigate giant moss-covered boulders all the way down river to Lancovo. There’s time for a swim in the fresh water, then it’s a short drive back to Bohinj.    

Day 6  Lake Bohinj    
Still want to be active? Perhaps enjoy an Emerald River Adventure within Triglav National Park, or try your hand at canyoning. Or simply return to Bled and wander around town at your own pace. Alternatively head to Vintgar Gorge. It's an easy daytrip from Bohinj and features a spectacular walk across rapids, waterfalls and pools via an elevated boardwalk that clings to the craggy rock face.      

Day 7  Triglav NP              
Head out for a morning of biking on a choice of routes. The first is along the scenic Radovna River; follow the tranquil trail for about 16 kilometres as it meanders its way through a wilderness valley to the village of Zgornja Radovna. It’s an easy ride along a gravel road through the valley, with only a slightly difficult ascent just before the end. You’ll pass old buildings, ancient trees and traditional farms. Alternatively, there’s a route with more elevation gain to the villages of Srednja Vas, Lese and Lipnica.                

Day 8  Lake Bohinj          
This trip comes to an end after breakfast, with an optional transfer to the airport for your onward flight.