Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft
Experience Overview
With its crystal-clear emerald lakes, picture-perfect castle and fairytale island at the foothills of the Alps, Bled is the perfect spot to base your eight-day active adventure in Slovenia. Hike lush trails on Mt Vogel in Triglav National Park, go cycling next to the Radovljica River and hold on to your helmets on an exhilarating white water rafting trip on the Soka River with expert guides. Walk the Vintgar Gorge boardwalk, discover the secrets of Ljubljana and see the little village of Ribcev Laz. Along with all this adrenaline, there’s plenty of free time to discover bled at your own pace – kayaking or ziplining, anyone?
Highlights
- Hike along lush trails from the top of Mt Vogel, within Triglav National Park, looking down to the valley where the deep green forest meets the bright blue of the glacial Lake Bohinj.
- Cycle through mountain pastures beside the Radovljica River to a valley strewn with wildflowers.
- Trek through Bled to Vintgar Gorge across rapids, waterfalls and pools. Find your reflection in the sparkling water below from the boardwalk on the rock face.
- Explore picturesque Bled at your own pace – famous for its fairytale-like surroundings, including the lake with a church and medieval castle smack bang in the middle. Maybe go kayaking on the river or indulge in the iconic cream cake.
- Go whitewater rafting over the rugged rapids, gates and pools of the Soka River, taking in stunning alpine scenery as you follow your expert guides.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3278
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle,Local bus,Bicycle,On foot
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: ZMXS
Starts: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Finishes: Bled, Slovenia
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (6),Accommodation: Guest House (5 nights) Hotel (1 night)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,590 ($370 /day)
Itinerary
Zivjo! Welcome to Slovenia – often known as ‘Europe in Miniature’. Luckily for adrenaline junkies, Slovenia is perfect for a wide array of active adventures, like cycling, hiking, skiing, canyoning, caving and boating. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in Ljubljana (pronounced 'Lyoob-Li-Yana'), the capital of Slovenia. Head out on an orientation walk around cosmopolitan Ljubljana – a city full of history, monuments, churches, museums and great restaurants. Afterwards opt to head out as a group for dinner at a local traditional restaurant. Your trip leader will have all the best recommendations!
Included Activities:
- Ljubljana - Leader led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
In the morning, board a local bus to Bled – with dense green mountains, a rocky cliff-top castle and an emerald lake (with a church atop the island smack bang in the middle), it’s hard to take a bad photo here! You’ll head out on a hike around Bled through Vintgar Gorge, stopping for snacks and photo breaks along the way. Explore Bled’s gorgeous architecture and scenery, then walk across rapids, waterfalls and pools via an elevated boardwalk that clings to the craggy rock face.
Included Activities:
- Vintgar Gorge hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, take a public bus to Lake Bohinj – the largest permanent glacial lake in the country. Take the cable car to the top of Mt Vogel within Triglav National Park. The upper station lies above 1500 m (4920 ft), from here you'll hike toward Orlove glave resting point, where you can ring the bell for a goodluck! Take in the Alpine scenery of Julian Alps. Next stop is Sija peak,on a clear day you can catch a glimpse of Italy. Enjoy the amazing views of the mountains before heading back.
Included Activities:
- Mt Vogel Cable Car
- Hiking on Mt Vogel
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
You have a free day to choose your own adventure in Bled today. Maybe visit the 100 m high clifftop castle and chill out on Grajska Plaza (Castle Beach) – dating from the 11th century, the views from Old Bled Castle are nothing short of spectacular. You could take a Pletna boat ride (a wooden, awning-covered boat rowed by a special oarsman) to the island on Lake Bled, where you can climb up the 99 steps to St Mary's Church and ring the wishing bell. If you’re chasing a thrill, maybe go ziplining or kayaking on the Sava River. Be sure to seek out the famous Bled cream cake (nearly every cafe in town claims that theirs is the best).
Optional Activities:
- Bled - Pletna Boat Trip (14 EUR)
- Bled - Castle (15 EUR)
- Kayaking on Soca River (45 EUR)
- Bled - Ziplining (75 EUR)
- Hike Osojnica viewpoint loop - Free
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Pack your swimming gear and towel for a rafting trip on the Soka River today. On the way stop by the mountain town of Bovec famous for its breathtakingly beautiful natural sites. A professional guide will lead the group on a 1.5-hour journey through Class 2 and 3 rapids as well as gates and pools. You’ll pass alpine scenery and cypress trees as you navigate moss-covered boulders all the way downriver to Lancovo. There will be plenty of time for swim stops in the fresh water here and you’ll see the cascades of Boka Waterfall. After an exhilarating day, it’s a short drive back to Bled. Later, maybe dine on sausages or fresh fish with a side of the local vino. Luckily, Slovenia only exports a small amount of their wine, keeping the best local.
Included Activities:
- Rafting on Soca River
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Head out for a morning of biking. You’ll have your bike fitting and a safety briefing to set you up for the journey ahead, then it’s time to get your wheels in motion. With your leader, you’ll begin cycling from Bled, first pedalling gradually uphill through the mountains, following the low-traffic forest paved road. This route offers plenty to look at – mountain views next to Radovljica River, scenic stops along the way and a loop around the beautiful Lake Bled. Your final stop of the day is a flower and tree-filled valley, where you can refuel at a mountain house. The rest of the day is free for your own discoveries – you may like to explore Triglav National Park or rest and recharge before dinner.
Included Activities:
- Biking in Bled
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Your trip ends after breakfast today and with no further activities planned, you’re free to leave any time after check out. If you’d like to extend your stay in this postcard-perfect place, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Reviews
Austin - Traveled, May 2023
This was ana amazing experience. This trip has a good mix of activities and site see. My group was very friendly and inviting and our group leader was very helpful/knowledgeable. the food was great and the natural wonders were amazing. lot of great hikes. would highly recommend hiking to slap most nice and slap Savica (both amazing waterfalls.).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2023
Joyce - Traveled, May 2023
I was apprehensive about my first solo trip and some friends were concerned for my safety as a petite woman traveling alone. This was the best experience I have had! I returned recommending to everyone that they should look into Intrepid tours for future vacations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2023
Emma - Traveled, July 2022
This trip was really well organised and I enjoyed all the activities. Jerneja was a great tour leader with excellent local knowledge and made every activity fun for the whole group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/02/2022
Ka Ki - Traveled, July 2022
Interesting and varied itinerary, enthusiastic local guide, choice of accommodation to be improved.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/02/2022
Mark - Traveled, July 2022
This was my first Intrepid tour and hopefully there will be many more ahead. Jerry our guide made the whole trip the best, most fun vacation ever! Plus the itinerary and activities and options were all amazing. Don’t wait any longer - book your next adventure with Intrepid today!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/31/2022
Susan - Traveled, May 2022
This trip is ideal for outdoors lovers who want to be active and enjoy simply stunning scenery. Add to that the friendliness of the Slovenians and you have a trip to remember!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2022
Susan - Traveled, May 2022
A beautiful country packed with exiting adventure, lovely people and stunning scenery. Go go go!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2022
Helen - Traveled, September 2023
Fantastic experience in an idyllic location. This trip was a perfect balance of fun physical activity and free time to explore individual activities and interests. Beautiful hiking, biking and rafting. Slovenian is magical and we were so happy to have the opportunity to explore with ease.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2023
Katrina - Traveled, August 2023
I spent a wonderful week in the Slovenian mountains with Vladamir and our Intrepid group. My daughter (18yrs) and I loved the whitewater rafting and hiking through stunning summer weather in the alps. Highly recommended.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
Julie - Traveled, August 2023
Slovenia is Beautiful! Well planned itinerary with enough time to enjoy your free time walking around Lake Bohinj, or take a swim. Vlad was a great tour leader and created a memorable week for our tour group! Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2023
Steve - Traveled, July 2022
Slovenia is beautiful. Great architecture & museums & fun things to do in Ljubljana (I arrived a few days early). Lake Bled & Bohinj areas are beautiful. Went on a few hikes on my own (free time). Happy country (lots of babies!).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2023
Daniel - Traveled, June 2024
Great week spent in this single location holiday. Bled is a perfect spot to base visiting this beautiful country
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Roy - Traveled, June 2024
Great well organised tour with perfect mix of activities and free time. Beautiful country. Thanks to our tour leader Frano, especially for sharing your favourite pub great place to chill and reflect on all the awesome things we did during the day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2024
Susan - Traveled, June 2024
Spectacular vistas and plenty of opportunity to explore the destination; Bled is a gorgeous place, I suspect best visited outside of Jul/Aug otherwise it would be bursting with people in such a small, compact town; Slovenia did not disappoint.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Gabriela - Traveled, May 2024
Great experience! Immerse yourself in a fairy tale like environment and invigorate with fabulous outdoor activities!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/25/2024
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