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With its fairytale castles, medieval villages and beautiful, cultured cities, Slovenia is a country rich with culture, art and history. Add in its truly spectacular landscapes, from the dramatic peaks, lakes and forests of the Julian Alps to the beaches, canyons and caves of the Adriatic coast, and it’s clear that this is a remarkable European destination that should be on your radar.
Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s gorgeous capital, with its cobblestoned streets, Baroque architecture and leafy, car-free city centre set on the banks of the Ljubljanica River.
Marvel at the idyllic beauty of Bled, with its emerald-green lake, cliff-top castle and spectacular mountain backdrop; and head to the magnificent Julian Alps to hike among rugged limestone peaks, enchanting pine forests, high mountain lakes and peaceful alpine valleys.
See the World Heritage Listed Skocjan Caves, an impressive underground network of thousands of karst halls and canyons; and sample Slovenian wines in the picturesque growing region of Brda.
Raft whitewater rapids on the Soca River; tackle a climb of Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak; or cycle the famous Parenzana Bike Trail, a disused narrow gauge railway leading through tunnels, villages and stunning scenery across the border into Croatia.
Our unique active adventures are tailored to get you deep into the heart of this magic country, taking in its key highlights as well as experiencing the beauty of its lesser-visited trails. Join us as we explore beautiful Slovenia!
8Days
Introductory to Moderate
11Days
Moderate
Challenging
5Days
10Days
Our trips are designed to be affordable, providing you with all the necessary ingredients for a successful journey at a price that will leave more in your pocket.
On self guided trips you can expect to receive up-to-date and well researched route notes and maps, seamless luggage transfers and competitive pricing on all essential services. Many self guided trips also have daily departure dates. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility a self guided trip offers.
Cycling or walking, 2 star or 4 star, small groups or self guided, land or sea - we can help you explore Europe exactly the way you want.
Often family run, these charmimg hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.
Used mainly on mountain walks, these convivial places add to the atmosphere of your journey through the mountains. Dorms may sleep up to 40 people and the beds are often bunk beds. Linen and blankets are provided and bathrooms are shared. Private rooms may be available, although private gite rooms still use shared bathrooms.
Self contained with basic cooking facilities, studio apartments cater for up to two people, with the option to upgrade to larger apartments with bedrooms if you have more in your party.
Live like a local on a farm, or purpose-built farm. Rooms are clean, comfortable, usually have a pleasant outlook and rooms vary as to whether they include an en suite bathroom or shared facilities.
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Head to the Julian Alps to hike among rugged limestone peaks and magnificent alpine valleys
See the World Heritage Listed Skocjan Caves, an impressive underground network of thousands of karst halls and canyons
Cycle the famous Parenzana Bike Trail, a disused narrow gauge railway leading through tunnels, villages and stunning scenery across the border into Croatia
Raft whitewater rapids on the Soca River
Tackle a climb of Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak
Sample Slovenian wines in the picturesque growing region of Brda
Marvel at the idyllic beauty of Bled, with its emerald-green lake, cliff-top castle and spectacular mountain backdrop
Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s gorgeous capital, with its cobblestoned streets, Baroque architecture and leafy, car-free city centre
Temperatures are cool and mild during spring and autumn in Slovenia. In summer temperatures are quite warm, and it is often humid with the potential for summer storms.
The weather in the Julian Alps and surrounding area usually has an element of unpredictability. You can expect a mix of warm sunny days sometimes punctuated by cooler rainy weather. You should always be prepared for sudden changes in weather while you are out on the trail. In September daytime temperatures can range from cool early mornings of 10 - 20 degrees Celsius / 50 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit to warm daytime temperatures of 20 – 25 degrees Celsius / 68 to 77 Fahrenheit. Rainstorms can drop the temperature dramatically, rainy days at lower elevations mean snow at higher elevations. You should take your rain-gear every day, regardless of the weather conditions when you leave your hotel/hut in the morning.
Slovenia is GMT +1 hour, GMT +2 hours during daylight saving (the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Slovenian (official), Serbo-Croatian, Italian, Hungarian
Euro
+386
Electricity in Slovenia is usually between 220 and 240 volts AC. The most common adapter pin type is C. (2 round prong).
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
The introduction of the ETIAS has been delayed indefinitely. No action is required from travellers at this point.
The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch.
see https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Until then, visas not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days for all Schengen countries (see https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en . Please ensure your passport is stamped on arrival in the Schengen area. For all other nationalities and for longer stays in countries covered by the Schengen Agreement (Australian New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders), please contact the relevant embassy. Stays of longer than 90 days in the Schengen area require a long stay visa for the country you are spending most time in. However long stay visas are unlikely to be issued unless there is a valid reason (eg. studying in country). Unfortunately we cannot assist in obtaining visas for long stays due to individual country visa requirements.
Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.
Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.
We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.
We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.
Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.