Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia

For a walking getaway in Europe without the tourist masses, look no further than the jagged limestone peaks of the Julian Alps. The most easterly extension of the great Alpine range contains some of the best scenery and hiking in Europe, with Mount Triglav (the highest peak in Slovenia) at the centre and the glacial lakes of Bohinj and Bled far below. During the week, we enjoy five varied walks, both inside the national park and on the more distant peaks of the Karavanke range, taking in wild meadows, lake shores, thick forest and wild open mountain ridges.
Profile
â€Seven nights in a family-run pension â€Five days of walking, one free day â€Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16 â€Altitude maximum: 6,020ft (1,835m); average: 3,280ft (1,000m) â€Travel by private minibus â€Not recommended for those who suffer with vertigo â€Option to travel by train to your adventure
At a Glance
â€Seven nights in a family-run pension â€Five days of walking, one free day â€Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16 â€Altitude maximum: 6,020ft (1,835m); average: 3,280ft (1,000m) â€Travel by private minibus â€Not recommended for those who suffer with vertigo â€Option to travel by train to your adventure
Trip For You
This trip is graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more on our trip gradings, visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. All walks are on well-maintained paths, although some may have loose stones underfoot. Each day there will be some ascent and descent (maximum: 2,295ft/700m; average: 1,640ft/500m). Generally, you should expect to walk between four and six hours a day, plus stops.
Eating Drinking
All breakfasts and three dinners are included. The location where the group will have their third dinner will be decided on tour according to the group’s preferences. Breakfast: Continental with tea, coffee, cereal, bread and a selection of meats and cheeses, jams and yoghurt.Lunch: Will usually be in a mountain hut. Options can be limited, but all meals are cooked from scratch using fresh local ingredients and will include hearty soups and juice made from wild berries and elderflower.Evening meal: This will consist of three courses. The main dishes can be risotto, cheese dishes, fish, spaghetti and grilled meat. The guesthouse uses delicious salads and vegetables from the gardens plus other locally sourced produce. Three dinners at the pension are included, for the other nights you’re free to enjoy the restaurants in Radovljica. Vegetarians are well catered for, but please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
Transportation
Airport transfers will be in private minibuses. Transfers to and from the walks will be by public transport, where available and practical; alternatively, a private minibus will be provided.
Joining Instructions
Joining Instructions Start hotel: Pension Kunstelj, Gorenjska cesta 9, 4240 Radovljica Phone: +386 4 531 51 78 Recommended arrival time: Check-in is normally from 3pm. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it the leader will update you separately Airport: Ljubljana Airport (LJU) Getting to the start hotel The start hotel is approximately 25 minutes’ drive from the airport. Exodus provides one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the group arrival transfer times or to arrange a private transfer. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative. Catching your return flight There’s a group departure transfer to the airport for customers who Exodus booked onto a chosen flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales representative if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative transfer.
Weather Information
Slovenia has a mixed alpine climate with summer temperatures of 18C-25C (64F-77F). In the mountains, cool mornings are normally followed by warm pleasant days, with temperatures in the Alps ideal for walking. During summer, afternoon showers reduce the humidity, giving way to clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
Spending Money
You will need extra money for your lunches on each day and dinners on four nights. Allow approximately €10-€15 for lunch and €15-€25 for dinner. Drinks other than tap water are not included on nights where dinner is included. Wine and beer at the pension is €3.50. Mostnica Gorge, which we may visit on Day 6, is a protected park and entrance is €4. Optional excursions for Day 5 â€Visit to the Postojna Caves: Allow €250 per group (maximum: eight people) depending on the number of people who wish to visit. This includes transport and a guide. Entrance to the caves is extra at €30 per person. â€Boat ride on Lake Bled: €12 or €7 per hour for a rowing boat â€Return train or bus to Ljubljana: €12 â€Horse riding: €60 for two hours â€Guided biking day including bike: €85 per person â€Rafting: €45 per person
Tipping
This is entirely at your own discretion. However, as a guideline, we recommend €15-€20 per leader per week.

highlights

• Discover Triglav National Park and the Karavanke mountains
• Embark on varied walks over mountains and through forests
• Enjoy a free day to explore Lake Bled or historic Ljubljana
• Stay at a traditional 19th-century Alpine pension