Unspoilt countryside
Dramatic alpine vistas, jagged limestone peaks and miles of unspoilt countryside
Lake Bled
Experience Lake Bled
Bohinj Valley
Truly beautiful mountain trails through the Bohinj Valley
Jasna Valley
Unforgettable views of the Jasna Valley
Join us as we walk the hidden paths of the Slovenian Alps. Soaking up unforgettable views of the Triglav National Park, Jasna Valley, and the hidden Trenta Valley with dramatic alpine vistas, jagged peaks and miles of unspoiled countryside. Our route takes in parts of this fantastic country where travellers never encounter. A truly wonderful week of beauty and discovery.
Grade: Easy to Medium
Extras
After flying into Zagreb we transfer to our first hotel where we’ll be greeted with a welcome drink before having dinner at the hotel. Situated in the charming village of Bled, our hotel offers sweeping vistas over the Austrian and Italian Alps. Bled is most famous for the glacial Lake Bled and is the starting point for our walking tour.
After breakfast, we transfer to the starting point of our walking tour of the Kranjska Gora area. Our warm-up walk takes us through the beautiful Jasna Valley where we will be greeted by the glorious mountain area of the Prisank and Razor Mountains! Here you can enjoy a typical hiker’s lunch (not included) in the Krinca hut before our transfer back to the hotel.
This morning our walking trail takes us past the beautiful waterfalls embedded in the Martuljek mountain range. We take a short transfer to Gozd Martuljek and from here we’ll walk uphill along a gorge and past the Lower Martuljek waterfall to the Jasenje Mountain, where cattle graze during the summer time. When we arrive, you will have the chance to buy local specialities from the ‘Pri Ingotu’ cabin while you enjoy the view of the Martuljek mountain range. The trail then continues up to the Upper Martuljek waterfall and then we descend partly along the same trail to Gozd Martuljek. Later, we can enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight Bled
After breakfast we transfer from our hotel to Pokljuka and Uskovnica Sadle. Here we will begin our hike across mountain pastures passing rustic farmhouses to a fantastic viewing point nestled in the beautiful Bohinj Valley. In the afternoon we transfer back to our hotel where we have an opportunity to relax around Lake Bled and perhaps take an optional excursion on a traditional Pletna boat on the lake.
Today we check out from our hotel. We will have some free time for perhaps a coffee or a spot of souvenir shopping before we transfer to our hotel in Bovec. In the evening we can enjoy our welcome drink before having dinner.
This morning after breakfast we take our transfer to Koca. Our route today crosses the mighty Vrsic Pass into the hidden Trenta Valley, a part of Slovenia very few travellers ever experience. We continue along the course of the beautiful Soca River with its crystalline turquoise waters. In Bovec near the Itallian border, we can see reminders from the Napoleonic and WW1 battles including the majestic Kluze Fortress. We then move south to Kobarid where the landscape has a more Mediterranean feel.
Final day at leisure and evening dinner at hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the airport for our flight home
The Hotel Krim is ideally situated in the centre of Bled and only 150m away from the beautiful Lake Bled. A great base for our walking tours in this area. Our rooms include bathroom, satellite TV, balcony, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, telephone, Facilities include restaurant, bar/lounge and reception.
Enjoying a central location in Bovec, the modern Hotel Alp is a perfect starting point to explore the natural surroundings.
All the rooms have satellite television, phone, bathroom with shower or bath and hair dryer. Facilities include a reception lobby, bar, restaurant and sauna (payable locally).
The transfer time from Zagreb Airport to our hotel takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, Bovec to Zagreb Airport approximately 3 hours 30 mins depending on weather and traffic.
The transfer from Bled to Bovec takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Four guided walks are included in the programme. Your walking guide will advise you in resort of the daily programme. The walking programme is graded as Easy to Medium and you can expect to walk between 7 to 14 km per day, with some ascents/descents, rough underfoot terrain and high altitudes involved. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your chosen activity holiday. If you are unsure as to whether the walks are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking. You could be walking across uneven ground in some areas and extreme care must be taken, especially if wet. If used to using a pole/stick, it is advisable to bring it. Please appreciate the route and content of the holiday may change at the time and at the discretion of the guide/organiser, should conditions require. Solos Holidays Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident or damage to property whilst on these walks other than incidents arising out of the company’s negligence. The guide has the right to refuse to guide a walk with anyone not properly attired.
Walking Notes
Grade: Easy – Medium
Distance: 7 to 14 km per day
Walking boots: Essential
It is of paramount importance that you have the correct footwear. It is essential to wear walking boots that are comfortable and preferably lightweight, with some ankle support and a good grip. If you already have a pair of boots that you are happy walking in (including during hot/wet weather and on hard ground), then bring these along. However, if you are bringing new footwear, do make sure they are well broken in before you arrive. Experience has shown that wearing 2 pairs of woollen socks adds to comfort. Whilst we would hope for good weather during your holiday, it is of course impossible to guarantee this. We would therefore recommend you travel with clothing suitable for all conditions, and suggest you use the following checklist as a guideline of what to take:
There may be optional activities available to you during the course of your holiday, full details of which will be given out at your Information Meeting by your Tour Leader. All tours should be paid for in euros only. The exact amount will be given at your Information Meeting. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you.
Euro
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €20.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate percentage on.
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Slovenia
A full 10-year passport is required, valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Slovenia Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements. Alternatively, you can apply for your Visa with our preferred partner the Travel Visa company by selecting the following link; Travel Visa Company.
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | -2 °C |
| February | 8 °C | -1 °C |
| March | 13 °C | 3 °C |
| April | 18 °C | 7 °C |
| May | 23 °C | 11 °C |
| June | 26 °C | 15 °C |
| July - August | 28 °C | 16 °C |
| September | 23 °C | 13 °C |
| October | 18 °C | 8 °C |
| November | 12 °C | 4 °C |
| December | 7 °C | °C |
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Wow! Got to see the famous shipwreck beach in Zakynthos with Solos. Can’t wait to discover more of their destinations!
Our tour leader Monica was exceptional! Had such a good time and will be rebooking with Solos. Thanks for a great holiday!
Had the best time with Solos! Discovered beautiful destinations and met some lifelong friends.
