Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 7 Breakfasts 3 Dinners

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader’s ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Accommodation

7 nights comfortable hotel The Hotel Kristal is a small friendly family-run hotel, in typical alpine chalet style, offering great Slovenian hospitality. There is a good restaurant, inviting bar and lounge area, a wellness centre and a lovely garden, perfect for relaxing in after a days walking. The en suite rooms are comfortable and modern; with Wi-Fi throughout. Situated 500 metres from Lake Bohinj, with views of the surrounding mountains, it is an ideal base for a week’s walking. Please note that the single rooms available at the hotel are smaller single occupancy rooms unless a single occupany twin room is requested (subject to surcharge).

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Transport

Bus, Cable Car

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Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

Optional

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract. Public bus from Airport to Ljubljana city centre €4.10 each way Luggage storage at Ljubljana bus station €3.50 per day up to 30kg Boat across Lake Bohinj - €12 Bike hire, Lake Bohinj - €5 one hour, €12 half day and €16 full day. Kayak hire, Lake Bohinj - €7 one hour, €19 half day and €25 full day. Guided €40 per hour per person. Bus to Lake Bled - €3.60 each way. The buses run from outside the hotel, every hour and take approx 30mins. Shuttle bus from Bled Castle and Bled station to the Vintgar Gorge - €1 each way Rowing boat, Lake Bled - €15 for an hour, 3 people per boat Boat trip, Lake Bled - €14 (traditional Plenta boat return to the church) Public bus from Bohinji to to Ljubliana - €10 each way (takes approx. 2hrs each way) Sauna in hotel - €30 for 2 hours for 1-4 people. The cost can be split between a small group of up to 4.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

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Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip At Ljubljana Airport And Drive To Lake Bohinj
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Join Trip At Ljubljana Airport And Drive To Lake Bohinj

Our trip begins in the Arrivals Hall at Ljubljana J oze Pucnik Airport (LJU) at 21.45 pm. Please look out for your driver who will have an Explore signboard. The latest time you should book a flight to arrive, to ensure you make this joining time, is 21.20pm. We will travel together as a group to our hotel at Lake Bohinj which will take approximately an hour . Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park is the largest lake in Slovenia, the vast blue-green waters are surrounded by spruce forest and the awesome Julian Alps. The lake is less developed, unspoilt and considered by many more beautiful than its northerly cousin, Lake Bled. Arriving at Lake Bohinj we settle into our chalet-style hotel. Our comfortable base for the week is the family ran Hotel Kristal located a short walk from the lake, with views to Mt Triglav. The hotel offers typical Slovenian hospitality with a welcoming lounge, sauna and garden. Due to the late arrival time, your tour leader will meet you tomorrow morning (day 2) at breakfast after which there will be a short welcome meeting. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you may have time to wait ahead of our group transfer tour hotel at Lake Bohinji. You can make the most of this time by taking the airport bus into Ljubljana, Slovenia’s laid back capital. The journey takes 45 minutes, there is luggage storage available at the main bus station on arrival into the city. This ancient city, which dates back to the 12th century, is located on the emerald green Ljubljanica River. It is a pedestrian friendly city, which has much to offer, the centre is traffic free with bicycles free of charge to use instead. Explore the old town with its museums and castle or soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in one of its many riverside cafes and restaurants.
Day 2 Day 2: Walk Around Lake Bohinj Up To The Savica Waterfall. Option To Take A Boat Back Across The Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Walk Around Lake Bohinj Up To The Savica Waterfall. Option To Take A Boat Back Across The Lake

You’ll meet your Tour Leader this morning at breakfast after which there will be a short welcome meeting. We then set off from the hotel on our first hike of the holiday, walking around the north side of Lake Bohinj on a gently undulating forest trail before reaching the west end of the lake where we follow the trail towards the Savica Waterfall, gradually climbing to 653 metres/2142 feet. The waterfall is fed by underground rivers hidden in the limestone karst; its impressive torrent is 78 metres/256 high. We head back down towards the lake along the same path and you can either choose to walk back to the hotel following the lake trail or take a boat which runs from one end of the lake to the other (this is included). Today’s leisurely grade 15 kilometre/9.3 mile walk is expected to take approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes with a total ascent and descent of 350 metres/1148 feet along good paths, some steps.
Day 3 Day 3: Local Bus To Brod. Walk In The Bohinj Valley Through Wildflower Meadows To Small Farming Villages
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Local Bus To Brod. Walk In The Bohinj Valley Through Wildflower Meadows To Small Farming Villages

This morning we take a local bus along the Bohinj Valley to the village of Brod. We begin our walk heading over a low ridge, through woods, to find meadows filled with wildflowers on a plateau with farmland below. We descend through open country to reach the small farming villages of Srednja Vas, Studor and Stara Fuzina. There’s time to explore these picturesque, traditional places before making our way back to Lake Bohinj, along farm tracks and quiet roads. Today’s leisurely grade 11.5 kilometre/7.1 mile walk is expected to take approximately 5 hours with a total ascent and descent of 375 metres/1230 feet along good paths and minor roads.
Day 4 Day 4: Free Day. Opportunity To Visit Lake Bled
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Free Day. Opportunity To Visit Lake Bled

Today is a free day to relax around the hotel, you can hire kayaks from the lakeside or explore the region further. There is the option to take the public bus to Lake Bled where you can take a rowing boat out onto the lake to visit the castle or walk through the Vintgar Gorge. The gorge is 1,600 metres/5250 feet long, carved by the Ravnova River. There is a wooden walkway along the gorge which allows you to get as close as possible to nature; the walkway criss-crosses the river four times, hovering over waterfalls, rapids and pools. Today’s optional leisurely grade 12 kilometre/7.5 mile walk along the Vintgar Gorge is expected to take approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Day 5 Day 5: Bus To Lake Bled, Explore The Countryside Around This Picturesque Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Bus To Lake Bled, Explore The Countryside Around This Picturesque Lake

Today we take a 30 minutes bus ride to Milno on the shores of Lake Bled, from here we set off to explore the countryside around the lake. Our journey takes us on quiet paths through rolling country of forests, fields and villages. Finally a short but steep climb leads to a fantastic view point of the lake from afar. After lunch we return to the lake by a different route. Here where you can choose to extend the walk by going around the lake itself, or take the bus back to the hotel. Today’s moderate grade 13 kilometre/8.1 mile walk is expected to take approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes with a total ascent and descent of 600 metres/1969 feet.
Day 6 Day 6: Take Cable Car To 1,535M. Ascend The Mountain For Views Of The Julian Alps
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Take Cable Car To 1,535M. Ascend The Mountain For Views Of The Julian Alps

We walk along the southern shore of Lake Bohinj to the cable car station and then take the cable car from 569 meter/1867 feet to 1533 meter/5030 feet in a few minutes for wonderful views over the lake and the mountains beyond. We hike above the ski centre towards Orlove Glave, which is above the tree-line, and we may see or hear a marmot. The views towards the high mountains are stunning and we should be able to see Mt Triglav when it is clear. We return to the cable car station and a quick return to the valley floor. We can then take the bus or hike back to the hotel. Today’s moderate grade 10 kilometre/6.2 mile walk is expected to take approximately 4 to 5 hours with a total ascent and descent of 200 metres/656 feet, along some rough paths with brief steep climbs.
Day 7 Day 7: Walk In The Voje Valley To Mostniski Waterfall And Through The Spectacular Mostnica Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Walk In The Voje Valley To Mostniski Waterfall And Through The Spectacular Mostnica Gorge

We walk from the hotel, through an attractive village, and then alongside a white-water river through beautiful sections of gorge. Passing a cafe in a hut we can take a break and sample some of the local cakes. We continue on through the Voje Valley with pastures and chalets. In May the area is carpeted with beautiful wild flowers with have fine views of steep hills and limestone outcrops enroute to Mostnica waterfall. The 2 kilometre/1.2 mile long Mostnica Gorge is the most spectacular gorge in Bohinj. Carved out by the crystal clear Mostnica stream, it’s only a few metres/feet wide but its towering walls are 20 metres/66 feet high. We head back along different paths with fabulous views through pastures, forest, riverside and village to reach the lake. Today’s moderate grade 16.5 kilometre/10.3 mile walk is expected to take approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes with a total ascent and descent of 350 metres/1148 feet along good paths.
Day 8 Day 8: Free Day, Optional Walk To Bohinjska Bistrica. Drive To Ljubliana Airport Where The Trip Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Free Day, Optional Walk To Bohinjska Bistrica. Drive To Ljubliana Airport Where The Trip Ends

On our final day you can either have free time to enjoy the many activities on the lake, or your trip Leader will offer an optional morning walk to Bohinjska Bistrica, getting the public bus back to the hotel. There will still be plenty of time before our afternoon departure to Ljubljana Airport. Please note you will need to vacate your room by 10am, luggage can be left in the hotel. We will depart for Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) at 6 pm to arrive about 7 pm and this is where our trip ends. The earliest your flight can depart is 9 pm. Should you need to reach the airport earlier in the day, the easiet option is to take a taxi from Lake Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport which should cost in the region of €80.00 EUR. Today’s optional leisurely grade 7 kilometre/4.4 mile walk is expected to take approximately 3 hours.

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Itinerary of your trip Walking In Slovenia

Day 1: Join Trip At Ljubljana Airport And Drive To Lake Bohinj

Day 2: Walk Around Lake Bohinj Up To The Savica Waterfall. Option To Take A Boat Back Across The Lake

Day 3: Local Bus To Brod. Walk In The Bohinj Valley Through Wildflower Meadows To Small Farming Villages

Day 4: Free Day. Opportunity To Visit Lake Bled

Day 5: Bus To Lake Bled, Explore The Countryside Around This Picturesque Lake

Day 6: Take Cable Car To 1,535M. Ascend The Mountain For Views Of The Julian Alps

Day 7: Walk In The Voje Valley To Mostniski Waterfall And Through The Spectacular Mostnica Gorge

Day 8: Free Day, Optional Walk To Bohinjska Bistrica. Drive To Ljubliana Airport Where The Trip Ends

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