Your itinerary
Day 1
Adventure begins in Bohinj
Arrive in Bohinj. Around 6pm, meet your tour leader and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing, then enjoy a group dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Hike around Lake Bohinj • Explore the waters by stand-up paddleboard
7.5mi (12km) hike around Lake Bohinj (3–4 hours) on mixed trails and bridges with views of Mount Triglav. After lunch, return to the lake for a two-hour stand-up paddleboard session.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Cycle alongside the Soča River • Taste local wines with a sommelier
Train (~1hr) to Kanal ob Soči; collect e-bikes; 24mi (38km) ride along the Soča River into the Goriška Brda hills. Around 1pm, sommelier-led wine tasting at a local winery; continue to Nova Gorica. Train (with bikes) back to Bohinj, then cycle to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Ride e-bikes around Lake Bohinj • Visit a family-run farm
20mi (33km) e-bike loop around Lake Bohinj with stops at canyons, caves and cascades. Visit a family-run farm to sample cheeses; see kozolci hayracks in Studor and the Bicycle Bridge Across the Sava River. Finish around 3.30pm with free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Raft the Soča River • Hike or choose an optional zipline adventure
Early transfer across the Julian Alps to the Soča Valley (via Kranjska Gora; route may briefly enter Italy via Predil). White-water rafting 5–6mi (8–10km) on Class I–IV rapids. After lunch, optional zipline of 10 cables (up to 37mph/60kph) or a guided walk (~1hr 30min). Return to the hotel around 7pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Walk the wooden walkways of Vintgar Gorge • Explore the Alpine resort town of Bled
Drive ~1hr to Vintgar Gorge and walk 1mi (1.6km) along wooden walkways. Continue ~20 minutes to Bled for a guided tour and free time—options include Bled Castle or a pletna boat to the island church. Farewell dinner this evening. On some departures, the order of visits may be reversed.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 7
Adventure ends in Bohinj
Depart Bohinj; trip ends or extend your stay.
Meals: Breakfast
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Bohinj E-Bike Loop & Alpine Dairy Farm Visit
Ride e-bikes through Triglav National Park on a 33km loop that threads past sculpted canyons, caves and cascades carved by the Bohinjka River. Evergreen valleys and mountain silhouettes accompany photo stops, with easy pedaling that lets the scenery set the pace.
En route, visit a family-run dairy to sample Bohinj’s tangy Mohant cheese and hear how transhumance shaped local life. Spot the iconic kozolci hayracks in Studor and roll across the elegant Bicycle Bridge Across the Sava River, an award-winning example of contemporary Alpine design.
Vintgar Gorge Wooden Walkway Hike
Walk the wooden galleries of Vintgar Gorge above the Radovna River, tracing a 1.6km boardwalk between near-vertical walls. Rapids, whirlpools, and emerald pools glitter below, while cool air and mossed rock amplify the gorge’s intimate, other-worldly feel.
Opened in 1893, the trail reveals geology etched by ice and water, culminating at the foaming Šum Waterfall. With handrails, viewpoints, and gentle gradients, the route offers a perfect balance of immersion and accessibility in one of Slovenia’s signature natural wonders.
Lake Bled Guided Exploration
Experience a guided exploration of Lake Bled, strolling the lakeside promenade with views to cliff-perched Bled Castle and the island’s Church of the Assumption. Fragrant pines, bell chimes, and glassy water set a serene alpine mood.
Unpack legends of the wishing bell and the Habsburg-era resort tradition that made Bled a byword for elegance. Your guide’s tips help tailor time here—whether lingering at viewpoints, sampling kremšnita pastry, or planning optional visits by boat or to the castle museum.
Meet Your Tour Leader & Welcome Dinner in Bohinj
Begin with a relaxed gathering to meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers, previewing the week’s hikes, rides, and river adventures. Conversation flows into a hosted dinner showcasing seasonal Alpine flavors—think lake trout, buckwheat dishes, and foraged herbs—paired with regional wines.
This congenial evening sets the tone for shared discovery, with practical tips for the national park and local etiquette. A warm Slovenian welcome and time to connect with the group make this more than a meal—it’s your entrée to the Bohinj way of life.
Farewell Dinner at Hotel Jezero, Lake Bohinj
Celebrate your Alpine week with a curated, à la carte farewell dinner at Hotel Jezero. Lakeside views, polished service, and thoughtful pairings—perhaps a glass of Rebula or Teran—create an elegant close to days spent hiking, riding, and rafting.
Share highlights with new friends, revisit favorite moments, and savor contemporary Slovenian cooking rooted in mountain ingredients. This unhurried evening invites a final toast to the Julian Alps and the tranquil shores that framed your adventure.
Traditional Pletna Boat to Bled Island
Sail in a traditional pletna, a hand-crafted wooden boat rowed by a standing oarsman, to Bled Island. The gentle glide across the lake’s glassy surface reveals shifting perspectives on castle, peaks, and shoreline villas.
On the island, step beneath chestnut trees to the Church of the Assumption and, if you wish, ring the wishing bell. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a timeless ritual from Bled’s heritage.
Bled Castle Visit
Climb to Bled Castle, an 11th-century fortress perched on a sheer cliff above the lake. Courtyards, ramparts, and a small museum trace centuries of Carniolan history amid frescoed chapels and stone towers.
From the panoramic terrace, admire a perfect tableau: island church, mirror-calm water, and the Karavanke ridgeline. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for history-minded travelers and photographers alike.
Lake Bohinj Circuit Hike & Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Explore the pristine shores of Lake Bohinj on a 12km loop, following forest paths and the wooden bridges of Bohinj with views toward Mount Triglav. Your leader shares local lore and ecology as you walk the lakeshore trails through Slovenia’s only national park, where quiet coves and larch-scented breezes frame mirror-like waters.
Complement the hike with a guided session to learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding. Glide across the lake’s crystal surface—its motorboat-free waters keep the setting hushed—embracing alpine reflections, gentle strokes, and a sense of calm unique to this protected valley.
Soca Riverside E-Biking & Goriška Brda Wine Tasting
Pedal e-bikes along quiet lanes beside the emerald Soca River, where limestone gorges and suspension bridges mark a river famed for clarity and color. Gentle climbs open to hilltop viewpoints, while riverside hamlets reveal the rhythm of life in the outer folds of Triglav National Park.
In Goriška Brda—Slovenia’s “Little Tuscany”—vineyards, olive groves, and cherry orchards surround a cellar where a sommelier-led tasting introduces native Rebula and characterful reds. Discover how cross-border traditions shaped the cuisine and wines that pair so naturally with this landscape.
Soca River White-Water Rafting
Answer the call of the Julian Alps and white-water raft the Soca River, tackling 8–10km of playful rapids (Class I–IV) amid emerald-turquoise currents. Crisp spray, limestone boulders, and forested banks create a cinematic setting for pure, paddle-in-hand adventure.
Under the guidance of experienced skippers, practice strokes and teamwork as the river alternates between calm pools and lively wave trains. Between bursts of adrenaline, soak up wide-angle views of peaks and hanging valleys that give the Soca its enduring reputation among Europe’s most beautiful alpine waterways.
Soca Valley Hills Guided Walk
Join a guided walk through flower-strewn meadows and spruce forests that terrace the Soca Valley. Paths contour above the river’s blue ribbon, linking rustic pastures with lookouts where swifts arc across the skyline and church spires punctuate tiny hamlets.
Hear stories of resilience tied to Isonzo Front history and mountain life, where shepherding and beekeeping still shape the seasons. This uplifting ramble favors views, local lore, and unhurried moments to pause for photos and reflection over steep gradients.
Soca Valley Multi-Cable Zipline Adventure
For a bird’s-eye perspective, tackle one of Europe’s longest zipline routes strung high above the Soca Valley. Clip in and fly across 10 high-wire cables, building confidence as speed and span increase over evergreen slopes and river gorges.
Guides handle safety and technique while you drink in panoramas of the Julian Alps. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s a thrilling counterpart to the week’s hiking, biking, and rafting.