Our main objective on this expedition will be to climb Mt Triglav, Slovenia's highest mountain and to trek in the surrounding Triglavski National Park. There are also lots of adrenaline filled activities planned for our last few days in the country.
Slovenia lies in Eastern Europe bordering Austria and Italy to the North and Croatia to the South. The Slovenia Adventure Week offers all the best outdoor activities that Slovenia has to offer. Triglav is a low altitude peak (2864m) that involves some scrambling to reach the summit. The ridge is equipped with an iron walkway called a Via Ferrata to help us reach the top securely. During this trek we will be staying in mountain huts and pensions which are similar to hostels and eating local cuisine.
After the four day trek in the stunning Julian Alps we will travel to Bovec to raft on the world famous emerald Soca river. This river runs through Slovenia and Italy and eventually drains into the Adriatic Sea near Trieste. After returning to the Bled/Bohinj area via the Trenta Valley we will then spend a couple of days canyoning and relaxing in Triglavski National Park. Our final night will be spent in a hostel in Ljubljana and where there will be the opportunity to do some sightseeing in the capital of this friendly little country.
This price for this action packed week is only £1150 which includes 7 nights accommodation in hostels and mountain huts, all transfers and the activities listed in the itinerary and all food apart from lunches and a final meal in Ljubljana.
9th - 16th September 2023
Price £1150 per person - or you can secure your place with a £300 deposit and pay the remainder by instalments.
All accommodation
All activities and equipment
Knowledgeable and experienced local guides
Breakfast and evening meals - apart from a final meal in Ljubljana
All equipment for white water rafting, mountain biking and canyoning will be supplied. You will need to carry a day bag on the trek containing your basic toiletries, clothes and a sheet sleeping bag. All bedding and food will be supplied in the huts.
The itinerary runs for 8 days Ljubljana to Ljubljana and includes all accommodation activities and meals outside of Ljubljana during this time. The cost for this trip is a very reasonable £1150. This price excludes flights. You are responsible for organising your own flight to Ljubljana. Easyjet run a twice daily flight from London Stanstead. Once flights have been released you will be made aware of the recommended flight option in order for you to make the booking.
Day 1 – Arrival
Transfer from Ljubljana Airport directly to Bled. Dinner in a local restaurant with traditional Slovenian food or Pizza! . Accommodation at a hostel in Bled.
Day 2 - Bled
We will be canyoning in Bled & Bohinj area in Jereka gorge (easy) or Grmecica gorge (moderate level) near Bled. Upon return there will be time for quick lunch. We will spend the afternoon relaxing. Tonight we will have dinner in a traditional restaurant in Bled.
Day 3 - Bled to Kredarica Hut (2500m)
After breakfast we will travel by bus to the Krma Valley. We hike into the Krma Valley and onwards to Kredarica Mt Hut. It is only a four-hour walk so we will eat lunch at the hut and rest. Weather dependant we may look to ascend to the top of Mt Triglav and return to the hut to overnight. This will be the case if the weather is looking good and likely to change the following day.
Day 4 - Kredarica Hut to Triglav Lakes Hut (1685m)
After breakfast we will via ferrata climb to the top of Mt Triglav (if not done on first day) and then descend to lunch at Dolič Hut. After some rest and photos we will walk to Triglav Lakes Hut. Have dinner at the hut and overnight. 6-8hrs walking.
Day 5 - Triglav Lakes Hut to Krn Lakes Hut
We will walk from Triglav Lakes to Komna mountain hut. This is where we will stop for lunch before continuing through the Bogatin area and onwards to Vratca saddle. After crossing the saddle we descend to Krn lakes hut. This is where we will have dinner and spend the night. 5-6 hrs walking.
Day 6 - Krn Lakes hut to Lepena valley and onwards to Bovec
We walk down from Krn Lakes into the stunning Lepena Valley. After visiting a few historical sites from WW1 we will be picked up and transferred to Bovec for white water rafting on the emerald Soca River. In the evening we eat and have a few drinks and our evening meal in Bovec.
Day 7 Bovec - Ljubljana
We will be transferred from Bovec to Ljubljana (3-4hrs) where we will be staying in a boutique hostel in the Metelkova district of Ljubljana. You will have some time to visit the imposing castles and pretty bridges of downtown Ljubljana before our final meal in Slovenia. The hostel will be in walking distance of the city centre.
Day 8 - Ljubljana to Home
We will be transferred to the airport to connect with your flight back to the UK.
The Situation: Slovenia
Although Slovenia is part of Europe and is gradually becoming more welcoming towards LGBTQ+ people there is still a long way to travel on the road to equality. Same-sex marriage was recently formally legalized. In 2016 the government introduced a anti-discrimination bill so the situation is slowly improving and our providers are welcoming and supportive of Pride Expeditions. It's a great time for Pride Expeditions to be visiting Slovenia.
“Awesome country. Well organised trip, well fed and 7 fun filled days of trekking, bikeing, canyoning and rafting”
“I had a fantastic time , it’s not for the faint-hearted , but brilliant if you are up for it!”