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Slovenia Cycling Holidays

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10-day cycling holidays in Slovenia: cycle from Triglav National Park to the wine growing Brda hills, mysterious Karst region with its underground world and to the Slovenian capital - the charming city of Ljubljana.

 

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
      Cycling
    • Activity Level Moderate
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    • Group Size Small Group
      2-8
    All about the Slovenia Cycling Holidays.

    10-day cycling holidays in Slovenia, with 8 days of cycling from the Triglav National Park to wine growing Brda hills and further on to the mysterious Karst region, concluding the trip in the capital city of Slovenia - the lovely Ljubljana.

    Exploring on two wheels around the western part of Slovenia. Experiencing the breathtaking scenery of green alpine valleys, clear meandering rivers and majestic mountain peaks.

    Circling the unspoilt Bohinj Lake, visiting the picturesque Lake Bled and its area, cycling to a well-known ski resort of Kranjska Gora and enjoying a short drive across the highest Slovenian mountain pass at 1611m - Vršič. Cycling through the Trenta Valley along the emerald Soča river all the way to Bovec. Descending down the Soča river on a raft and cycling further along the river towards the magical wine-growing region of Brda. Enjoying a homemade dinner with wine tasting at a local tourist farm. Visiting the well-known Škocjan Caves, which are under UNESCO heritage and an overnight stay at the Lipica Stables, known for their white Lipizzaner horses. Concluding the trip in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. The best way to get in touch with Slovenian culture and local people.

    Highlights:

    • Breathtaking scenery of the Julian Alps with Triglav Park.
    • Enjoy Alpine Bohinj Lake.
    • Discover picturesque Lake Bled.
    • Stay in charming pensions run by local people.
    • Picturesque drive across Vršič (1611 m), the highest mountain pass in Slovenia.
    • White Water Rafting on Soča river - "The Emerald River"
    • Cycling through Trenta Valley - Along the emerald Soča river.
    • Dinner in Goriška Brda,
    • Visit Škocjan Caves (UNESCO) with a deep underground canyon.
    • Sightseeing of Ljubljana – A lively and green capital city.

    Facts:

    • Duration: 10 days / 9 nights.
    • Activity: Self guided cycling tour.
    • Grade: Moderate.
    • Accommodation: hotels*** and tourist farms/pensions***
    • Date: From May 1st to September 30th.
    • Booking: Any day of the week.
    • Start of the tour: Arrival city is Ljubljana or Ljubljana Airport.
    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Full organisation of the tour.
    • Introductory briefing on day 1.
    • Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, train timetables and all details with vouchers.
    • Maps with marked route / gps track
    • Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
    • 9 nights in 3*accommodation, B&B
    • Activities: White water rafting on Soča River, Bovec.
    • Entrance ticket to the Škocjan Caves (UNESCO).
    • Private transfer from Kranjska Gora to Trenta via Vršič Mountain Pass (1611 m).
    • Train tickets: Bohinjska Bistrica - Bled, Nova Gorica - Sežana, Branik - Ljubljana.
    • Tourist tax and VAT.
    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • Travel to the start and from the end point of the tour.
    • Bike & bike equipment rental
    • Food and drinks.
    • Luggage transfer between accommodations (you carry needed luggage in panniers from day 2 to 9 / or optional supplement for luggage transfer)
    • Items of personal nature.
    • Travel Insurance.

     

    Surcharges:

    • High season (June 15th to Sept. 15th): 240 €/person
    • Single supplement: 490 €

    Optional extras:

    • Day-to-day luggage transfer: 550 €/group

     Bike rental:

    • Trek DS touring bike: 30 €/day/bike
    • E-touring bike: 45 €/day/bike
    • Ortlieb waterproof handlebar pack, and side bags for luggage: 60 €/tour/bike

    * bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.

     

    Bike Information >>

    1. Day 1 Arrive to Bohinj

      Upon arrival to your accommodation in Bohinj and check-in, an introductory briefing will be held at the accommodation, where you will receive all needed info and gear for your cycling adventure. Afternoon free to relax, explore the town on foot, cycle around the lake or rent a canoe and explore on water.

      Accommodation*** in Bohinj, breakfast included.

    2. Day 2 Free day to explore the lake and surrounding mountains by bike or on foot.

      The lake is 2 kilometres wide and 6 kilometres in length, with the path that circles it 12,5 kilometres long. It lies in the centre of the Triglav National Park and occupies a dramatic position surrounded by a spectacular mountain ridge. We recommend you take a walk or a cycle around the lake (3 hours) for a nice and easy warm-up to your cycling tour. You can also cycle to Ukanc and hike to Savica Waterfall, take a cable car ride up to Mt. Vogel (1500 m) and enjoy the views of the lake from up above.

      Accommodation*** in Bohinj, breakfast included.

    3. Day 3 Cycle to Bohinjska Bistrica (10km) and continue by train to Bled.

      This morning you cycle on a pleasant, brand new  *cycling path between Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled, passing small towns en route.  After check-in, the day is free for sightseeing. This lovely alpine town is immersed in natural beauty. It is worth hiring a wooden boat or taking traditional Pletna boat ride to visit the Island. If the weather is good it is well worth hiking up to the viewpoint on Osojnica hill, where many of the classic images of Bled lake and castle are taken.

      Accommodation at hotel*** in Bled, breakfast included.

       

      *the new cycling path is due to open in May 2025

    4. Day 4 Cycle to the ski resort Kranjska Gora (50 km).

      The first big cycle of the trip takes you from Bled through the Radovna Valley to the Slovenian ski resort town of Kranjska Gora, located near the border with Austria and Italy. The scenery continues to be dramatic as you leave behind Bled and cycle to the northern edge of the range. The majority of the route is uphill with around 340m ascent over the distance, so an early start is recommended. A scenic cycling route on a former railway line will take you from a small town of Mojstrana to Kranjska Gora, both at the foothills of some of the most majestic Slovenian mountains.

      Accommodation at hotel*** in Kranjska Gora, breakfast included.

    5. Day 5 Cycle from Trenta valley to the town of Bovec (20 km).

      Today's cycle begins with a private transfer across Vršič, at 1611m the highest mountain pass in Slovenia, to just past the small village of Trenta. Soča is regarded by many to be one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. It flows through narrow gorges and over broad gravel beds. The river’s characteristic turquoise hue and the wild beauty of its rapids and ravines make it a wonderful place to explore. The cycle takes you along the river, right to the town of Bovec, the adventure capital of the Julian Alps.

      Accommodation at hotel*** in Bovec, breakfast included.

    6. Day 6 White water raft on the Soča river and cycle to Tolmin (40 km).

      After cycling along its banks, today is an opportunity to take in some white water rafting on a section of the Soča river (the best rafting in Slovenia!). After the activity, you will continue the cycle via Kobarid to Tolmin, past small towns and villages on the undulating, flat or downhill route. You will have an option to stop at Kobarid for a short hike to the Kozjak Waterfall or a visit of the WWI Museum.

      Accommodation at hotel*** in Tolmin, breakfast included.

    7. Day 7 Cycle further through the valley and up to the wine region Brda (40 km).

      From Tolmin the route ascends above the valley floor towards the wine region of Brda. Enroute you pass by the village of Kanal and then ascend sharply to the rolling hills of Brda. In the evening there will be a wine tasting dinner where you have the opportunity to sample the excellent wines of the region.

      Accommodation in Goriška Brda, breakfast included.

    8. Day 8 Cycle to Nova gorica and by train to the Unesco listed Škocjan caves (20 km).

      From Goriška Brda, you continue through the region where small vineyards, orchards of cherry trees and quaint villages intermingle in the landscape. Cycle on to the train station at Nova Gorica, where you take the train to Sežana and cycle a bit further on mainly flat to slightly undulating roads through the Slovenian Karst region. Guided visit of the spectacular Škocjan Caves with a deep underground canyon, a flowing river and unique limestone formations. After the visit to the caves, cycle further to nearby Lipica, hometown of the well-known Lipizzaner horses.

      Accommodation at hotel*** in Lipica, breakfast included.

    9. Day 9 Cycle through the countryside to Branik, then transfer to Ljubljana (35 km).

      From Lipica you continue cycling through the Karst region famous for Teran (rich red wine variety typical for the region) and prosciutto. Cycle through typical towns such as Sežana, Tomaj and Štanjel, to the train station at Branik where you will take a train to Ljubljana. You will receive back your main luggage and will have a chance to repack all from the panniers. Bikes and all cycling gear will stay with us and you will now explore the city on foot.

      Accommodation at hotel*** in Ljubljana, breakfast included.

    10. Day 10 Transfer to Ljubljana Airport (1h).

      The trip concludes after breakfast.

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    3* Hotels and Tourist Farmhouse/Pensions

    Accommodation is in a combination of 3* hotels, which are comfortable with en-suite and a tourist farmhouse/pension in the wine region of Brda and tourist pension in Bohinj.

    Day 1: 3* Hotel in Bohinj / Double room, breakfast included.

    Day 2: 3* Hotel in Bohinj / Double room, breakfast included.

    Day 3: 3* Hotel in Bled / Double room, breakfast included.

    Day 4: 3* Hotel in Kranjska Gora / Double room, breakfast included.

    Day 5: 3* Hotel in Bovec / Double room, breakfast included.

    Day 6: 3* Hotel in Tolmin / Double room, breakfast included.

    Day 7: 3* Pension - Tourist Farm in Medana / Double room, breakfast and dinner included.

    Day 8: 3* Hotel in Lipica / Double room, breakfast included.

    Day 9: 3* Hotel in Ljubljana / Double room, breakfast included

    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
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    Trek Hybrid DS 3 and DS 4

    Upgrade with E-bike:

    Trek Super Commuter Hybrid E-bike

    We include the hire of your quality bike in the overall cost of the tour: you don’t need to bring your own or pay extra to hire one locally. We provide full bike set: a pump, lock, Topeak tool, spare inner tube and tyre levers. Helmet, brand new quality bidon (0.5l) and side panniers are also included in the price of the tour.

    • Shoes –  sneakers or any appropriate shoes for biking
    • Jacket – warm, wind & waterproof, softshell
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, any other sun protection
    • Water bottle (preferably reusable)
    • First aid (a small basic kit with items such as bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, antibacterial ointment, sterile pads)

    The tour is considered to be moderate to challenging. There is an average of 40 kilometres of biking each day with many ascends and descends. A good physical condition is essential.

    The tour is not appropriate for children younger than 15 years and for pregnant women.

    • Breakfast is included in every accommodation. You will have plenty of opportunities to stop in local restaurants and shops all along the way for lunches, snacks and dinners.
    • We advise that you to start your daily trips early in the morning to allow yourself enough time to stop often and enjoy the scenery! And escape the hot summer sun!
    • As the weather can change quickly, do not forget to bring your rain-covers and a change of extra dry clothes. We also advise that you to place pack things in plastic bags before packing them in the waterproof panniers.
    • All customers are required  to notify us before booking the tour of  any medical conditions, as well as  dietary restrictions. All medications can and should be brought to all activities in the program. If you suffer from any medical conditions, we strongly suggest that you consult your physician before booking a tour to receive an expert medical advice. We are more than happy to discuss and recommend the most suitable adventure for you based on your conditions, but cannot ultimately be responsible for your health.

    We suggest that you travel with a comprehensive travel insurance, including emergency evacuation coverage. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance that includes cancellation protection so that you will be covered in the event that you are unable to attend our trip (due to injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstances). We do not provide travel insurance for our clients. Please contact your local travel agent to purchase travel insurance. As coverage and a price of the insurance changes depending on your travel destination, do make sure that you purchase a coverage for all countries you will be traveling in on your adventure.

    You will get bikes with full equipment – bike panniers, spare tire and repair kit, bike lock and helmet.

    • You will be travelling with panniers attached to your bikes, so be ready to pack accordingly.
    • You can keep your remaining luggage with our representative, who will deliver it to you on last day.
    • Upon request a day-by-day luggage transfer can be organised.
    • Each day you will be staying in a different accommodation. You will be staying in smaller 3* hotels in double/twin rooms.
    • The example of the room:

    Overall Rating
    5/5
    A. Mckirdy, VIC, Australia
    Reviewed On 03/01/2019
    5/5

    I did this trip in September last year and couldn't fault anything about it. The bikes were great and really stable. The information, maps and directions were straightforward, though did take the first day or so to feel really comfortable with the Slovenian way of understanding road signs. The accommodation was top notch... really comfortable and homely. The food absolutely fabulous. The food in Medana some of the best food I have ever eaten! This trip was my first time in Slovenia and felt I got to experience the country side really well. I was really sad to finish the ride and honestly would do the trip again in a heart beat. If you enjoy the fresh air and outdoors this trip is for you. ....just perfect.

    Vanessa A.
    Reviewed On 24/10/2018
    5/5

    We chose this trip on the recommendation of a few friends who had booked other trips through Life adventures. The bikes were new and easy to ride. The countryside was interesting and beautiful. Biking is the perfect way to really experience the sights, sounds and even smells of the country. We had a fantastic holiday!

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