Slovenia Julian Alps Highlights Hiking Tour
Spend 8 unforgettable days in nature on this all-inclusive Slovenia Julian Alps Highlights hiking tour. Visit some of the most striking natural spots in the country including Triglav National Park, Lake Bohinj, Lake Bled, and Soca Valley.
Julian Alps
8 Days
Jul - Sep
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the most amazing wilderness spots in Slovenia.
- Combine a 3-day hut-to-hut trek with shorter day hikes and transfers.
- Enjoy delicious local cuisine and varied landscapes.
- Join a 1-week tour with a great balance between nature, culture, and fun.
Description
Would you like to explore Slovenia’s best wilderness spots? Then join us on this Slovenia Julian Alps Highlights hiking tour, and we’ll make sure you go to all the right places!
This tour starts off from Ljubljana. We have designed it for your full enjoyment both when hiking in nature, and in the evenings when you are not. The first stretch of the tour will take you on a 3-day hut-to-hut hiking traverse in the Triglav National Park, and then, the following day, we will combine short drives and lovely treks to spots such as the famous Lake Bohinj, Lake Bled, Soca Valley, and more. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
In terms of physical exertion, you can expect to hike 5-7 hours per day, with 10-15 km (6-10 miles) in distance and up to 1000 m (3300 ft) of elevation gain on the hardest day. Therefore, a good fitness level and some hiking experience are recommended.
Though the trails don’t demand any technical skills, they are uneven, sometimes rocky, narrow, and with loose gravel. Furthermore, steep uphill and downhill sections are also part of the fun, and you will have to use your hands as well. Additionally, some stretches of our trekking routes will be shady and forested but others will not and we will be deep in nature, away from immediate amenities.
So, are you up for some Slovenia Julian Alps hiking fun? Then contact us today and let’s start planning an unforgettable trip together!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- Inclusions
- 5 nights bed & breakfast in comfortable and well-located 3 and 4* hotels. Double or twin rooms.
- 2 nights bed & breakfast & dinner in mountain huts. Shared rooms with 4-10 beds per room. Shared bathrooms.
- 6 guided days with an English-speaking hiking guide, who is also the driver.
- All transfers listed in the itinerary. Starting and ending in Ljubljana.
- A van with 8+1 seats is always available to the group, except for the 3-day hut-to-hut hike. In case there are more than 8 guests, we will have 2 vans and 2 guides.
- 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 4 lunches, 1 picnic lunch.
- Welcome meeting over a drink in Ljubljana.
- Organization, 24-hour holiday service & support.
- Exclusions
- International flights.
- Airport transfers.
- Drinks.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Guide gratuities.
- Other services not specified in the inclusions.
- Optional
- Single room supplement: 215 € (no single room in the mountain huts!)
Itinerary
Day 1: A warm Ljubljana welcome
We will meet you in the hotel and take you out for a welcome drink in the lovely city of Ljubljana. Trip briefing, q&a, free night on the town.
Overnight: 3* hotel in the center of Ljubljana
Day 2: Triglav National Park
We will set off early on day 2 to Triglav National Park where we will enjoy a 3-day hut-to-hut adventure. We will cross lovely alpine pastures near Lake Bohinj, catch sight grazing cows on flowery meadows, and marvel at Mount Triglav, the highest mountain in the country before arriving at the hut.
Hiking: 9 km / elevation +900 m, -250 m/ approx. 6 hours
Overnight: mountain hut with shared rooms (4-12 beds) and shared bathroom
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Total driving time: 1 hour
Day 3: Julian Alps trekking day
Some heavy trekking and an optional ascent to one of the peaks of the Julian Alps will occupy the first half of the day, and reward us with stunning views.
In the second half, we will head to the Via Alpina Trail and Slovenian Mountain Trail leading through the valley of the Seven Triglav Lakes. Karst formations, endemic flowers, and furry marmots will dot the way.
Hiking: 12 km / elevation +700 m, -750 m / approx. 7 hours.
Overnight: mountain hut in shared rooms (4-12 beds) and shared washroom
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4: Forests and Pastures
As we head to Lake Bohinj valley, we will have the chance to climb another peak in the area or just continue on through gorgeous forests and pastures. A delicious traditional lunch and a dip in the lake when we finally arrive will make the day even more unforgettable.
Hiking: 8 km / elevation +200 m, -800 m / approx. 4 hours
Overnight: 3* hotel in Bohinj
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Total driving time: 15 min
Day 5: Lake Bled & the Vrsic mountain pass
After our 3-day hut-to-hut adventure, we will continue for the rest of the tour moving around in 8-seater vans and doing fantastic day hikes.
Lake Bled will be our scenic first stop, and after taking pictures and a dip in its fresh waters we will continue to the historic Vrsic mountain pass. The day’s cherry on top will be the lovely Soca Valley, near the town of Bovec, where we will spend the next 2 nights.
Hiking: 10 km / elevation gain +650 m, -650 m / approx. 5 hours split into 3 different hikes
Overnight: 3* hotel in Bovec, Soca valley
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Total driving time: 2 hours
Day 6: Soca Valley
We will have lots of options in the Soca Valley including a hike to Mount Mangart, kayaking, ziplining and other fun adventures.
Bovec will be a fun place to end the day with plenty of options for food and drinks.
Hiking: 8 km / elevation gain +650 m, -650 m / approx. 5 hours
Overnight: 3* hotel in Bovec
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Total driving time: 1 hour
Day 7: Vipava Valley wine region
In the morning, we will set off on a great hike along the Juliana Trail, which is a part of the larger Soca Trail that borders the gorgeous Soca River. Hanging bridges and dips in turquoise river pools will be part of the fun. Finally, we will have a local lunch in the Bovec basin. From there, we will drive to the rolling hills of Vipava Valley, a lovely little wine region where we will celebrate the end of the tour with a delicious dinner and then we'll get a transfer back to Ljubljana and where we'll spend the night.
Hiking: 9 km/elevation gain +300 m, -300 m / approx. 2.5 hours
Overnight: 3* hotel in the center of Ljubljana
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Total driving time: 2.5 hours
Day 8: End of the trip
After breakfast, we will say goodbye, unless of course, you want to stay one more day with us and visit the Skocjan Caves, the Karst vineyards, and the coastal town of Piran. Just let us know your preference!
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About the guide
Slotrips
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Tour Operator
We are a team of passionate outdoor enthusiasts, which specialises in walking, hiking and biking trips in Slovenia. As a fully licensed tour operator, we design and execute trips for several international travel operators, providing all land services in Slovenia.
All our small shared group tours have guaranteed departures, fixed prices and are lead by our outstanding guides licensed by the Slovenian hiking association.
By traveling, hiking and biking extensively around Slovenia, we are discovering countless hidden corners, stunning natural sights, peaceful spots with jaw-dropping views and the best places to stay and eat. We would be honored to take you with us and show you around our beautiful country.
Join us and explore the true authenticity of local nature and culture!
Languages
Slovenian | English
What people are saying about this trip
Julie
Organizing the trip from Australia was a bit frustrating as it took a while to get a response as they needed to wait for the guide to return. Once on the trip I couldn’t fault it. The guide Aliaz was FANTASTIC in every way! The group size was perfect and the tour varied and interesting. Food fabulous and accomodation as expected.
Elizabeth
I have no complaints about this holiday. Everything was perfect except that the program had to be Our Our holiday was fantastic despite having to change the program for a couple of days due to bad weather. We had a fun time together despite a big difference in ages. I don‘t usually go on guided holidays, but it really is an advantage to get to know the culture and history when exploring a new country. Aliaz from Slotrips is a very warm, caring, people orientated person who made our holiday a great success
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