FROM TRIGLAV NP TO THE ADRIATIC COAST - self guided

Tour Description

UNFORGETABLE HIKING & CYCLING ADVENTURE
Active self guided holiday for active nature lovers! This program combines two trekking & four cycling days, in one of the most beautiful corners in Europe.

To start with the tour in Triglav National Park, means to start in the idyllic images of the pure and intact nature. Your starting point is magnificent Lake Bled in the immediate vicinity of the Triglav National Park, one of the oldest European parks, admired for its dynamic intact and picturesque nature, rich vegetation and numerous endangered animals. Hiking ends in splendid Soča Valley where cycling will start. On two wheels you’ll be exploring charming Slovenian villages, fascinating Karst region with world class attraction Škocjan Caves (on UNESCO world heritage list), you will cycle through wine rich valleys, and you’ll even cross border and spend some time in neighbouring Italy. With no doubt we can write that the start of this cycling & hiking tour is magical and the finish simply glorious. The closure of this active holiday, will take you through three Slovenian coastal jewels and seaside towns on the Adriatic Sea. Welcome!

Highllights
Triglav National Park with Lake Bled
Soča Valley – Paradise for active vacation in nature
Italian historical towns Cividale del Friuli and Gradisca D´Isonzo
Oldest settlement in Karst region – Štanjel
Beautiful Škocjan Caves on UNESCO World Heritage List
Romantic Slovenian Adriatic Coastline

Tour Course

Day 1

Individual arrival to Bled.

Lake Bled, famous for its immense natural beauty, together with its surroundings is considered to be one of the most beautiful alpine resorts. It is a perfect start of this unique hike & bike holiday. We recommend you to come a day earlier and book an extra night here as you will love exploring this fabolous place. With its island in the middle of the lake and other natural and cultural sights, Bled will surely amaze you. And do not forget to taste the world wide known Bled cream cake, one of the Symbols of Bled (Hotel 4* or a good 3* hotel).

Day 2

Pokljuka Plateau – Mountain Hut Dolič (Approx. 14 Km, 1.190 M Ascent, 5-6 Hours).

Morning (short) transfer to Rudno polje on Pokljuka plateau (1.300 m) where your hike tour beginns. Pokljuka, high karst plateau is a paradise for everyone who enjoys in outdoor activities. Covered with forests and mountain pastures, one of its appealing points is certainly the cattle, still grazing on many pastures during the summer season. The hiking trail is realy beautiful, it starts with a hike through rich spruce tree forest, crossing some mountain pastures, and soon beautiful views to surrounding meadows and mountains will open. Hiking trail will change to alpine mountain terrain leading you to mountain pass Dolič below the Triglav peak, where you will be staying the night (2.151 m). (Mountain hut, meals included: breakfast)

Day 3

Mountain hut Dolič – Zadnjica Valley – trf to Kobarid (aprox. 9,5 km, 50 m ascent, 1.500 m descent, 4-5 hours).

Another beautiful mountain hiking day full of splendid views. Today the hike is easier as you will be mostly descending towards Zadnjica Valley, where the hike ends. Once in the valley, a transfer will take you through fascinating Soča Valley with its emerald river Soča (the most beautiful river in Slovenia) to Kobarid where you will visit the famous Kobarid Museum. Museum is heart breaking, and touching story with unique demonstrations of fights and the life during the WW1. (Hotel 4*, meals included: breakfast). *For the one's who would like to climb Mt.Triglav (2.864 m) we strongly recommend to book a private mountain guide, we can arrange it (245 € for 1–4 person). The climb will be in early morning, before the group departure. Climb to the top of Mt. Triglav is approx. 3,3 km (one way), 600 m of ascent, approx. 3,5 – 4 hours of round trip.

Day 4

Kobarid – Cividale – Gradisca D´Isonzo (Italy) (Approx. 60 Km And 340 M Ascent).

It is a scenic cycling tour, passing pretty little villages and idyllic rural country, leading you to neighbouring Italy. Lunch break can be in a cozy little town, Cividale del Friuli, on UNESCO World Heritage List since 2011. Afternoon cycling is fabolous as well, the cycle route is taking you through charming typical Italian rural villages and countryside. Your final destination today is an attractive town Gradisca d´Isonzo, which was fortified by the Venetians as a bastion against Ottoman raids. (Hotel 4*, meals included: breakfast).

Day 5

Gradisca D´Isonzo (Italy) – Štanjel – Divača (57 km and 805 m ascent).

A bit more demanding cycling day but so rewarding! You will be pedaling through old, quite and charming Slovenian villages, passing many vine fields. Views on beautiful landsacpe will help you overcome some climbs to the picturesque village of Štanjel (312 m). It is one of the oldest settlements in the Karst Region, known for its old village centre. Once on top, you will enjoy in splendid views over wine rich Vipava Valley. (Hotel 3*, meals included: breakfast). *Photo of Štanjel: Archive of www.slovenia.info

Day 6

Divača – Škocjan Caves – Muggia (Italy) (approx. 37 km and 420 m ascent).

What a day! First you will cycle to the beautiful Škocjan Caves, which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1986. After visit of these spectacular and amazing caves, cycling continues around the colourful Karst landscape. The villages of Karst are true »food« for the eyes. Full of historical sights and specialties. Your destination is charming Bay of Muggia, the only Istrian town remained to Italy. Its picturesque harbour and small squares stir that charming Venetian atmosphere. (Hotel 4*, meals included: breakfast). *Photos: Archive: www.park-skocjanske-jame.si, Photographer: Borut Lozej

Day 7

Muggia – Koper – Piran – Strunjan (approx. 42 km and 490 m ascent).

Scenic and just glorious cycling stage from Italian to Slovenian coast - a perfect finish of this unique active tour. The route will take you through three Slovenian picturesque and historical Mediterranean towns which we are sure, will not leave you indifferent. (Hotel good 3* or 4* (depends on availability), meals included: breakfast). *Photo of Piran: Archive: www.portoroz.si, Photographer: Jaka Ivančič

Day 8

Departure or extension. Extra nights on request. (Meals included: breakfast).

**first two hiking days only with day luggage (whatever you carry with you). The rest of your luggage will be delivered to your hotel on Day 3.

Price per person:

Price per person (sharing a double room):
1.140 € per person in low season (15.6. – 30.6. and 1.9. – 15.9.2023)
1.190 € per person in high season (1.7. – 31.8.2023)

Price includes:
6 overnights with breakfast in Hotels 4* with en suite facilities, 1 overnight with breakfast in Mountain Hut (shared beds, no shower/bathroom)
Quality classic trekking bike Sub Cross 30 with one bike (back) pannier. Bike rent includes Bicycle Repair Tool (puncture kit, spare inner tube, one set of Allen keys, one odometer, pump and one simple lock) – one set for two bikes. Bike rental starts on first cycling day (Day 4) at 8.30 am and ends on Day 7 at 6pm
Detailed route description and maps for the two hiking days, maps & gps files for each cycling day
All transfers as described in tour programe
Luggage transfers between the hotels (to Mountain Hut no luggage transfer)
Personal welcome meeting and bike fitting (if you rented bike with SloActive)
Telephone assistance during the trip
Organization and VAT

Optional supplements:
Single accomodation 170 € (only in hotels, in Mountain Hut shared beds)
Single travel occupancy 255 € (only 1 person on a tour)
Electric bike 165 € (+ bike (back) pannier)
Helmet 8 €
Mountain guide for the climb to Mt Triglav on request
Airport & city transfers on request

What’s not included;
Arrival / departure to / from first / last hotel
Flight tickets
Travel insurance
Lunch’s, dinners, drinks
Entrance fees
All other expenses that are not mentioned in what’s included description

Accomodations;
Mixture of 4* and 3* hotels & private guesthouse’s with en suite facilities, 1 Mountain Hut with shared beds and no shower / bathroom

Category & Key information: Moderate difficulty. Self guided tour, for people with good fitness level. Well marked mountain hiking trails, for the one´s able to hike / trekk for round 5, 6 hours with climbs and descents. Cycling is also moderate with some climbs, mixture of asphalt and gravel road

Date:
Daily from 15th of June until 15th of September

Duration:
7 nights / 8 days

*Extra nights before / after tour on request. We would be happy to assist you with booking extra nights.

**This programe is also available as a group guided tour.

Book Inquiry

FROM TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK TO THE ADRIATIC COAST

FROM TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK TO THE ADRIATIC COAST

Tour Description

Tour Course

Price per person:

You Will Also Like