Slovenia snowshoeing holiday
| country: | Slovenia |
| location: | Julian Alps |
| departures: | 2009: 27 Dec 2010: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 19 Dec, 26 Dec |
| price: | From £929 - £999 (8 days) including flights from the UK, from £749 - £799 excluding flights. Single supplement £85. |
| late availability: | We still have places on the 27th December departure! |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Bordering Italy and Austria, the dramatic limestone peaks of the Julian Alps dominate the north-east of Slovenia. The country's highest peak Mount Triglav (2864m) is in the centre of the park, and the surrounding country offers superb snowshoeing possibilities. Trails head through peaceful forests, open meadows, alongside glacial lakes as well as higher up into the mountains themselves. Snowshoes allow us to explore areas otherwise inaccessible at this time of year. Our base for the week is just outside the lovely lakeside town of Bled, ideally located to access a huge variety of walking routes and a fantastic place to take in some local culture and local wines! The highlight of the trip is a two-day expedition when we overnight in a traditional mountain hut.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from Gatwick to Ljubljana with Adria Airways, transfer by road to Bled (30 mins). |
| Days 2-4: | Three guided snowshoe walks in the Triglav National Park. |
| Day 5: | Free day with options for downhill skiing at Kranska Gora or a trip to the world-famous Skocjan Caves. |
| Days 6-7: | Two-day snowshoe expedition on the high plateau of Bogatin, overnighting in a mountain hut. |
| Day 8: | Free morning in Bled, before returning to Ljubljana. Fly from Ljubljana to Gatwick. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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Environment:
We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit! Snowshoes are the perfect way to explore and enjoy the winter landscape while minimizing your impact. Snowshoers require no ski lifts and no groomed or maintained pistes, and their visit leaves no impact apart from tracks in the fresh snow. Snowshoers can search out the quieter corners of the mountains, where development and facilities are few. As this sport continues to develop, it will offer mountain communities alternative low impact forms of winter tourism. For all but 1 night when we are in a mountain hut, our accommodation is located in the small village of Selo, near to the beautiful lakeside resort of Bled. Towels are only changed mid-week upon request and cleaning materials used are ecologically friendly where possible. Community: We employ qualified Slovenian leaders and use local restaurants, generating money for the local community. |
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