Slovenia cycling holiday
| country: | Slovenia |
| price: | From £999 (8 days) including flights from the UK, from £799 excluding flights. Single supplement £90. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Known for its sunny climate and stunning scenery, Slovenia is rich in natural resources and a great destination for any touring cyclist. This itinerary covers some truly spectacular parts of the country, starting on the picturesque shores of Lake Bled and drawing to a close in the bustling capital of Ljubljana, with plenty of opportunities to sample delicious local foods and wines en route. We cycle through dramatic gorges lining the aquamarine waters of the Soca River, sprawling vineyards in the Goriska Brda region and visit pretty, mediaeval villages scattered across the Karst region. A free day provides the chance to relax and rest our legs, with an optional visit to see a dressage show of the famous 'dancing' Lipizzaner horses. A guided visit to the awe-inspiring Skocjan caves is the perfect culmination to a week of cycling in this truly spectacular country.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly London to Ljubljana; private bus transfer to the pretty lakeside resort of Bled. |
| Day 2: | Circular tour around Lake Bled and local area. Free time in the afternoon for optional visit to the picturesque Lake Bled castle and island. |
| Day 3: | Early transfer to Bohinjska Bistrica for short train ride to Podbrdo. Ride following the Soca River. Pass through Most na Soca before arriving in the historic town of Tolmin. Optional visit to the Tolmin Gorge. |
| Day 4: | Ride uphill to the ridge of Cepovan and on to Lokve for great views of Mount Krn and the Julian Alps. |
| Day 5: | A gentle ride down to the riverside town of Kanal before heading to the vineyards of Goriska Brda. |
| Day 6: | Free day in Goriska Brda. Optional activities include relaxing by hotel pool and seeing a dressage show of Lippizaner horses. |
| Day 7: | A short bus transfer to begin the day's ride from Gorica, Italy, following minor roads until a lunch stop in Komen and Stanjel. Afternoon ride along flat roads through villages and vineyards to the pretty village of Storje. |
| Day 8: | Morning visit to the UNESCO protected Skocjan caves followed by transfer to Ljubljana for brief sightseeing and lunch stop. Transfer to Ljubljana airport; fly to London. |
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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Community
As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible to the local communities. We use all locally owned and run accommodation. Specifically in the Karst area we use warm and friendly farmhouses, which will give you further insight into their traditional Slovenian way of life. In order to have a wider benefit on the local economy we use only a locally run operator as well as local leaders and guides. We have worked closely with our operator to help train staff in all aspects of their jobs, to help improve their knowledge and future prospects and this includes Responsible Tourism training. The leaders will give a briefing including Responsible Tourism issues to help you understand how you can help reduce you impact and maximise the benefits to the local communities from your visit. There is a committed effort to encourage a reduced use of plastic from water bottles, packaging etc. The group size is limited to 16 to reduce cultural and environmental impacts. Environment The environmental impact is minimized as cycling is the best way to explore this beautiful part of Slovenia enjoying the spectacular views of the Julian Alps without damaging the 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 try to 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! |
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