Slovenia family activity holiday
| country: | Slovenia |
| departures: | 2008: 17 Aug |
| price: | From £775 - £1055 per adult (11 days) including flights from the UK, depending on number of activities chosen. Child under 14 sharing with parent(s) £100 discount on adult price. This trip can also be booked without flights. Recommended minimum age 8 years |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Based around the small town of Tolmin and the turquioise blue River Soca, this holiday provides an ideal mix of activity, relaxation and culture. Superb activities, unbelievable scenery, good food and the warmest of welcomes await you in this truly remarkable corner of Europe.
Our base for this holiday is the 3 star Hotel Krn ideally situated in the very centre of Tolmin, the largest town in the Soca Valley. The hotel has comfortable and spacious en-suite bedrooms with twins, doubles, triples and quads all available. We have most of our meals at the hotel which provides a good range of meals using local produce to provide a diverse selection of regional and wider reaching cuisine.
There is also a large bar area with a range of wines and beers, not forgetting the three home made jars of schnapps on the counter, blueberry, apricot and prune. No adult should leave without trying all three!!
Tolmin combines an old quarter with a functional new town and provides all the services you will need including car hire, currency exchange, shops, bars, restaurants and a daily market.
Our base for this holiday is the 3 star Hotel Krn ideally situated in the very centre of Tolmin, the largest town in the Soca Valley. The hotel has comfortable and spacious en-suite bedrooms with twins, doubles, triples and quads all available. We have most of our meals at the hotel which provides a good range of meals using local produce to provide a diverse selection of regional and wider reaching cuisine.
There is also a large bar area with a range of wines and beers, not forgetting the three home made jars of schnapps on the counter, blueberry, apricot and prune. No adult should leave without trying all three!!
Tolmin combines an old quarter with a functional new town and provides all the services you will need including car hire, currency exchange, shops, bars, restaurants and a daily market.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival and night canoeing. We transfer from Ljubljana Airport to our hotel in Tolmin where we host an introductory dinner. As darkness begins to descend we take to a gentle stretch of the River Soca in inflatable canoes to view the spectacular Slovenian night sky - the perfect introduction. |
| Day 2: | Exploration trek. Our trek (approx 6 miles) into the stunning pastures of the Polog Valley is the perfect opportunity to get to know the other families on the holiday. We will visit a World War 1 bunker, cross the river on a gondola bridge and we throw in plenty of fun and games to keep even the most reluctant child hiker happy. Picnic included. |
| Day 3: | Canyoning. An exhilarating canyoning excursion starts with an uphill walk through the silent and secluded Trebusa Canyon. Our descent commences with some slides down gentle rapids and small water funnels before encountering some much tougher obstacles downstream. Best of all is a rope assisted descent of a 27 metre waterfall. |
| Day 4: | Kayaking tuition and skills development. Once you have mastered the essential skills you can control your descent and determine your own pace. We start with basic tuition before attempting a Grade I & II stretch of river... ideal for beginners. Picnic included. |
| Day 5: | Free day. |
| Day 6: | Mountain biking. We spend the whole day exploring the gently undulating back roads that follow the course of the River Soca. There’s nothing too exhausting but be prepared for a long day in the Slovenia sun. Picnic lunch included. |
| Day 7: | White water rafting. Your descent begins on a calm upper stretch of the River Soca where we introduce games between the rafts such as “pirates” and “beavers”. Further downstream the rapids become stronger and everybody has to work together as you negotiate the fast flowing white water. |
| Day 8: | Free day. |
| Day 9: | Tolminka treasure hunt. A half-day exploration of the breathtaking Tolminka Gorges. To find your way through the spectacular canyons you will have to solve various clues and tasks. |
| Day 10: | Mini-rafting. A huge family favourite and a great way to enjoy the scenery of the Soca Valley. Mini-rafts are perfect for exploring the river descent from Kobarid to Tolmin. A bbq lunch is included. A farewell dinner will be served tonight. |
| Day 11: | Depart or extend your stay. We return to Ljubljana Airport for the return flight home. Alternatively, you may want to extend your stay and explore Slovenia’s capital city for a few days. |
travellers' tales
Very hard to pick a best part as it was all brilliant. Happy children, exhilarating and exciting activities and the feeling that we all did conquer the 27m waterfall during the canyoning to name but a few. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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The area of The Soca Valley is a superb example of local people working together to ensure that the local environment, which is the lifeblood of their economy, is protected against the influx of mass tourism. The River Soca is so clean that you can simply drink from its clear waters without fear. Building is strictly controlled and there is only one hotel in the town of Tolmin, which by definition regulates the amount of tourism which the area sustains annually.
The Zavadlav Family own and run The Hotel Krn in the centre of Tolmin. All staff are from the town itself, all produce is sourced locally and the hotel promotes recycling of produce wherever possible and encourages guests equally to do so. Furthermore the hotel stimulates the local economy further by promoting local wines and spirits which would not normally find a commercial outlet. In Slovenia we actively encourage the development of the training of local guides who receive their diplomas from the University of Ljubljana. Our presence allows these guides to develop their international language skills through constant interaction with our groups. Tolmin itself lies on the edge of the Triglav National Park and taking clients there on one activity day we educate them in how tourism can impact on the ecology of the region if not managed carefully. |
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