Triglav cross-country skiing holiday, Slovenia
| country: | Slovenia |
| location: | Julian Alps |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2010: 19 Dec, 26 Dec |
| price: | From £899 - £999 (8 days) including flights from the UK, from £699 - £749 excluding flights. Single supplement £85. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
introduction to Triglav cross-country skiing holiday, Slovenia
From the borders of Italy and Austria, the spectacular peaks of the Julian Alps flow deep into Slovenia. The majority of the area falls within the protection of the Triglav National Park, named after Slovenia's highest peak, Mount Triglav (2864m). Similar in appearance to the Dolomites, these dramatic limestone peaks are dotted with half-timbered villages where we can still see a traditional way of life. On this unique holiday we explore the endless cross-country trails in the Triglav National Park, accompanied by qualified local guides. With over 400km of prepared trails for all levels, we ski amid peaceful spruce forests with stunning views towards the Julian Alps and the Triglav massif. In good conditions ski trails can begin outside our pension, following alongside the Sava Bohinjska River and on the Pokljuka Plateau (1300m). We stay just outside the renowned lakeside town of Bled in Selo pri Bledu, a beautiful location on the edge of the national park. This holiday is Grade 1 or 2.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from Gatwick to Ljubljana with Adria Airways; transfer by road to Bled (approx. 30 mins). |
| Days 2-7: | Five days of cross-country skiing. 1 free day. |
| Day 8: | Return transfer to Ljubljana. Fly 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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Our cross-country skiing holidays in general avoid large alpine ski areas, and are less dependent on snow cannons, graded pistes and ski lifts, creating significantly less environmental impact than alpine skiing holidays. Using skis that are longer and lighter than alpine skis, our cross-country day tours explore the magical scenery and tranquillity of the natural winter environments. Journeys further afield use public transport as much as possible, and the local economy benefits from our groups purchasing supplies directly.
In Slovenia we work with a local company which supplies all the staff and guides on this trip. The guides are all qualified and are a very good source of information not just about the best places to ski but also about Slovenia in general. Accommodation is in a family-owned pension. We have teamed up with Friends of Conservation to support projects at Ranthambore, India, Nava Kiran Orphanage, Nepal and on the edge of the Masai Mara, Kenya.  We have at our UK 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! |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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