Tel. +44 (0)1273 600030 (UK)

Activity holidays

COUNTRY:
Croatia, Slovenia
DEPARTURES:
PRICE:
From £755 - £795 (8 days) excluding flights. Single supplement £45. Price includes transfers, accommodation (fullboard), activities, equipment. Price depends on dates and the number of activities chosen. We can arrange flights from the UK
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
Make enquiry
Activity holidays

Activity holidays

How this holiday makes a difference

In Istria our local partners are firmly dedicated to promoting the twin concepts of utilising local suppliers and providers and following practices which contribute towards the environmental protection of the area. They actively promote the idea of tourism with minimal pollution and to this end ensure that groups bring back any garbage which may have a detrimental impact on the environment, which is then recycled when and wherever possible.

Dedication to the stimulation of the local economy extends to promoting employment opportunities where possible and this happens in terms of guiding, local restaurants and local accommodation providers. For activities local guides are exclusively used for all land and sea based activities and road transfers are organised locally as well.

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.

Make enquiry

Activity holidays

Reviewed 28 Jul 2009 by Alison Colyer4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


It's hard to pick one memorable part of this holiday - the combination of the activities, the excellent local knowledge and the good humour and friendliness of the other guests ensured that the whole experience was excellent. On the other hand the look of sheer exhilaration and joy on people's faces as they free wheeled down the long steep hill at the end of the mountain biking day, or tubed down the river at high speed are hard to forget! Add to that relaxed evenings with good food and company while the teenagers enjoyed themselves wandering around the safe streets of Kas and it all comes together as a truly enjoyable break.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Good waterproof shoes, shorts with a loose waistband (the food is good!), and lots of suncream. If you're uncertain about an activity it's still worth having a go. The guides are experienced and helpful and everyone in our group ended up doing and enjoying everything. Be aware that it is HOT in Turkey in mid summer. All the activities take this into account, but if you don't enjoy warm weather, choose another time of year!

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Generally speaking yes, though I am aware that I flew a long way to get there and there was a certain amount of driving to get to the activities. We did stop at local tea shops and restaurants and were encouraged to minimize our impact on the environment wherever possible.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


It was an excellent holiday. This is the first time I've done an organised activity holiday and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My two children (12 and 14) had a great time and made excellent bonds with the others in the group and had a chance to have a little more independence than they normally do when it's just the family. I would thoroughly recommend the experience to anyone!

Reviewed 14 Jul 2008 by Ian Mckenna5 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Too many to choose from, it was all amazing!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Make sure you are fit and injury free!

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes!

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


It was an amazing holiday. Fantastic scenery, amazing activities and very friendly and helpful guides. I would totally recommend this holiday to anyone seeking and adventure. The only negative was that the accommodation in Slovenia was a bit dated, and had very uncomfortable single and not double beds. However, the food and accommodation in Croatia was fantastic!

Reviewed 14 Jul 2008 by Victoria Goode4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Kayaking - particularly being pushed off a rock 6 foot into the water!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Go for it - it will be one of the best trips you ever take. Make sure you take lots of clothes - they will get dirty, wet and stinky! Also take ear plugs and mosquito repellent!

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, both activity companies were locally owned, and the activities run with little environmental impact.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Fantastic!!!!

Reviewed 18 Sep 2007 by Sinead Colreavy4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Trying out all the activities. The most enjoyable for me was the kayaking in the river Soca. Absolutely brilliant! The local guides in Tolmin were fantastic and put everyone at ease.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Try everything.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes.
Make enquiry

Day tour/Attraction Reviews

We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!

Read our review policy

Convert currencies