Slovenia activity holiday for families with teenagers
Highlights
Ljubljana Old town | White water rafting | Visit Lake Bled | River Kayaking | Adventure Park | SUP Boarding | BBQ | Waterpark | Fun Tour Leaders | Teenager departuresDescription of Slovenia activity holiday for families with teenagers
This popular Slovenia family activity holiday is the perfect way to experience the natural beauties of this unique country. We guarantee to leave your family & teenagers with a life time of fantastic memories.We know you’ll enjoy your stay here with us, as we have 15 years of experience of delivering this incredible week. We've been featured in The Sunday Times, The Guardian and the Independent. Most recently, Simon Calder [TV Celebrity and Travel Guru] had his own 'personal' family holiday here with us in Slovenia! He rated us 5/5 stars!
Based in the fairy tale Ljubljana, you’ll be taking advantage of the surrounding Julian Alp Mountains, National parks & crystal clear rivers, making it the perfect base for active families looking to enjoy a selection of land & water activities. We always maintain the perfect balance of fun and relaxation time.
We are an ATOL Bonded company, that always keeps your enjoyment & safety in mind. Please do contact us, and start your family adventure today. Let’s make this summer amazing!
Day-by-day experiences
Day 1: | Arrival Day: we will be meeting your family at the airport, look for the greeting sign & our big smiles. We then take a very short 20 minute to the heart of Ljubljana’s old town. Tonight, alongside your Tour Leader and the other families – we’ll enjoy a fantastic gala meal. It’s a great introduction to this fairy tale town, and the perfect way to meet the other like-minded guests. |
Day 2: | Lake Bled & White Water Rafting: Surrounded by majestic green hills, working together you’ll learn to white water raft along 2-4 rated stretches of the emerald green river waters. As always we will stop for water games, swimming and general fun time throughout the thrilling experience. After rafting, we’ll make time for visiting the iconic Lake bled, guests can shop, find a restaurant and swim. Lake Bled is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, definitely a must-see. |
Day 3: | Adventure Park: Enjoy a big dose of adrenaline fun and unforgettable activities with your family (six included within the admission). From archery competitions and the high-ropes park, to frisbee golf and awesome monster mountain rollers; there is so much to get involved with. Do as much or as little as you like. It’s an incredible day out, and continues to be a firm favourite of our returning guests! |
Day 4: | River Kayaking: After breakfast we will drive to the kayaking tour starting location, to be kitted out with equipment and learn the paddling techniques. Once everyone is feeling confident, we will kayak down river, enjoying the various rapids which cover a 9km stretch. This is a fun water activity experience, being easy to learn and lots of splash action to be had. The perfect blend of fun & excitement. |
Day 5: | Optional day: Today, for your free day we recommend the Atlantis Waterpark or hiking Smarna Gora. There are two peaks to explore, and your Tour Leader will take you to the very best view points for those panoramic pictures. Optional extras are locally paid in cash. |
Day 6: | SUP Boarding or Canoeing & BBQ: discover Ljubljana in a completely different way, gliding under the three bridges and wave to the city dragon. Our SUP tours include introductory briefing on paddle boarding skills and step-by-step instructions, so paddling while standing up on a board will be a breeze for beginners. This is one of newest and coolest adventure sports to try, and not to be missed. After the SUP tour, enjoy a lovely BBQ organised by your Tour Leader. Later in the afternoon, we’ll be bringing all the families together again for our crazy Olympic games. |
Day 7: | Free day: Relax around Ljubljana (Castle walks, spa & massage and waterpark are daily available). If you’d like to book more, then we recommend trips to Lake Bohinj or to the very famous Postojna Caves. The Vogel Zipline is another great day out, as are the nearby gorges for canyoning tours. |
Day 8: | Departure: This is always the hardest activity, as it is hard to say good bye to the new friends we have made. Please note, we can extend your stay, just talk to our friendly team. Maybe you’ll want to see Austria, Italy or Croatia. Many options present themselves when you come to Slovenia (the only country in the world, with LOVE in its name!). |
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about this holiday or need help finding one we're very happy to help. The Travel Team.
01273 823 700 Calling from outside the UK? rosy@responsibletravel.comThe leaders are not guides – they’re not there to shepherd you around. Instead, they’ll let you know which local restaurant serves great value food – without running the risk of travellers’ tummy. They’ll allow you to avoid hour-long queues at train stations and attractions.
We like to think of small group travel as the Goldilocks option. It is independent travel without the fuss, worry and bunk beds – and organised travel without the coaches. And it’s cheaper than a tailor made tour. It’s sits somewhere in the middle – and we think it’s just about right.
Have big, life-enriching experiences that would be impossible to organise without lots of time and insider knowledge.
Simplicity
Make the most of your holiday time by letting someone else do the hard work and boring logistics!
Peace of mind
Small group tours take care of the security aspects – and provide a safety net should anything unexpected happen.
If you don’t have three months to spend exploring, small groups trips let you cover more ground in less time. Your days are not spent queuing for tickets or finding hotels – so you can squeeze more into your holiday.
Solo travellers who’d like company
Likeminded travel companions plus peace of mind for those travelling alone. Single supplements are usually available – providing privacy if you want it.
Less confident travellers
Stray from the tourist trail without worrying about getting lost, and meet local people without dealing with the language barrier.
Couples and friends have private rooms, and you can choose to eat alone or not. Single supplements give solo travellers their own room.
“There won’t be any free time”
Free mornings or afternoons let you explore on your own, or just relax.
“The accommodation will be basic”
Trips are as high or low end as you like. Though off the beaten track destinations won’t have luxury hotels, this is all part of the adventure.
“I won’t like the other travellers!”
Tour operators try to create groups with a similar demographic – age, families, activity levels... Chances are, you’ll even make new friends.
“Will we be following an umbrella?”
No.
Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your holiday will help support conservation and local people.

Slovenia is not on the traveller's top list of places to visit yet and we would like to keep it that way because in such a fragile and clean environment regulated tourism has already been proven as the best solution.
Ljubljana itself lies next to many National Parks and by taking people there on a mountain trip we educate them about the unique fauna and flora and how tourism can impact the local ecology. If not managed carefully tourism has the capacity to disrespect the landscape through building roads, the parking of vehicles on the pastures and fields, using motorbikes and quad bikes on mountain tracks and collecting endangered mountain flora.
The Impacts of this Trip
Using a local agency we work with local guides and qualified sports enthusiasts who are all well trained and friendly and helpful. Our philosophy has always been that, next to the destination, a genuine human touch is the thing that makes a fantastic holiday. It has been proven to be so.
In this area the landscape and people have been seriously affected by both World Wars. In WW1 one of the bloodiest and biggest battles in the high Alps took place along the river. To make people aware of this fact, we present to clients all the important 'must see' places in the area.
We encourage customers to try local food like ‘Frika’ and local dances and it's very easy to soak in the local atmosphere, since almost everyone speaks English, many Italian and if you are brave enough, you can try Slovenian. Bless you for that as it's certainly not easy!
On this holiday, only local accommodation providers are used who employ local staff in all areas. The fact that the hotel is the only one in town helps sustain tourism in just the right quantity which reflects quality as well. Recycling is essential wherever possible, too.


Slovenia is not on the traveller's top list of places to visit yet and we would like to keep it that way because in such a fragile and clean environment regulated tourism has already been proven as the best solution.
Ljubljana itself lies next to many National Parks and by taking people there on a mountain trip we educate them about the unique fauna and flora and how tourism can impact the local ecology. If not managed carefully tourism has the capacity to disrespect the landscape through building roads, the parking of vehicles on the pastures and fields, using motorbikes and quad bikes on mountain tracks and collecting endangered mountain flora.

The Impacts of this Trip
Using a local agency we work with local guides and qualified sports enthusiasts who are all well trained and friendly and helpful. Our philosophy has always been that, next to the destination, a genuine human touch is the thing that makes a fantastic holiday. It has been proven to be so.
In this area the landscape and people have been seriously affected by both World Wars. In WW1 one of the bloodiest and biggest battles in the high Alps took place along the river. To make people aware of this fact, we present to clients all the important 'must see' places in the area.
We encourage customers to try local food like ‘Frika’ and local dances and it's very easy to soak in the local atmosphere, since almost everyone speaks English, many Italian and if you are brave enough, you can try Slovenian. Bless you for that as it's certainly not easy!
On this holiday, only local accommodation providers are used who employ local staff in all areas. The fact that the hotel is the only one in town helps sustain tourism in just the right quantity which reflects quality as well. Recycling is essential wherever possible, too.

18 Reviews of Slovenia activity holiday for families with teenagers
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2019 by Lorna Bradford
Our kids have had an amazing time, which means the adults did too. Just the right balance of being in a group and doing your own thing. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Aug 2019 by Kerry Grady
Vida and Janis were excellent tour leaders. All our guides for activities were really good. I highly recommend this trip for families with teenagers. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Aug 2019 by Emma Willis
Rafting was great fun, which encouraged lots of interaction in the group. Ljubljana is stunning and we made good friends. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Aug 2019 by Richard Etherington
The most memorable parts of the holiday were the multi activity day on the mountain. (And) The downhill karting, high ropes and various activities. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Oct 2018 by Kate Scrase
A really good balance of activities, so the families on the trip gelled really well. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Oct 2018 by Anne Corry
The most memorable part of the holiday was...Mountain downhill karting & the River kayaking, with a good group of people. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Oct 2018 by Susan Jenkins
Loved it overall. A great group. A special mention must go to Vida who was brilliant throughout. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Oct 2018 by Emma Deakin
This family Slovenia activity holiday is a great combination of adventure, relaxation and city break...very well organised, friendly knowledgeable guides who went out of their way to help, Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Oct 2018 by Gillian Wren
Vida & Miha were brilliant as were all the guides involved in the various activities. For a woman in her late 50s i felt safe and looked after every step of the way. The holiday really re-established my physical confidence. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Sep 2018 by Ruth Queen
Fantastic. Excellent staff, especially Daniel and Ette. A great mixture of sports and downtime, and lovely to meet a great bunch of people. Good Wi-Fi at accommodation. Thanks Ana for keeping the accommodation so nice and for being welcoming. All in all awesome. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Aug 2018 by Hugh Stuart
Excellent. The local reps, Vida and Miha were brilliant and it's a very clean, tidy, relaxed and beautiful country that we will definitely return to soon. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Jul 2018 by Päivi Keskinen-Redford
Daniel was excellent, you can see that he is very experienced in this and managing to take everybody into account. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Aug 2017 by Helen Cunningham
Canyoning was most exciting! I found the guides knowledgeable about their country and were proud to tell us about it. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Aug 2017 by Jennifer Cohen
Both guides were fantastic, leading the activities, looking after us and introducing us to Slovenian culture, language & customs Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Aug 2017 by Richard Kitching
Paddle boarding, white water rafting, kayaking and adventure park day in the mountains – sorry I couldn’t pick just one, Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Jul 2017 by Stuart Milton
Guides and staff at all activities were excellent!!! We had a fabulous time, holiday was brilliant! Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Aug 2017 by Belinda Mitchell
Kayaking & white water rafting. Also the mountains in summer was memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Aug 2017 by Jackie Ashmenall
Krvavec mountains and Kayaking. Doing the “Blue” high ropes course was a challenge; but really pleased I made it. Read full reviewOur travel guides
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