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Alpine Lakes of Slovenia

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ljubljana

    Start point
    Tabor 9, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia (Hotel Park Ljubljana, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park), Hotel (B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with tour group (optional)
    Landmarks
    Ljubljana Castle
    Ljubljanica River
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  2. Day 2

    Bled - Lake Bohinj

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Jezero), Hotel (Hotel Jezero (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Skofja Loka
    • Visit Skofja Loka town
    • Travel to Bled
    • Visit Lake Bled
    • Continue to Lake Bohinj

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional pletne gondola ride to island
    • Visit Church of the Assumption on the island
    • Visit Bled Castle
    • Walk around Lake Bled (6 kilometres)
    • Hire rowing boats on Lake Bled
    • Swim in Lake Bled
    Landmarks
    Skofja Loka Castle
    Lake Bled
    Church of the Assumption
    Bled Castle
    Mount Triglav
    Lake Bohinj
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  3. Day 3

    Triglav National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Jezero), Hotel (Hotel Jezero (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Savica Waterfall
    • Hike through forest to Ukanc village (4 kilometres)
    • Cable car up Mount Vogel
    • Cable car down from Mount Vogel

    Optional Activities

    • Public bus back to the lake from Mount Vogel
    • Walk back to the lake from Mount Vogel
    • Tourist boat back to the lake
    • Easy walk around Lake Bohinj (6.4 kilometres)
    • Mountain bike rental and cycling quiet country roads
    Landmarks
    Triglav National Park
    Savica Waterfall
    Mount Vogel
    Julian Alps
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  4. Day 4

    Lake Bohinj

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Jezero), Hotel (Hotel Jezero (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walks through Mostnice Gorge (varying lengths, longest approximately 7 hours round trip)
    • Walks through deep-carved glacial valleys
    • Kayak rental and lake exploration
    • River rafting on Sava Bohinjka River
    • Horseback riding in the surrounding countryside
    • Canyoning in Jerecica Canyon
    Landmarks
    Lake Bohinj
    Mostnice Gorge
    Jerecica Canyon
  5. Day 5

    Skocjan - Izola

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marina), Hotel (Hotel Marina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Bohinjska Bistrica to Nova Gorica
    • Guided tour of Skocjan Caves
    • Travel to Izola
    • Orientation tour of Izola with tour leader
    Landmarks
    Skocjan Caves
    Vipava Valley
    Izola
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  6. Day 6

    Izola

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marina), Hotel (Hotel Marina (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Izola town center and streets
    • Visit Izola marina and beach
    • Public bus to Piran
    • Explore Piran historic town
    • Walk Piran 15th-century walls
    • Visit Giuseppe Tartini monument in Piran
    • Boat trip from Piran to Trieste, Italy (operates June to September)
    • Public bus to Strunjan Landscape Park
    • Explore Strunjan saltpans
    • Visit Strunjan salt harvesting museum
    • Headland walk from Strunjan back to Izola
    Landmarks
    Piran
    Strunjan Landscape Park
    Trieste
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  7. Day 7

    Ljubljana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park), Hotel (B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Predjama Castle
    • Visit Predjama Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ljubljana Castle
    • Climb 150 steps to Ljubljana Castle tower
    • Walk along castle ramparts
    Landmarks
    Predjama Castle
    Ljubljana Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Ljubljana

    End point
    Tabor 9, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia (Hotel Park Ljubljana, Hotel reception, 09:00)
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4.7
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    4.7
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  • Guide
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    September 8th, 2025
    5.0
    Our tour guide Peter from Slovakia was excellent. Well organized, informative and thoughtful to his guests. Most of...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We arere delighted to hear that Peter took such great care of the group and that you enjoyed the balance of the itinerary. We’re sorry, however, to learn that some of your stays did not meet expectation, rest assured this has been shared with our Product Manager and Local Partner to investigate this further. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
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    June 27th, 2024
    5.0
    This tour was extraordinary starting with our great tour guide Peter. Wonderful accommodations, great pace with ample...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Hi Linda, Thank you so much for your feedback and sharing your amazing photos! It brings immense joy to hear that you had such an enjoyable time on your Alpine Lakes of Slovenia holiday. It was a pleasure to have you on board, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future. Best regards, Explore!
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  • A
    May 28th, 2023
    5.0
    Lake Bled beautiful sights. Lake Bohinj and the waterfall and walks around the Vogel cable car.Piran tour.
    Traveled in May 2023
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  • A
    June 1st, 2023
    5.0
    Almost too many to list. The view over Lake Bohinj and the mountains from our hotel, the gondola across Lake Bled,...
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  • A
    June 6th, 2023
    4.3
    Lake Bohinj plus Miroslav, he’s an excellent guide
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  • A
    July 2nd, 2023
    3.8
    Opportunity for extensive walks around Lakes Bled & Bohinj. Visiting the caves & Piran.
    Traveled in June 2023
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  • A
    August 1st, 2023
    4.3
    I loved everything about this trip, all the places we visited were beautiful from the city of Ljubljana, the lakes...
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    August 2nd, 2023
    4.7
    The walks in the mountains to waterfalls and gorges were spectacular. And the Skocjan caves were breathtaking.
    Traveled in July 2023
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  • A
    August 1st, 2023
    4.5
    The trip to the Savica Waterfall and the cable car on Mount Vogel. Izola and Piran.
    Traveled in July 2023
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  • A
    August 20th, 2023
    5.0
    Visit to Skofja Loka, chairlift at lake Bohinj, stay in Izola.
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    Rita

    Asked on December 7th, 2025

    Do you have access to discounted airfare from the US?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2025

      All our trips are land-only packages, and we don't assist with international airfare. This particular trip starts and ends in Ljubljana.

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    Hannah

    Asked on November 8th, 2025

    Will there be a tour schedule on Oct 2026?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2025

      We have all of our 2026 dates out and unfortunately this tour doesn't run for October 2026. The last date in the year is Sun 20 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026.

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    Erin

    Asked on September 17th, 2025

    is change of date flexible? in case there are issue that we are unable to travel on our initial travel date. Is it possible to move our booking to other dates without penalty?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2025

      Yes you are able to change dates if needed penalty free as long as the change is made before 70 days prior to departure. After this time fees are incurred. Changes are subject to availability and are limited to one transfer during the lifetime of your booking.

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    Donald

    Asked on May 23rd, 2025

    What physical level of difficulty are the hikes. Road Scholar has 4 levels of difficulty ratings for their trips. Which of those categories would this tour be in

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2025

      This trip is one of our discovery trips so more or less a sightseeing trip. So if there are any walks there are not hard. We offer a Walking in Slovenia hiking trip on the same dates that is rated leisurely to moderate. Walks on 5 days for between 4 to 7.5 hours. The hikes are graded as moderate on 3 days and leisurely on 2 days. The paths can be uneven and are often stony and rocky underfoot, so hiking boots or shoes are essential.

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    Becky

    Asked on September 16th, 2023

    Is there a similar tour that takes in the Postojna cave in April

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2023

      All our departures start in May I`m afraid as the it is warmer and more comfortable to travel on these days.

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    Carrie

    Asked on March 3rd, 2023

    Does this tour visit Postojna Cave?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2023

      As it is not on the trip notes, it will not be something that we will add into the itinerary.

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    John

    Asked on October 4th, 2022

    can we pick up the tour in Slovenia?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2022

      Yes, sure, you can join the tour. One thing only that you need to organize a transfer to the hotel by yourself because we can arrange a transfer to flight's arrival only.

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    Gail

    Asked on July 5th, 2022

    Is it possible to leave it with the travel agency before tour starts and pick it up on a way back? Or if we travel with the same car, just to store it in the car then that I don't have to carry it around?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2022

      We would need to check with our local agent at the time of making the booking to see if they can offer secure luggage storage for you, as normally luggage is transferred from Hotel to hotel with you when you transfer to different accommodation.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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