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“Slovenia should be
on everyone's list
of places to travel.
It's so beautiful
and WT's itinerary
couldn't be better, a
rich combination of
hiking, culture, and
adventure.”
CB B., Santa Fe NM
From enchanting Ljubljana to the high peaks and mountain
lakes of the sharp-edged Julian Alps and the unforgettable
towns and villages of the sun-splashed Mediterranean coast,
Slovenia offers a spellbinding—and largely undiscovered—
world of adventure. Our exclusive journey brings us deep into
this stunning realm, with hikes through dramatic gorges laced
with meandering rivers and glacier-carved valleys flanked by
steep limestone peaks, and a boat ride to an island in dreamy
Lake Bled. Along the way we savor fresh seafood at charming
waterfront cafes and overnight at
welcoming hotels, including Hisa
Franko, where we dine at its acclaimed
restaurant—the chef, Ana Ros, was
recently named the “World’s Best
Female Chef!”
Days 1-4 Ljubljana / Ptuj / Logarska
Dolina National Park After exploring
Ljubljana’s charming squares and arched
stone bridges, we head to Ptuj, dating from
Roman times, for a hike in vineyard country,
lunch at an organic farm, and a private
wine tasting. In Logarska Dolina, a
stunning valley dotted with tiny churches
and traditional farmsteads, we hike
through meadows and forests to the
300-foot-high Rinka waterfall, with views
of towering snow-dusted peaks.
Days 5-6 Radovljica / Lake Bled /
Mostnica Gorge Explore Radovljica, with
its Renaissance-era architecture, and
taste honey at its enchanting museum of
beekeeping. A gondola brings us across the fairytale setting of
Lake Bled to reach its exquisite 17th century island-church,
followed by a hike through sun-dappled beech forests along the
tumbling jade-green river that cuts through Mostnica Gorge.
Days 7-8 Mt. Krn / Dreznica / Kobarid After a hike below
the face of the glorious North Triglav Wall, we head to the Soca
Valley, an Old World realm of tiny villages, translucent rivers,
and deep forests that formed the infamous Soca Front during
World War I. One of our hikes traces a route below snow-capped
Mt. Krn (7,300'), with a descent to the peaceful village of Dreznica.
Days 9-11 Piran Slovenia’s coastal karst region is renowned
for its ruby-red Teran wine and air-dried prsut ham. We savor
these local specialties at lunch, then walk through the vast
underground world of the Skocjan Caves, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. In Piran, a tangle of cobbled streets nestled close
to the sea, we boat to the nature reserve at Secovlje, with its
marshes and wading birds, and visit the fascinating Saltworks
Museum, ranked as one of the top 12 museums in Europe.
Depart on Day 11.
ADVENTURES FROM THE
JULIAN ALPS TO THE ADRIATIC SEA
Our hiking journey reveals Slovenia’s exceptional beauty, including Lake Bled, framed by the
craggy peaks of the Julian Alps. PHOTO: JAN WLODARCZYK
DAN HELLER
HIGHLIGHTS
• Superb hikes in an uncrowded alpine
realm, where emerald meadows lie
beneath sheer limestone peaks
• Logarska Dolina National Park,
where waterfalls abound in a sheer
amphitheater of stone
• Enchanting Ljubljana, exquisite Lake Bled
(we cross by gondola), beautiful Piran on
the Adriatic shore
• Renowned local wines, a delightful cuisine
including savory žlikrofi (Slovenian ravioli),
dinner at one of the “World’s 50 Best
Restaurants”
DETAILS
• 11-day trip begins and ends in Ljubljana
• 10 nights hotels
• All meals included except 2 dinners
DATES
May 15-25, 2018
Jun 15-25
Jul 24-Aug 3
Sep 6-16
TRIP COST
$4895 (11-15 members)
$5395 (4-10 members)
Single supplement: $560
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 hiking days on moderate trails
(some steep sections), 3-5 hours a day,
van support