We start our adventure in the beautiful Soca valley in Bovec. Our base is a magnet for  kayakers and rafters and is surrounded by majestic alpine scenery and the towering peaks of the Julian Alps. Bovec is blessed with natural wonders; limestone gorges, the aquamarine Soca river as well as historic sites from WW1. We discover the sleepy village of Kobarid  immortalised by Hemingway, in his novel Farewell to Arms, and hike to the magnificent Slap Kozjak.  We continue on to Kranjska Gora,  a pretty alpine town in the heart of the Triglav National Park. Our adventure continues on to Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled;  pristine glacial lakes, encircled by snow-capped mountains.  Here we find a magnificent landscape of deep gorges, rushing rivers and dramatic waterfalls.  It is a unique, unspoiled alpine paradise.

Days 1 & 2: Bovec: Meet in Trieste, Italy and transfer across the border to Slovenia and the picturesque village of Kobarid; walk though the trenches and military emplacements from the First World War, hike to Kozjak waterfall, visit an award winning  museum. Hike the Soca trail, following the turquoise waters and rapids of the rushing river. Hotel Dobra Vila

Days 3 & 4: Kranjska Gora: Cross the dramatic Vrsic  Pass following the Soca Trail, visit the Russian Chapel a memorial to  the Russian POWs. Walk to the village of Podkoren and explore the Zelenci Nature Reserve.  Enjoy a drink overlooking  picturesque Lake Jasna. Ski Pass Hotel

Days 5, 6 & 7  Lake Bohinj: Discover the charming village of Radovljica, and its wonderful bee museum, enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by local cheeses and prosciutto. Hike in Triglav National Park, visit the picturesque villages around Lake Bohinj, walk over the Devil’s Bridge to the cascading waters of Mostnica waterfall, take a cable car to the plateau and walk among alpine peaks.Vila Park Hotel

Tour Details:

Duration
7 nights/8 days
Difficulty
6 – 14 km/day through rolling countryside on easy paths, two days on well-marked mountain paths in alpine terrain.
Tour/Price
€3500 (single supplement €500)
Start/Finish
Trieste/Ljubljana
Departures
20 - 27 May, 2024
Inclusions
Seven nights accommodation in comfortable, charming hotels; all breakfasts and meals as specified in the itinerary; all transfers, tips and gratuities; the services of a professional tour guide.

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