The tranquillity | This idyllic slice of Slovenia remains remarkably free of crowds. Superb trails | Including in the fascinating herdsmen's settlement of Velika Planina. Time to relax | In your hotel's luxurious spa or Michelin Green Star restaurant. Rural traditions | Enjoy an included heritage trail at a local farm. Valley views | Immerse yourself in the glorious surroundings of the Logar Valley.
Take your pick of our suggested routes, depending on how energetic you're feeling.
Flexible: easy & easy-to-moderate options
Terrain
Valleys, forest tracks, mountain paths
Average carbon footprint
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89kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
Nights
7
Accommodation
4-star hotel
Meals
Breakfast every day, 3 dinners, 3 lunches
Included extras
Prices include a half-day with a local guide who will teach you about local traditions and herbs. See Itinerary for details.
Price (excluding flights)
From £1,896pp
Travel options
Car hire is included. We can also arrange flights – see ‘Prices & Travel’. Alternatively, please contact us about travelling by train from London.
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The season for this holiday is:
01 May 2026 - 30 September 2026
01 May 2027 - 30 September 2027
A single-centre walking holiday in Slovenia
With a delightful, hideaway hotel as your base on this single-centre holiday, explore one of Europe’s most beautiful valleys on foot and with your included hire car. Enjoy accessible, self-guided walking, a guided heritage trail and a visit to the extraordinary village of Velika Planina.
At the foot of the 2,000-metre-high peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, near the border with Austria, lie three glacial valleys, carved by the River Savinja which tumbles from the mountains and races along the valley floor. Most spectacular of these is Logarska Dolina, a velvet-green meadow threading its way between conifer-carpeted slopes towards the granite peaks of its Alps. Considered to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Europe, this is a place to relax, to unwind, and to allow yourself to be seduced by the harmonious synchronicity of man and nature, aided by the opulent spa and wellness facilities of the Hotel Plesnik.
This idyllic slice of Slovenia remains remarkably free of crowds and passionately dedicated to sustainable tourism. Enjoy splendid walking along the valleys and in the mountains, both from the door and using your included hire car, taking in the aptly named Panoramic Road, the beautiful Robanov Kot and the fascinating herdsmen's settlement of Velika Planina. We also include a guided half-day heritage trail to give you an insight into how the valley’s residents have lived and farmed in harmony with nature for centuries.
Church of the Holy Spirit, 'Panoramic Road' route
The waterfall, Slap Rinka
Wonderful mountain views above Bukovnik
Traditional painted beehives
Pass through tranquil woodlands and river valleys
Exceptional dining at Hotel Plesnik
Walking through the Logar Valley
En route to Velika Planina
Explore Robanov Kot
Velika Planina
Traditional refreshments at Velika Planina
Hotel Plesnik
Hotel Plesnik: The World's Greatest Places of 2026
Your base for this holiday, Hotel Plesnik, has been chosen as one of The World's Greatest Places 2026 by TIME, based on nominations by editors, journalists, and travel experts.
Anja Mutić, the journalist who nominated Plesnik, said: “A few months ago I stumbled upon a place that felt like stepping into a parallel world - serene, grounded, deeply connected to nature. Hotel Plesnik is not just a stay; it’s an experience that lingers. I knew immediately it deserved to be shared with the world.”
Walking & more
The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice and, since there’s no fixed itinerary, you can take your pick of our suggested walking routes and cultural visits according to the weather and your mood.
The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
The region has an Alpine climate, with cold winters and warm summers, though breezes can make it cooler in the mountains. The best time for flowers is usually May and early June.
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Grade 1 walking routes
2.5km to 8km
2.5km to 8km
Robanov Kot: 8km, 3.5hrs; ascent / descent 245m
An easy linear walk through the tranquil, traffic-free neighbouring valley of Robanov Kot which is surrounded on three sides by towering mountains. Walk to a dairy farm at the top of the valley where horses and pigs roam free at the edge of a forest. (Drive from hotel to starting point: 11km/15mins)
Logar Riverside 5.5km; 2hrs; ascent / descent 115m
A gentle walk from the hotel that follows the Logar valley-floor through woodland to reach the source of a smaller river, the Crna, then continue along the valley to visit the small chapel of Christ the King before returning to the hotel.
Matkov Kot 6km / 2.5hrs; ascent / descent 280m
Wander along the quiet Matkov valley, located between Logar valley and the Austrian border, following a track that narrows and gradually steepens with increasingly dramatic views to enjoy as you progress. Near the foot of the valley are several farm restaurants which you can reach by car.
Grohot: 4km, 1.5hrs; ascent / descent 170m
Setting off from Bukovnik, Slovenia's highest farm, this short walk promises magnificent views as you gradually ascend to the high pasture and hut of Grohut in the shadow of Mount Raduha, returning along an old forest path. (Drive from hotel to starting point: 19km/55mins)
Solčava Yew Tree: 2.5km, 1hr; ascent / descent 185m
From the neighbouring village of Solčava, a short, steep ascent takes you to the highest yew tree in Slovenia, which, having survived multiple lightning strikes during its lifetime, has become a symbol of the country's enduring nature. (Drive from hotel to starting point: 7km/10mins)
Nearing Bukovnik Farm on the Grohot route
Robanov Kot: 8km
Logar Riverside 5.5km
Matkov Kot 6km
Grohot: 4km
Solčava Yew Tree: 2.5km
Grade 1-2 walking routes
10km to 11km
10km to 11km
Rinka Waterfall: 11km, 4hrs; ascent / descent 350m
A woodland walk from the door of your hotel that leads to the Rinka Waterfall which cascades 90 metres down the sheer rock face. This route can be shortened significantly by driving to the start of the final section and just completing a 1.2-kilometre circuit of the waterfall, or extended by ascending a further 500 metres above it.
Panoramic Road: 10.5km, 4hrs; ascent / descent 200m
This gentle linear walk along a quiet mountain road bestows spectacular views over the peaks. En route, drink from a mineral-rich spring, said to have medicinal properties, and take lunch (pay locally) at the much-photographed Klemenšek farm before returning. (Drive from hotel to starting point: 15km/50mins)
Slap Rinka
Rinka Waterfall: 11km
Panoramic Road: 10.5km
Guided heritage trail
Included, half-day excursion
Included, half-day excursion
We include half a day with a local guide whose family has lived in Robanov Kot since the 15th century. Learn how the valley residents have lived and farmed in harmony with nature for generations and discover the cornucopia of herbs that grow on the farm. (Drive from hotel: 11km/15mins)
Pause for apple strudel at Klemenča Jama
Klemenča Jama: 7km
Optional activities
Regional museums, craft workshops & more
Regional museums, craft workshops & more
Bicka workshop
Take part in a half-day workshop (pay locally) in Solčava and learn how to prepare the felt woven from the wool of the local sheep, known as Bicka, for which Solčava is known.
Rinka Centre
Visit the Rinka museum and exhibition centre in Solčava to learn all about the region through multimedia exhibits and a short video; pick up local souvenirs, and enjoy some of their delicious cakes.
Luče
Set alongside the Savinja river, Luče is considered one of the prettiest villages in Slovenia. We provide notes for a short amble along a riverside path that flanks gardens and allotments brimming with vegetables and flowers. There's also a very good restaurant in the village. (Drive from hotel to Luče: 16km/25mins)
Herb walk, Bevšek
Pause for refreshments
Accommodation
You stay at an eco-conscious spa retreat with stylish contemporary décor and superlative valley views.
Extra nights are recommended – to discover more of this untouched region, and to spend longer enjoying your lovely hotel and its spa facilities.
The Hotel Plesnik, the only hotel in the Logar Valley, is a boutique lodge set beside a waterfall. The luxurious spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, a chlorine-free outdoor pool with mountain views, and a nightly firepit, while the hotel restaurant holds a Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy. Enjoy local cuisine at breakfast and as part of our included, set-menu dinners, or upgrade to a seven-course tasting dinner for a supplement. The bedrooms at the Plesnik are spread across the main building and an annexe and feature contemporary design and natural materials.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus three dinners & three light lunches
Facilities
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Bar & lounge
Gym & spa facilities, including whirlpool & sauna
Car parking
Lift
Bedrooms
Included option
Double room
The hotel's double rooms come with a seating area, TV and Wi-Fi, plus a choice of double or twin bed. Each has an en-suite bathroom that is equipped with a shower.
Upgrade option
Mountain-view room with balcony
These stylish rooms have all the same features as the standard double rooms, in addition to a balcony with lovely views over the surrounding peaks.
Extend your stay
City Add-On
Ljubljana City Add-On
The 'well-loved' capital city of Slovenia
2 nights, from £267pp
Experience small-town friendliness in a bustling city in the heart of Europe famed for its varied architectural legacy and rich cultural heritage.
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RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
Ljubljana As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London
Travelling from the UK
Travelling from outside the UK
If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend flying via Ljubjlana. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.
Travelling from outside the UK
We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.
You have two options:
1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.
2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
Outward route
Airline
Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)
Lufthansa
Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Munich)
Lufthansa
Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG)
Air France
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Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)
Lufthansa
Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG)
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Gatwick - Ljubljana
easyJet
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Heathrow - Ljubljana
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Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)
Lufthansa
Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Munich)
Lufthansa
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Luton - Ljubljana
Wizz Air
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Manchester - Ljubljana (via Brussels)
Brussels Airlines
Manchester - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)
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Manchester - Ljubljana (via Munich)
Lufthansa
Manchester - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG)
Air France
Manchester - Ljubljana (via Zurich)
Swiss
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Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Amsterdam Schiphol)
KLM
Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)
Lufthansa
Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Heathrow)
British Airways
Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG)
Air France
Travelling from outside the UK
If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend flying via Ljubjlana. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.
This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.
Reviews
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We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >
Please note: any reference to maps in customer reviews is now out of date – we no longer provide these. For information on this, please see our FAQs page.
Anon
15 September 2025
Slovenia is an incredibly beautiful country, with many wonderful walks and places to visit. The setting of the hotel Plesnik in the valley is outstanding. The hotel has excellent facilities and the staff are very nice. There are a few places to eat out around the valley, and would recommend booking in advance as they are very popular with locals as well.
We found that most people spoke excellent English. We also found that payment by card was widely accepted.
Anon
24 July 2023
It was lovely to meet Mojca at the farm on our second full day. Like all the Slovenians we met, she was charming and proud of her country.
Mr D Beverley
York
15 June 2023
The Enchanted Valley was our best Inntravel holiday we have ever had, wonderful location in an unspoilt area of Slovenia. An ideal slow holiday. We can't recommend it too highly.
FAQs
If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
Do you provide GPS navigation?
Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
Can I book my flights through Inntravel, and what’s the advantage of doing this?
We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
I’d like to travel all the way from the UK by rail. Can you arrange this?
Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
Can you book travel arrangements for customers from outside the UK?
We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
I’m travelling alone. Is there anything I need to know?
Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
How do I make a booking?
Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.
Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.
Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.
When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
Do I need a visa or anything health-related for Slovenia?
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Slovenia, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.
Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
What else do I need to know about travelling to Slovenia?
The official language is Slovene, although Italian is spoken by many people along the border with Italy. The currency is the Euro. Slovenian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.
You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
