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The Lakes & Julian Alps

Bled, Bohinj & the Sava Dolinka
 
Discover the beautiful lakes of Bled and Bohinj on this self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking holiday, with luggage transported. Stay in comfortable hotels set in traditional villages – as well as the historic Vila Bled – and explore some of Slovenia’s most iconic landscapes on foot.
The Lakes & Julian Alps. 7 nights
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The Lakes & Julian Alps. 7 nights
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Holiday information

 

A walking holiday in the Julian Alps

This walking route through Slovenia’s Gorenjska region leads you to discover some of the country’s most renowned landscapes, including Lake Bled, where tiny Bled Island is almost a national symbol, and the wilder beauty of dramatic Lake Bohinj. Enjoy the majestic backdrop formed by the jagged summits of the Julian Alps, including Triglav, the country’s highest mountain.
Though the landscapes are dramatic, our walks are relaxed and accessible to all of average fitness, with some delightful routes linking old villages where you will see traditional hayracks and colourful beehives and a pace of life that has hardly changed for centuries. You stay in comfortable apartments and hotels and, for a special end to your holiday, finish at the historic 4-star Vila Bled, which enjoys an idyllic position above the lake of the same name.
 
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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • 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.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 1 3 6 10 16 19 21 21 17 12 6 2
    mm 106 101 121 149 164 173 159 160 170 165 195 120
  • Arrival in Kranjska Gora
    Night 1: at Rožle House Apartments or Hotel Miklič (the first of three nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Choice of walks from Kranjska Gora: 14.5km to 19km

    Circular walk from Kranjska Gora via Sava Dolinka Valley: 19km, 6.5hrs; ascent/descent 660m
    For your first day in Kranjska Gora, we suggest this circular walk through the Sava Dolinka Valley, which is framed by splendid mountains. You follow tranquil paths by the river – which has its source here and ends its journey in the Black Sea – eventually leading to a narrow gorge, before taking a gentle track back into town.

    Circular walk from Kranjska Gora via Koca v Krnici: 17.5km, 5.5hrs; ascent/descent 475m
    This second route follows an easy-going forest track south to reach the mountain hut of Koca v Krnici, where you can pause to take in the awe-inspiring scenery. Its setting is peaceful and isolated, and is framed by a fearsome and spectacular range of mountains. You return via an alpine road, stopping to admire a Russian chapel en route.

    Linear walk from Lake Fusine to Kranjska Gora: 14.5km, 5hrs; ascent 255m/descent 380m
    Shorter option: 6.5km, 2hrs
    This option starts with a taxi ride (pay locally) over the border to Italy's Lago di Fusine – actually two glacial lakes – which you circumnavigate before gradually descending to the border post at Rateče (where the shorter option begins, accessible by bus). The route then criss-crosses the Upper Sava valley framed by splendid mountains close to the tri-border with Italy and Austria and returns to Kranjska Gora via small rural villages.
    Circular walk from Kranjska Gora via Sava Dolinka Valley: 19km
    Circular walk from Kranjska Gora via Koca v Krnici: 17.5km
    Linear walk from Lake Fusine to Kranjska Gora: 14.5km
    Walking around Kranjska Gora
  • Kranjska Gora to Ribcev Laz: 14.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent 70m/descent 920m
    The day starts with a transfer to a high-altitude location in the mountains known as Rudno Polje, which is also a popular spot used by hikers and climbers to make the epic ascent of Mount Triglav. From here, you cross high, panoramic meadows before descending through woodland to the lower Bohinj Valley. Wandering through rustic villages surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, you then continue along the shore of beautiful Lake Bohinj, the mightiest peaks of the Julian Alps mirrored in the calm waters. Your hotel for the next two nights is the Hotel Jezero in Ribcev Laz, or you can choose to upgrade to the Hotel Majerca (or Hotel Bohinj, if this is full).
    Kranjska Gora to Ribcev Laz: 14.5km
    Lake Bohinj
  • Choice of walks from Ribcev Laz: 12.5km to 14.5km

    Circular walk via Slap Savica: 12.5km, 4hrs; ascent 340m/descent 360m
    The shorter of the two options leads you to the dramatic nearby waterfall of Slap Savica, one of Slovenia’s famous sights, with a 60-metre drop.

    Circular walk via Mostnica Gorge: 14.5km, 4hrs; ascent/descent 340m
    There is also a longer route to the Mostnica Gorge, known for its erosion potholes, a natural bridge and numerous waterfalls.
    Circular walk via Slap Savica: 12.5km
    Circular walk via Mostnica Gorge: 14.5km
  • Ribcev Laz to Bled: 12km*, 4hrs; ascent 400m/descent 380m
    Today's walk starts with a transfer, after which you criss-cross the River Sava Bohinjka, passing through woodland and farmland (across which are scattered numerous handsome farmhouses), to the Ribno Plateau, where you are greeted by a sweeping panorama of Lake Bled and the surrounding mountains. Descend from here via the picturesque village of Milno to your hotel. (*The route is 12km to Vila Bled, but 13km to Vila Preseren and 15km to Hotel Triglav.)
    Ribcev Laz to Bled: 12km
    Lake Bled
  • Choice of walks from Bled: 11.5km or 16.5km*

     

    Circular walk via Vintgar Gorge: 16.5km*, 5.5hrs; ascent/descent 380m
    For your final day we recommend the long but scenic walk to the Vintgar Gorge (for which a small entrance fee is payable), which takes you along the shores of scenic Lake Bled initially then on a gentle country trail and through villages to the gorge. Here, a series of boardwalks and bridges lead you spectacularly downstream along the entire length of the gorge. Ascend a wooded trail to another excellent viewpoint before descending through a string of small villages. Visit panoramic Bled Castle, then descend back to the lakeshore. (*The route is 13.5km from Hotel Triglav and Vila Preseren.)

    Linear walk via Radovljica: 11.5km*, 3hrs; ascent 200m/descent 175m
    Another option for your day here is to wander across the surrounding countryside to reach the delightful town of Radovljica for a spot of lunch and sightseeing, before returning by bus (pay locally). (*The route is 15.5km from Hotel Triglav and 13.5km from Vila Preseren.)

    Around Lake Bled
    Alternatively, you may well prefer to spend your last day relaxing by the lake and enjoying the memorable setting, perhaps hiring a boat to row across the lake to ring the ‘wishing bell’ on the island!

    Circular walk via Vintgar Gorge: 16.5km
    Linear walk via Radovljica: 11.5km
 

Accommodation

Your comfortable apartments and hotels are all set in traditional villages and offer high standards of service. Please note the star ratings are official Slovene ratings and may not correspond exactly to British star ratings.

In some places, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

To make your holiday all the more special, opt for our upgrade hotels in Ribcev Laz. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.

We recommend additional nights in both Ribcev Laz and Bled to relax and enjoy extra walking.
 

Extend your stay

 
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  • 7 nights: 01 May 2023 - 15 October 2023 & 01 May 2024 - 15 October 2024

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 15 May 2023 £1025 £390
    16 - 25 May 2023 £1045 £390
    26 May - 30 Jun 2023 £1090 £395
    1 Jul - 25 Aug 2023 £1140 £435
    26 Aug - 23 Sep 2023 £1090 £395
    24 - 30 Sep 2023 £1045 £390
    1 - 8 Oct 2023 £1025 £390
    1 - 15 May 2024 £1130 £430
    16 - 25 May 2024 £1150 £430
    26 May - 30 Jun 2024 £1200 £435
    1 Jul - 25 Aug 2024 £1255 £480
    26 Aug - 23 Sep 2024 £1200 £435
    24 - 30 Sep 2024 £1150 £430
    1 - 8 Oct 2024 £1130 £430
    3rd & 4th person discount -£85 to -£94
    Single traveller supplement £85 to £94

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • 7 nights, staying at Hotel Majerca: 01 May 2023 - 15 October 2023 & 01 May 2024 - 15 October 2024

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 15 May 2023 £1425 £525
    16 - 25 May 2023 £1445 £525
    26 May - 30 Jun 2023 £1490 £530
    1 Jul - 25 Aug 2023 £1540 £570
    26 Aug - 23 Sep 2023 £1490 £530
    24 - 30 Sep 2023 £1445 £525
    1 - 8 Oct 2023 £1425 £525
    1 - 15 May 2024 £1570 £580
    16 - 25 May 2024 £1590 £580
    26 May - 30 Jun 2024 £1640 £585
    1 Jul - 25 Aug 2024 £1695 £630
    26 Aug - 23 Sep 2024 £1640 £585
    24 - 30 Sep 2024 £1590 £580
    1 - 8 Oct 2024 £1570 £580
    3rd & 4th person discount -£85 to -£94
    Single traveller supplement £85 to £94

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Vila Bled, Bled
    Suite with lake view: 01 May - 15 Oct 2023 £49
    Suite with lake view: 01 May - 15 Oct 2024 £54

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Rozle House Apartments, Kranjska Gora (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 May - 09 Jul 2023 £72 £89
    10 Jul - 20 Aug 2023 £80 £98
    21 Aug - 15 Oct 2023 £72 £89
    01 May - 09 Jul 2024 £79 £98
    10 Jul - 20 Aug 2024 £88 £108
    21 Aug - 15 Oct 2024 £79 £98
    Hotel Jezero, Ribčev Laz (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 May - 03 Jul 2023 £76 £128
    04 Jul - 23 Aug 2023 £88 £158
    24 Aug - 11 Oct 2023 £76 £128
    12 Oct - 15 Oct 2023 £58 £90
    01 May - 03 Jul 2024 £84 £141
    04 Jul - 23 Aug 2024 £97 £174
    24 Aug - 11 Oct 2024 £84 £141
    12 Oct - 15 Oct 2024 £64 £99
    Vila Bled, Bled (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 May - 15 Oct 2023 £140 £240
    01 May - 15 Oct 2024 £155 £265

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Vila Bled, Bled
    Suite with lake view: 01 May - 15 Oct 2023 £49
    Suite with lake view: 01 May - 15 Oct 2024 £54

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Rozle House Apartments, Kranjska Gora (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 May - 09 Jul 2023 £72 £89
    10 Jul - 20 Aug 2023 £80 £98
    21 Aug - 15 Oct 2023 £72 £89
    01 May - 09 Jul 2024 £79 £98
    10 Jul - 20 Aug 2024 £88 £108
    21 Aug - 15 Oct 2024 £79 £98
    Hotel Majerca, Bohinjsko Jezero (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 May - 15 Oct 2023 £106 £210
    01 May - 15 Oct 2024 £117 £231
    Vila Bled, Bled (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 May - 15 Oct 2023 £140 £240
    01 May - 15 Oct 2024 £155 £265
  • 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 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG) Air France 
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    Gatwick - Ljubljana easyJet 
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    Heathrow - Ljubljana British Airways 
    Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Ljubljana Wizz Air 
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    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Brussels) Brussels Airlines 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Zurich) Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    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.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Ljubljana

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi airport to hotel (1h) £62-£68 1500
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to airport (0h45) £50-£55 flexible
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 1 dinner
    1 picnic
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • transfers on days 3 & 5
 
Reviews

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All 34 reviews
  • Mr P Spencer
    Southampton
    30 September 2023

    There were plenty of memorable moments we will cherish from this holiday: Walking through the gorges near Kranjska Gora and Soteska Vintgar near Lake Bled. Stopping for lunch with cow bells ringing through the meadows and mountains thrusting into the sky behind one of the pretty local churches. Having a really wonderful dinner at Hotel Triglav which by coincidence was on our anniversary. Walking over sedimentary rocks twisted, bent and folded over time. Rowing around the island on Lake Bled on a warm sunny afternoon and taking the electric ferry across Lake Bohinj. I recommend stiff soled walking shoes/boots to reduce the pressure on the soles of your feet of the many stones and tree roots you will encounter on many of the paths.

  • Mrs S Giles
    Orpington
    26 September 2023

    This walking holiday in Slovenia was delightful. We enjoyed wall-to-wall sunshine for the entire week which made the magnificent mountain scenery all the more beautiful. Some parts of the walks were challenging in terms of gradient but to be expected in a mountainous country. Slovenia is a beautifully clean and tidy country with crisp mountain air. Our highlights would have to be the mountains of Kranjska Gora; mountain rivers tumbling over boulders; the huge waterfalls; the glorious lakes of Bohinj and Bled; Vintgar Gorge near Bled; the views over the alpine countryside; and the friendly and welcoming locals. Without a doubt this was the most beautiful walking holiday we've done.

  • Anon
    21 September 2023

    We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Lakes and Julian Alps in Slovenia. The destination was wonderful and the people very friendly and relaxed. We did 6 days of walking back-to-back and probably should have taken an extra day somewhere to break it up - we were very weary by the end.

    Definitely recommend the add-on of Ljubljana - castle, visit, riverboat trip and wine-tasting all absolute musts!

     

  • Mrs L Price
    Honiton
    18 September 2023

    Hotel Miklic and the Kranjska Gora area is delightful and without this hotel and venue the holiday would have been even more disappointing.

  • Ms J Raybould
    London
    18 September 2023

    Slovenia is beautiful. The first day (route A) was challenging but worth it. Bring sticks everyday for sure! On the Vintgar Gorge day, note that the route picks up directly from the Gorge not from the parking lot. Be sure to use the GPX files on the Gaia app. The saved us many times. Also, it was useful to have a waterproof carrying case on a lanyard for the iPhone we were using to navigate. And be sure to put your phone in airplane mode to make sure the battery lasts all day while navigating. In Kranjska Gora, the dinner at the Hotel Kotnik was the best. We also had a good meal at Hotel Lipa. Do not eat dinner at the Villa Bled in Bled -- the food is terrible. Go insted to Starkl.

  • Mr M Weaden
    Cheltenham
    12 September 2023

    Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the holiday - walking, accommodation and food and drink. Recommend combining the Vogel gondola with a walk at the other end and a circuit of lake Bohinj. At Vila Bled recommend Starkl restaurant just 5 mins walk away. The Sauna facilities at Vila Bled are superb and included - great on a walking holiday. We used the included dinner on the last night of our hotel stays rather than the first night which worked better for us. 

  • Anon
    07 September 2023

    A lot of thought has been taken in creating an appropriate balance between a stress free/relaxing holiday but with a suitable level of activity, with a good range of walking options. The hotel upgrade option in Lake Bohinj (Hotel Majerca) was particularly excellent. Vila Bled did not disappoint with its magnificent setting.

  • Mr P Dimmock
    Australia
    05 September 2023

    The Julian Alps are outstandingly beautiful

  • Anon
    01 August 2023

    Slovenia was an amazingly beautiful and tranquil country. Despite the inclement weather the walks and views were wonderful. The people we met were lovely and helpful. The food was out of this world. The terrace at Vila Bled was everything we had read and more. We will be back.

  • SNJ
    25 July 2023

    Slovenia is a very friendly, welcoming country and the mountains are spectacular. It is very busy at the height of summer but even so it is a lovely place to visit

  • Mrs J Marshall
    London
    10 July 2023

    HIGHLIGHTS: Very good evening meals in relaxing surroundings at Restaurant Lipa in Kranjska Gora. The walk round the northern shoreline of Lake Bohinj from Ribcev Laz to Ukanc and the return by boat. A glass or two of wine sitting on the terrace of Hotel Vila Bled overlooking the lake with its castle and the island. In Ljubljana, our stay at the Pension Slamic, in particular our musical evening there and our leisurely strolls around the streets of the old city down by the river.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our walk The Lakes & Julian Alps with our Ljubljana City add-on

  • Mrs E Diers
    Chalfont St. Giles
    28 June 2023

    Slovenia more than exceeded our expectations - what a beautiful country and what friendly people! Some of the accommodation we stayed in was the best we have experienced with Inntravel....the welcome at Appartments Rozle was amazing

  • Dr P Davis
    Scarborough
    11 June 2023

    We thought the Julian Alps were beautiful with wonderful scenery and spring meadow flowers. The excellent walks allowed you to explore properly in ways you couldn't without firsthand knowledge. We had some great lake view accommodation at both Bohinj and Bled. It was a great experience and treat. Customer service and support from Inntravel was always excellent. We'd thoroughly recommend.

  • Anon
    07 June 2023

    Slovenia is a wonderful place for walking holiday with the most beautiful scenery. There are some lovely hotels available and great places to eat but need to search them out. Hotel Jezero is to be avoided, dreadful food, uncomfortable beds, it is also large and overcrowded. Breakfast area is like a bun fight. 

  • Anon
    24 May 2023

    We had a fabulous walking holiday in Slovenia, it is such a beautiful country. We were very lucky with the weather which added to the walking experience. The walks were varied, including superb mountain views, stunning waterfalls and wonderful meadows in full flower (end of May). Aside of the waterfalls and gorges the paths were extremely peaceful with very few people on the routes. The idyllic location of Vila Bled and the views from our balcony were magical. We enjoyed our dinner in the gardens of Hotel Majerca, again with wonderful views. A recommendation for dinner in Lake Bohinj would be Foksner, a relaxed informal burger restaurant with excellent good value food and a lively atmosphere.

  • Mrs S McWilliams
    Bristol
    23 May 2023

    Slovenia is a beautiful, clean and friendly country with stunning scenery and beautiful countryside.  The meal at the Hotel Majerca plus the included dinner at Hotel Villa Bled were particular culinary highlights.

  • Mr P Collins
    Bristol
    22 May 2023

    An absolutely fabulous holiday in Slovenia. It is a beautiful country with stunning mountain scenery, waterfalls & meadows full of wild flowers which were all in bloom.Everywhere was vey clean and tidy and the Slovenian people were friendly and welcoming.
    If possible try to avoid staying in Bled over the weekend as it gets very busy.  Also the walk to the Vintgar Gorge is best done on a weekday as at weekeends it gets very crowded, even in low season.
    We would recommend the restaurant at Hotel Majerca  at Lake Bohinj ( our best meal of the holiday) and the mountain hut of Koca na Vojah where we had an excellent lunch.
    We added two days at the end on the Ljubljana Add On which we would highly recommend.  A really beautiful capital city which is very compact and has plenty to offer. Restaurant Julija In Stari Trg was fabululous on our last night (booking advised) and rounded off a memorable holiday.

  • anon
    16 May 2023

    Walking in those flower-covered meadows, and seeing Lily of the Valley growing wild by the side of the road was very special. The people we met were charming and friendly, with good English.

  • Mrs J Lugton
    London
    09 May 2023

    Was an excellent Inntravel walking week as usual. Our only disappointment was the terrible weather and missing out on the stunning mountain views.

  • Ms J Ambrose
    Derby
    07 May 2023

    Beware the weather !! Take an umbrella!! Restaurant /Hotel Triangel was very good as a stopping place 1/2 way on walk A from Kranjska Gora 

    Would also recommend Foksner restaurant up the road from Hotel Jerezo , very good prices and excellent food 

    Wine is very interesting and would recommend a wine tasting if budgets stretch to it , we did an excellent one " Wine Tasting Ljubljana " not cheap but very interesting 

  • D&H
    07 May 2023

    It was a very rainy week in early May so we did miss out on what we believe would be stunning mountain scenery. However, it was very green, lots of wild flowers in the meadows and heard several cuckoos calling. We particularly enjoyed the Mostnica Gorge walk, despite having umbrellas up for the entire walk! Peaceful and idyllic (unlike Vintgar which was much more touristy) and some very tasty blueberry pie at Koca na Vojah mountain hut. On the Lake Bled transfer walk, having checked into our hotel - we were then unable to get any boatman to transfer us across to the island - on that particular day they only seemed interested in large tour groups. We, therefore, returned to the  farmhouse cafe in Milno and had an excellent walnut pastry and a tour of the farmhouse and black kitchen from the very friendly host. We do recommend downloading the GPX if you value peace of mind that you are going in the right direction!

     

  • Mr DJ Ferguson
    Halifax
    06 May 2023

    Another lovely Inntravel walking holiday, I was a bit unfortunate with the weather but even without being able to see the full view at times, due to the mountains being covered with cloud, the walks were really good. Without the clamour they would have been even more impressive. I have to mention the exceptional instructions as well, even I can't go wrong with them. All hotels good and very friendly. Another very positive experience and I am looking forward to planning my next one.

  • Anon
    02 May 2023

    We absolutely loved our experience of Slovenia and the people we came into contact with. We have some unforgettable memories of amazing days in a wonderful landscape. We trust Inntravel and would recommend these walks to anyone that asked. We definitely recommend the home made beer and cake from the lady who runs the wayside farm with the ancient black kitchen mentioned in the notes on the walks around Bled.

  • R&D, Manchester
    14 September 2022

    Although we do quite a lot of walking this was our first "self -guided" & supported holiday. We really enjoyed it and will certainly do another one. The Julian Alps were incredibly beautiful & the selection of routes left us feeling as though we had really experienced the amazing scenery of Slovenia. We walked 10 miles a day on average for 7 days and felt nicely tired but not exhausted at the end of each day. The estimated timings were fairly accurate for us. And make time for the Mountain hut refreshment stops, they have lovely views and delicious food! With a couple of exceptions, we found the walk notes easy to follow & accurate - however would recommend using an app that allows following gps as well as it helped to compare the two occasionally.

  • Mr D Brown
    London
    13 September 2022

    An excellent walking holiday in a truly beautiful and stunning location. The Slovenian countryside is magnificent and all of their villages seem to be competing for the best in bloom prize! Every single house is smart and bedecked with flowers no matter how remote and off the beaten trail! A great variety of both mountain and lake/country walks.

  • Mr R Long
    York
    09 September 2022

    We had high expectations of Inntravel from the experience of friends, with the expectations being exceeded! Vila Bled was an exceptional place to stay. with excellent facilities, the view onto the lake and the church on the island, and the history associated with the hotel.

  • Mrs K Dias
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
    12 August 2022

    Slovenia was fantastic - the cleanliness of Austria with the atmosphere of Italy - maybe some more choice of walks, some of which are quite long?

  • Mr A Briston
    London
    03 July 2022

    We were totally blown away by the beauty of Slovenia, especially the stunning scenery. Many thanks for the excellent recommendations and trail options. We wish we could have stayed longer but the memories will last forever.

  • Dr V Campbell
    Bristol
    25 June 2022

    Hotels: Hotel Miklic was great, all the staff were friendly and went out of their way to make our stay a good one. Although Hotel Jezero was less personal and a little noisier, it was great to be close to the lake and again the staff were really helpful, especially with finding restaurants on a busy evening. If you can, upgrade to Villa Bled which is amazing. Relaxing on loungers on the Villa's private lakeside decking is a fabulous way to end the day. Again, the staff were friendly and helpful. We were glad we had booked an additional day here.

     

    Walks: Our favourite walks were Day 2 option B Koca v Krnici for the mountain views, and Day 4 Mostnica Gorge which is spectacular. Vintgar Gorge on day 6 is also impressive. As it was 30 degrees, we deferred the castle to the following day. If you have spare time, a short steep walk from Bled up to Mala Osojnica and Ojstrica is well worth it for the island views. Swimming from the hotel to the island and back was another highlight for us - we did it each day after the walk to cool off. The written walking guides were excellent. We also used the Inntravel gpx files with the Gaia app to confirm routes a couple of times each day. The gpx files came in particularly useful a couple of times, one on day 3 (Kranska Gora to Ribcev Lav) where the instruction to 'turn L off the gravel road onto a waymarked path in the direction of Stara Fuzina' seemed to differ from the gpx route. We followed the gpx route until they matched again. The footbridge at the nature reserve (Day 1&2 option C) is still closed so we would advise making your way to the cycle path from the earlier alternative route. 

     

    Restaurants: We'd researched beforehand and booked Skipass in Kranska Gora and Hotel Triglav and Majerca in Bohinj. If you don't mind a set menu and not having a choice, the quality of the food is good. However, personally we preferred the restaurants in Bled where we could make our own menu choices. We can recommend Ostarija Peglez'n and Restavracija Sova. We drank recommendations for Slovenian wines which were great.

     

    Taxis: all worked flawlessly. 

     

  • Mrs C Meredith-Waite
    Preston
    10 June 2022

    Recommendations - a choice of menu at Vila Bled, and definitely a vegetarian option. Great location, very friendly people and fantastic scenery. The walking was brilliant. We went early June expecting the temperature to be in the low 20s but it was high 20s, not sure if this was due to the unprecedented heatwave on the continent.

  • Anon
    20 May 2022

    Although this was my first such hiking adventure, I felt well prepared for it. The hiking suggestions were good ones and the written notes highly accurate, although it goes without saying that they constantly need to be updated to account for changes. The accommodations were fine and the staffs were helpful, accessible, and friendly. A gem of a country, Slovenia has much to offer. It is, as it presents itself, "a safe and green" country. 

  • Mrs L Schute
    Winchester
    18 May 2022

    Outstanding walking holiday in a country that is so stunningly beautiful it takes your breath away!  This has been one of the best trips yet, incredible walks and scenery, lovely people and for a country that isn't very big, it's really impressive.  It is also one of the cleanest countries I have ever visited! Fabulous holiday, thank you very much for the excellent organisation .... looking forward to the next one! 

  • Mrs S Young
    Dumfries
    04 May 2022

    Yet another wonderful holiday with Inntravel. Solvenia is such a beautiful country and so green, with superb scenery. It also struck me as to how clean it is - saw absolutely no rubbish lying around and hardly a rubbish bin anywhere - the locals are taught to take their rubbish home. The walking routes were amazing and I couldn't get over all the wild flowers in some of the mountain meadows - especially the Primula candleabra and the Helleborus around Kranjsa Gora - so beautiful. In particular I really enjoyed the walk from Ribcev Laz to Slap Savic and from Ribcev Laz to Bled. Bled is so beautiful and it is so worth while upgrading to Vila Bled - what a setting. I had a lovely meal in Restaurant Sova Bled - ate upstairs with great views out over the Lake - great atmosphere. I imagine that Bled will get very busy in high season. The hotels were all very welcoming but I would recommend in the evening eating out when staying at the Hotel Jerezo. To round my holiday off I spent 2 nights in Ljubljana. Such a lovely capital and so beautiful with the river running through the centre. You could sit for hours with a coffee or drink in one of the many outdoor cafes and just watch the world go by. Hope to return to Slovenia sometime in the not too distant future to see more of this stunning country. Thank you again Inntravel for another great holiday - travelling by myself I have so much confidence in the way you organise your holidays. Your instructions are excellent and all the information you give is what is required to go towards an amazing experience - thank you.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer combined our walk The Lakes & Julian Alps with our Ljubljana City add-on

  • J & H Dale
    31 August 2021

    [INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers did both our Lakes and Julian Alps and Across the Istrian Peninsula holidays.]
    Thank you again Inntravel. With the pandemic it was a challenge to organize trips with changes from year to year and sometimes week to week. We appreciate your efforts and look forward to booking more adventures in the future.


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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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