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Slovenia Adventure

Seven-day guided activity tour based in Lake Bohinj, Slovenia

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Exodus Travels' Slovenia Adventure is a 7-day guided activity tour based entirely at Hotel Jezero on the shores of Lake Bohinj, the largest permanent lake in Slovenia and gateway to Triglav National Park. The tour combines hiking, e-biking, paddleboarding, and white-water rafting across alpine terrain, river valleys, and the wine region of Goriška Brda. An expert tour leader and mountain guides accompany the group throughout; a scenic train ride from Bohinj to Kanal ob Soči, considered one of Slovenia's most beautiful railway routes, follows the Idrijca and Soča rivers. Days balance structured activities such as the 7.5-mile hike around the lake on Day 2 and the 24-mile e-bike ride through Brda wine country on Day 3 with optional experiences like zipline descents and cheese tastings. The tour suits active travellers seeking guided immersion in mountain landscapes, couples seeking scenic basecamp travel, and groups wanting expert-led discovery without daily hotel changes.

What to know before you look closer

  • The price from USD 3,525 excludes flights, visas, travel insurance, and local tourist taxes.
  • Single room supplement costs USD 1,080 extra (nearly 31 percent of the per-person base price); confirm availability before booking.
  • Optional activities such as zipline, cheese tasting, and Pletna boat rides cost extra and are not included in the headline price.
  • One departure (July 2026) is marked sold out; availability is limited across the schedule.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Hotel Jezero

    Adventure begins in Bohinj

    Begin the adventure in Bohinj, a glacial valley framed by forested slopes and Lake Bohinj, the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. It sits within Triglav National Park, the country's only national park, established in 1981 to protect the alpine ecosystems surrounding Mount Triglav. Around 6pm, say zdravo to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and hear more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a warm Slovenian welcome by arranging a group dinner. Want more time in Ljubljana? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Hotel Jezero

    Hike around Lake Bohinj • Explore the waters by stand-up paddleboard • Join an evening lantern walk

    Warm up for the week with a serene 7.5mi (12km) hike around beautiful Lake Bohinj, which should take three to four hours. As we go, our tour leader shares stories from the region, from Zlatorog (the legendary chamois said to guard the mountains) to how local communities live alongside the national park today. With a mixture of gravel roads and forest paths, plus old-style wooden bridges typical of Bohinj, the trail delivers a changing perspective on Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest summit at 9,396ft (2,864m). Return to the lake after lunch for a two-hour stand-up paddleboard adventure, learning the technique on calm water before striking out to explore. Come evening, we set out on a gentle lantern-lit walk to the lakeshore, a 45-minute excursion.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Jezero

    Cycle alongside the Soča River • Taste local wines with a sommelier

    Transfer to the nearby railway station for a one-hour train ride to Kanal ob Soči; tracking the Idrijca and Soča rivers, it is considered one of the most beautiful railway routes in Slovenia. On arrival, collect e-bikes and set off on a 24mi (38km) cycling adventure. We start by the emerald-green Soča River, following the waterway before gently climbing into the hills of Goriška Brda, a renowned wine region close to the Italian border, often known as Little Tuscany. Around 1pm, we pause at a local winery for a sommelier-led wine tasting before a 30-minute ride to Nova Gorica, then catch the train (with e-bikes) back to Bohinj.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4overnight: Hotel Jezero

    Ride e-bikes around Lake Bohinj • Visit a family-run farm

    Back on the e-bikes, we head to Lake Bohinj, riding through landscapes that reveal why this corner of Slovenia is so closely tied to nature. Our 18mi (30km) loop, which should take three to four hours, includes stops to appreciate the canyons, caves and cascades shaped by the Bohinjka river over centuries. Midway through the ride, we pause at a family-run farm, where you're welcome to join an optional cheese tasting. After seeing traditional Slovenian hayracks known as kozolci in Studor village and the award-winning Bicycle Bridge Across the Sava River, we finish at our hotel around 3.30pm, with a free afternoon to explore or relax.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Hotel Jezero

    Hike or choose an optional zipline adventure • Raft the Soča River

    Set off early around 7.30am to cross the Julian Alps and head into the Soča Valley. The transfer (three hours, including stops) takes us through Kranjska Gora, briefly into Italy for a photo stop at Lake del Predil, then back over the Predel Pass into Slovenia. Around 9.30am, those who've opted in tackle one of the longest zipline routes in Europe, descending 10 cables suspended high above the valley at speeds up to 37mph (60kph). Those not ziplining join the tour leader for a guided walk (~1hr 30min). After lunch, we head to the Soča River for an afternoon of white-water rafting, navigating 5–6mi (8–10km) of clear alpine water (Class I–IV rapids) with experienced skippers, returning to the hotel around 7pm.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Hotel Jezero

    Walk the wooden walkways of Vintgar Gorge • Explore the Alpine resort town of Bled

    Travel one hour to the entrance of Vintgar Gorge, a narrow chasm carved by the Radovna River. A wooden walkway leads 1mi (1.6km) between near-vertical walls, where the river funnels into rapids, whirlpools and small cascades. Continue 20 minutes to the magical town of Bled, set beneath the Julian Alps and known for its small island church and clifftop castle. After a guided tour, free time to explore: climb to Bled Castle, ride a pletna to the island church, or join an optional hike to a viewpoint. This evening, enjoy the farewell dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7

    Adventure ends in Bohinj

    You've walked the Vintgar Gorge boardwalks, ridden the trails around Bohinj and Brda, and rafted the lively Soča River, but now it's time to begin your return journey home. Alternatively, speak to your sales representative to discuss extension options.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Hike 7.5 miles around Lake Bohinj, the largest permanent lake in Slovenia, crossing wooden bridges typical of the region and learning about the legendary Zlatorog chamois and local mountain culture.
  • Day 3Ride the scenic railway from Bohinj to Kanal ob Soči, considered one of the most beautiful railway routes in Slovenia, tracking the Idrijca and Soča rivers.
  • Day 3E-bike 24 miles through Goriška Brda, a renowned wine region, alongside the emerald-green Soča River.
  • Day 5Optional zipline descent on one of Europe's longest routes: 10 cables suspended high above the Soča Valley at speeds up to 37 mph, or hike the Julian Alps crossing the Predel Pass into Italy at Lake del Predil.
  • Day 6Walk the wooden walkways of Vintgar Gorge, a narrow chasm carved by the Radovna River with near-vertical walls, rapids, and whirlpools, then explore the lakeside town of Bled beneath the Julian Alps.

Included

  • All accommodation: 6 Superior nights (Hotel Jezero)
  • All breakfasts, two dinners
  • Immersive itinerary with all transport (private minibus) and listed activities
  • Expert tour leader and mountain guides
  • Group arrival and departure transfers

Not included

  • Flights
  • Local tourist taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Optional single room supplement
  • Optional activities (e.g. zipline, cheese tasting)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The itinerary includes a scenic train ride from Bohinj to Kanal ob Soči tracking the Idrijca and Soča rivers, plus a return train from Nova Gorica to Bohinj with e-bikes. All other transport is by private minibus.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It is escorted. Exodus Travels provides an expert tour leader and mountain guides throughout, group arrival and departure transfers, and a set itinerary of activities.
Where do I stay?
All six nights are at Hotel Jezero in Bohinj, on the shores of Lake Bohinj. Room upgrades to deluxe rooms are available as an optional extra.
What meals are included?
All breakfasts are included, plus two dinners (on Day 1 and Day 6). Lunch is not included; the itinerary allows time to buy food or eat independently.
How much walking and hiking is involved?
This is a high-activity tour. Day 2 includes a 7.5-mile hike around Lake Bohinj; Day 4 is an 18-mile e-bike loop; Day 5 involves a three-hour transfer with optional zipline or hiking; Day 6 includes a 1-mile walk through Vintgar Gorge. E-biking skills and a moderate to good fitness level are required.
When does the tour run?
Exodus Travels offers departures in July and August 2026, and May, June, July, and August 2027. One July 2026 departure is sold out. Prices range from USD 3,525 to USD 3,675 depending on the date.

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