Lake Bled and the Julian Alps

Land Tour

7 days

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Lake Bled and the Julian Alps
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$AUD 441 per day

Departure: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Slovenia has been endowed with incredible natural beauty that stuns and inspires, and this active trip explores the highlights. This two centred holiday begins with time in Bled, a lovely lakeside town nestled in the foothills of the Julian Alps. Here you can try the creamy local cake, visit the cliff perched Bled Castle and walk around the famous glacial lake that features a picturesque island with a church on it. Discover the magic within nearby Vintgar Gorge and follow trails to Osojnica View Point for magnificent panoramas over Bled. Encounter tranquil Lake Bohinj in the Triglav National Park and perhaps spot wild chamois or ibex native to the area. In the adrenalin town of Bovec, choose between a challenging walk to rugged Mt Rombon or an optional white water rafting experience on the Soca River. Travel the fantastic Soca trail and cross pretty footbridges over clear alpine springs. Finish this unforgettable holiday in Slovenia's charming capital Ljubljana, a small city full of homely restaurants, cobblestone streets and an enchantment with dragons.
About
6 breakfasts - continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee and tea
6 nights in 3 star hotels / private accommodation with private facilities on a twinshare basis
Tour briefing on day 1
Digital information pack including route notes, maps & GPX tracks
Transfers as described in the itinerary
Transfer from Ljubljana (airport or centre) to Lake Bled (day 1) and from Bovec to Lepena (day 5)
Bus tickets: Lake Bled to Bohinj and return (day 3), Bled-Bovec (day 4), Bovec- Soca spring (day 6) and Bovec-Ljubljana (day7)
Vintgar Gorge entrance ticket (day 2)
Emergency contact number
Hightlights
Experience breathtaking scenery of high mountain lakes and rugged limestone peaks
Visit the picturesque town of Bled and enjoy a swim in the lake.
View the well-known and beautiful Kozjak Waterfall.
Hike along the Soca river walking trail - Emerald River Trail

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Itinerary
Day 1 - Transfer Ljubljana to Lake Bled, tour briefing and optional lakeside walk
Arrive Ljubljana and transfer to Bled (approx 30-40mins drive) and your accommodation. There will be a briefing with our local representative at the hotel. On arrival in Bled, the first thing you see is the famous Lake Bled. It's very picturesque, decorated with a church on Slovenia’s only island, overlooked by a 1000-year old castle on a 130m rock and embraced by two major mountain ranges - the Karawanks and the mighty Julian Alps. After an introductory briefing with our representative to discuss your day-by-day programme, you can choose to just sit by the shore and take in this spectacular view or take a walk around it. Your accommodation for three nights is a comfortable hotel in Bled.
Day 2 - Half day Vintgar Gorge walk (2hrs) - optional cycle in the afternoon
After breakfast you will start your hike towards Vintgar Gorge, a fantastic display of mysterious and powerful Slovenian nature. The 1.8-kilometre long gorge is carved into the vertical rocks and its green, crystal clear water is full of rapids and small pools. The gorge is accessible via a wooden walkway stretching from the entry point all the way to 16m high Šum Waterfall, the biggest river waterfall in Slovenia. It's an easy circular route through the quaint villages of Podhom and Zasip, the beautiful rural area surrounding Bled. In the afternoon you can go on an optional self guided cycle around Bled.
Ascent/descent: +100m/-100m
Walking overview: Easy walk on a trail through the gorge.
Day 3 - Transfer to Lake Bohinj, explore Triglav lakes valley (5-6hrs)
In the morning you take a bus to Lake Bohinj (Koca pri Savici, at 653m) to hike to the Triglav Lakes Valley. Hike across the steep hillside of Komarca until you reach Black Lake (Crno jezero), the most southern and final lake in the series of lakes of the Triglav Lakes Valley. It was named for its location, in a basin between pine forests, which give the crystal clear water a very dark colour. Continuing your hike you will come to Double Lake (Dvojno jezero) and its fairy tale-like mountain hut (at 1685m). After some rest and an optional lunch at the hut, return on the same path to Koca pri Savici where a transfer will take you back to Bled. If you still have energy you can take a short 20-minute hike to the 78m Savica waterfall, one of the largest and most well-known waterfalls in Slovenia. Return by bus to Bled.
Ascent/descent: +1032m/-1032m
Walking overview: Steep ascent for the first 1.5 hours, easier on the second half. Return the same way.
Day 4 - Bus to Bovec via Vršic mountain pass, optional hike (4-5hrs) or white water rafting
After breakfast you take a bus from Bled towards beautiful Kranjska Gora town. Just before the road turns towards Vršic mountain pass, there's a quick stop to visit the enchanting Lake Jasna (and a change of bus).
In the afternoon you can either take an easy hike to Krn Lake, the largest alpine lake in Slovenia (at 1340m) or go white water rafting on the Soca river (additional cost applies, must be pre-booked and pre-paid).
Your accommodation for the next three nights is in a comfortable hotel or private accommodation in Bovec.
Ascent/descent: +691m/-691m
Walking overview: Easy hike on a gently sloped trail. Return the same way.
Day 5 - Walk to Mt Svinjak (5-6hrs) or Mt Rombon (9-11hrs) or relax in Bovec
Today you can have a relaxing day in and around Bovec, exploring the beautiful town and vicinity of the river Soca, enjoy a moderate hike to ascend Mt Svinjak or choose a demanding full-day hike in high alpine terrain to the mighty Mt Rombon.
Mt Svinjak (1653m) is the easier ascent. Setting out from Kal-Koritnica (at 460m), the mountain is right above Bovec and has a distinct shape (it's known as "The Matterhorn of Bovec"). There are great views of the valley.
Mt Rombon (2208m) has a dark history. Many tunnels and bunkers were built during WWI by the Austrian soldiers and the mountain has been the location of many brutal battles. The tunnels, bunkers, passages and ruins are a constant reminder of them, all the way to the top of the mountain. An early transfer takes you to the start of the walk at Kluze Fortress (at 532m) where you begin the ascent. The path leading to the top of this glorious mountain leads through the forest and the tunnels. It has some steep inclines and hillside passages that, after approximately 5 hours of demanding walking, bring you to the summit. The return takes you on an alternative route down to your hotel in Bovec. This walk should only be attempted in good weather as there is no hut on the mountain to seek shelter.
Ascent/descent: Svinjak +1100m/-1100m, Rombon +1700m/-1700m
Walking overview: mid to strenuous hiking in high alpine terrain
Day 6 - Soca trail walk (6-7hrs)
After breakfast take a bus to the hut at the spring of river Soca (at 985m) where the Soca trail begins. There is a 15-minute walk on a well-marked path to the spring of the river, which is one of the most beautiful karst springs in the Julian Alps. The water flows from the slopes of the mountains and gushes out of an abyss, joining the riverbed in a waterfall. The trail leads entirely alongside the river Soca on a walking path and connects the tranquil parts of the Trenta Valley. A peaceful walk is livened up by loose footpath bridges crossing the river. On the way you pass by another of nature’s wonder - The Big Troughs of the Soca (Velika korita Soce). Standing on a swinging footbridge you will have a marvellous view of the 750m long, 12m deep and at some parts only 2m wide emerald troughs.
Walking overview: easy hike along the Soca river, mostly downhill.
Day 7 - Transfer to Ljubljana, trip concludes
Trip arrangements end after breakfast with a bus journey to Ljubljana.
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