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Soča Valley, Lake Bled & Julian Alps

West Slovenia's Dramatic Valleys & Emerald-Green Waters

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Soča Valley, Lake Bled & Julian Alps

Breathtaking views of the Julian Alps await on this self-guided walking holiday in western Slovenia, with luggage transfers included. Explore the beautiful lakes of Bled and Bohinj, immerse yourself in World War I history, enjoy delicious cuisine and stay at welcoming hotels en route.

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Soča Valley, Lake Bled & Julian Alps. 11 nights

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Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Walking
- Grade 2
  
  Expect to cover approximately 10-15km a day, across varied terrain with regular ascents and descents.
  
  Moderate
- Terrain
  
  Mountain paths, river valleys, meadows, wooded hills and lakeside paths
- Average carbon footprint
  
  Let's be clear on carbon
  We want you to be able to make an informed choice when deciding on a holiday, and to see how holidays compare in terms of their average carbon footprint. Read our carbon scores page to find out how we calculate it.
  
  186kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  11
- Accommodation
  
  One apartment; one 3-star superior hotel; three 4-star hotels
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day, 4 dinners (5 on upgrade), 2 picnics
- Price (excluding flights)
  
  From £2025pp
- Travel options
  
  We can arrange flights and connecting transfers (or simply the latter) – 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 2025 - 15 October 2025

A walking holiday in western Slovenia

Starting in the glorious Soča Valley, and continuing via the dramatic Sava Dolinka Valley to the equally impressive lakes of Bohinj and Bled, this eleven-night adventure reveals the very best of this part of the Alps. Walking beside the startlingly clear, emerald-green waters of the River Soča, framed by deep-cut gorges and densely forested hillsides, has a special magic, and is just the first of many highlights on this holiday...

Enjoy, too, a walk through a succession of charming hamlets to a mighty fortress, and a route through the Vintgar Gorge, all the while rewarded with views of serene lakes, mesmerising waterfalls, vivid green pastures dotted with traditional hayracks and colourfully painted beehives, and the mighty Julian Alps above. It is with a sense of achievement that you arrive at Lake Bled, in the middle of which floats the tiny island of the same name, almost a national symbol.

Gallery

Beside the Soča River

Enjoy a scenic walk to the Vintgar Gorge

High Alpine meadows

River Soča

Kobarid is home to a prize-winning war museum

The area is popular with walkers and cyclists alike

Kranjska Gora

Bled

Beautiful Lake Bled

Walk through the Julian Alps

Alpine meadows

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	0	1	4	8	13	16	19	18	16	11	5	0
mm	92	88	104	135	137	154	148	155	147	137	168	102

Arrival

Arrival in Kobarid

Arrival in Kobarid

Night 1: at Hotel Hvala (the first of two nights here).
As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
Day 1

Circular walk from Kobarid: 5km, 3-5hrs

Circular walk from Kobarid: 5km, 3-5hrs

Today’s short but delightful walk explores Kobarid and the area immediately surrounding this well-preserved Italianate village, which boasts a number of important historical and natural attractions. The marked historical trail (which will take at least half a day, including stops) takes in a Napoleonic bridge, an Italian charnel house, the beautiful Soča Gorge and the cascades at Kozjak – one of Slovenia’s most picturesque waterfalls. It also visits the award-winning World War I Museum (pay locally) which explores western Slovenia’s central role in the First World War – the region was home to the Isonzo Front, scene of numerous clashes between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces and the backdrop to Hemingway’s semi-autobiographical novel, A Farewell to Arms. NB we are unable to provide an elevation profile for this route.

Napoleonic bridge on the route around Kobarid
Day 2

Kobarid to Bovec: 16.5km, 5.5hrs; ascent 395m/descent 270m

Kobarid to Bovec: 16.5km, 5.5hrs; ascent 395m/descent 270m

The day starts with a short transfer to the beginning of a very picturesque walk that follows the course of the Soča, revealing idyllic river scenery. You criss-cross the river and rise gently to enter peaceful woods and meadows, passing through quaint villages as you approach your destination of Bovec, a popular centre for all kinds of outdoor activities. This walk can be lengthened to 23.5km, by walking door-to-door rather than taking the transfer.
In Bovec, your two-night base is the 4-star Dobra Vila.

En route to Bovec

Kobarid to Bovec: 16.5km
Day 3

Choice of walks from Bovec: 9km to 15.5km

Choice of walks from Bovec: 9km to 15.5km

Circular walk via Kluže: 13km, 4.5hrs, ascent/descent 440m
Perhaps our favourite option is this pleasant circular route through pastures and secluded river valleys, passing the mighty fortress of Kluže, situated above a wild gorge. From here, you cross meadows to a confluence of rivers, then follow the Soča downstream back to Bovec.

Linear walk via the Lepena Valley: 15.5km, 5hrs, ascent 290m/descent 255m
The second option is a pleasant linear walk upstream along the fast-flowing Soča River, and into the Triglav National Park, where you branch south into the remote Lepena Valley. This is backed by a range of impressive peaks, where you follow shady and silent paths alongside mountain streams and cascades. Return by taxi (pay locally).

Circular walk via Plužna: 9km, 3hrs, ascent/descent 270m
The shortest option leads to Plužna, a charming village situated on the sunny side of the Kanin mountains. Nearby is the source of River Gljuna and its waterfall, which is a lovely place to linger. You return via a small man-made lake and through attractive woods and meadows.

Alpine pastures around Bovec

Circular walk via Kluže: 13km

Linear walk via the Lepena Valley: 15.5km

Circular walk via Plužna: 9km
Day 4

Bovec to Kranjska Gora: 9.5km, 3hrs; ascent 180m/descent 215m

Bovec to Kranjska Gora: 9.5km, 3hrs; ascent 180m/descent 215m

Today brings a marked shift in scenery, as you are transferred to the village of Ratece, on the Slovenian-Italian border, to begin your onward walk to Kranjska Gora. So close to Austria, the landscapes are now distinctly Alpine, with towering mountains and traditional villages. The route is easy-going, criss-crossing the Sava Dolinka Valley and passing through the Zelenci Nature Reserve before arriving in Kranjska Gora for three nights at the Rožle House Apartments or Hotel Miklič.

It is possible to extend today’s route by requesting to be dropped off over the border in Italy, at the postcard-perfect glacial lakes of Fusine, though it’s worth bearing in mind that these can be very busy – especially in high season and at weekends.

Kranjska Gora

Bovec to Kranjska Gora: 9.5km
Days 5-6

Choice of walks from Kranjska Gora: 17.5km or 19km

Choice of walks from Kranjska Gora: 17.5km or 19km

Circular walk from Kranjska Gora via Sava Dolinka Valley: 19km, 6.5hrs; ascent/descent 660m
Our first suggested route is a circular walk through the wide 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 Koča v Krnici: 17.5km, 6.5hrs; ascent/descent 475m
Alternatively, follow an easy-going forest track south to reach the wonderfully isolated mountain hut of Koča v Krnici, framed by a fearsome and spectacular range of mountains. You return via the Vršič Pass on a road built by Russian prisoners of war, and pass the Russian chapel erected to commemorate them. It’s the perfect place to pause a while, and reflect on the turbulent history of a now serene corner of Slovenia.

Around Kranjska Gora

Via the Sava Dolinka Valley: 19km

Via Koča v Krnici: 17.5km
Day 7

Kranjska Gora to Ribcev Laz: 15.5km, 5hrs; ascent 70m/descent 920m

Kranjska Gora to Ribcev Laz: 15.5km, 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 the Hotel Bohinj, is this is full).

Lake Bohinj

Kranjska Gora to Ribcev Laz: 15.5km
Day 8

Choice of walks from Ribcev Laz: 13.5km to 14.5km

Choice of walks from Ribcev Laz: 13.5km to 14.5km

Circular walk via Slap Savica: 13.5km, 4.5hrs; 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.

Tranquil trails around Ribcev Laz

Via Slap Savica: 13.5km

Via Mostnica Gorge: 14.5km
Day 9

Ribcev Laz to Bled: 12km, 4hrs; ascent 400m/descent 385m

Ribcev Laz to Bled: 12km, 4hrs; ascent 400m/descent 385m

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.)

Lake Bled

Ribcev Laz to Bled: 12km
Day 10

Choice of walks from Bled: 11.5km or 16.5km*

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*, 3.5hrs; ascent 195m/descent 170m
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!

Around Lake Bled

Vintgar Gorge walk: 16.5km

Linear walk to Radovljica: 11.5km

Accommodation

Your hotels and apartments are 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 hotel in Ribčev Laz. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.

Extra night recommended

An extra night will enable you to explore the War Museum more fully.

Nights 1-2
Hvala Hotel
Kobarid
- 3-star superior
This excellent family-run hotel is furnished in a modern style and you enjoy an à la carte dinner each night in its renowned restaurant, Topli Val, which has been serving up treats for diners for 45 years and features on the 50 Best Discovery website. The menu usually includes both freshwater fish from the River Soča and seafood combined with seasonal ingredients and paired with superb Slovenian wines. Both hotel and restaurant have been awarded Green Key certification. A café completes the picture.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Extra nights recommended

For additional walking or other activities – including water sports and paragliding.

Nights 3-4
Dobra Vila
Bovec
This former Habsburg telephone exchange connecting Vienna with Trieste is now a smart, high-quality hotel. Sophisticated and quirky, it is decorated with great flair, each room having a story attached to its number. The facilities include a library, cinema and a terrace which makes the most of the spectacular mountain backdrop.

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night at local restaurant
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 5-7
  Rozle House Apartments
  Kranjska Gora
  
  apartment
  A warm, Slovenian welcome awaits you from your host, Mirjana Benedik, at this modern, centrally located house which contains 11 light and airy studios and apartments, all with a kitchenette, yet has the feel of staying in a hotel. Breakfast is included, and Inntravel guests can enjoy the sauna free of charge.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 5-7
  Hotel Miklič
  Kranjska Gora
  The friendly, family-owned Hotel Miklič is centrally situated in Kranjska Gora. Built in 1993, the modern, bright and spacious rooms are simply but elegantly decorated, and each offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. There is a sauna and fitness facilities, plus a garden with a terrace and a bar.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Extra night recommended

Like Bovec and Bled, this is a good choice for an extra night if you are looking to do extra walking.

Nights 8-9
Hotel Jezero
Ribčev Laz
Close to Lake Bohinj, this Alpine-style hotel stands in its own grounds, with restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness room and sauna. The 70-plus rooms include modern fixtures and fittings, together with TV, mini bar, safe and hairdryer. Wifi internet access is also available. We only include breakfast in your stay, leaving you free to choose either to eat in the hotel or elsewhere in the evening.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Alternative upgrade
  
  Nights 8-9: upgrade
  Hotel Majerca
  Bohinjsko Jezero
  
  boutique hotel
  Run by a young team, this small boutique hotel succeeds in marrying contemporary style with the best of the region's traditions. Located in Stara Fužina, one of a string of twenty-four hamlets in the Bohinj valley, the hotel enjoys the best of both worlds – a peaceful setting that is nevertheless just a short walk from popular Lake Bohinj. The light and airy rooms are individually furnished and equipped with air-conditioning as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s restaurant serves delicious local dishes with an up-to-date twist, and there is the choice of dining inside or on a table on the terrace in the garden, where you can make the most of the mountain views.
  
  Meal arrangements: dinner on first night
- Back
  
  Nights 8-9: upgrade
  Hotel Bohinj
  Bohinjsko Jezero
  Designed using natural materials and furniture made by local craftsmen, the hotel promises comfort and relaxation while at the same time promoting sustainability. Locally sourced ingredients are the mainstay of the dishes served in the hotel restaurant, while the spa includes Finnish and Turkish saunas, an outdoor whirlpool and an ‘ice fall’. The lake after which the hotel is named is just a few steps away, if you would like to swim in its serene waters.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 10-11
  Vila Bled
  Bled
  A former residence of President Tito, this atmospheric hotel has a fascinating past, extensive gardens and, best of all, a tranquil position overlooking Lake Bled (our included rooms have a balcony with lake views; suites with lake views, but no balcony, are available as an upgrade). The food and service are very good too, as befits a hotel of such standing. Other facilities include a spa with a jacuzzi and saunas, as well as a tennis court and even a private lido with rowing boats.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
- Back
  
  Nights 10-11
  Hotel Triglav
  Bled
  Painted the traditional Habsburg shade of yellow, this elegant hotel first opened its doors in 1906 and is a lasting reminder of Slovenia’s imperial past. Owing to its lofty position above Lake Bled, most rooms – including its acclaimed 1906 Restaurant – benefit from beautiful views over the water. The sense of history is further enhanced by selected pieces of antique furniture and wooden floors throughout the hotel, whilst spa facilities such as an indoor pool and sauna ensure a comfortable stay. There are other options for dinner in Bled Town, a leisurely stroll away at the opposite end of the lake.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night

Options to extend or shorten your stay

City Add-On

Venice City Add-On

Jewel of northern Italy

2 nights, from £160pp

Famed for its canals, gondolas, piazzas and bridges – there’s nowhere quite like the floating city of Venice.

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City Add-On

Trieste City Add-On

Italy’s frontier city

2 nights, from £255pp

Spend a couple of nights in Trieste and you will discover one of Italy’s most atmospheric and underrated cities.

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City Add-On

Ljubljana City Add-On

The 'well-loved' capital city of Slovenia

2 nights, from £175pp

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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Walking

Lakes Bled, Bohinj & the Julian Alps

Bled, Bohinj & the Sava Dolinka

7 nights, from £1180pp

The Gorenjska region is as stunning as anywhere in Europe but with its own unique character that is a joy to explore on foot.

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Prices & travel options

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Walk price

11 nights: 01 May 2025 - 15 October 2025

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

Starting	Price	Single room
1 - 21 May 2025	£2025	£430
22 May - 26 Jun 2025	£2060	£385
27 Jun - 19 Aug 2025	£2125	£430
20 Aug - 21 Sep 2025	£2030	£385
22 Sep - 4 Oct 2025	£1950	£360
3rd & 4th person discount	-£175
Single traveller supplement	£175

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.

Prices for upgrade option (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Walk price

11 nights, staying at Hotel Majerca: 01 May 2025 - 15 October 2025

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

Starting	Price	Single room
1 - 21 May 2025	£2270	£755
22 May - 26 Jun 2025 155	£2290	£795
27 Jun - 19 Aug 2025 125	£2340	£820
20 Aug - 21 Sep 2025 125	£2260	£795
22 Sep - 4 Oct 2025 175	£2195	£755
3rd & 4th person discount	-£175
Single traveller supplement	£180

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 & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Vila Bled, Bled
Suite with lake view: 01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£56

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

Hvala Hotel, Kobarid (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£195	£220

Martinov Hram, Bovec (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£73	£89

Rozle House Apartments, Kranjska Gora (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 09 Jul 2025	£82	£102
10 Jul - 20 Aug 2025	£92	£113
21 Aug - 15 Oct 2025	£82	£102

Hotel Jezero, Ribčev Laz (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 03 Jul 2025	£87	£146
04 Jul - 23 Aug 2025	£101	£181
24 Aug - 11 Oct 2025	£87	£146
12 Oct - 15 Oct 2025	£67	£103

Room upgrades & extra nights for upgrade option

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Dobra Vila, Bovec
Superior: 01 May - 31 May 2025	£14
Superior: 01 Jun - 30 Sep 2025	£38
Superior: 01 Oct - 15 Oct 2025	£14
Superior with balcony: 01 May - 31 May 2025	£21
Superior with balcony: 01 Jun - 30 Sep 2025	£61
Superior with balcony: 01 Oct - 15 Oct 2025	£21

Vila Bled, Bled
Suite with lake view: 01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£56

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

Hvala Hotel, Kobarid (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£195	£220

Dobra Vila, Bovec (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£130	£254

Rozle House Apartments, Kranjska Gora (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 09 Jul 2025	£82	£102
10 Jul - 20 Aug 2025	£92	£113
21 Aug - 15 Oct 2025	£82	£102

Hotel Majerca, Bohinjsko Jezero (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£122	£241

Vila Bled, Bled (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 May - 15 Oct 2025	£165	£279

Flight options

RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
Venice Marco Polo or Trieste (return from Ljubjlana)

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 Venice or Ljubjlana. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

Outward route	Airline
Aberdeen - Venice (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Aberdeen - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Belfast Intl. - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Munich)	Lufthansa
Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG)	Air France
Birmingham - Trieste (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Birmingham - Venice (via Brussels)	Brussels Airlines
Birmingham - Venice (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa

Outward route	Airline
Bristol - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet, Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG)	Air France
Edinburgh - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet, jet2, Ryanair
Edinburgh - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Glasgow - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Humberside - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
London City - Venice Marco Polo	British Airways

Outward route	Airline
Gatwick - Ljubljana	easyJet
Gatwick - Venice Marco Polo	British Airways, easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air

Outward route	Airline
Heathrow - Ljubljana	British Airways
Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Munich)	Lufthansa
Heathrow - Trieste (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Heathrow - Trieste (via Munich)	Lufthansa
Heathrow - Trieste (via Rome Fiumicino)	Alitalia
Heathrow - Venice Marco Polo	British Airways

Outward route	Airline
Luton - Ljubljana	Wizz Air
Luton - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Stansted - Trieste	Ryanair
Stansted - Venice Marco Polo	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
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
Manchester - Venice	Ryanair, Wizz Air
Manchester - Venice Marco Polo	easyJet, jet2, TUI

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
Newcastle - Trieste (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Newcastle - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Newcastle - Venice Marco Polo (via Amsterdam)	Air France

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend flying via Venice or 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.

Connecting travel

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.

Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

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 Ljubljana airport to hotel (2h)	£86-£89	flexible

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
direct taxi hotel to Ljubljana airport (0h45)	£55-£57	flexible

Connecting travel options - flying via Trieste

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
rail Trieste airport to Udine (0h35), taxi Udine station to hotel (0h50)	£59-£61	1800
direct taxi Trieste airport to hotel (1h15)	£73-£76	flexible

Homeward route
not recommended in this direction

Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Marco Polo

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
direct taxi Venice Marco Polo airport to hotel (2h)	£140-£150	flexible
rail Venice Mestre to Udine (2h), taxi Udine station to hotel (0h50)	£70-£73	1800

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
taxi hotel to Ljubljana bus station (1h), Flixbus Ljubljana bus station to Venice airport (3h-3h40)	£75-£78	varies daily

What is included

11 nights
4 dinners (5 on upgrade)
2 picnics
11 breakfasts
luggage transported
route notes and maps
GPS navigation
transfers on days 2, 4, 7 & 9

Reviews

If you've experienced this holiday first hand, why not write a review?

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 >

Mr B Bennett

Colchester

14 September 2024

The people were all very friendly and the Dobra Villa was a very special place to stay. We saw a lot of wildlife, red squirrels, fox, deer and a lot of bird life.
Mrs F Kempston

Camberley

02 September 2024

We thoroughly reccommend the 11 day holiday for the variety of landscapes walked through. You provide a good mix of varied accommodation, and all included meals were excellent.

We tried as many of the local and other Slovenian wines as we could, which were all very drinkable.

At Martinov Hram in Bovec, and Rozic Penzion in Ribcev Laz we had excellent local meals, reasonably priced.
Anon

17 August 2024

Slovenia is a hidden gem and I do not think there is a better way to explore it's natural wonders than through walking The Soca Valley and Lakes and Julian Alps. Beginning with Ljublljana is a must, as it is without doubt a beautiful city, no cars allowed in the old city and full of restaurants and atmosphere. From beginning to end, Slovenia was totally relaxing and peaceful, a 'green' paradise with so much to explore, a wonderful surprise if you value the outdoors!

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.

More information about the booking process >
Information about accommodation, general practicalities and more >
Booking conditions >
Do I need travel insurance?

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.
How does Brexit affect travel to Europe?

For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
Where can I find general travel advice?

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.

If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
Is this holiday suitable for children?

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.