SUMMARY
Adventure Rating: Mountain Goat
You’re beginning to feel at one with the river or mountain. You’re content with 4-5 hours of activity a day for 2-3 days.
THE ADVENTURE
Join us on a guided journey through the Julian Alps, so named after Julius Caesar, of Slovenia. Our route will take us across the countryside and lakes of the Bohinj region, which is a truly stunning wilderness best experienced by kayak, bike and foot.
The purpose of the adventure is to support local mountain farms in their cheese-making using methods handed down over centuries and giving us all a better connection with nature.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive & Kayak on Lake Bohinj
After arriving at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, we will take you to Bohinj where we will start our adventure with a kayak on Lake Bohinj. We'll progress onto the upper Sava River and finish in Bohinjska Bistrica town.
Distances: Kayak 6km (1.5hrs)
Accommodation: Lodge by the lake
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Hike the Bohinj Mountains
With an early start, we begin our ascent at Ukanc (546m) and tackle the 66 meanders to the Dom na Komni mountain hut (1520m). Along the way, we visit the Govnjač pasture (1500m) and the Na Kraju pasture, which offers beautiful views of the surrounding peaks above the Komna plateau. During the First World War, this area of Bohinj was a battlefield and part of the Soča front. There are many remains from this period that remind us along the way.
Distances: Hike 17,4km (7.5hrs)
Altitude difference: 1282m
Accommodation: Lodge by the lake
Meals: All
Day 3 - Mountain Bike the Bohinj Mountains
Our mountain bike tour of these stunning mountains will begin early. A professional cycling guide will take us on a truly breathtaking trip. Both mountain bikes and e-bikes are available.
Lunch is provided in a mountain hut and then we will head to a local farmer to learn about cheese production. The farmers still live how their ancestors did: winter in the valley and summer in the mountains. Cheese production is a way of life and we will learn about the unique production methods and make our own cheese!
Distances: 39km (7.5hrs at a leisurely pace)
Altitude difference: 890m
Accommodation: Lodge by the lake
Meals: All
Day 4 - Depart Home
After a hearty breakfast, transfers will take you back to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport for flights home.
Meals: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
Lakeside Lodge
Lodge by the lake
MEETING POINTS
START
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)
END
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)
YOUR HOSTS
Holly
An extreme weather enthusiast, preferably high winds. Happiest when water and a horizon is in sight. Not holding any IGO office records (yet!) but has been recorded participating in The Head of the River Rowing Race and is a #1 spectator, supporter and all-round motivator. A strong advocate of mind over matter and believing everything is easier when done with a smile. Dogs over cats, sunsets over sunrise and beer over wine.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Expert Guides
Friendly, local, English-speaking and highly knowledgable
Accommodation
3 nights in a lakeside lodge
Delicious Meals
Whatever your dietary needs - healthy, delicious meals will be provided throughout, except where made explicit in the itinerary
Transfers
We put on transfers to and from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
Equipment
Everything you need for kayaking and mountain biking will be provided
Transformative Experience
Through collective achievement and giving back to the places we visit