ZEALOUS SLOVENIA
The Julian Alps + Lake Bled

OVERVIEW

Venture into the rugged beauty of Triglav National Park, traversing through the heart of Slovenia’s hidden gem — the Julian Alps. Trek inside this lesser known region & discover the breathtaking Seven Triglav Lakes Valley, conquer the summit of Mt. Triglav, and stay in traditional mountain huts for an immersive experience. Explore the enchanting Lake Bled, charming streets of Ljubljana, and the adventure-packed town of Bovec. Your Slovenian adventure awaits!

Hike alpine trails in Slovenia’s iconic national park.

TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK

MAJESTIC LAKE BLED

Admire stunning views along the serene shores.

CANYONING IN SOCA

Navigate through crystal-clear canyon waters.

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Days

Slovenia

TRIP DETAILS

  • DESTINATION AIRPORT

    Ljubljana (LJU)

  • MEETING PLACE

    Airport (LJU)

  • TRIP DURATION

    9 days

  • GROUP SIZE

    8-10 travelers

  • LOCAL LODGING

    5 nights

  • TRAIL HUTS

    3 nights

  • PHYSICAL LEVEL

    Very Challenging ➜ No backpacking experience required, but must lead an active lifestyle & be capable of hiking long distances & difficult terrain with a 20 lb. backpack. You should also be comfortable w/ heights if you choose to climb Mt. Triglav (optional), which includes sections of via ferrata.

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1

Welcome to Slovenia

Your 9-day adventure kicks off with a private transfer from LJU to the heart of Slovenia’s charming and vibrant capital, Ljubljana. Stroll along cobblestone streets & cross iconic pedestrian bridges on a walking tour before gathering for a warm welcome dinner.

  • Arrive in Ljubljana (LJU)

  • Private airport transfer & welcome dinner

  • Accommodation: Family-run hotel in Ljubljana

DAY 2

Explore + Prep in Bled

After breakfast, we’ll take a private transfer to Bled for a relaxing day to explore the Instagram-worthy Lake Bled. In the afternoon, we’ll prep, pack, and meet the guides for the upcoming trek. Dinner in town and a restful night before the adventure ahead!

  • Private transfer to Lake Bled

  • Prep & pack for the trek

  • Accommodation: Boutique hotel in Bled

DAY 3

Start the Trek

Today, our trekking adventure in the Julian Alps begins! A private transfer will take us to Vrsic Pass to hike along the Slovenian Mountain Trail, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Soca Valley to the south.

  • Start the trek from Vrsic Pass

  • Views of the Soca Valley

  • Stats: 5.3 mi // ▲ 3,115 ft // ▼985 ft

  • Accommodation: Mountain hut

DAY 4

Hike towards Mt. Triglav

After breakfast, we’ll set off toward the iconic three-headed peak, Mt. Triglav. Keep an eye out for graceful mountain ibexes resting along narrow ledges in the Kingdom of Godenhorn. Soak in a stunning sunset from the cozy mountain hut.

  • Views of Mt. Triglav for most of the day

  • Look for alpine ibexes on ledges

  • Stats: 7.5 mi // ▲ 3,775 ft // ▼3,600 ft

  • Accommodation: Mountain hut

DAY 5

Climb Mt. Triglav

Early in the morning, meet the IFMGA guides before tackling the exposed via ferrata sections leading to the summit of Mt. Triglav. After celebrating at the top, we’ll descend along the ridge-line route before more moderate terrain to reach the next hut.

  • Hike & via ferrata to Mt. Triglav’s summit

  • Views of the Seven Triglav Lakes Valley after lunch

  • Stats: 9.6 mi // ▲ 3,150 ft // ▼4,725 ft

  • Accommodation: Mountain hut

Get ready for the longest day of the trek, filled with stunning views and serene blue alpine lakes. Hike through the Seven Triglav Lakes Valley on the way to Lake Bohinj, where you can take a refreshing swim. Afterwards, we’ll drive to Bled for a celebratory dinner!

  • Hike through the Seven Triglav Lakes Valley

  • Celebratory dinner in Bled

  • Stats: 10.9 mi // ▲ 1,770 ft // ▼5,575 ft

  • Accommodation: Boutique hotel in Bled

DAY 7

Rest & Relax

DAY 6

Finish the Trek & Celebrate

After a much needed super long amazing night of sleep, you’ll eat a leisurely breakfast before enjoying a day of rejuvination! We’ll take a private transfer to Bovec, another charming Slovenian mountain town, for a relaxing afternoon to explore at your own pace.

  • Rest & relax & eat ice cream.

  • Private transfer to Bovec

  • Accommodation: Locally-owned hotel in Bovec

Prepare for an adrenaline-filled day as we dive (literally) into the heart of the Soca Valley for an exciting canyoning adventure. Hike, slide, jump, and rapel into emerald green pools in this picturesque valley. Unwind at the hotel before our final dinner together.

  • Canyoning in one of Soca Valley’s epic canyons

  • Farewell dinner in town

  • Accommodation: Locally-owned hotel in Bovec

DAY 9

Farewell Slovenia

DAY 8

Canyoning in the Soca Valley

Pack your bags, it’s time to return to the real world. After breakfast, we’ll take private transportation to the airport in Ljubljana, where you’ll catch your flight back home. Don’t forget to exchange contact info with your new adventure friends to stay in touch, share pics, and plan next year’s reunion Zealous trip!

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    • Day tour ➜ Canyoning in the Soca Valley

    • Certified guides ➜ Awesome local English-speaking guides

    • Trip leaders ➜ Fun, friendly, logistical Jedi

    • 8 ➜ Breakfasts

    • 7 ➜ Lunches

    • 8 ➜ Dinners

    • 1 night ➜ Family-owned hotel in Ljubljana

    • 2 nights ➜ Boutique hotel in Bled

    • 3 nights ➜ Dormitory-style rooms in the mountain huts

    • 2 nights ➜ Locally-owned hotel in Bovec

    • Single occupancy is unavailable for this particular trip

    • All necessary ground transportation is included

  • Flights ➜ International

  • Some lunches during free-time

  • 30-40L trekking backpack w/ padded hip belt

  • Personal & incidental expenses

  • Tips ➜ for trekking & activity guides

International flights

  • Home airport ⇄ Ljubljana (LJU)

  • Must arrive to Ljubljana by 11:00am (or the night before)

** Guests will receive detailed flight information after booking **

Not Quite Fine Print

  • Outdoor adventure travel can be quite unpredictable. Our top priority is to provide a rewarding yet safe experience. We’ll do our best to adhere to the intended itinerary, but certain circumstances (i.e. unsafe weather conditions) may result in slight changes. However, spontaneity is often a good thing.

  • Guests are required to have a travel insurance policy that covers all potential activities for the specific trip. We suggest purchasing travel insurance shortly after booking with Zealous Travel Co. We highly recommend the Tin Leg Adventure policy through Squaremouth.

  • Guests must have a valid passport with an expiration date at least 6 months after your return flight.

  • Do not book flights until receiving the go-ahead email from Zealous Travel Co. We are happy to provide flight recommendations.

Payment Policy

  • Deposit is due at the time of booking.

  • 100% of deposit is refundable for any reason within 7 days of booking.

  • After 7 days, deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months.

Cancelation Policy

  • 120 days or more before trip start date:

    • 100% of payment(s) made to date are refundable

    • 100% of deposit is refundable

  • 90-119 days before trip start date:

    • 80% of payment(s) made to date are refundable

    • 20% of payment(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

  • 60-89 days before trip start date:

    • 60% of paymen(s) made to date are refundable

    • 40% of paymen(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

  • 0-59 days before trip start date:

    • Payment(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

from $3,275