Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree

Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree 8 Days

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Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree
Family Slovenia - Julian Alps Jamboree

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Duration: 8 Days
Comfort: 66.6666666666667%
Language: English
Rating: 80.0%
Style: Family Travel
Trip ID: 62474
Start Location: Voglje, Slovenia
End Location: Voglje, Slovenia

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Primary Activities: Multisport
Other Activities: Swimming, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Waterfalls, sightseeing, Urban Exploration, cave, Walking Tour
Activity Level: Basic

This amazing family adventure holiday is based in Kranjska Gora, at the foot of the Julian Alps and minutes away from the Austrian and Italian borders. Formerly part of Yugoslavia, Slovenia has much more in common with its Alpine neighbours than Eastern Europe. Based at a comfortable hotel with a swimming pool, we spend the week enjoying a variety of activities. On our first full day we hike up to the Martulk Waterfall, taking lunch in a mountain hut en route. Then, after mountain biking to the Italian lakes, we return to Kranjska Gora in time for a fun descent of the summer toboggan. No visit to Slovenia would be complete without a visit to Bled and its picturesque lake, where we manage to get our adrenaline fix at the new 'high ropes' park! After a day to rest and enjoy the scenery, or experiment with other activities in Kranjska Gora, we drive over the Julian Alps via the dramatic Vrsic Pass. After lunch in the pretty town of Bovec, there's an optional rafting trip on the Soca River. A chance to try out some easy rock climbing and an afternoon spent walking to Jasna Lake, conclude this fantastic family adventure in Slovenia. This is a family adventure holiday with the ideal mix of activities and free time.

NOTE: Prices and itineraries shown for trips departing in 2013 may be subject to change although we will endeavour to keep any price increases for 2013 trips to a minimum.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Slovenia: KE Land Only package services begin with a single, timed transfer in the afternoon from Ljubljana Airport, to our comfortable hotel near Kranjska Gora in the neighbouring hamlet of Gozd Martuljak. Here, we will meet our guide and have a welcome reception, with an introduction to Slovenia and a discussion of the week ahead. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Included meals: Dinner (D)
Day 2: Waterfalls walk and swimming: This morning we walk to the Martulk waterfalls. This can take between 3 and 5 hours depending on the speed of the group. The waterfalls walk is popular with local families in Slovenia because of the lovely woods that you go through and the hidden paths along the way. The walk is in two sections. We start up to the first waterfall on an undulating path to reach the Ingo mountain hut. We have lunch mountain hut, which has an open kitchen and offers homemade traditional soups cooked over the wood fire and further simple mountain food. Depending on the weather, and age and keenness of the group we can continue our walk further up the river to the second waterfall. We then retrace our steps back down to our hotel in Gozd Martuljak. In the afternoon we have some time to enjoy the swimming pool at the hotel or the Aqua Fun Pool in the town. We return to the hotel for dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Mountain biking and tobogganing: This morning we hire the bikes, which the leader will arrange so that they arrive at the hotel. We depart directly from the hotel on our bike ride to the Italian lakes. There are purpose built cycle tracks away from the roads, so the cycling is safe. There are different possibilities and lengths of track so how long and how far, and how long we are on the bikes will depend on the ages and abilities of the group. Cycling in this area is stunning with the views of the mountains in the open areas and cool and peaceful when in the forested sections. We have a packed lunch today so we can find a panoramic picnic site en route. In the afternoon we return to Kranjska Gora and have a few rides (3 rides per person included in the price of the trip) on the 1500m summer toboggan run. This toboggan run is full of adrenaline and fun for every member of the family. We then return to the hotel for dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Trip to Bled: Today we transfer by vehicle to Bled (approximately 30 min). We start with an informative sightseeing walking tour around sections of the lake. The island in the middle is Slovenia’s only natural island with the 15th Century Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary. We will then transfer to the high ropes course in Bled which has a series of zip lines and tarzan swings to keep the children (and adults) occupied for a while! Alternatively we can visit the Vintgar Gorge (a 10 mins transfer from Bled). This 1.6km gorge carves its way through the vertical rocks of the Hom and Bort hills and is graced by the Radonva River with its waterfalls, pools and rapids which crashed loudly through the rocky confines. The well constructed path leads us over bridges with viewing platforms for the waterfalls and rives and ends at the delightful Sum waterfall, the highest in Slovenia. In the afternoon we have some free time in Bled. There are many options available for us: we can walk around the town, which is known as a spa/heath town, and perhaps eat one of the vanilla and cream pastry’s which the town is known for; or play mini-golf (payable locally at an extra charge); swim in the lake with the back drop of the 11 century medieval castle; we can take the small train around the lake and maybe visit the island. In the late afternoon we transfer back to our hotel in Kranjska Gora. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Free day in Kranjska Gora: Today we have a day to relax and enjoy Kranjska Gora. Today a trip to Ljubljana, the pretty capital city of Slovenia and the world famous Postojna Caves is an optional (not included in the price of the trip). This is the second largest cave system in the world and we enter the caves by small train before enjoying a guided walk through this underground world. For those of us who would prefer not to visit the caves and Ljubljana, bike hire (approx €10-15 per day) is possible, a walk in the local area or further fun on the summer toboggan (From €5 for a child per ride and from €6.50 per adult). (B,L,D)
Day 6: Vrsic Pass and rafting: Today is a lovely day starting with a transfer over the Vrsic Pass. This pass is the highest in Slovenia and in the western Julian Alps. With 48 hairpin bends we arrive at the top (1611m) where we have some time to stop, take in and photograph the mountain scenery and panoramic views before we drop down into the Trenat Valley. We stop off in Bovec for lunch in a restaurant before embarking on our rafting trip (optional, not included in the price of the trip). Our rafting trip takes approximately 1.30mins and is on the world famous Soca River. Following grades 2 rapids along the river there will be time for river swimming and some fun and games on the river. If you would prefer not to go rafting you may choose to have a walk around the local village of Bovec or go on the Kanin cable car, a 15min walk from the village (cable car not included in the trip price). After we have dried off we continue on to the Kluze Fort. The first fort built on this spot was made of wood and was erected in the 15th century to prevent the Turkish invasion on Carinthia. The fort was later rebuilt and has served in many battles and wars including the incursion of Napoleon and the Great War. The castle houses many exhibitions, events and festivals. We return to Kransjka Gora and our hotel via Italy. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Rock climbing and swimming: This morning we have some rock climbing lessons at the indoor wall for 2 to 3 hours. All equipment and qualified leaders are provided. After lunch in the hotel we walk to Jasna Lake on the outskirts of Kranjska Gora, or we can go swimming and relax. We return to the hotel for a last celebratory meal. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Depart Slovenia: Depending on flight times the morning is free and then there is a single group transfer in the afternoon to Ljubljana Airport where KE Land Only package services end. (B)

Nuts & Bolts

Trip Includes

A professional English speaking Slovenian guide
Single group transfers from/to Ljubjana to Kranjska Gora on Days 1 and 8
All land transport required by the itinerary
7 nights' hotel accommodation in Gozd Maruljeck
All meals
Qualified instructors for all activities
All specialist/safety equipment for all activities
3 summer toboggan rides per person and all activities as described in the itinerary

Trip Excludes

Travel insurance
Airport transfers (other than the single group transfer in each direction)
Rafting (approximately EUR25 per adult and EUR15 for children)
Activities which are described as optional in the itinerary
Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc

Trip ID#: 62474

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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Reviews (1)

Andy and Melanie Ashton

Can’t really speak highly enough of our local agent and trip leaders David and Jernij. They made last minute changes to collection and drop off plans to accommodate the group, they sorted out all our special requests, they were efficient, friendly and knowledgeable on all the activities, they were brilliant with the kids (giving them the freedom and independence they crave at this age and us parents a break)and were good fun to spend time with. They were also flexible with timings and arrangements so that we never felt rushed and everyone’s needs were accommodated. The lunch food that was arranged was particularly good - especially at the mountain hut (on the hike) and in Bled after the hire wires course. It is the people that make a trip like this memorable and we felt very lucky to have great fun fellow holidaymakers and such good trip guides. We all felt that we had been away longer than the week as we had packed so much in. The activities were pitched just right for the group - there was some challenge for every person on every activity. The adults enjoyed all the fun stuff as much as the kids. This area of Slovenia is also so beautiful, the scenery too is uplifting. We enjoyed all the activities - something to challenge everybody on every one of them. The area of Slovenia - just beautiful, the friendliness of the group The feeling of freedom from parental control for the children. The holiday met and probably exceeded all expectations. Delighted!
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- Guide Rating
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- Value Rating
  90%
- Itinerary Rating
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- Accomodation Rating
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