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Nestling under Austria's southern Alps and warmed by Italy's Mediterranean sun, Slovenia is a small country with a big geography. Slovenian's are justifiably proud of their country's glorious unspoilt scenery and take great pleasure in welcoming tourists, making them perhaps the friendliest you will meet.
Overlooked by a medieval castle on the edge of a pristine lake and surrounded by the Julian Alps in the town of Bled, the start and finish point for our safari. Initially the tour concentrates on the Triglav National Park taking in its idyllic Alpine villages. Then you move on to one of the oldest settlements in Slovenia, Skofja Loka with its beautiful old town and fairytale thirteenth century castle. The ski resort of Kranska Gora is your penultimate stop, an Alpine gem, before you wind your way back to Bled.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival to Lake Bled
You will arrive in Bled, a world famous town on the shore of a beautiful glacial lake. Defined by its unique island church sitting proudly in the middle of this immense body of water, surrounded by towering alpine mountains, and the castle perched high on a cliff standing guard over the town this is a truly wonderful introduction to Slovenia.
Day 2
Bled ~ Bohinjska Bistrica (28 km + 16 km)
You will be transferred up to the high plateau at Pokljuka (12 km). From here you can marvel at the stunning views before gliding down into the neighbouring Bohinj Valley, the jewel in the heart of the Triglav National Park. You will cycle through the many small alpine villages scattered across the valley until the stunning Lake Bohinj before spending the evening in one of the cosy village pubs and trying the local home-made honey brandy.
Day 3
Bohinsjska Bistrica ~ Skofja Loka (50 km)
Leaving Bohinj you cycle to the lovely village of Bohinjska Bistrica then it’s up 750 m/2400 ft to the Jelovica high plateau (a “help out” lift to top of mountain pass is available ). The route takes you through a deep forest which soon drops off into the Selška Dolina Valley leading to the Škofja Loka hills and the wonderful town of Škofja Loka, one of the oldest towns in Slovenia. Spend the evening wandering through the old streets of this historic medieval town.
Day 4
Skofja Loka ~ Preddvor ~ Predoslje (42 km)
Leaving Škofja Loka you will head across the great Sora plain with the majestic peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps as your backdrop. If the weather is warm enough, you can take a swim in a small lake in the pure, refreshing alpine water in the village of Preddvor. The easy cycling day ends at the Brdo estate. The former royal and presidential residence is decorated with a beautiful park where you can relax before dinner.
Day 5
Predoslje ~ Radovljica (30 km)
A ride through history. In the morning you can pay a visit to Kranj, capital of Carniola. Your route brings you to the fascinating little village of Kropa where you will find the iron forging museum. This was dedicated to the history of the town’s blacksmith trade. Later, this route will take you along the edge of Jelovica high plateau to Radovljica with its beautifully preserved old town and an interesting beekeeping museum.
Day 6
Radovljica ~ Kranjska Gora (50 km +15km optional)
Today you cycle along the edge of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps to the historic village of Begunjeand the ruins of Kamen Castle. As the sun illuminates the mountains your route will take you on cycling path between the ranges of the Julian Alps and the Karawanke Mountains to the popular apline town of Kranjska Gora, famous for its ski resorts, and your overnight stay
Day 7
Kranjska Gora ~ Bled (40 km)
This route will take you along the edge of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps to the historic village of Begunje. As the sun illuminates the mountains your route will take you on cycling path that goes between the ranges of the Julian Alps and the Karawanke Mountains to Kranjska Gora, a popular alpine town famous for its ski resorts, but also a great base for many summer activities. Along the way you can take a short side trip to the lookout point for Spik Mountain, regarded as the one of Slovenia’s toughest peaks to climb. If you arrive in plenty of time you can take a ride up to the Planica Valley, location for the world famous ski jumping championships. It’s here that many of the longest jumps have been achieved, including the current world record.
- 7 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotels on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Luggage transfer (one piece per person, max. 20 kg, more on request)
- Information package (one per room)
- GPS files
- Local tourist taxes
- Car transfer on day 2
- Service hotline during the trip
Bike rental is not included in our 2024 tour price. This is an additional:
€90 Hybrid / Touring Bike
€230 Electric Bike
€12 Helmet rental
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It was a fantastic trip. The travel arrangements were awesome, food excellent, and the tour great. We'll be back for another tour!
Karen Edgerly (Pearls of Slovenia Group tour July 2016)SELF GUIDED TOUR 2024
€995 per person sharing Low Season (23 March - 3 May & 21 September - 12 October )
€1045 per person sharing High Season ( 4 May - 20 September)
€275/295 (high) single room supplement (if traveling with others)
€380 solo traveler supplement (if traveling alone
Self Guided Tour Information
Tours can start any day from 23 March until 12 October
How to get to the start point in Lake Bled:
The main access point is to fly into Ljubjlana (the capital). There is a direct bus service from the airport to the centre of Bled. From Ljubljana buses depart from Bay 7 at the main bus station every hour on the hour and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can also take a train up to Bled (the train station in Bled is called “Lesce Bled”). The journey takes just under an hour.
The national airline is Adria Airways and it has a number of direct flights to major European cities. There are also many alternatives connections through other European hubs such as Frankfurt, Paris, Prague and Budapest with most of the major European Flag Carriers.
All the details for the above train journeys are on the website SloveniaTrains (remember that the train station in Bled is called “Lesce Bled” and is 7km from the town of Bled itself).
Private Transfers can be arranged: Price per transfer, one way.
Ljubljana Airport to Bled : €85 ( 1-3 persons )
€115 ( 4-8 persons )
Ljubljana City to Bled : €110 ( 1-3 persons )
€150 ( 4-8 persons )
Klagenfurt to Bled : €200 ( 1-3 persons )
€240 ( 4-8 persons )
Trieste AP to Bled : €240 ( 1-3 persons )
€300 ( 4-8 persons )
Lesce Bled Station to Bled: €30 ( 1-3 persons)
€40 (4-8 persons)
As always please contact us in the office for more information (info@cyclingsafaris.com).
BLED
Night 1 & 7: Hotel Triglav 4*
BOHINJSKA BISTRICA
Night 2: Hotel Kristal 4* at lake Bohinj (left) or Hotel Eco Park 5* in Bohinjska BIstricahttp (right)
SKOFJA LOKA
Night 3: Hotel Mini 3* (left) or Loka Turizem 3* (right)
PREDOSLJE
Night 4: Hotel Zaplata 3*
RADOVLJICA
Night 5: Hotel Lambergh 4*
KRANJSKA GORA
Night 6: Gora Hotel Miklič 3* (possible to upgrade to 4* hotel Ramada hotel & suites)