Slovenia 8-Day Tours and Trips

I'd never taken a trip like this before - I was skeptical that the cost would be worth it. I'd say it was! Though the weather wasn't great (they haven't figured out that part yet ;), we saw amazing stuff on our trip. I'd say they could have made sure more tire repair kits (tubes and patches) were included since we ran out on one day. Also, updating the itinerary to cover the changes to our hotels from the usual route. But the accommodations, food, and sight seeing were all wonderful.

This trip was a great introduction to Slovenia with so many highlights, from the wonderful historic buildings of Ljubljana to the tranquil lakes and the beautiful coastal towns. Good range of included and optional activities. Particular highlights were the boat trip on the pletna (gondola) out to Bled island, the mountain and lakeside walks at Lake Bohinj, and the day trip to the delightful coastal town of Piran, which was particularly impressive arriving by boat from Izola (worth getting up early to catch the 9am boat). Would recommend spending an extra day or two in Ljubljana as there is plenty to see there. The transport was a good mix of local buses and trains and private buses, and all ran smoothly. In most cases the bus arrival/departure points were a few minutes' walk from the hotels, so don't overload yourself with luggage.

Great itinerary taking in the beautiful mountains and lakes of Slovenia, with the caves another highlight. Ljubljana is a delightful city, with a lovely relaxed riverside atmosphere. The trip includes quite a bit of free time to do your own thing. Our guide was friendly and efficient, though not from Slovenia so lacked some local knowledge. Overall, a very enjoyable trip.

Slovenia is a relatively-unknown jewel of Central Europe and this trip is effectively an excellent “highlights” tour, covering the beautiful capital city, the stunning Alpine region and the relaxing Adriatic coast. Lake Bohinj was probably the top spot and the walk up to the Savica waterfall. For any birdwatchers, make sure to visit the Skocjanski Zatok nature reserve in Koper, which is a 20-minute taxi ride from Izola (I did that on the free day in Izola - Friday - and also booked a guided tour, in advance, by emailing info@skojanski-zatok.org). There are both freshwater reedbeds and brackish, tidal mud-flats. Highlights - a Little Bittern plus nesting Black-winged Stilts and Pygmy Cormorants !

Very comfortable hotel with excellent food, especially breakfast buffet. Knowledgeable and personable guide who was able to adapt the itinerary depending on weather conditions. Great walking trails with varied features eg forest, lakeside, waterfalls and well planned breaks for a coffee, cake etc. Efficient travel arrangements. Locality beautiful with some shops and good restaurants for free evenings. Very enjoyable trip.

This trip was exactly what I needed. After years of family holidays and work trips, doing something like this — just me, my wife, a car, and no daily schedule, felt like a throwback to how we used to travel. The best part? We weren’t herded around or stuck waiting for a big group. We just got in the car and drove. Some days we were super active, other days we just wandered and sat in cafes. Croatia’s charm is obvious, but Slovenia really caught us off guard. The nature is pristine, the towns feel like no less than a fairytale, and even the touristy places don’t feel overwhelming. Also, it’s worth saying the roads were great, parking wasn’t a nightmare, and the car rental process was straightforward. That stuff matters when you’re not 25 anymore. If you want a bit of culture, nature, good food, and a proper break from the usual routine this is your tour. We’re already talking about doing another self-drive next year. Portugal, maybe?