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Explore Slovenia through exciting outings for the whole family.
Visit the beautiful Bled and Bohinj lakes and the surrounding Julian Alps.
Enjoy an action-packed itinerary that includes hiking, biking, rafting, climbing, and canyoning in the stunning Slovenian mountains.
Hike to a mountain hut and spend the night in the gorgeous alpine pastures on Mount Košuta.
Experience local hospitality during your farmhouse stay, where you can enjoy the quiet side of nature in between your adventures.
The Julian Alps in Slovenia are a beautiful natural playground full of lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and mountains for your family to explore. The Bled Family Adventure is an exciting holiday full of amazing outdoor experiences guaranteed to thrill both the adults and the kids!
During your week in Slovenia, you’ll be guests at a charming farmhouse, which is the perfect place to relax at the end of a busy day. Whether it’s self-guided hiking or biking trips or thrilling canyoning and rafting expeditions, there is always something thrilling to do each day of this trip. Make your next trip one the whole family will never forget on this adventurous holiday in the mountains of Slovenia!
The Julian Alps in Slovenia are a beautiful natural playground full of lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and mountains for your family to explore. The Bled Family Adventure is an exciting holiday full of amazing outdoor experiences guaranteed to thrill both the adults and the kids!
During your week in Slovenia, you’ll be guests at a charming farmhouse, which is the perfect place to relax at the end of a busy day. Whether it’s self-guided hiking or biking trips or thrilling canyoning and rafting expeditions, there is always something thrilling to do each day of this trip. Make your next trip one the whole family will never forget on this adventurous holiday in the mountains of Slovenia!
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Bled Family Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Tour Begins in Bled
When you arrive in the beautiful alpine town of Bled, you’ll make your way to your farmhouse accommodations. Get settled and explore the town or take a short hike in the foothills of the Alps.
Overnight Location: Farmhouse near Bled
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Canyon and Biking Adventures
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll visit Jereka Canyon for an exciting canyoning adventure. Spend an unforgettable morning of scrambling over rock faces and waterfalls with an expert guide.
In the afternoon, you can choose between two great self-guided bike rides. Go on an exciting ride to the Vintgar Gorge or cycle around beautiful Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most recognizable destination.
Overnight Location: Farmhouse near Bled
Distance: 2-3 hours canyoning and 2-3 hours biking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Hike to the Mountain Pastures of Mt Košuta
In the morning you’ll prepare a small overnight pack for today’s trip into the mountains. Take the 30-minute shuttle to the Karawanks where you’ll begin your hike on Mount Košuta.
Enjoy the panoramic mountain views as you hike to the alpine pasture where you’ll find Šija Hut. Stop for lunch at the hut, then you can explore the mountain meadows at your leisure in the afternoon.
Enjoy a night on the mountain at the Šija Hut.
Overnight Location: Mountain Hut on Mt. Košuta
Distance: 2 hours hiking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Morning Hike and Rock Climbing
Enjoy the quiet of the mountain pastures during breakfast, and then you’ll start your hike down the mountain. The shuttle will pick you up at the bottom to bring you back to Bled.
This afternoon, a guide will take you out to try your hand at rock climbing. Spend the afternoon learning to scale rock faces suitable for beginner climbers.
Overnight Location: Farmhouse near Bled
Distance: 2 hours hiking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Explore Bohinj Lake
This morning, your transport will bring you to Bohinj Lake where you’ll spend the day exploring. Start off with a hike to see the Savica Waterfall and take a cable car ride to Mt Vogel. At the top, you can stop for lunch and explore the trails.
In the afternoon you can go for a swim or take out a canoe to paddle around the beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. At the end of the day, your transfer will bring you back to the farmhouse for the evening.
Overnight Location: Farmhouse near Bled
Distance: Hiking and canoeing times will vary
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Whitewater Rafting Expedition
Today you’ll go on an exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the Sava River. This is a great place for your first rafting excursions as the water is beautiful and clear with rapids that are fun and easy.
After your adventure in the morning, the rest of your afternoon is free to explore.
Overnight Location: Farmhouse near Bled
Distance: 2 -3 hours rafting
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Tour Concludes
Enjoy a final breakfast at the farm before you say goodbye. Your tour has come to an end and it’s time to begin your journey onward.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures The departures are available daily, from May 1st to September 30th.
- Per adult traveller (18+): from EUR940*
- Per child 13-17: from EUR845*
- Per child 7-12: from EUR696*
- Per child 4-6: from EUR522*
Accommodation on the Bled Family Adventure
This tour is based in guesthouse accommodations. You’ll be staying in a farmhouse that offers 3-star accommodations near Bled and central to many of your outdoor activities. You’ll have a private room with an ensuite bathroom. Your night in the mountain hut will be either a private or shared room with bunk beds and shared washroom facilities.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. There is no single room availability on this tour. As this is a family tour, solo travellers cannot be accommodated.
What’s Included in the Bled Family Adventure?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included in this tour. Dinners are available on request at the farmhouse for an additional fee of EUR15 per dinner per person.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Bled or Ljubljana are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transfers to your excursions during the tour are included. Roundtrip transportation from Ljubljana to Bled is not included, however, it can be added at the time of reservation for an additional cost.
Also Included
- English-speaking expert guides during specified excursions
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary:
- Canyoning in Jereka Canyon
- Cycling to Vintgar Gorge or Lake Bled (self-guided)
- Hiking to Sija Pasture (self-guided)
- Rock climbing in Bohinjska Bela
- Hiking/canoeing Bohinj Lake (self-guided)
- Rafting on the Sava River
- Roundtrip transfers for all activities
- Equipment for activities (helmet, harness, bikes, wetsuits, life jackets, etc)
- Bike rental at Lake Bled with helmet
Not included
- Guide services outside of excursions
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Personal expenses
- Park entrance fees
- Cable car tickets
- Entrance fees (Vintgar Gorge, Savica Waterfall, Return cable car ticket to Mt. Vogel)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Dinner addition
- Optional activities or excursions
- How hard is the Bled Family Adventure?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Slovenia?
- Are meals included on the Bled Family Adventure?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Bled to start this tour?
- Is the Bled Family Adventure in English?
- Where does the Bled Family Adventure end?
- Are bike rentals included?
- Is equipment included on the excursions?
- What is the required group size for the Bled Family Adventure?
- Is there a minimum age for the Bled Family Adventure?
- How much money should I bring on the Bled Family Adventure for extra expenses?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Slovenia?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Slovenia?
- When is the best time to travel to Slovenia for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 2/5. This tour consists of exciting activities that have been designed for families. No previous experience is required and safety briefings and instruction will be offered by expert guides during the guided activities. Please notify us at the time of reservation if there are any non-swimmers in the group. Note that although this tour is open to young children, it is best suited to older, adventurous families.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts are included in this tour. Dinners are available on request at the farmhouse for an additional fee of 15 EUR per dinner per person.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover all included activities. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU). Roundtrip transportation from Ljubljana to Bled is available, and the price is available on request. Otherwise, you can arrange your own transportation to Bled.
Yes, the tour guides on your guided excursions will be English-speaking.
This tour ends in Bled. The nearest airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU). Roundtrip transportation from Ljubljana to Bled is available and the price is available on request. Otherwise, you can arrange your own transportation to the airport.
Yes. On the days outlined in your itinerary, bicycles, helmets, and safety equipment are included.
Yes. All equipment, including protective gear such as helmets, harnesses, and life jackets are included for each activity.
The recommended group size on this tour is 4-8 participants. Smaller or larger families are invited to reach out to us about booking this tour.
The minimum age requirement to be able to participate in all the included activities is 6. You must be 6 years or older for the canyoning excursion and 5 years or older for the rafting excursion. However, children 4 and older are welcome on the tour but will be unable to participate in the above-mentioned activities. We recommend all children on the tour be adventurous and comfortable with new active experiences to get the most out of this tour.
It is advised that you bring at least 200 EUR for extra expenses, including food, drinks, and entrance fees. Some of the entrance fees you can expect are Vintgar Gorge (4 EUR per adult, 2 EUR per child), Savica Waterfall (3 EUR per person), and the return cable car ticket to Mt. Vogel (20 EUR per adult, 10 EUR per child).
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Slovenia for this tour is the warmer, clearer months of June through September.
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