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Squeezed between the Alps and the Mediterranean, Slovenia is a small country brimming with natural marvels and mouth-drooling dishes—some of which you’ll get to relish in a 2-star Michelin restaurant led by the World’s Best Female Chef of 2017. And what better way to trek and taste the best of Slovenia than with a great team of women by your side? Over the course of your 8-day hiking tour, some of the sights you might expect are hidden waterfalls, a small church island thrown in the middle of Lake Bled, or the emerald Vintgar Gorge. And just when you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll reward your taste buds with visits to mountain farms, fine restaurants, and vineyards.
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Arrive in Ljubljana and check into your hotel. The capital of Slovenia boasts a myriad of wonderful sights, so walk along the river banks, discover bridges, explore the historical city center, or visit the colorful marketplace. Or maybe check out the Ljubljana Castle, from which you can admire the city. In the evening, meet up with your all-women team, with whom you’ll spend the upcoming week. Have a welcome dinner together with traditional Slovenian food.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or farmhouse (Ljubljana)
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First stop—Lake Bled, a picture-perfect glacial lake with a small church island rising from the depths of it. Kick off the hiking part of the tour by crossing the spectacular Bled Vintgar Gorge, a narrow canyon with an emerald river meandering through. Make sure to try the Bled custard-cream cake, a delicious local specialty. Continue on to the glacial Lake Bohinj in a peaceful alpine valley, located in the heart of the Triglav National Park.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Distance: 2.5 miles (4km)
Hiking: 2.5 hours
Elevation gain: 692 ft (211m)
Accommodation: Hotel or farmhouse (Pokljuka or Bohinj) -
For the next three days, you’ll journey deep into the heart of Triglav National Park for a 3-day hut-to-hut hiking adventure. Walk past shepherds’ cottages and pass through lush meadows of the charming alpine pastures. Reach rocky terrain and mountain ridges, boasting some of the best views of the Slovenian Alps. Spend the night in a quaint mountain hut encircled by surrounding peaks.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Hiking: 5 hours
Elevation gain: 3,609 ft (1,100m)
Accommodation: Mountain hut
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Today you’re exploring the Valley of the Seven Triglav Lakes. Traverse along the mountain trail, connecting 7 lakes in a verdant, high-altitude alpine valley. Touring Triglav will help you see why it’s also called the Kingdom of the Golden Horn, a source of pride for all Slovenians. Spend the night in a cozy mountain hut, just next to one of the lakes.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Distance: 4.6 miles (7.5km)
Hiking: 6 hours
Elevation: +778 ft (237m), -2,306 ft (703m)
Accommodation: Mountain hut -
Leave the highest peaks and rocky terrain behind and start strolling along alpine pastures. Enjoy spectacular views of the Bohinj area on the way back. You’ll stop at one of the many typical shepherd huts for a meal, where you’ll taste traditional Slovenian delights. Continue walking to the crystal-clear, turquoise Lake Jasna, surrounded by jaggy peaks. Feel free to jump in or simply relax on the lakeshore. A tasty Slovenian dinner marks the end of the day.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Distance: 4 miles (6.6km)
Hiking: 5 hours
Elevation loss: 1,765 ft (538m)
Accommodation: Hotel or farmhouse (Kranjska Gora)
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Wake up with the realization that later on you’re tasting the food of the World’s Best Female Chef for 2017. But before that, a scenic mountain road will take you to Vršič Pass at 5,331 ft (1,625 m), from where you’ll hike through rocky terrain until reaching Sleme Peak. Stop for a lunch at a mountain hut, after which you’ll drive to the unspoilt Soča River Valley and explore the historical Kobarid town. And then it’s time for a gastronomic experience—relish the slow food dinner prepared by Ana Roš, Netflix-featured chef, at her restaurant Hiša Franko with two Michelin stars! Hiša Franko was listed as one of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2021.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Distance: 4 miles (6km)
Hiking: 3 hours
Elevation gain: 1,148 ft (350m)
Accommodation: Hotel or farmhouse (Kobarid)
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Follow the trail near the Soča River until you reach the hidden Kozjak Waterfalls and its pool. There’s also a WW1 Museum in the area, which you’ll visit. Continue to Slovenia’s winegrowing region of Goriška Brda and marvel at the land of gently rolling hills covered with orchards and vineyards. You’ll have enough time to swim in the pool or relax with a glass of wine. Your farewell dinner with your fantastic team of women will be served in a family-run farm, and each dish will be accompanied by a selection of your host’s wine—as well as a stunning view of Goriška Brda.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Distance: 2 miles (3.5km)
Hiking: 2 hours
Accommodation: Hotel or farmhouse (Goriška Brda) -
Say goodbye to your new friends and your guides. After breakfast, you will be transferred either to Ljubljana Airport or, if you’re keen on staying a bit longer, to your next accommodation in Ljubljana. Let your guides know in time so they can make suggestions!
Meals: Breakfast
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