Included with the 6-Day Slovenia Essentials:

• • Experienced trip leaders and local Slovenian running guides, plus a full logistics team
  • Scouted runs as in the itinerary
  • Accommodation for 5 nights in idyllic alpine homesteads, restored farmhouses, and boutique hotels
  • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 6, except one dinner in Ljubljana
  • Gourmet trail snacks, water, and coffee/tea/juice with breakfasts
  • Airport transfers from Venice on arrival and departure days, plus all ground transportation throughout the trip
  • All luggage transfers
  • Entry fees for sightseeing activities as in the itinerary
  • Trip merchandise

Included with the 9-Day Slovenia + Croatia:

• • Experienced trip leaders and local Slovenian running guides, plus a full logistics team
  • Scouted runs as in the itinerary
  • Accommodation for 8 nights in idyllic alpine homesteads, restored farmhouses, and boutique hotels
  • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 9, except one dinner in Ljubljana
  • Gourmet trail snacks, water, and coffee/tea/juice with breakfasts
  • Airport transfers from Venice on arrival and departure days, plus all ground transportation throughout the trip
  • All luggage transfers
  • Soča River rafting excursion
  • Chartered Adriatic boat trip
  • Entry fees for sightseeing activities including castle visits, wine cellar tours, and Triglav National Park
  • Trip merchandise

Add-ons:

• • Single occupancy room — available upon inquiry, leave us a note at checkout

Not included:

• • Flights to and from Italy
  • Alcoholic beverages and drinks other than water
  • One dinner in Ljubljana (noted above)
  • Personal purchases, gear, and equipment
  • Insurance—  strongly recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide and staff gratuities — optional

There’s no strict fitness requirement for this trail running adventure, but your guides recommend being comfortable with an 8–10 mi (13–16 km) trail run before arriving. Every route has frequent checkpoints where you can refill water, grab a snack, get some encouragement, and yes, grab a ride if needed.

• • 6-day Slovenia Essentials: 4 running days covering a total of roughly 55 km (34 mi). The longest day is 15 km (9 mi) with up to 517 m (1,696 ft) of elevation gain on the Nanos mountain trail.
  • 9-day Slovenia + Croatia: 6 running days covering a total of roughly 82 km (51 mi). The biggest day is up to 30 km (19 mi) on Cres Island, with a 20 km (12 mi) option that hits all the highlights. Elevation gain is more moderate than the 6-day—the terrain is varied but the biggest days are long rather than steep.

Both trips are accessible to a range of running abilities. If you can handle the distance at a comfortable pace, you’ll be fine.

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Both trips cover Slovenia’s best trail running terrain with the same guides, the same farmhouse and boutique hotel accommodation, and the same quality of food. Here’s how they differ:

• • 6-day Slovenia Essentials: Starts in the Vipava Valley wine country, climbs Nanos mountain, passes through Ljubljana, and finishes with Lake Bohinj and the Soča River trail. Four running days, up to 15 km (9 mi) on the longest day. All dinners included except one in Ljubljana. No Croatia, no rafting, no boat.
  • 9-day Slovenia + Croatia: Runs the same Slovenian terrain in reverse—starting at the Soča River and moving south—before crossing into Croatia for two nights on Cres Island. Adds the big island long run (up to 30 km/19 mi), Soča River rafting, the Adriatic boat cruise, and a second overnight in Ljubljana. Six running days total. One dinner in Ljubljana is on your own.

If your time is limited or Slovenia alone is the draw, the 6-day delivers everything that makes this region special. If you want the full Alpe-Adria experience—Croatia, the Adriatic, and more miles—go for the 9.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  • Trail shoes and road running shoes
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Comfortable running clothes
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Alpe-Adria trail running adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 9:1. In general, there will almost always be 2 run guides and 1 operations team member for safety and logistics.
  • It takes a minimum of 9 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  • Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

Running in Slovenia and Croatia can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.

The price for this Slovenia and Croatia trail running tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can leave us a note at checkout if interested.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

The starting point of your Alpe-Adria trail running adventure is Venice. To get there, most people fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport. From there, your guides will either pick you up at the airport or meet you at a pre-arranged spot for transfer to Slovenia.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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