Slovenia Hiking & Wellness Escape: Alpine Trails and Lakeside Rest

The week is split between three bases: Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and the Soča Valley. You arrive at Ljubljana airport on day one and are driven to the guesthouse near Bled, where the group meets over dinner and the guide runs through the week's route.

Days two and three are the walking days around Bled and Bohinj. Day two is a loop around Lake Bohinj (about 12 km, mostly flat) with a stop at the Savica waterfall, followed by an afternoon back at the house for sauna and stretching. Day three is the Vintgar Gorge boardwalk in the morning and the climb up to Ojstrica viewpoint for the classic view over Lake Bled — around 2 hours up and down, with some steep sections. Between walks there's time in Bled itself: the island church, the castle, and a slice of kremšnita by the lake.

The middle of the week moves to the Soča Valley, based in Kobarid or Bovec. Day four is a transfer day with a walk along the Soča's emerald stretch near Trenta, plus a stop at the Russian Chapel on the Vršič pass. Day five is the longest walk of the trip: the Seven Lakes Valley above Bohinj, roughly 6-7 hours, or a shorter alternative to Črno Jezero if the weather turns. Day six is lighter: a morning stretch and mobility session, a spa afternoon with massage, and an optional easy walk to the Kozjak waterfall.

Day seven is departure, with a transfer back to Ljubljana airport after breakfast. The guide is a local Slovenian mountain leader who has walked these routes for years and tailors the day's plan to the group's fitness and the forecast — if the tops are in cloud, the route drops to a valley walk instead.

What's included

- 7 nights in family-run guesthouses (twin or double rooms) - Daily breakfast and dinner - Picnic or packed lunches on walking days - Guided hikes with a local mountain leader - Sauna and stretching/mobility sessions - One massage treatment - All transfers within Slovenia, including Ljubljana airport pickup and drop-off - Entrance fees for Vintgar Gorge and Savica waterfall - Loan of walking poles if needed

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Lunches in towns on non-walking days - Drinks with dinner - Additional spa treatments beyond the included massage - Personal expenses and tips - Single-room supplement (if requested)