Travel Light is heading back to Slovenia with a completely new itinerary created just for us. It’s designed to take you into a quieter, more local side of the country that most travelers never experience.

We’ll begin in the beautiful villages of the Škofja Loka hills, immersing ourselves in historic agricultural communities where families have connections to the land going back generations. From there, we’ll spend our days hiking peaceful trails through forests, alpine pastures, and winding river valleys, climbing high above the valleys for incredible views across the surrounding mountains and stopping along the way for lunch at traditional alpine huts.

At the end of each day, we’ll slow down with river swims, homecooked food, campfires, and evenings together, staying in truly special family run accommodations with hosts who will make you feel right at home.

This is an itinerary you won’t find anywhere else. It feels like stepping into a fairy tale, and we are so excited to share it with you.

Since this trip is all about experiencing a quieter, less traveled side of Slovenia, we recommend adding a few extra days before or after to explore some of the country’s more famous destinations too.

Age Requirement: 21+

Trip Host: Melanie

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⭐See a side of Slovenia that most travelers will never experience

⭐Enjoy quiet, lesser known hiking trails

⭐Swim in two of Slovenia's most beautiful rivers

⭐Enjoy views of Triglav, Slovenia's highest mountain

⭐ Enjoy traditional lunches at mountain huts

This is an active hiking trip with moderate daily distances but plenty of elevation gain and loss. Most days are around 6 miles, with the longest around 8 miles, and some climbs can be steep.

Previous hiking experience is required, and you should be comfortable spending several hours on your feet. You don’t need to be an expert hiker, but you should be willing to train and get out on regular hikes before the trip.

We’ll provide a training guide and packing list to help you arrive prepared and ready to enjoy the experience.

This trip is for adventurous travelers who enjoy hiking and want to experience a quieter, more local side of Slovenia.

This trip may be a great fit for you if you:

• Enjoy hiking. You’ve completed hikes of around 8 miles or more on rocky, uneven terrain with elevation gain and loss, and you know that hiking is something you enjoy.

• Want an active trip without an extreme trek. Expect moderate hiking days with some steeper climbs, but plenty of time to slow down and enjoy the scenery.

• Love off-the-beaten-path experiences. You’re excited about peaceful trails, river swims, alpine hut lunches, homecooked meals, and time with local hosts.

Travel Light trips are about so much more than the places we visit. They're about the people we meet, the conversations we share, and the way we show up for one another along the way. We pride ourselves on creating a connected, welcoming group experience, working with excellent local guides, sharing plenty of laughs and meaningful conversations, and supporting each other through every part of the journey.

Every trip, we're amazed and incredibly proud to see travelers step up for one another, make sure everyone is having a great time, and notice when someone needs a little extra support. Our travelers share meals, stories, encouragement, and the small moments that make an adventure unforgettable.

Our Slovenia adventure begins this afternoon! Around 4:30 PM, we’ll pick you up from either Ljubljana Airport or the city center if you’ve arrived early to explore on your own. From there, it’s less than an hour to our accommodation, where we’ll settle into our rooms on a beautiful historic farm.

That evening, we’ll gather for introductions, meet your Travel Light host and local guide, get to know the group, and enjoy our first home-cooked meal together.

Meals included: D
Accommodation: A family run apartment on a historic farm

After a locally sourced breakfast, we’ll get ready for our first day of hiking together. We’ll make our way to the trailhead and spend the morning walking through peaceful forest trails before reaching a rolling alpine meadow, where we’ll stop for lunch at a traditional mountain hut.

After lunch, we’ll continue our hike and return to our accommodation with time to relax and enjoy an afternoon swim before dinner together.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: A family run apartment on a historic farm
Hiking stats: Up to 10 km / 6.2 miles • 620 m / 2,034 ft ascent and descent

This morning, we’ll drive to a new trailhead to explore the highest peak in the region. We’ll follow a beautiful ridgeline as we climb higher, with panoramic views stretching toward the southern reaches of the Julian Alps.

At the summit, we’ll stop for lunch prepared by the welcoming team at a traditional alpine hut before beginning our descent.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: A family run apartment on a historic farm
Hiking stats: Up to 13 km / 8.1 miles • 700 m / 2,297 ft ascent • 1,050 m / 3,445 ft descent

Today we’ll say goodbye to our first accommodation and make our way toward our next village, stopping along the way in a remote hillside community. From here, we’ll head out on a shorter hike to a fascinating archaeological site before enjoying lunch together.

Afterward, we’ll continue our journey with time for a swim in Slovenia’s beautiful emerald waters before settling into our new village for the evening.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: Family-run apartment with private river access
Hiking stats: Up to 5 km / 3.1 miles • 350 m / 1,148 ft ascent and descent

Today we’ll hike toward a historic border, crossing the southernmost ridge of the Julian Alps and taking in sweeping mountain views along the way. On a clear day, we may even be able to see all the way to Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain.

We’ll enjoy a packed lunch on the trail before finishing our hike at an alpine pass, where we’ll celebrate with strudel at a friendly local restaurant.

Meals included: B, L, D
Accommodation: Family run apartment with private river access
Hiking stats: Up to 10 km / 6.2 miles • 800 m / 2,625 ft ascent and descent

On our final morning together, we’ll enjoy a scenic drive along winding mountain roads as we make our way toward Lake Bohinj.

We’ll say goodbye to anyone choosing to extend their stay there before continuing on to Lake Bled, Ljubljana Airport, and finally Ljubljana city center.

It’s a beautiful final journey through some of Slovenia’s most iconic landscapes and an easy way to continue your adventure if you’re staying a little longer.

Meals included: B, L
Accommodation: N/A
Hiking stats: N/A

Deposit 

Your deposit is refundable for seven (7) calendar days from the date your booking is confirmed. If you cancel within seven (7) calendar days of booking, your deposit will be refunded less any non-recoverable credit card processing fees incurred by Travel Light. After the seven (7) day refund period has expired, your deposit is non-refundable. 

Travel Light’s Cancellation Policy 

91 days or more 

• If you cancel ninety-one (91) days or more before the scheduled trip departure date: 

• Your non-refundable deposit will be forfeited. 

• Any additional payments made toward your trip will be refunded to your original form of payment, less any non-refundable payments made to suppliers and credit card processing fees. 

90 days or less 

• If you cancel ninety (90) days or less before the scheduled trip departure date, all payments made are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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