Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Ljubljana
Welcome to beautiful Slovenia! Start your adventure by discovering one of the cutest European capitals – the lovely city of Ljubljana. Walk the river banks, explore the medieval old town, stretch your legs in the immediate green surroundings of the castle hill or the vast Tivoli park, and enjoy a cosy evening on of the lively terraces.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel
Day 2 Nanos to Vipava valley
You will be picked up after breakfast and transfer an hour and half south-west, all the way to the summit of the mighty Nanos mountain.Start hiking with an amazing view across Vipava valley and the Karst plateau for a perfect overview of your upcoming stages. The first day is super scenic and has a long but gradual descent along Nanos’ western ridge. Finish the day in the fertile Vipava valley and reserve the evening for sampling excellent local whites of Pinela & Zelen.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: B&B
Hiking Distance: 16 KM | Hike Elevation +70 M, -1200 M | Hike Duration: approx. 6 hours
Day 3 Vipava valley to Karst (Stanjel)
Today’s beautiful stage will take you through endless vineyards and small traditional villages. Leave Vipava valley behind and walk the beautiful wine hills towards the limestone Karst plateau. A mix of sunny vineyards and shady forests will bring you to the village of Stanjel – one of the oldest and best-preserved settlements on Karst. Definitely the cutest place for some downtime and tasty local lunch. Your beautiful hotel is located about 1.5 km out of town, nestled between lavender fields and vineyards.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Hiking Distance: 15 KM | Hike Elevation +500 M, -300 M | Hike Duration: approx. 5 hours
Day 4 Across the Karst plateau
Time to cross the mysterious Karst plateau. This is the land of porous limestone where the water disappears underground, dissolves & deposits limestone and creates incredible rock formations above and below the ground. The whole stage is fairly flat and you will walk through tranquil forests, picturesque vineyards, and small Karst villages where you will chat with friendly locals and sample the excellent cured meats and of course Teran wine.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: B&B
Hiking Distance: 16 KM | Hike Elevation +260 M, -230 M | Hike Duration: approx. 4.5 hours
Day 5 Skocjan caves and Slovenian Istria
Start your day with a 25-min transfer to the Unesco heritage Skocjan caves. Take a 2-hour guided tour through one of the biggest underground canyons in the world. A simply fascinating experience and an amazing display of nature’s power. From Skocjan caves we transfer again (40 mins) to the lovely hills of Slovenian Istria. Enjoy the smells of the Adriatic Sea and continue your walking adventure through lonely hilltop villages, olive groves, and vineyards of Refosco & Malvazija. Do you like truffles? A cheerful truffle hunter will be happy to present her dogs, explain (almost) all secrets of truffle hunting, and cook a delicious local pasta with truffles!
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: B&B
Hiking Distance: 15 KM | Hike Elevation +440 M, -490 M | Hike Duration: approx. 6 hours
Day 6 Along the coast to Piran
This is one of the most difficult stages which was reserved for the end. Head west and slowly approach the Adriatic Sea. Walk the most beautiful section of Slovenian coastline at Strunjan nature park, marvel at the high flysch cliffs above the shore, and have a swim in the calm Adriatic Sea. Cute trails and the smell of Adriatic pine trees will accompany you all the way to the cutest town on the Slovenian coast – Piran. Congratulations, you have done it! Time for a well-deserved sea-food dinner at a local nice restaurant in Piran. Watch the sun plunge into the Adriatic Sea and relive the experiences of this amazing walking journey.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Hike Distance: 20 KM | Hike Elevation +400 M, -600 M | Hike Duration: approx. 6-7 hours
Day 7 Depart Piran
Have an easy breakfast, explore the streets and squares of this beautiful town and have your final swim in the Adriatic Sea. Official check out at 11 AM.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 6 nights accommodation;
~ 6 breakfasts;
~ mentioned transfers according to the itinerary;
~ luggage transfers on change of accommodation days;
~ entrance fee to Skocjan caves;
~ detailed hiking routes & maps;
~ emergency hotline.
Exclusions
~ air travel to Slovenia;
~ travel within Slovenia;
~ visa arrangement (if required);
~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tourist tax at each accommodation;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This self-guided trip is good for 1 hiker to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Slovenia, it is your responsibility to obtain such a document before departure.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the hikers. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the hikers and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Because hiking requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Hikers must ensure they are medically and physically able to hike/walk.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ All hikers are strongly encouraged to be appropriately dressed in the right footwear (covered hiking shoes) and attire suitable for hiking.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ If hiker presents difficulty in completing the hike of the day, we strongly discourage the hiker from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the hiker (and travel companions) in mind. The hiker can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Hiker may choose to terminate the hike early during any time of the planned hiking day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at hiker’s own expense. Should the hiker wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted hiking distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
