Best of Slovenia Bike Tour - Lakes to the Coast
Hotel & Bike • 10 nights
VISITING: Slovenia, Italy
Overview
Why we love this tour
Spectacular castles and captivating culture in Bled and Ljubljana
Dramatic karst scenery, green valleys, caves and glistening lakes
Alpine villages and idyllic towns show an authentic slice of Slovenia
Diverse terrain with both gentle inclines and flatter sections plus optional uplift for the most moderate day
Guiding
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Cycle southwards through Slovenia from the romantic town of Bled, through karst mountain scenery, to the coastal town of Piran. Touring across diverse terrain for nine days, be prepared for a few gentle inclines. Flatter sections and easy downhills let you ease off in between and an optional uplift is possible for one of the most moderate days.
The scenery of rocky limestone peaks, waterfalls and river rapids is astounding - and, towards the middle of the tour, you’ll step inside the most visited cave system in the world. As you cycle beneath forested slopes and along green valley floors, you’ll stop off to swim in clear mountain lakes, pass tiny alpine villages and see spectacular castles. The rich city culture in Slovenia’s capital adds an extra dimension and Piran's blue Mediterranean waters make for an alluring place to finish.
Read about Catherine's experience of this wonderful tour in her trip report.
The Trip
Route
Itinerary
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Accommodation
3 & 4* Hotels
We use a pool of 3 and 4* hotels to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
10 nights in 4* & 3* hotels
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
10 nights in 4* & 3* hotels
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (one bag per person (max 23kg) & additional bags at extra cost)
Electronic travel guide with maps and route information (one per room)
GPS tracks available on request
Transfer to the Pokljuka high plateau on day 2
Local contact number for assistance
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Optional transfer to top of the Jelovica plateau on day 3 (Top of Soriska Pass)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Each bike comes with a pannier. a small repair kit, an allen key & tyre levers, inner tube and lock all included (one per pair of bikes) at no extra cost. Helmets can also be provided at no additional charge - please add at time of booking if required.
Hybrid bike
27 geared Trek FX2 hybrid bike
E-bike
Hybrid bike - extra day
E-Bike - Extra Day
Extras
Extra night prices are per room.
Extra Nights
4* Bled - B&B - 2 share
4* Bled - B&B - single
4* Ljubljana - B&B - 2 share
4* Ljubljana - B&B - single
4* Piran - B&B - 2 share
4* Piran - B&B - single
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
Excursions
Personal welcome meeting and bike fitting (per meeting)
Optional transfer to top of the Jelovica plateau on day 3
Transfers
Ljubljana Airport to Bled (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Ljubljana Airport to Bled (per vehicle, max 8 people)
Piran to Trieste Airport (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Piran to Trieste Airport (per vehicle, max 8 people)
Piran to Ljubljana Airport (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Piran to Ljubljana Airport (per vehicle, max 8 people)
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
For your return flight from Trieste or Ljubljana, take the bus from Piran to Trieste or Ljubljana.
Moderate cycling holidays are ideal for regular cyclists as the bike routes require a moderate degree of fitness, which you should have acquired by regular cycling.
We are always on hand to offer advice, as we have cycled this tour please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of hotels to maximise availability for you.