Cycle Slovenia and the Parenzana

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 3 star hotels and B&Bs

• 7 breakfasts

  Continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, and tea.

• 1 dinner in the Brda wine region

  Enjoy a dinner in the Brda wine region.

• 7 nights accommodation

  Accommodation in 3-star hotels and B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.

• Transfer from Kranjska Gora to Bovec

  Private transfer from Kranjska Gora to Bovec.

• Private transfers

  Private transfer from Ljubljana airport or a Ljubljana hotel to Bled on day 1, Tolmin to Brda on day 3, and from Porec to Ljubljana on day 8 (or main luggage transfer to Porec).

• Welcome briefing

  A welcome briefing upon arrival.

• Digital information pack

  Includes route notes, maps, and GPX tracks.

• Hybrid bike with panniers and helmet

  A hybrid bike equipped with panniers and a helmet.

• White water rafting on Soca River

  Experience white water rafting on the Soca River.

• Škocjan cave entrance fee

  Entrance fee to the Škocjan cave.

• Tourist tax

  All applicable tourist taxes.

• Return transfer to Ljubljana

  Return transfer to Ljubljana or main luggage transfer to Porec.

• Emergency hotline

  Access to an emergency hotline.

What's Not Included

• Transport to arrive and depart from Ljubljana

  Transport to and from Ljubljana is not included.
  
  

• Daily luggage transfer

  Daily luggage transfer is not included; daily needs are carried by cyclists in panniers provided.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items such as beverages, laundry, and phone calls are not included.
  
  

• Lunch and dinner daily

  Lunch and dinner are not included daily, except for dinner on day 3.
  
  All beverages are also excluded (allow 10-25 EUR per meal).
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided trip; no guide is included.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Entrance fees not listed included

  Entrance fees not specifically listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers not listed included

  Transfers not specifically listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
  
  

• Handlebar phone holder

  Handlebar phone holder to follow the route easier using the app/GPX files is not included.
  
  

• A supplement will apply if you book a single room

  A supplement will apply if you book a single room.
  
  

Grading

MODERATE – GRADE 3
This trip is designed for keen cyclists with a few challenges. A good level of fitness is required and preferably experience road cycling with light traffic is advisable. There are numerous ascents and descents with a couple of sustained ascents to test your thighs! The route is on a combination of narrow mountain roads and rural roads where you will encounter some light traffic – drivers in Slovenia tend to be polite when passing cyclists. Some days you will cycle in main towns such as Nova Gorica and Ljubljana. The cycle along the Parenzana is mostly on dedicated cycle paths with more gradual inclines and descents. Weather conditions may be harsh at times (even in summer), and you will need to be comfortable cycling in such conditions. We suggest up to one hour of exercise 2-3 times a week.

What You Carry

During the trip you will need to carry your own luggage in the panniers supplied. Excess baggage not required during the trip is stored in Ljublijana or transferred to Porec if you are not taking the transfer.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes private transfers from Ljubljana airport or hotel to Bled, from Tolmin to Brda, and from Porec to Ljubljana. Additionally, a transfer from Kranjska Gora to Bovec and daily luggage transfers are provided.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable accommodation in 3-star hotels and B&Bs, all on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities, ensuring a pleasant and restful stay throughout your journey.