Walking in the Julian Alps

What's Included

• Meals

  6 breakfasts and 3 dinners (in the mountain huts) - continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, and tea.

• Accommodation

  3 nights in small family-run hotels or an apartment with private facilities on a twin-share basis, and 3 nights in mountain huts on a multi-share basis.

• Welcome Meeting

  Welcome meeting on day 1 (approx 6pm).

• Luggage Transfer

  Luggage transfer from Bohinj to Bovec (where you stay on Day 5) - your main luggage is stored. You will need to carry your gear from day 2 to day 5 as there is no luggage transfer between mountain huts.

• Digital Information Pack

  Digital information pack including route notes, maps, and GPX tracks.

• Public Bus Transfer

  Public bus from Bovec to Bled on day 6 (or a private transfer can be arranged on request - supplement applies).

• Taxes and VAT

  Tourist tax and VAT.

• Emergency Support

  Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.

What's Not Included

• Travel to Start and End Points

  Travel to and from your home country to the start and end point of the trip.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities including ascent of Mt Triglav (allow approx EUR140pp for 2 people, less for up to 6 people) including guide and helmet and harness hire, and whitewater rafting (around EUR40-45pp with discount for 2-3 hour whitewater rafting).
  
  

• Sleeping Sheet

  Sleeping sheet (required for the mountain huts).
  
  You can either bring your own or buy single-use sheets at the huts (allow 3-4 EUR per person).
  
  Blankets are provided free of charge at the huts.
  
  

• Meals and Beverages

  Lunch and dinner daily and all beverages (allow 12-18 EUR per meal).
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature including beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance - mandatory.
  
  

• Guide

  Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday.
  
  

• Luggage Transfer Days 2-5

  Luggage transfer days 2-5 - you will need to carry your own gear when staying in the mountain huts, including the ferrata equipment if planning to summit Triglav.
  
  

• Optional Arrival Transfer

  Optional arrival transfer from Ljubljana (airport) to Bohinj - supplement applies.
  
  

• Optional Day 3 Ascent of Mt Triglav

  Day 3 optional ascent of Mt Triglav - including guide and gear: helmet and harness hire - can be pre-booked and pre-paid.
  
  Can also be discussed during the welcome briefing and the ferrata equipment is at your disposal to take or not.
  
  

• Optional Day 5 White Water Rafting

  Day 5 optional white water rafting on the Soca river - supplement applies - must be pre-booked and pre-paid (minimum 2 people).
  
  

• Transfers if Skipping a Stage

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

• Single Room Supplement

  A supplement will apply if you book a single room in the guesthouses.
  
  

Accommodation

Accommodation is in a combination of 3-star mountain hotels (Bovec & Bled) with en-suite, a 2-3 star apartment in the Bohinj Lake area, and mountain huts. The mountain huts are basic with excellent mountain views, hearty cuisine, and a warm atmosphere. Dorm rooms sleep 5-30 people, usually without showers. Dinners are included in the mountain huts.

Grading

CHALLENGING – GRADE 5
Anyone undertaking a moderate to challenging trip should be aware of the physical and mental demands involved. This trip is designed for experienced walkers who are seeking a challenge. No previous climbing experience is required to undertake this trip. An above average level of fitness is required as days can involve up to 8 hours of strenuous exercise in rugged terrain. You need to be sure footed and have a head for heights as there are some steep drops close to the paths. Weather conditions may be harsh at times (even in summer when afternoon thunderstorms are common), and you will need to be comfortable managing such conditions. We suggest up to one hour of strenuous exercise 3-4 times a week. The best exercise for trekking is bushwalking/hillwalking involving relatively steep ascents and descents.

What You Carry

You will need to carry a daypack with your daily and evening requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone, sleeping sheet etc.

Mode of Transport

Transport includes a public bus from Bovec to Bled on day 6, with an option for a private transfer. Luggage transfer is provided from Bohinj to Bovec, but you will need to carry your gear between mountain huts from day 2 to day 5.