11D8N Slovenia Cycling Tour - Land only ( Tour Starts 27 Sep 2024 )

11D8N Slovenia Cycling Tour 2024 - 7
STAGES ROAD CYCLING

***** Arrival date on 27 Sep to LJU so suggest to take flight before 26 Sep 2024*****

- 8 nights accommodation with daily Breakfast & Dinner ( Half Board )

- Transportation as per itinerary 

- Cycling Package 

* Cycling guide on a bike for all stages

* Support van with a driver, basic spare parts, snack, luggage transportation and individual transportation (if needed)

* Bike transportation from airport to starting point and back from Piran

Package Excludes : 

- Flight tickets 

- Drinks, meals that are not mentioned under "Package price includes".

- Everything that is not mentioned under "Package price includes".

- TIPS: You will certainly be happy to reward the driver, guides & service performance with a tip.

Note: Min group size of 8 pax to definite departure 

ITINERARY : ***** Arrival date on 27 Sep to LJU so suggest to take flight before 26 Sep 2024*****

Day1 (26 SEP): Flight from Singapore – LJUBLJANA ( LJU )

Suggested flight details as below : ( Flight excluded in the package )

26 SEP TK 55 SIN IST 2330/05351 +1

27 SEP TK1061 IST LJU 0655/0805

Day2 (27 SEP): LJUBLJANA AIRPORT – BLED ( Warm up around Bled)

After arrival to the airport, meet and greet by local rep & transfer to Bled area hotel. You will receive complete information regarding the itinerary beforehand, and we will address any questions you may have. The day offers enough time for a warmup ride around Bled lake and visit the Bled castle, take a boat ride to the church island, or enjoy a stroll around Lake Bled. Rest up for an exciting week ahead of you.

Overnight BLED - RIBNO 4* or Similar Hotel ( Dinner )

Day3 (28 SEP): BLED – KRANJSKA GORA

Because the stage is relatively short, the first day of cycling will be more of a warm-up. The route from Bled gradually descends through the picturesque Radovna Valley and past Lake Kreda to Mojstrana. With the highest peaks of the Julian Alps on your left and the Austrian border ridge of the Karawanks on your right, you’ll make your way up the Upper Sava Valley‘s well-maintained cycling road to the well-known alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. 

Cycling: 36 km (22,5 mi), 650 vertical meters (2100 feet)

Highlights: The Alpine jewel — Lake Bled Breathtaking Radovna Valley with Lake Kreda Scenic cycling path through the Upper Sava Valley 

Overnight KRANJSKA GORA – RAMADA 4* or Similar Hotel ( Breakfast , Dinner)

Day4 (29 SEP): KRG – VRSIC PASS – BOVEC

After lighter cycling on the first day, the steep ascent over the majestic Vršič Pass awaits you on the second. We suggest taking a break at the top to admire the majestic mountain peaks surrounding you. Afterward, you will descend the hairpin curves to the other side and pedal next to the emerald Soča River in the Soča Valley. The road will take you past breathtaking sights like the Soča Gorges to the alpine village of Bovec. You’ll
rest up for the day there, surrounded by some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps.

Cycling: 45 km (28 mi), 1100 vertical meters (3600 feet)

Highlights: The Soča spring Lake Jasna Vršič Pass

Overnight BOVEC – MANGART 3*or Similar Hotel ( Breakfast , Dinner)

Day5 (30 SEP): BOVEC – SOCA VALLEY – TOLMIN

You’ll continue cycling down the Soča Valley on quiet side roads. From the historic town of Kobarid, you can ascend to the lovely Drežnica settlement, located on a small plateau beneath Mount Krn. If this WWI battleground was once a terrifying sight, it is now a must-see for anybody in the vicinity. If you get to Tolmin early, you can see the lovely Tolmin Gorges or call it a day.

Cycling: 40 km (25 mi), 600 vertical meters (2000 feet) 

Highlights: The beautiful Soča River , Scenic Drežnica village , Kobarid with its WWI museum , Kozjak Waterfall

Overnight TOLMIN - DVOREC 3* or Similar Hotel ( Breakfast , Dinner)

Day6 (01 OCT): TOLMIN – BRDA

As you go further south, you will soon enter a warmer Mediterranean environment with entirely different terrain. Soon, the steep mountains will be behind you, and you’ll be in the wonderful wine-growing region of Goriška Brda. The grape slopes and beautiful villages on top will make you feel like you’ve reached another nation.

Cycling: 39 km (24,5 mi), 750 vertical meters (2450 feet)

Highlights: Lower Soča Valley , Goriška Brda wine region

Overnight GORIŠKA BRDA - MARICA 4* or Similar Hotel ( Breakfast , Dinner)

Day7 (02 OCT): BRDA – GORIZIA – SEŽANA

This day will take you through a relatively flat section of Italian Gorizia before a steep ascent to the Karst plateau, known for its trademark water-carved limestone topography. You will cycle past the scenic villages of Komen and Štanjel to Sežana, a town well near the coastal region. You’ll almost hear the sea waves you’ll soon see as you retire to your bed today. 

Cycling: 70 km (43,5 mi), 1000 vertical meters (3200 feet)

Highlights: Rustic villages of Štanjel and Komen

Overnight SEŽANA - SAFIR 4* or Similar Hotel ( Breakfast , Dinner)

Day8 (03 OCT): SEŽANA – LIPICA – PIRAN

If you take a slight diversion to Lipica and visit the Lipizzaner stud farm, you will get a terrific start to the seventh day. The journey will then lead you to Socerb, where you will have a beautiful view of the shore and the day’s route. You will next follow the green Rižana river until you reach the sea coast. A well-maintained bike route will then take you along the Adriatic coast to Piran, a town famed for its captivating Venetian architecture and narrow alleys constructed on top of a long pier. Cycling: 59 km (36,5 mi), 520 vertical meters (1700 feet) 

Highlights:  Osp valley ,  Lipica , Coastal towns of Koper and Piran

Overnight PORTOROZ - REMISENS CASA ROSA 4*or Similar Hotel ( Breakfast , Dinner)

Day9 (04 OCT): PIRAN – LJUBLJANA

After leisure morning in Piran, coach transfer to Ljubljana city. On the way possible to stop for sightseeing Postojna cave, an underground attraction of Karst region. Last evening in Slovenia: enjoy Ljubljana old town and farewell dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight LJUBLJANA - RADISSON 4* or Similar Hotel ( Breakfast , Dinner)

Day10 (05 OCT): LJUBLJANA Airport – Singapore (departure day)

A day free for entertaining morning in Ljubljana and time for shopping. Also, possible to organize some special experiences – food & wine tasting, cooking classes, beer tour, wellness etc.  After a lunch time, transfer to LJU APT for return flight back home.

Suggested flight details as below : ( Flight excluded in the package )

05 OCT TK1064 LJU IST 2020/2340

06 OCT TK 54 IST SIN 0210/1500

On flight ( Breakfast , Meals on board )

Day11 (06 OCT) Arrival Singapore

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Slovenia wins every cyclist over with its pristine nature, diversity, and breathtaking scenery. Flat high-speed stages are spiced up with various climbs, worthy of professional road cyclists like Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, that serve as admirable challenges for any amateur out there willing to take them on. With the recent upsurge in the popularity of amateur road cycling in Slovenia, the locals are used to seeing or meeting them on the road. The government has recently also begun investing in the infrastructure to support the sport, such as building new cycling paths in tourist areas. This makes the country on the sunny side of the Alps one of the most attractive destinations for road cycling holidays in the world.

Slovenia is a developed country, which means bike repair shops, restaurants, and snack shops will always be accessible to you on your way.

In case of an empty tire, gas stations that you can find anywhere have air pumps to quickly solve the problem so that you will not get stuck anywhere.  As Slovenia is visited by millions of tourists every year, most of its population speak good English and are used to dealing with foreigners.  It is also worth mentioning that Slovenia is among the ten safest countries in the world, so you should not worry about your property being stolen too much. Nonetheless, caution is always advised.

Slovenians are very welcoming of cyclists and are used to meeting them. The roads are also well-maintained and wide enough to accommodate both cars and cyclists. A huge benefit comes in the shape of secondary roads. With most of the traffic taking place on the main roads and the highway, there is almost always an alternative route you can take from point A to point B, which is less busy and usually more scenic.

One of the ultimate advantages is also the plenty of drinking water sources that you will come across along the way. Besides that, tap water is drinkable across the whole country. Each and every day of your cycling holiday, Slovenia’s diverse and dynamic landscapes will seem like the perfect cycling terrain. Here you will encounter demanding climbs, heart-racing descents, and beautiful surrounding scenery that makes it worth all the struggle. From the epic mountain passes and glacial valleys of the Julian Alps to the wonderful Mediterranean roads of Goriška Brda — You’ll conquer all of this in your days here in Slovenia. Enjoy the ride!