Cycle Slovenia

8 Days | Cycle your way through the spectacular scenery of Slovenia

4.6 out of 5 based on 20 reviews submitted.
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It’s beautiful, it’s bite-sized and it’s best explored on a bike – on this active adventure, spend eight days discovering Slovenia on two wheels, from Ljubljana to Piran. Cycle around the famous Lake Bled, wind through the natural beauty of Triglav National Park, take in alpine views from the slopes of Kranjska Gora, follow the emerald waters of the Soca River and explore the biodiverse Postojna Cave. When you’re not busy pedalling, you’ll enjoy picnics, barbecues, coffee stops and winery visits, and see Slovenia’s short but stunning Adriatic coastline. One thing’s for sure – this is going to be a ride to remember!

Trip overview

Map of Cycle Slovenia including Slovenia
Start
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Finish
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Theme
Cycling
Destinations
Slovenia
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 15
Trip code
ZMXL
This trip generates 19 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Pedal through the beautiful landscapes of the Triglav National Park, passing mountains, ravines, lakes, canyons, caves, rivers, forests and Alpine meadows.
  • Stay in the stunning lakeside town of Bled and discover the famous Lake Bled and the surrounding mountains, forests and flower-filled valleys on your bike.
  • Explore the fascinating Postojna Cave – an incredibly biodiverse underground world of eerie rock formations and unusual creatures, like the blind cave salamander.
  • Cycle through the scenic hills and vineyards of Slovenia’s wine region, pausing the pedaling for an included tasting at a local winery.
  • Begin your adventure in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana – one of the prettiest cities in Europe – and finish in Piran – a picturesque seaside city on Slovenia’s stunning Adriatic coast.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.

Is this trip right for you?
  • On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
  • To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle. As our riding is done mostly on sealed roads with the occasional gravel cycle path there are no technical cycling skills required. Remember we will always have the support vehicle on hand if you need to take a break for an hour or a day.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Map of Cycle Slovenia including Slovenia

Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Private vehicle, Local bus, Bicycle

Accommodation

Hotel/Guesthouse (6 nights), Apartment (1 night)

Activities
  • 6 Days Included Bicycle Hire
  • Lake Bled & surrounds Guided and Vehicle-supported cycling
  • Bled to Kranjska Gora Guided and Vehicle-supported cycling
  • Vrsic pass to Bovec Guided and Vehicle-supported cycling
  • Boka Waterfall visit
  • Slovenian Winery Visit
  • Smartno & surrounds Guided and Vehicle-supported cycling
  • Smartno to Postojna Guided and Vehicle-supported cycling
  • Postojna - Postojna Caves
  • Vanganel to Piran Guided and Vehicle-supported cycling
Add on activities
  • Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular - EUR16
  • Ljubljana - Zganje Tasting - EUR3
  • Ljubljana - Sights & Bites Urban Adventure - EUR130
  • Ljubljana - Dragon Bridge - Free
  • Triglav National Park - Vintgar Gorge - EUR10
  • Bled - Castle - EUR15
  • Boat tour - EUR14
  • Postojna - Predjamski Grad - EUR14
  • Piran Town Walls - EUR2
  • Piran Salt Pans - EUR7

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so as we can organize a suitable sized bike.
3. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
4. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
5. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
6. This itinerary is designed to minimise the amount of climbing needed and to avoid dangerous sections of road, and does use the support vehicle mid-ride where needed .

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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 based on 20 reviews submitted.
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Peter · Traveled September 2024
Cycle Slovenia is a very well organised and presented tour. The Intrepid staff on my departure were excellent in every way, and really helped create a positive group dynamic. Slovenia itself has lovely, varied scenery, and seems not to be over-touristed- ideal for cycling.
Review submitted 23 Sep 2024

Kelly · Traveled September 2024
This was a great trip with everything - mountain, vineyards and the ocean. Great leader and support. The trip exceeds my expectations in every way!
Review submitted 23 Sep 2024

Barbara · Traveled September 2024
Slovenia was gorgeous and the cycling was lovely. Davor our guide went above and beyond to make this trip memorable for all.
Review submitted 23 Sep 2024

Doug · Traveled August 2024
The cycle Slovenia trip was excellent. The variety of scenery and locations was great. The leadership team was excellent. The riding was varied with some challenges. Thoroughly recommend this trip
Review submitted 13 Sep 2024

Kim · Traveled August 2024
Slovenia was absolutely amazing. Tomi and Andros, best leader, and best driver EVER. We loved this trip. It was challenging for me physically as I hadn’t done many hills but their encouragement was fantastic. In the end I was smoking those hills! Accommodation beyond expectations and bikes well maintained and perfectly suited to each person. Bonus of a fabulous group of people. Any Intrepid trip is highly recommended.
Review submitted 07 Sep 2024
Cycle Slovenia
From
CAD $3,610