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  The peaks of Prisojnik and Razor in the Julian Alps of Slovenia.
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September 21-28, 2012
Plan your arrival in Ljubljana, Slovenia for September 20
Plan your departure from Ljubljana, Slovenia for September 29

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Hike with us in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. Here you'll find the quintessential elements of the Alpine landscape--soaring peaks, deep forests, lovely mountain villages and flower bedecked meadows. For those of you who love the Dolomites of Italy, the Julian Alps provide the perfect way to continue an exploration of the scenic eastern Alps.

Pre-Trip Arrival
 Arrive in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. Optional afternoon walking tour through the old town center. Here, stone bridges cross the Ljubljanica River and a medieval castle perches above the town on a tree-covered hill.

Day 1
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight in Bled
Depart Ljubljana for Bled. En route, stop for a hike through the wide-open, mile-high meadows of the Velika Planina, sometimes referred to as the Kamnik Alps. Picturesque wooden huts and hayracks accent the landscape while the peaks of the Julian Alps rise in the background. Overnight at the picturesque, lakeside town of Bled. Lake Bled (Blejsko Jerzero in Slovene) is one of the most beautiful in the Alps.


  Wooden huts, Velkia Planina (Photo credit)
Day 2
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight in Bled
Hike from the Pokljuka Plateau to the top of the peak of Debela Pec for views of the Julian Alps including the peak of Triglav, Slovenia's highest summit. Overnight once again in Bled.


  Church of the Assumption, Lake Bled (Photo by John Osaki)
Day 3
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight at Bohinjsko Jezero
Hike up the scenic valley of the Seven Triglav Lakes (Dolina Triglavskih jezer in Slovene). The trail leads you up-valley past a string of lovely mountain lakes set like gems in classic alpine settings. Overnight in a village set on the shore of Lake Bohinj dramatically framed by the peaks of the Julian Alps.


  Double Lake in the Seven Lakes Valley (Photo credit)
Day 4
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight at Bohinjsko Jezero
Ascend by cable car into the mountains and embark on a thrilling "sky-walk" along the open, alpine Bohinj Ridge toward the peak of Crna Prst. This high ridge marks the southern extent of the main body of the Julian Alps, and the views are gorgeous and unforgettable! Descend on foot or return by cable car. Overnight once again at Lake Bohinj.


  Church at Bohinj (Photo by John Osaki)

Day 5
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight in Kobarid
Travel to the small village of Kobarid (known as Caporetto in Italian) in the valley of the Soča River. Kobarid was center stage during the Battle of Caporetto in 1917, an event documented by Ernest Hemingway in A Farewell to Arms. Enjoy a hike in the vicinity of the village that passes by important historic sites, or opt for a mountain hike up to the Kuhinja meadows. Overnight in Kobarid.


  Soča River (Photo credit)

Day 6
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight in Kobarid
Hike to Lake Krn (Krnsko Jezero), one of the few large high-country lakes in the limestone Julian Alps. Hardy hikers can consider an extension to the summit of Krn peak. Overnight again in Kobarid.

Day 7
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight in Kranjska Gora
From Vrsic Pass, hike to the larch ringed mountain meadows of Sleme, dotted with ponds and backdropped by the massive Jalovec peak. The is perhaps "the" classic hike in the Julian Alps. From the mountain pass at Vrsic ascend to the meadows at Sleme before descending into the Planica Valley. Overnight in the town of Kranjska Gora.

Day 8
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Overnight in Kranjska Gora
Morning walk to Zelenci ponds or to the summit of Jerebikovec peak for an expansive view over the Julian Alps. Cap off your Slovenian alpine adventure with a farewell dinner this evening.

Departure Day
 Breakfast included
Morning transfer by vehicle from Kranjska Gora to Ljubljana Airport for your departure.


  Golden autumn: the larch-ringed meadows at Sleme, Julian Alps (Photo credit)
Other Details about this Trip
Trip Dates: September 21-28, 2012
Price: $3,595
Single Room for entire trip: $270
Meeting Point: Trip begins on the morning on September 21 at the hotel in Ljubljana. We suggest you plan your arrival in Ljubljana for September 20. Flights into Ljubljana, Slovenia (airport code LJU) from the U.S. normally require a connection at a European hub. Please note that your accommodations in Ljubljana on the evening of September 20 (the evening before the trip begins) is not included in the trip price, but we are happy to help you with these arrangements.
Departure Point: Tour services conclude on the evening of September 28 in Kranjska Gora; your overnight accommodations and breakfast the following morning are included in the trip price. A complimentary morning transfer to Ljubljana Airport on the morning of September 29 is available.
Accommodations: Eight nights at hotels and lodges in private rooms with private bath. Eight breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners are included.

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  Lake Bled and the Julian Alps (Photo by John Osaki)
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