Explore endless green hills and forests, dip in crystal-clear lakes and kick back in cosy mountain huts in the spectacular Triglav National Park
Tackle Triglav’s peak – with expert, qualified guides and a 1:4 guide-to-hiker ratio on summit day, it’s a perfect intro to via ferrata and Alpine scrambling
Eyes open for the huge variety of wildlife that calls this area home, including golden eagles, griffon vultures, lynx, chamois, marmots and ibex
Day 1
Meet your host at Ljubljana Airport and transfer to your base on the doorstep of the Julian Alps. You will stay in the charming town of Pokljuka, nestled at 1300m above sea level in a spruce forest at the heart of Triglav National Park. Check into your hotel before meeting your guide for a chat through the adventure to come.
Day 2
Warm up your legs with a preparatory hike on some of the Julian Alps' most stunning trails. You'll head up through the larch forest of the Pokljuka Plateau to the Blejska mountain hut at 1600m. After a short stop at the hut, continue climbing up onto the Lipanski ridge, overlooking the Krma Valley with expansive views of many of the peaks of the Julian Alps, including your first sighting of Triglav. From here there is the choice of summiting one of two 2000m peaks along the ridge – either Debela Peč (2014 m) or Viševnik (2050 m). Your guide will choose the best option based on the conditions and your group's preferences, but both summits involve a short and simple scramble up rocky terrain, and allow you to find your mountain legs before your time on Triglav itself. After enjoying the view you'll make your way back down to the Poljuka Plateau and your hotel.
Day 3
Today you will start your two-day ascent of Mount Triglav. Starting from your hotel on the Poljuka Plateau, hike through lush meadows and dense forest before climbing the 700m tall Studor Pass. The trail flattens out from here as you wind your way along to the Vodnikov Mountain Hut at 1817m. After a rest at the hut, you continue on a gradual ascent up to the mountain hut at Kredarica, the highest in Slovenia, where you will spend the night. The Triglav Lodge, as it is also known, has over a century of mountaineering history and is a popular base camp for reaching Slovenia's highest point. Situated on a stunning rocky spur below Kredarica Peak you can often look up to see hikers on the final section of the ridge below the summit of Triglav. Enjoy the evening in the hut before bedding down early, ahead of your climb tomorrow.
Day 4
Wake up early and ready yourself for an exciting climb to the top of Slovenia. Your via ferrata kit will be waiting for you at the hut, along with an additional mountain guide (today, you'll have one guide to four people) who will assist you on the via ferrata sections that take you up the final 400m of the mountain. Start with a short walk from the hut to the site of the former Triglav Glacier, from where you will start the climb. Under instruction from your mountain guide, you'll ascend an exhilarating route up the rocky ridgeline climbing a series of cables and ladders (while attached safely to fixed ropes). After around 30 minutes you'll reach Mali Triglav (Little Triglav), from where the trail descends along a narrow, well-protected ridge. Then it's time for the final short push to the summit to reach the famous Aljaž Tower – and spectacular views in all directions. The tower has become a symbol of Slovenia's independence, and visiting this pinnacle is a rite of passage for many Slovenes. After enjoying the summit, descend via Dolič to the Triglav Lakes Hut (1695m) for a final night in the mountains.
Day 5
Enjoy a final morning waking up in the mountains before starting your descent down to Lake Bohinj. You pass through Triglav's beautiful Seven Lakes Valley passing Dvojno Jezero (Double Lake), two lakes that connect into one during the spring snow melt, and descend through spruce forest to Crno Jezero (Black Lake). The path is rocky and slightly scrambley in parts along the Komarča cliff, although well-protected and not difficult. Black Lake is the lowest of the Seven Lakes and from here the path winds through more forest, with the chance to cool off in small waterfalls along the route. Eventually, you will emerge from the forest into an open valley with views down to Lake Bohinj, one of Slovenia's most popular and scenic lakes. Your driver will be waiting at Bohinj and will drive you back to the hotel in Pokljuka to pick up any luggage you didn't take on the hike and then drive back to Ljubljana Airport, with possible drop-offs in Bled or Ljubljana if you plan to stay longer in Slovenia.
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Four lunches and two dinners are not included in the trip cost; you'll need to make your own packed lunches for the hike as there are no huts along the way. You can buy food for this in town and then at the hut where you spend the night. We recommend you budget about €60 to cover these meals.
Tips are not included in the trip cost; these are entirely at your discretion. If you would like to tip, the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality.
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping and laundry.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures, and you'll need to provide your policy details before departure. Your insurance should offer adequate cover for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment, and the specific activities involved in your adventure. We also recommend ensuring your policy includes cancellation and curtailment cover, in case you're unable to join your trip due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness.
Standard travel insurance may not cover all the activities included in your adventure, so it's essential to check the details carefully. There are adventure-specific providers that many travellers have used in the past, such as True Traveller (opens in new tab) (for those based in the UK or Europe), or Rise + Shield (opens in new tab), both of which offer cover for a wide range of adventurous activities.
Please make sure your chosen policy meets your individual needs and covers all aspects of your trip.
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
During your time in the mountains, you'll have the opportunity to try the authentic, rustic food the Julian Alps are known for, with much of the produce sourced from the surrounding fertile pastures. After a demanding day on the trails, tuck into a s…
For solo travellers looking for their own space, private rooms are available on the first two nights in Pokljuka, subject to availability. It is not possible to have private accommodation in the mountain hut.
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In the event of poor weather such as heavy rain, strong winds and/or storms, it is possible that conditions may become unsafe to complete the planned hikes on this trip. Your guide will assess the conditions and weather forecasts and make a decision with your safety in mind. If it becomes necessary to make a change to the planned itinerary, an alternative hike or activity will be offered.
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The climbing season for Mount Triglav is from July through October, though early and late season ascents are also possible. Summer weather on Triglav is quite cool; when it's pushing 30°C on the Slovenian plains, it may be just 5°C on Triglav. It often drops below freezing at night, and snow may persist in nooks and crannies throughout the year. Weather on the mountain is highly variable, bringing unexpected wind, rain and snow.
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
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It works out on average at 152kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
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Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
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Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
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