Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems

4.9/5 (15)
7 nights
26 miles/day
Self guided from EUR € 860
Bike tour in Slovenia
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours

Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems

4.9/5 (15)

Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours

7 nights
26 miles/day

Self guided from EUR € 860
Bike tour in Slovenia

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  • A dazzling journey of discovery in Slovenia - Europe's best-kept secret

    This classical Slovenian bike tour takes you to the country's most famous historical attractions and points of natural interest! Starting in lively Ljubljana - Slovenia's stunning capital - you'll explore the city's splendid old center and mighty fortress.

    From here, cycle through the Karst region as your tour advances towards the gorgeous Adriatric Sea. Along the way, admire natural and architectural treasures, including Postojna Caves, the charming village of Stanjel, and the commanding Predjama Castle. You'll even have the option to cycle into Italy to visit Trieste or to spend a tranquil day basking on the beach.

    Finally, you'll reach Piran, where your wonderful tour will reach a picturesque conclusion.

    • Postojna, Slovenia. Simon Hermans@Unsplash
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia. Eugene Kuznetsov@Unsplash.
    • Piran, Slovenia. Hasmik Ghazaryanolson
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia. Eugene Kuznetsov@Unsplash
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia. Klara Avsenik@Unsplash
    • Slovenia's Emerald Bike Tour
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia. Hasmik Hasmik Ghazaryan Olson
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia. Eugene Kuznetov@Unsplash

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    Highlights

    • Ljubljana's old town center and fortress
    • Lipica Stud Farm
    • Postojna Caves
    • Škocjan Caves
    • Small town of Lipica
    • Slivnica Mountain
    • Planina Lake
    • Sežana Botanical Garden
    • Rakov Škocjan Nature Reserve
    • Technical Museum of Republic of Slovenia
    • Predjama Castle
    • Piran
    • Muggia
    • Optional visit to Trieste

    Learn More

    Learn more about self-guided tours.

    Interested in adding to your itinerary? Take a look at our cycling day tours in Ljubljana.

  • Traveler photos

    • Stopping in a Slovenian village (photo by NancyLouWho)
    • Along the path (photo by GobaGirl)
    • Dinner at Hisa Posebne Sorte (photo by GobaGirl)
    • View from the Castle in Piran (photo by GobaGirl)
    • Riding in Slovenia (photo by TJS53)

    Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems

     Tour Description Daily Program 

  • Daily program

    Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
    After arriving in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, make sure to visit the old town center, which features lovely 'fin de siecle' mansions, as well as the mighty fortress towering over the city. Relax, drink in hand, on the banks of the Ljubljanica River, or take an evening stroll to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city at dusk.

    Overnight in Ljubljana.

    Day 2: Ljubljana – Vrhnika (24 miles/39 km)
    A nice, easy first day across the historic and richly diverse plains surrounding the capital. As the morning sun begins to rise, you'll be cycling across an immense 160-square kilometer marshy plain. The Ljubljansko Barje was once a great lake until it dried up 6000 years ago, leaving behind an incredibly diverse landscape that is now home to some of Europe’s rarest forms of bird, plant, and insect life.

    Just before arriving in Vrhnika, you can visit the Technical Museum of the Republic of Slovenia, housed in Bistra Castle, where you’ll find a great hunting collection and an interesting exhibition of president Tito’s cars.

    Overnight in Vrhnika.

    Day 3: Vrhnika – Postojna (21 miles/34 km or 27 miles/44 km with side trip to nature reserve Rakov Skocjan)
    A slightly more demanding day over gentle hills, forest roads, and a typical Carst polje (field). On this day, the roads will take you away from the main tourist routes and off the beaten track. You can stop for a picnic lunch in the Rakov Škocjan Nature Reserve, where the Rak River has carved out a stunning gorge containing some of nature’s most incredible landscape formations, including two natural bridges.

    Nearly 30 million tourists have experienced the underground Postojna cave formation with is beautifully carved into the depths of limestone. stretching a whopping 13 miles (21 km), this is considered the most extensive system of caves within the country. On this tour, you will visit the pools of water within the caves and see the mysterious "human fish" and a world filled with stalactites and stalagmites.

    Overnight in Postojna.

    Day 4: Postojna – Štanjel/Kodreti (26 miles/42 km or 30 miles/48 km with side trip to Predjama Castle)
    You can also take a short detour to the impenetrable fortress of Predjama Castle, wedged tightly into a crevasse halfway up a 123-meter cliff-face protruding dramatically into the surrounding basin. It is told that the vivacious and daring knight Erasmus kept a whole army at bay here by using the secret Predjama Caves to sneak out for supplies, including cherries which he used to taunt his adversaries with! On the tour, you'll learn of Erasmus' untimely demise in far from poetic circumstances.

    Overnight in Štanjel.

    Day 5: Štanjel – Lipica – Divača (30 miles/48 km)
    Today's first stop is the lovely botanical garden in Sežana. From there, it’s on to the stud farm of Lipica, where you can visit the thoroughbred Lipizaner horses, whose glistening white coats and gentle, graceful dancing have earned them a worldwide reputation. The history of the Lipica horses is closely linked to the Vienna riding school. Take a tour in a traditional carriage, watch them perform, and visit them close up in their stables. This will be a day to remember!

    If you have the time for a couple of side-trips, you can also visit the unusual but very interesting War Museum set in the village tower of Lokev.

    Overnight in Divaca.

    Day 6: Divača – Muggia (23 miles/38 km)
    If you skipped Postojna Caves, this morning gives you the opportunity to visit Škocjan Caves – no less interesting but far less frequented Karst Caves – even listed as a UNESCO natural monument!

    You can take a slight diversion into the Italian town of Trieste - once an important port with its worldly flair and wonderful atmosphere - by taking a city transport boat that connects it with the outskirts at Muggia. Trieste was once part of Slovenia whilst under the rule of the Austrian monarchy. We recommend visiting the castle, cathedral, and the Piazza Unita central square, before relaxing with a cappuccino in one of the many old-fashioned cafes. As you cycle along the coast to Muggia, there's time to enjoy a gelato in the old town or to relax on one of its many beaches.

    Overnight in Muggia.

    Day 7: Muggia – Piran (23 miles/37 km or 30 miles/48 km with side trip to salt pans Seca)
    Cycle along the coastal road on a new bike path that follows the former railway line, enjoying great vistas of the Slovenian coast and Trieste Bay. A coffee stop in the fashionable resort of Portorož is a must. The trip ends in the gorgeous little Venetian harbor village of Piran.

    Overnight in Piran.

    Day 8: Departure
    End of tour after breakfast.

    Surface and terrain

    The terrain on this tour is flat and downhill from Ljubljana to Postojna, where it then gets a bit hilly. However, there are no big hills, just slight uphills. From Stanjel, the cycling is downhill on the way to the coast.

    The tour is appropriate for standard and road bikes.

    Total length: 145 mi/234 km or 170 mi/272 km with side trips
    Waytype: 80% country roads, 13% cyclepaths, 7% main road (city approach sections)
    Surface: 95% asphalt and paved, 5% unpaved
    Average daily elevation gains: 328 ft/100 m - 1640 ft/ 500 m.


    Hotels

    These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.

    Hotel M Dericeva, Ljubljana*
    www.m-hotel.si

    Mantova, Vrhnika
    www.mantova.si

    Hotel KRAS, Postojna
    www.hotelkras.si

    Hiša posebne sorte, Kodreti /Stanjel
    www.sorta.si

    Hotel Maloveck, Divaca
    www.hotel-malovec.si

    Hotel San Rocco, Muggia
    www.hotelportosanrocco.it

    Hotel Piran, Piran
    www.hotel-piran.si

    *Hotel M is a 4-star hotel located on the outskirts of Ljubljana (3km from city center). For a surcharge, you may upgrade to a hotel in the city center. Extra night pricing is based on Hotel M and additional charges apply to extra nights in the city center.

    Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.


    How to get there

    Tour start
    Nearest airport: Ljubljana, Slovenia, or (further away) Trieste, Italy
    Nearest train station: Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Tour end
    Nearest airport: Trieste, Italy; Pula, Croatia; or Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Nearest train station: Koper, Slovenia (there is no train service to Piran)

    Transfers are available (see Dates & Prices for details).

    Tips for getting to and from your tour.


    Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems

     Tour Photos Dates & Prices 

  • Dates

    Daily: Mar 23-Oct 12, 2024.

    Low season: Mar 23, 2024 - May 3, 2024, Sep 21, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024

    High season: May 4, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

    Prices

    Tour package

    Low Season High Season
    Per person, double occupancy €915 €970
    Single use room (1 person/1 room) €1180 €1260
    Solo Traveler (1 person in party with single use room) €1375 €1215

    *Upgrade to Ljubljana Historic City Centre available (€80 per person, double occupancy / €120 single use room)

    Bike Rentals

    Touring bike, 24-speed €90
    Electrically assisted bike €230
    Helmet € 12

    Extra Nights

    Ljubljana Ljubljana (Upgrade Historic Centre) Štanjel Muggia Piran
    Per person, double occupancy €95 €110 €65 €70 €95
    Single room (1 person/1 room) €150 €190 €90 €100 €145

    Additional Services

    Printed information package* €30

    *all documentation is provided in the navigational app included in the tour price, this is simply an option to add printed documents as well.

    Transfer

    Ljubljana Airport to downtown (per vehicle/per way, 1-3 persons) €60
    Trieste Airport to Ljubljana (per vehicle/per way, 1-3 persons) €180
    Piran to Trieste downtown (per vehicle/per way, 1-3 persons) €90
    Piran to Trieste Airport (per vehicle/per way, 1-3 persons) €145
    Piran to Ljubljana Airport (per vehicle/per way, 1-3 persons) €210
    Piran to Ljubljana Downtown (per vehicle/per way, 1-3 persons) €190

    Discounts

    Child, ages 0-1 sharing room with 2 full-paying adults (on base package price) 100%
    Child, ages 2-5 sharing room with 2 full-paying adults (on base package price) 50%
    Child, ages 6-12 sharing room with 2 full-paying adults (on base package price) 30%
    Third person, ages 13 and over sharing room with 2 full-paying adults (on base package price) 10%

    Last minute bookings: Please note all bookings within 21 days of the start date will be assessed a surcharge of 10% on the total tour cost as last minute bookings require additional labor hours to confirm in a timely fashion.

    Included services

    • 7 nights accommodation in hotels 3- and 4-star hotels and country inns in double rooms with en suite
    • Breakfasts
    • Luggage transfer between hotels (one piece per person max 23 kg/50 lbs; Additional pieces are €60 per piece, payable upon tour)
    • Navigational app* (including roadbook, corresponding maps, tourist recommendations)
    • Service hotline available during the trip in case of problems or questions
    • GPS data (available for download to your personal GPS device)
    • Personal welcome meeting and bike fitting upon arrival

    *printed information package including route notes and corresponding maps available for €30, reserved in advance


    Bike rentals

    Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:

    • Classic touring bike, 24-speed
    • Electrically assisted bike*

    *Electrically assisted bikes require a cash deposit of €100 upon arrival. Deposit is returned at end of tour.

    More about electrically-assisted bikes >

    All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:

    • Lock
    • One pannier
    • Set of allen keys, spare tube, and basic puncture repair set

    Bikes are insured for general damage up to €10; bikes are not insured against theft.

    Pedals:
    The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.

    Helmets:
    Helmets are available to be rented for €12. We recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own helmet.


    Tour Company


    Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems

     Daily program Route Map 

  • Route Map

    Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.


    Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems

     Dates & Prices Tour Reviews 

    • Carrie Sciammas 5 months ago

      Slovenia is wonderful

      We had a fantastic bike trip in Slovenia. The country is beautiful as are the people we met along the way. The food was delicious and there were so many things to see along the route. We enjoyed seeing nature, castles, caves ( so many caves!), water powered saw mills, quaint villages, vineyards, Lipanzer horses, rivers, the sea, etc etc.

      The app was a bit tricky at times and we encountered some road construction nearly every day but that is all part of the adventure!

      I'd love to see more of Slovenia from my bike!

      What was the date of your tour?
      October 2023
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
      • 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • Carol RALEY 6 months ago

      Easy to Love Slovenia!

      We did a self guided Emerald Tour. For the most part directions were good. Went through a bit more road construction than was expected. Guibo was OK. Once you figured it out. We had not used it previously. Good Ebikes with Bosch motors and Shimano shifters. Disc brakes.
      Slovenia itself is an absolutely beautiful, friendly and welcoming country! From top to bottom (Bled t0 Piran) It did not disappoint. Tour was well planned and our tour rep had lots of helpful hints about the trip.
      We had enough time to do all we wanted and still get some rest time . Good trip!

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 23
      How many tours have you completed?
      7+
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Carol RALEY 6 months ago

      Awesome trip

      Slovenia is an absolutely beautiful place to visit especially by bike! We spent time in Bled before the trip so we felt like we saw a great deal of the country. Some difficulty withe Guibo and signage was hit and miss. Ebikes functioned well but had some issues with plastic parts falling off (chain guard and rear fender stabilizer ) Nothing critical but just annoying. End of summer tired bikes I suppose. Otherwise great trip!

    • Michael Schwartz 8 months ago

      Great Exposure to a Slovenia not seen by tourists

      The bike tour of the Gems of Slovenia afforded us a glimpse into the hidden life of the country, at least the part we saw. The hotels were comfortable, especially the M Hotel in Ljubljana. Breakfast at the M Hotel and the Hotel Piran were great; the others middling to OK. The luggage delivery to each hotel was excellent. The routes from Ljubljana to Piran were good, although our navigation system failed us after the second day. The company faxed us paper directions but they were in black and white and were repeat documents of what we had already.

      A few suggestions for change:
      1. Provision of a cell phone holder (the plastic bag with velcro strips did not work)
      2. A better GPS app
      3. Two, not one, but two panniers
      4. A way to ensure the charger for the E-bike does not fall out or be removed (someone removed my charger whether accidentally or intentionally I don't know)
      5. A way to do laundry, either in town or at the hotel with turn around time to keep the momentum of the trip going

      I would also consider making a town in Slovenia a central location with day trips to the surrounding environments.

      Good job!

      Michael

      What was the date of your tour?
      July 4 - 11
      How many tours have you completed?
      Two including this one
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Pieter Van Niekerk 8 months ago

      Quiet, beautiful and well organized.

      Excellent cycling roads with beautiful scenery. Well-spaced stops. Excellent GPS app. Good hotels. Good bikes and helpful upfront orientation.

    • Amy Reller November 16, 2022

      Epic trip!

      We did a self-guided tour (two couples) and it could not have been better! From the first night trip orientation in our Ljubljana hotel to our final stopping point in Piran, we couldn't stop talking about how smoothly everything went. The hotels were well familiar with the electric bike routine, our luggage was always waiting for us upon arrival in the lobby, the routes took us through beautiful Slovenian countryside and stopped at points of interest and historical sites that were worth the side trip. Our detailed route map (provided by local bike tour group Helia) was experienced enough to mention ideal locations to stop for lunch along the way which proved helpful when traveling through small villages with limited spots to stop to eat. We lucked out on the early October weather and had no rain which was a bonus. Having breakfast in our hotel before departing each morning made it easy to pack up and get back on the road. Would highly recommend this trip!

    • Gail October 27, 2022

      Beautiful Slovenia

      This was an excellent tour to see the diversity of Slovenia's landscape! I highly recommend the e-bikes as it was hillier than expected (and e-bikes are just fun!) Everything went smoothly, especially the weather this late in the season (we went in mid October). Highly recommend!

    • Anne52 October 15, 2019

      A Gem of a Tour!

      We have been on five tours with Biketours.com now and although we have loved every one, the Emerald Tour of Slovenia was one of the best. The route was extremely well chosen with a huge variety of terrain, several interesting and worthwhile side trips and lovely hotels with friendly service.

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 28 - October 5, 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      6
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • NancyLouWho October 13, 2019

      Nice way to experience Slovenia

      Two couples decided to do this trip together and I considered myself the weakest link - but thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it!

      Being a non-biker with a dodgy knee and several decades on me, I feared I was in over my head. I relied on BikeTours assertion that reasonable fitness and good attitude would carry me through, and they were right! (I started riding my bike for an hour or two a few times a week about two months before the trip, which was an excellent idea.)

      This was a level two trip, about 30 miles per day with some long hills included. I was able to ride it all, and readily agreed to every side trip included in the itinerary. Those added anywhere from 3-7 miles to the day’s riding - and also added some special experience to the trip. (Postojna Cave and the nearby castle were my favorites.)

      Bikes were in excellent condition, comfortable and well-maintained, and the overnight accommodations everywhere were very nice. I especially liked the guest house in Kodreti, Hiša Posebne Sorte, where the meal was entirely locally sourced. The combination of maps, turn-by-turn instructions, odometer, and strategically placed stickers along the route made way-finding pretty straight forward. We only went off once, but realized it after about a mIle, and quickly got back on track.

      Seeing this country by bicycle allowed us to get a real feel for the variations of city vs village, and hilly regions with an Austrian flair vs Mediterranean coast with an Italian vibe.

      The couple we traveled with had done a few other trips with Bike Tours and say the quality has been consistent in each. I look forward to traveling with Bike Tours again!

      What was the date of your tour?
      Sept. 28- Oct. 5, 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      This was my first
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • Stopping in a Slovenian village (photo by NancyLouWho)
      • BikeTours.com staff reply from Chloe October 14, 2019

        Nancy, thanks so much for this review. We love hearing a success story! Thanks for providing insight regarding your concerns and the preparation measures you took - a good attitude and time spent on a bike go a long way. Thanks for the details about the bikes, navigation, and overall experience. We hope some future clients opt to enjoy the locally sourced meal at the guest house in Kodreti (Hiša Posebne Sorte) thanks to your review. We can't wait to book the next one for you!

      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • GobaGirl June 11, 2019

      An absolutely fabulous cycling experience.

      Cycling from Ljubljana to Piran, from the Julian Alps, through the Karst region, past vineyards and little villages, by caves and castles and eventually down a stunning descent and along the Adriatic Sea was a stunning experience. We cycled along back roads, cycle paths, through kilometer long tunnels, along gravel trails and even made a short jaunt through a flooded marsh! We have cycled in France and Germany and the Czech Republic and this beats them all. The tour company did a fine job - wayfinding materials were a bit intimidating at first but the Route was marked with stickers placed on sign posts and the written directions were (usually) accurate. Accommodations were good (Mantova not so much but Hisa Posebne Sorte blew us away). Stop and see the sights - the castles the caves the museums and the Lipizzaner farm. We had a breakdown one day but the company has mechanics at the ready with a voucher system - we were back in the road in no time. MY ADVICE: rent the Ebike. There were 14 people doing the same ride as us and 9 used ebikes. Three of the days have LOTS of feet of climb. I have done many, many weeklong bike rides and thought these climbs were challenging (I used the regular bike). Unless you are a pretty experienced cyclist, rent the ebike and enjoy the ride. This is a MUST vacation for everyone.

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 1, 2019 - June 8, 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • Along the path (photo by GobaGirl)
      • Dinner at Hisa Posebne Sorte (photo by GobaGirl)
      • View from the Castle in Piran (photo by GobaGirl)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • arfarb March 28, 2019

      Exceeded expectations

      Some of the best cycling I have ever done. The food and people are just as amazing. Great options for nature and culture lovers.

      What was the date of your tour?
      March 20, 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
      • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • TJS53 November 22, 2018

      Loved Slovenia

      We toured June 21st – 27th in wonderful Slovenia. The tour combined urban and rural riding on a mix of bike paths, bike lanes, country roads, natural surface forest tracks and a little busy urban riding. We enjoyed challenging climbs and at least one white knuckle descent, under mostly deep blue skies in very comfortable temperatures. Two mornings we delayed our departures until rain ceased, but we always had plenty of time to make the next hotel before nightfall. On the first three days we dealt with hills and pedaled through rolling hills with views of the Julian Alps on the horizon. We stopped to tour castles, churches, and caves. We rode with old friends and met some new ones along the way as well. The accommodations were always adequate and often very nice. In all this was a really fine tour.

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 21, 2018
      How many tours have you completed?
      5
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • Riding in Slovenia (photo by TJS53)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • JHSMTB July 15, 2018

      A beautiful ride!!

      Excellent tour. Beautiful roads with wonderful views. Mostly low traffic roads. Not too hilly. A little bit of gravel roads and a little bit of bike path. Views/landscape changed every day as we moved from (nearly) alpine to Karst to coastline.
      Hotels were good to excellent (Vrnika hotel was so-so).
      Guidebook was excellent - no problems following it, and there were even stickers on road sign posts that directed you for straight/left turn/right turn. Tour operator briefing was good.
      Bikes were fine - shifting worked and brakes worked.
      Make sure you visit the caves at Postojna and Skocjanske Jame. They are awesome.

      What was the date of your tour?
      6/21/2018
      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • WLG63 August 19, 2017

      Love Slovenia!

      The trip is a wonderful overview of Slovenian geography and culture. The biking is varied and not too difficult, and the routes incorporate stops and side trips to interesting cultural sites. We had 1/2 board and the breakfasts were average to better than average and certainly enough to feel satiated. We had to do some route finding...day 2 was particularly confusing, however, on day 3 we learned of the app Bikemap which is fantastic and we highly recommend....far easier to follow than the included materials (the Slovenian tour does not offer a GPS option). Though the printed material was a nice addition, we relied on Bikemap for the remainder of the trip. The lodging was average to nice, depending on the area, and all places, with the exception of one, had good air-conditioning in the rooms (we were there in August during a heat wave) and we were able to comfortably relax and sleep. Our only complaint was with the hotel in Piran...it was noisy, run down, and did not have air-conditioning though they claimed to. We were hot and tired after a day of biking and unable to relax in the stuffy, dumpy rooms (we had 2 rooms and both were bad). The staff was very nice but the overall experience was a disappointment after and otherwise great trip (our experience at this hotel was not unique, I discovered many negative reviews on the internet). We were particularly frustrated because in Piran and Potoroyz there are many lodging options. I suggest the company charge
      more and put clients in a nicer hotel. It's best to have clients end on a positive note. If the tour company continues to book this hotel I suggest guests find alternative lodging for the last night. Otherwise, Slovenia was wonderful and the tour a fantastic family vacation. We travelled with our 19 year old daughter.

      What was the date of your tour?
      August 2017
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 3/5 Included meals
      • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 3/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Julie November 4, 2015

      Europe's hidden gem

      A great trip! Explored big cities and small town! A little bit of everything! Busy city life, quiet cafes, horses, cobbled streets, castles, caves...

      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection

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