Undiscovered Winter Fairytale Slovenia 9d/8n
Undiscovered Winter Fairytale Slovenia 9d/8n
Best Slovenian Ski Resorts
Hotel rotation: Kranjska Gora 2n, Bled 2n, Ljubljana 1n, Rogla 1n, Maribor1n
9 Days, 8 Nights, 6 Days of Skiing
Day 1 Venice or Ljubljana airport to Kranjska Gora (no skiing)
Pick up at Venice, Trieste or Ljubljana airport by your guides and transfer in the direction of northern Slovenia. Our first destination of the trip is ski resort of Kranjska Gora, nestled in the alpine valley on the border of 3 countries – Slovenia, Italy and Austria. We will stay in the Boutique Skipass hotel or similar right in the center of charming village, just few steps away from the ski slopes. Meet with your guides before dinner in the hotel lobby for welcome drinks and a brief overview of the week. (D)
Day 2 Kranjska Gora ski resort
Our first day on the snow and first chance to discover the resort, with some of the richest ski tradition in Europe. Kranjska Gora is basically one of the resorts founders of Ski World Cup. Together with Kitzbühel, Wengen and Dolomites is considered as one of the World Cup classics. First races were held here in 1961 and the tradition continues every single winter for the last 58 years, with two day event of giant slalom and slalom race for men. In the evening optional night skiing. Lodging and dinner in Kranjska Gora. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Kanin-Sella Nevea or Tarvisio ski resort
Depending on weather and snow conditions we will choose between two resorts to ski today. Kanin is the highest Slovenian ski resorts and one of the few resorts in Europe, from where you can see the waters of Mediterranean Sea. It is connected with Italian ski resort of Sella Nevea, which gives you unique opportunity to ski the slope that runs through two countries. In case of bad weather we have a back up option of Italian ski resort Tarvisio, located just across the border, 20 minutes drive from Kranjska Gora. After skiing transfer towards world famous lake Bled, our place of stay for the next 2 nights. Your loodging is the trully GH Toplice or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Vogel ski resort
Today we visit, by the opinion of many Slovenians, the most charming ski resort in Slovenia – Vogel. Nestled above the magical Bohinj Lake and overlooking the highest mountain of Slovenia – Triglav, this ski resort offers some of the most spectacular views in Slovenia. As it is part of Triglav national park, limited developments are allowed, which gives the resort extra exclusiveness. Lodging and dinner Bled. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Krvavec ski resort
We will start a morning with 30 minutes transfer, to the most popular Slovenian ski resort Krvavec. Krvavec also won the best Slovenian ski resort award by organization World Ski Awards. It offers spectacular views of Slovenian capital city Ljubljana. At the end of ski day a short transfer to Ljubljana, where we will spend a night in GH Union or similar and explore dinning delights of charming capital city. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Ljubljana city (no skiing)
Exploring best of Ljubljana town in the morning, light lunch by the river and transfer towards the eastern part of Slovenia in the afternoon. We will spend a night on Rogla, the most popular family ski resort in Slovenia, nestled between pine forests. Lodging in Hotel Natura or similar on Rogla. (B)
Day 7 Rogla ski resort
European Alps are ending here slowly and the dramatic alpine landscape is turning into the smaller mountains and hills, covered with pine and beech forest. Rogla is great resort for families, with its stable weather, clean air and wide variety of slopes. It also offers one of the best cross country skiing in Slovenia. In summer some of the best European sport teams come here, for pre season training camps. Lodging and dinner on Rogla. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Mariborsko Pohorje ski resort
After breakfast transfer to Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenian and most eastern ski resort of the European Alps. Mariborsko Pohorje stands at the end of Alps where mountains turns into hills full of vineyards, elevation of the ski resort base is just 320m above sea level and some of the slopes finish right in the suburbs of Maribor. Considering all this facts, it is hard to believe that Mariborsko Pohorje is actually the biggest ski resort in Slovenia. After skiing we will have time to explore Maribor in the evening. Lodging and dinner in Maribor Hotel City or similar. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Airport transfer
Time to say goodbye and head into direction of your departure city. Transfers to one of the airports nearby: Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb or Ljubljana. Other destinations available upon request. (B)
What is included?
Land transportation through the whole tour in luxury mini-van with extra leg room
Airport transfer from Venice, Trieste or Ljubljana on Day 1
Airport transfer to Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb or Ljubljana on Day 9
8 nights in 4 and 5 star hotels accommodation in twin/double beds with private bathroom (single room supplements available)
All breakfasts in the hotel, all snack/lunches on the slopes and 7 dinners with drinks, plus refreshment on days with afternoon transfers
2 X Full time professional Licensed English speaking ski instructor/guide/driver while on the tour. At least one guide always ski with the group, as the second switches between skiing, driving the van and providing back up service all the time during the trip.
Minimum of 2 hours of group ski lessons per day, private lessons available upon arrangement
Ski pass for all 6 days of skiing
Organization, VAT and basic insurance
All parking fees and motorway tolls
Not included:
Ski equipment:
– Highly recommended to bring your own; at least ski boots and helmet
– Skis and poles can be arranged by our agency at the extra cost (contact us for more details)
Personal travel insurance – highly recommended
*Activity level of the trip is 2-4 (suitable also for beginners, who have skied before and all levels above)
Activity Levels:
1 – Beginners
2 – Skiing in snow plow and parallel (blue slopes)
3 – Parallel skiing (red slopes)
4 – Carving/Freeride
Winter 2019/2020 dates:
Ski Opening | |||
Departures between | 15-Dec | 20-Dec | Available |
New Year high season | |||
Departures between | 21-Dec | 01-Jan | Limited – on request |
January | |||
Departures between | 02-Jan | 27-Jan | Available |
February High season | |||
Departures between | 28-Jan | 27-Feb | Available – High season |
March | |||
Departures between | 28-Feb | 15-Mar | Available |
Price based on the number of people in the group:
2 pax: 7500 euro per person
4 pax: 5700 euro per person
6 pax: 5100 euro per person
8 pax: 4800 euro per person
10 pax: 4600 euro per person
Single room supplement: 700 EUR
High season supplement: 400 EUR
All departures are on request