Slovenia small group trips

May, June, September and early October. The Plitvice falls are fullest in late spring, the sea is warm enough to swim by June and through September, and the coast is less crowded than in July and August. Vintgar Gorge, the Savica path and the Lokrum boats run from spring to autumn.

Answer for Slovenia and Croatia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Plitvice and Dubrovnik

Moderately. The longest walk is Plitvice, about 8 to 9 km on boardwalks over 4 to 5 hours, and Dubrovnik's walls have many steps. Every demanding day has an easier choice, such as the lower lakes only at Plitvice or half the walls, so nobody misses the stop.

Answer for Slovenia and Croatia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Plitvice and Dubrovnik

A room of your own is from CAD 1,140 extra, shown before you book with no surprise later. Solo travellers are welcome on every departure, and you join the same activities, meals and table as everyone else.

Answer for Slovenia and Croatia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Plitvice and Dubrovnik

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests and is never merged with another group. That size fits one vehicle, one table at lunch and one pletna boat to Bled Island, and everyone can hear the guide in the palace cellars and on the walls.

Answer for Slovenia and Croatia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Plitvice and Dubrovnik

Choose a date and send a request to book. We confirm your place within 24 hours, and no payment is taken when you send the request. The small group starts from CAD 6,700 per person sharing, with taxes included.

Answer for Slovenia and Croatia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Plitvice and Dubrovnik

Canadian and US citizens do not need a visa for short stays in either country. Both are in the Schengen area, so there is no border check between them. The EU's Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints on arrival, and the ETIAS authorisation is due to start; we confirm the rules for your dates.

Answer for Slovenia and Croatia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Plitvice and Dubrovnik

June to mid-October, when the Vršič Pass road is normally clear of snow and Vintgar Gorge, the Savica path and the pletna boats are running. In May the pass can still be closed, so our small-group departures start in June. June has full waterfalls; September is settled and quieter; July and August are warmest for swimming at Piran but busiest at Bled and Postojna.

Answer for Slovenia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, the Julian Alps and Piran

You should be able to walk 3 to 4 hours on uneven mountain paths with up to about 400 m of climbing, five days in a week. It is graded moderate. Every active day has an easier choice, such as a shorter walk or the van, and a harder one, such as Viševnik at 2,050 m.

Answer for Slovenia active: the Julian Alps, Lake Bled, Bohinj and Soča rafting

Solo travellers get their own room at the same standard as everyone else for a single supplement from CAD 715, shown up front. If you would rather share, ask and we will try to match you with another guest of the same gender before you pay anything.

Answer for Venice to Vienna and Budapest: Slovenia, Graz and the Wachau

Canadian and US citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Slovenia, which is in the Schengen area. The EU's Entry/Exit System records your fingerprints and photo on arrival, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is due to start; we confirm the rules for your dates when you book.

Answer for Slovenia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, the Julian Alps and Piran