FAQs
Slovenia SUP and Hike Adventure
Travel
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This trip squeezes as much adventure into 6 days as possible. Some trips run Tuesday to Sunday and some run Wednesday to Monday.
We have various pick up points and times to give you the most flexible travel options
Tuesday Arrival Day:
Ljubljana City Pickup: 09:00
Ljubljana Airport Pickup: 10:10
Lake Bled meeting point: 11:00*
Wednesday Arrival Day:
Ljubljana City Pickup: 09:00
Ljubljana Airport Pickup: 10:40
Lake Bled meeting point: 11:30*
All Departure Days:
Lake Bled Drop off: 18:40
Ljubljana Airport Drop off: 19:20
Ljubljana City Drop off: 20:00
*Please note Lake Bled pick up may change a little depending on traffic and logistics on the day - your host and guide will keep you updated via the WhatsApp group
Recommended flights
London Flights:
Tuesday
London Gatwick 06:25 ✈️ Ljubljana 09:40 - Easyjet EZY8841
Wednesday
London Gatwick 07:05 ✈️ Ljubljana 10:20 - Easyjet EZY8841
Sunday & Monday
Ljubljana 21:20 ✈️ London Heathrow 22:45 - Easyjet EZY8842
Other flight options:
If those flight times or Gatwick airport don't suit you, you can fly into Ljubljana the day before and after and spend a night in Ljubljana or Lake Bled before and after the trip.
If you choose to take a different flight and need to get from the airport into town by yourself, there is lots of information on getting to and from the airport here.
Alternatively you could look at flights to Venice and catch a bus to Ljubljana (approx 3h - see here for booking the bus from Venice to Ljubljana) - You'll likely need an extra night either side of the trip.
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Careful consideration has been taken when arranging our trips and transfers. We have chosen flight times that maximise your time with us and offer the best value.
The majority of our guests do fly from London so we have planned our trip around these flight times.
You are welcome to fly from another airport to Ljubljana.
You could also look at flights to Venice and make your own way to Ljubljana.
We have three pick up and drop off points to try to make getting to us as simple as possible.
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Pick up will be close to the train station; at the bus stop just across from the Go Opti (airport bus from Venice) stop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R5j3keSgjd9gknV8A
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Pick up and drop off will be the car park opposite the SPAR supermarket on the outskirts of Bled village: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iQTi3VVr6ed18bwJ9
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We will connect you with others on the trip via WhatsApp before you depart, so you can arrange to meet at the airport before your flight, or join forces and make other travel arrangements.
Activities
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Our adventures are active holidays, you’ll be moving your body for 4-6 hours each day to explore beautiful places.
Our trips are not bootcamps, but to get the most out of the experience you’ll need a good level of fitness.
This trip is rated moderate.
Activity Duration: 4-6 hours of activities each day.
SUP Distances: Paddle between 5km and 9km on lakes and rivers
SUP Duration: We’ll paddle for 3-4 hours with breaks
Hiking: Our hikes will vary from 5km to 8km, the trails are considered moderate. We’ll hike for up to 5 hours on mountainous terrain.
Hiking Terrain: Navigate uneven, rocky paths with loose stones underfoot. Ascents up to 550m.
Consecutive Activity: Prepare for 5 days of back-to-back activities, which can be demanding.
Sun Exposure: Expect to encounter warm summer weather with substantial sun exposure, particularly in July and August.
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No previous paddleboarding experience is required for this adventure!
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You don't need to be a strong swimmer, but you must be able to swim 100m.
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We normally paddle in swimwear or sportswear. Remember a hat/cap and a long sleeved top that covers you in the midday heat!
If the conditions are cooler, we will provide a shorty wetsuit. If you have one, you might like to bring your own.
Bring a raincoat just in case.
You'll need aqua shoes or wetsuit booties with a solid sole (not neoprene socks) for getting on and off your board in rocky conditions.
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You must have hiking boots / hiking shoes / trail running trainers with good grip. This is for your safety and comfort.
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You are welcome to opt out of any of our activities.
We do not provide a discount for any activities you do not take part in.
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In the unlikely event that weather conditions prohibit us from paddling, we will arrange alternative activities - sadly we cannot control the weather but we can keep our fingers firmly crossed!
We will ensure there are fun activities for you to take part in even if the weather is not ideal, but we cannot provide refunds for a change of activities due to weather or other conditions outside our control.
None of our itineraries are set in stone - we will always move things around to make the most of the conditions we have on any given day.
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Yes! Please check out our packing list here.
Food & Accomodation
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With all Gutsy Girls Adventures, we choose comfortable accommodation for a good night's sleep. It is clean, simple and provides us with a base for the evenings. Very little time is spent in the accommodation as we are busy adventuring all day!
For this adventure we'll be staying for two nights at a large low-key 4 star hotel right on Bohinj Lake, and then for three nights at an authentic local farm which produces much of its own food and wine.
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You can choose to share a twin room with another Gutsy Girl or opt for a private room.
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Yes! There should be hair dryers at the hotel (you may need to ask at reception) but not at the farm stay.
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We can't provide discounts for guests who choose not to partake in wine tasting.
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Yes! Tap water is drinkable in Slovenia.
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We can cater for most dietary requirements, however the choice may be more limiting as we are working with restaurants. Please let us know of any dietary requirements you may have at the time of booking.
Vegetarians will have a fair amount of choice.
Vegan food options will sadly be quite limited. Vegans are still very welcome to join but we want to make you aware of this.
We can cater for gluten free and dairy free diets. Please check in with us before booking if you have further requirements.