Slovenia & Croatia Women's Active Adventure

Our trip begins on September 7th at 1pm with a group rendezvous at the Franjo Tuđman International Airport-Zagreb (ZAG). 

Where to Fly To

• Franjo Tuđman International Airport-Zagreb (ZAG)
• On flights arriving before 1pm 
• If you arrive the day prior, we recommend you stay nearby and return to the airport to join the group

*Trip requires a minimum # of travelers to run. Trips will be confirmed 90 days, or sooner, prior to start date. If purchasing your airfare prior to this, we recommend purchasing a refundable ticket.

The group will meet on September 7, 2025 at the Zagreb Airport at 1pm, then we have a 2.5 - 3 hour drive to our first destination in Slovenia: Lake Bohinj. You’ll have time to relax, settle into the hotel near the lake, and go for a swim before we meet back up for a welcome dinner.

• Meals included: Dinner
• Lodging: 4-Star hotel next to Lake Bohinj

Today we’ll continue hiking in Triglav National Park, also known as the Kingdom of Zlatorog. You’ll learn about this mythical golden-horned chamois, which, according to Slovene folktales, reigned over this mountainous territory. Our hike starts in Planina Blato and takes us through Triglav’s Seven Lakes Valley. The trail winds through meadows, forests, and alpine pastures with traditional wooden shepherds’ cottages. As the name suggests, we’ll also see a series of beautiful alpine lakes surrounded by the Julian Alps’ jagged peaks. Part way through our route, we’ll refuel with a traditional Slovenian mountain lunch at a hut next to one of the lakes.

• Distance: 10 miles, +3,450 ft 
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
• Meals not included: Dinner on your own
• Lodging: 4-Star hotel next to Lake Bohinj

In the morning, we’ll meet with a local women’s artisan association in Bohinj to learn about some traditional and modern Slovene handicrafts. We’ll then say goodbye to Bohinj and make our way to Croatia’s Istrian peninsula (3 hour drive), our base for the next three days. Nicknamed “Croatian Tuscany,” the region is famous for its vineyards, olive groves, and forests that yield high quality wines, olive oils and truffles.

Upon arrival in Istria, we’ll visit a local women-run winery, take a stroll through the sun-drenched vineyards and taste a variety of Istrian wines. We’ll have a light lunch featuring local cheeses, prosciutto and other cured meats, homemade bread, and olive oil at the winery.

Next, we’ll head to the charming hillside town of Motovun (15 minute drive) and settle into our hotel. You’ll have some free time to relax and take a swim in the pool before we meet back up as a group. We’ll take a short walking tour of the old town center and will have dinner together at sunset overlooking the Mirna River Valley.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging:  4-Star hotel in Motovun

Today we will visit Croatia’s most famous national park - Plitvice Lakes (3.5 hour drive from Rovinj). No matter how many photos you’ve seen of the turquoise lakes and numerous waterfalls, experiencing this UNESCO-protected wonder in person will amaze you. We’ll walk along the park’s paths and wooden bridges that wind past the waterfalls, stopping for a picnic lunch in this scenic natural area. 

After the park visit, we’ll make a stop at the Plitvice Art Farm to taste some local products like honey, pumpkin oil, cheese, sausages, and Croatian spirits called Rakija. We’ll spend the night just outside the park and will enjoy one last dinner together, filled with specialties from Croatia’s mountainous Lika region, such as grilled meats, spit-roasted lamb, trout from the local rivers, or seasonal vegetarian dishes.

• Distance: 6 miles, +1,000 ft
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: 4-Star hotel in Plitvice

After a week of creating unforgettable memories, our adventure comes to an end today. We'll have breakfast at the hotel, then we will tranfer to the Zagreb Airport (ZAG). *Drop off time will be at 11am.

• Meals included: Breakfast