Soča Valley – Cycling adventure based in one hotel

• Accommodations
• Cycling
• Family friendly
• Self-guided tour
• Slovenia

Slovenia is a little country in the heart of Europe with incredible natural attractions and a diverse landscape.

“Soča, you are a beautiful daughter of the mountains”. That is how the famous Slovenian poet Simon Gregorčič described the Slovenian river Soča, which impresses everyone with its emerald colour and picturesque surroundings.

For a lot of visitors Soča is one of the most amazing rivers in Europe. It is especially popular amongst people who enjoy fishing, rafting, canoeing and other outdoor activities.

With its mountains and plateaus that surround the Soča river, it is also well-liked amongst mountain climbers, hikers and backcountry skiers.

For the cyclists there are many beautiful roads with breathtaking views of Slovenian nature.

Among other things you can enjoy the local culinary specialties and see the heritage of WW1.

During our cycling trip through Soča Valley you will visit:

• Bovec – the main centre for outdoor activities in upper Soča Valley
• Kobarid with its famous WW1 museum and the centre of local cuisine in the valley
• Most na Soči with its lake and the famous steamer
• Čedad, the historic city in the neighbouring Friuli region (Italy)
• Nova Gorica, Slovenian Las Vegas and the city of roses
• River Nadiža, a paradise for bathing in nature
• Waterfalls Boka, Kozjak and Tolmin gorges
• The plateau Šentviška planota and Kolovrat mountain, which offer beautiful panoramic views
• Goriška Brda, amazing landscape, a paradise for wine and food lovers

In order to insure that you will have the best time of your life and an easier time cycling, we have organised transfers with a van or train on some parts of the tour.

Prices in 2019

In EUR per person with a min. of 2 persons.

Send us an Inquiry via “Tour Inquiry” form.

Extras

• Additional charge for single room use: 95 EUR.
• Additional charge if only one person is travelling: 170 EUR (payable in addition to the single room surcharge).
• Transfer cost according to the price list – please see section Arrival at your destination bellow.
• Rental touring bike: 75 EUR, hybrid bike: 130 EUR, electric bike: 160 EUR

Discounts:
Third adult person in the room – 10%; both on basic price.

Arrival at your destination:

Slovenia is easily accessible as it is well-connected with the European network of motorways, railway lines and airports. More info on Getting To and Around Slovenia

1. By car:
   Slovenia is easily accessible and offers a good network of roads. Across the Tauern-motorway (A10) to Villach, than forward on the motorway (A2) direction Tarvisio-Italy. From there you enter to Slovenia on the road SS54 overpassing the Predil pass. In Slovenia you follow road 203 through Soča valley til you reach Tolmin.
2. By bus & train:
   Bus: Slovenia is connected with the following bus companies Euro, Touring and Flixbus. The majority have a stopover in Jesenice or Bled. From there you can take a train to Most na Soči, takes ca.1,5Hour.
   Train: several international trains arrive in Slovenia on a daily basis. The closest station is in Most na Soči. Train Station Most na Soči (ca. 4 km away from Tolmin) is directly on the railway conection München – Jesenice – Nova Gorica. Time table on www.slo-zeleznice / www.oebb./ www.deutschebahn / www.trenitalia.com.
   From the train station you can take a taxi, the local bus (pay directly to the driver) or contact us to organise private transportation (see table for prices).
3. By aeroplane:
   Several airlines offer flights to Slovenia. Airport Ljubljana-Brnik (ca. 90 km away from Tolmin) , Airport Venice Marco Polo (ca. 170 km) or Airport Ronchi dei Legionari Trieste (ca. 70 km). Upon request we can organize a transfer. More on To Slovenia by air.

Prices for transfer in one direction per person, with a min. of 2 persons

Arrival by bus/train/aeroplane

Difficulty level

The tour is light moderate. Some of the stages have transfer included. The tour is suitable for children from the age of 14.

Private transfer or electric bicycles are available for less-experienced cyclists. More info on Difficulty levels in FAQ.