Name: Walking, Wellness and Yoga – a Unique Slovenia Experience
Brand: Secret Hills Walking Holidays
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Slovenia – a place where wellness is a national obsession, clearly caused by the magnificence of the Alpine countryside and fresh air.

A superb place to host our Walking, Wellness and Yoga experience. We chose the Bohinj Valley- surrounded by the high alpine mountain ranges that tower above us, yet afford lovely walking to suit every taste.

Add a local Wellness centre close by, a fantastic family owned hotel – embracing a strong wellness culture themselves- and you have the recipe for a magic holiday.

Yoga is the main wellness theme with local Slovenian teachers leading us.

Join this holiday – you will never forget the Slovenian experience- a wonderful country, lovely people and just waiting to help you enjoy lots of outdoor knowledge.

What's Included

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£1850 for 8 days in 2027
Location: Slovenia
Flights costed separately
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The price shown here excludes flights but includes a room for sole occupancy with a balcony.

What you get on a Secret Hills Solos Guided Walking Holiday

You buy your own flights- we can assist with up to date information.
Transfer from airport to Hotel Tripic and return
Half board accommodation, including a three course dinner and breakfast
Guided walking- in Slovenia’s superb scenery
Any transport needed on the walks
The services of a Secret Hills tour guide
The services of local Yoga instructor- several sessions during the week
Individual attention
Our administration and management service
A half day electric bike tour
Visit two wonderful lakes Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj
Sole occupancy

What’s not included

Entries to museums/attractions
Any drinks you have in the hotel and out on the walks
The Vogel Ski Lift cost

Additional days

We can arrange extra days at the end of your holiday/ coming out earlier.

Holiday Highlights

Simply stunning Alpine scenery

Stay in an owner managed three-star hotel with delightful food in a friendly working village

Superb walking in the Julian Alps in the Triglav National Park- its lovely gorges and river valleys
Walk in alpine meadows and wildflower paradise
Enjoy the peace of lovely Lake Bohinj and the bustle of tourist trap -Lake Bled
Walk the fabulous Vintgar gorge with its wooden walkway suspended above the roaring river
Visit by cable car the alpine wonderland of Vogel
Visit the Wellness centre 100metres away- swimming- outdoors and indoors, sauna, treatments
Enjoy Yoga sessions with a local Slovenian instructor
Eat lunch in fabulous mountain huts
The hospitality of the Slovenian people
Our relaxed social approach
And its only 2 hours away

Hotel and Meals

Your hotel

Hotel Tripic is family owned, and a comfortable base for our Wellness and Walking holidays. All rooms are spacious, and are en suite. The hotel is situated in the village of Bohinj Bistrica, five kilometres from Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest lake. The village has a number of bars, supermarkets, a pharmacy and a fitness and swimming centre. It is the centre for rural life in the upper Bohinj valley. The rivers Bistrica and Sava meet here.

No single supplement -you have a twin room with balcony for sole occupancy

Guided walking for solos and singles in Slovenia

Your meals

Tripic has a comprehensive breakfast and dinner menu – plenty of choice and well cooked.

Internet facilities are available in all rooms at the hotel. The Tripic family will make you very welcome. The hotel is quiet, and is the start point for transport to our walks start.

Itinerary

We publish a programme here, which we feel will encapsulate the Slovenian countryside, its culture and we have woven into the programme a full Yoga programme.

But it will be your choice to join in to our events, and you are at liberty to choose for yourself which parts suit you. At all times you can opt out and do your own thing,

Flights and Transfers

Flights

You purchase your own flights for this holiday.

The price you pay to Secret Hills Walking Holidays is a land only price.

We recommend you take a flight to Slovenia’s airport – 2 hours away.

Flights from Gatwick and Heathrow daily and from Manchester on Friday’s and Monday’s.

For other UK regional airports – change at on of te large European hubs such as Paris, Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam.

Meeting you in Slovenia

We will meet you at Slovenia’s airport for onward transfer to Hotel Tripic and return at the end of the holiday. The transfer is 50 minutes.

Tour Details

Your programme

Friday Day 1

2.30pm to 20.30pm dependent on your flight choices – Meet at hotel, meet your leaders and and check in

If you arrive early – and if you are not tired from the journey – Explore Bohinj Bistrica village – a lovely village with many facilities to get used to and plenty of coffee stops.

5.30pm – 6.30pm- for those who have arrived early – Yoga: Slow Flow & Stretch – an introductory session for all – beginners to experts

A gentle, slow-paced flow designed to release travel tension, loosen stiff muscles, and help you unwind into your surroundings.

7.00pm Dinner- three course eaten with your holiday friends. All dinners will feature vegetarian and vegan options.

Saturday Day 2

7.00am –

Yoga: Slow Flow & Stretch – an introductory session for all – beginners to experts

A gentle, slow-paced flow designed to release travel tension, loosen stiff muscles, and help you unwind into your surroundings.

8.00am – Breakfast

9.30am – Guided walk – we travel 6 miles to the village of Stara Fuzina– from the village, walk along the magnificent Mostnice gorge with its unusual features, coffee at about 11.30am and stroll back to our transport through woods, eventually viewing the clear waters of Lake Bohinj. A lovely introduction to Slovenian countryside.

13.30am – Lunch in the village of Sredna Vaz,

14.30pm – transport back to our hotel

15.30pm- 16.30pm

Restorative Yoga

A deeply relaxing restorative yoga class designed to help you fully unwind at the end of the day.

Using props such as bolsters and blankets, you’ll be guided into fully supported poses held for several minutes, allowing the body to release tension effortlessly. Soft lighting and a calm atmosphere enhance the experience, encouraging deep rest and nervous system reset.

Ideal after a day of walking, this class promotes better sleep and a profound sense of calm.

16.30pm – relax – simply take time out, or go for a swim at the Wellness centre just across the road.

19.00pm Dinner -three course in the dining room. Then relax with your new found friends in the hotels bar, take a stroll round the village – or simply zone out.

Sunday Day three

8.00am – Breakfast

10.00am – 12.30pm: Yoga Workshop – We begin the morning with an energising, flowing vinyasa yoga session designed to awaken the body and lift the energy. After a short break, we move into the second class – a slow, deeply restorative yin-inspired practice focused on the deeper connective tissues and joints. Supported with bolsters and props, this class also weaves in mindfulness, breathwork, and stillness. You can expect to finish feeling grounded, replenished, and completely at ease.

Lunch

1.30pm – 5pm: Afternoon walk.

We travel to Ukanc, and walk round the east shore of Lake Bohinj – a four mile stroll along the lake side amongst trees, eventually reaching Ribcev Laz. Chance of an open water swim in Lake Bohinj

Transport back to the hotel

7.00pm – Dinner -three course in the dining room.

Then relax with your new found friends in the hotels bar, take a stroll round the village – or simply zone out.

Monday day four

7am – 7.45am – Morning Yoga – Light Flow & Morning Stretch
A soft, feel-good session to wake up the body, improve flexibility, and leave you feeling refreshed.

8.00am Breakfast

9.00am

We depart for a trip to the iconic Lake Bled. We transport the 12 miles to the Lake side and walk roud the east side of Lake Bled, by Tito’s summer residence, Camp Bled, the rowing centre. Magnificent views of the island called Bled island – small but it features the iconic Church of the Assumption (built in the 17th century), a 99-step monumental staircase, and a famous wishing bell.

Plenty time for a morning coffee, we then walk under Bled Castle, visit the main church in Bled and have lunch in the town.

In the afternoon, we visit Vintgar Gorge- Vintgar Gorge in Slovenia’s Julian Alps is one of the most beautiful gorges in the world- a wooden walkway takes you down a rushing river for a mile finishing up with a lovely walk through native woods to the church of St Katerarina, for transport back to the hotel

19.00pm Dinner

Relax after dinner – swap photos from the day, chill out.

Tuesday -Day Five

Is you day off formal activities.

7.00am – 7.45 am- Morning Yoga – Light Flow & Morning Stretch
A soft, feel-good session to wake up the body, improve flexibility, and leave you feeling refreshed.

8.00am – onwards – breakfast

You are free to organise your own day, alone or with others in the group.

Paddleboarding/Kayaking/Tandem paragliding/Rafting

Wellness centre- massages- Swimming

Visit Italy on the local train

Visit the capital Ljubljana- fantastic small city with a cafe culture and plenty to see- lovely market, castle, river cruises. churches , city tours.

Lake Bohinj – electric boat cruise, visit Slap Savica – a mighty waterfall

Or just chill

Wednesday – Day six

Your hosts

Anna Brown of Wellness and Walking Holidays will be your host, supported by Helene Thompson and Linda Chelminski of Secret Hills Walking Holidays.

Meet New Friends

Holiday Highlights

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Great Reasons to Join us

There are other walking holiday companies that cover Europe but we believe we offer the best value for many reasons….

We specialise in organising guided walking holidays for solos and singles.
We are a small friendly company
We have a loyal customer base who return again and again (so we must be doing something right) – read our testimonials page on the website
We offer a lot of flexibility – you can stay extra nights which we are happy to organise for you. We are also very flexible on the walks we provide, adapting to suit walkers and weather conditions
Our walk leading is second to none. Unlike some other large Walking Companies, we use LOCAL leaders who live in the area and who love their surroundings. They have expert knowledge of everything you need to know to make an area come alive.
You are safe in our hands – our guides are experts, fully qualified in first aid. Also, because of their local knowledge of the hills, they can respond to any situation that might for example demand cutting short a route. They don’t need to consult maps – they know the hills intimately.
Our leaders are all easy-going, genuinely sociable people who want to ensure that you have the best time you can with the rest of the group. They make the weekend fun by engaging with all members of a group, and ensuring that everyone feels part of the group experience.
We give great value for money. Because we recognise that lots of walkers holiday on their own, we have negotiated no single supplement deals with all our hotels to ensure the best possible deal.
We always use good hotels, selected and constantly reviewed.
We have smaller groups than some of the larger walking companies because we believe the social experience is much better in a smaller group. People can talk to everyone, especially at dinner where you can all sit at one table in a small group. Our numbers vary from holiday to holiday but an average group size would be 8-12.

How to Book

How to book your holiday

The easy way to book your Secret Hills Walking holiday – everything is on line.

If you are a current customer, then you will be able to log on to the website, then choose your holiday. Then fill in the reservation form in full.

If you are new customer, register on to the website with a chosen user name and password as a new user, then follow the process as above.

Payment is in two parts – you pay a deposit of 25%, payable when reserving your holiday place. You will receive an invoice for the holiday showing the deposit paid, and full amount to pay for the holiday. This acts as your confirmation.

The balance is due 8 weeks prior to the holiday start date. You will be sent a reminder.

About three weeks prior to departure, we will send you holiday joining details, and details of the transfer from the airport to the appointed hotel we have arranged for you.

Once you arrive at your holiday destination

Secret Hills Walking Holidays organise all aspects of your holiday– including guiding, transport to walks start and provide you with an experienced tour guide. You make your own arrangements to get to the airport in the UK, we meet you at the airport you are flying to, and help you with your transfer to the appointed hotel.

It is important to read Secret Hills Walking Holidays Terms and Conditions – click on the tab on our web site – before you complete the booking form.

Insurances Required

Insurance – you need to be fully covered

It is a condition of joining any of our holidays that you must be fully insured against travel, medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs and air ambulance or helicopter rescue services where appropriate). Our partners New Experience holidays will ask for this information as a condition of reserving a place. If you are a UK citizen and travelling in Europe you should obtain the UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) which is available only online from the UK Government website. This gives you medical care at a reduced cost, and some cases for free, in many European countries, but should not be considered a substitute for adequate travel insurance.

Location

Slovenia—the country

Slovenia shares borders with Hungary, Austria, Croatia and Italy. It is one of the newer members of the EU, having joined in 2004.

The spectacular mountains in the Julian Alps are predominantly limestone, and their jagged form produce stunning vistas wherever you look. The area is softened by beautiful, tranquil lakes in the valley bottoms and also amongst the rocky crags. Solos and Singles Guided walking in Slovenia

The country has a proud reputation for cleanliness, and self sufficiency – you will find many small allotments for vegetable and fruit growing in most gardens. The Slovenes are a welcoming people, friendly and outgoing. They want you to explore their superb countryside. Walking is a national hobby – why wouldn’t it be when there is so much grand scenery to explore. Their other national pastime is eating – and they have excellent Slovenian wine.

Walking is available from May to October in these hills, and temperatures can be hot in the valleys in July and August, though higher up cool breezes are a help. We walk in June and September – ideal temperatures. Ljubljana is the capital, and the airport is also near there, transfers to our hotel are about 60 minutes, but through wonderful scenery—a good way to whet you appetite for the days ahead. Lake Bled is 12 kilometres away.

The Slovenian people will welcome you to their magnificent country – rest assured.

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