Small group walking holidays in Slovenia

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION:
The huge majority of your carbon footprint on this tour will be caused by your flight to Slovenia. If you come from a European country, we encourage you to check the train or bus options for your arrival to Slovenia.

Once in Slovenia, we move around in an 8-passenger van, covering small distances (approx. 650km in the whole trip!). Of course, this is a walking holiday and we spend most of the time walking and interacting with the locals - learning about food, wine, history, culture, and more.

Vegetarian and vegan food is available each day. For lunches, we mostly have a set menu showcasing traditional Slovenian food, prepared by enthusiastic local chefs and farmers. Whenever possible, we organize a true farm-to-table meal - often the highlight of our trip!

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
This is a small group tour. And by small we really mean small: maximum 8 travelers plus our guide. By hiking & traveling in a small group we cause less impact on fauna and flora.

We avoid single-use plastic and strongly encourage everyone to bring their water bottle and drink tap water throughout the trip. Tap water is drinkable all over Slovenia. Three (out of four) hotels we use on this tour have implemented food/plastic/energy/water reduction practices. Hotel Astoria in Bled also produces its own electricity with solar panels.

This tour includes the entrance fee to Unesco heritage Skocjan caves and indirectly contributes to maintenance and preservation efforts for this spectacular cave system.

We contribute to nature restoration & recovery by donating to local NGOs. Our last donation was for reforestation in the Karst area which was heavily damaged during the 2022 forest fire.

Our guides are all local hiking guides - licensed by the Slovenian Hiking Association. Everyone has a deep knowledge and understanding of Slovenia's natural & cultural heritage, allowing travelers to learn about local habitats and way of life.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

We are a small family-run local company, based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This is our home and we love collaborating with local guides, craftsmen, chefs, farmers, winemakers, hotels, and other locally-owned gems. We recognize that the well-being and satisfaction of the local people who are not directly involved or benefited from tourism is crucial. We have a deep respect for local cultures, environments, and the individuals who graciously share their communities with us.

In this tour, all accommodations (except the hotel in Ljubljana) and all other service providers are locally owned. All lunch venues are owned and operated by small local companies or individuals, highlighting traditional Slovenian cuisine. We are especially happy to be able to cooperate with great local guides - our friends and colleagues, all born and raised in Slovenia. Our best advocates and the face of the company!

Most of your money spent stays in the region, supporting these businesses and helping individuals build a better life.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

100% of our employees and our nearest subcontractors are locals. Not everyone owns a Slovenian passport but has lived in Slovenia 15+ years and is a Slovenian resident. Everyone is getting a fair payment, far better than the minimum wage in Slovenia. We have both female & male guides. Their sexual or religious orientation is of zero importance.

This trip is LGBTQ+ friendly. We accept all travelers who have the physical capacity to do this trip. Limited hearing is not an issue. Since this is a hiking tour, limited mobility, limited vision, or cognitive issues might be a problem.