LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF SLOVENIA

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  Ivor Peksa

  LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF SLOVENIA

  

  Written September 2009

  Slovenia is a wonderful place, and I had a great time despite the terrible weather. A damp but wornderful experience. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Sadly the wonderful views that grace the pictures were not available through the mist, but the moody, rolling fog made up for some of it. I think the summit of Vogel was my favourite place, and I look forward to returning to see the views in all their glory.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Mojca and Lisa were enthusiastic and great fun to walk with. I have not laughed as much in ages and I, for one, felt part of something that was more than just a holiday.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Go! Slovenia is one of the countries I want to go back to most keenly. It really was a nice place to be, and all of this is despite the shocking weather. The accommodation was really friendly and nice, and I would recommend this trip to anyone.

   
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  Alex Jeffrey

  LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF SLOVENIA

  

  Written July 2008

  Beautiful scenery, multicoloured meadows, high ridges, wonderful lakes - what more can you want?  The hotel was comfortable and characterful, the guides (Alecs and Mojca) really knowledgeable and professional, as well as being great fun. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Walking along the Golice ridge with one foot in Slovenia and one in Austria with fantastic views on both sides.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Both were great, they love their country and it shows.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Be aware that it rains quite a bit but it won't spoil the trip.  We had 2 days' thunderstorms out of 6- the rest were perfect.  Take an umbrella with a plastic or wooden tip (safer during thunderstorms) and you won't even notice it.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Nothing, just go for it!!

   
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  Craig Fullerton

  LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF SLOVENIA

  

  Written June 2008

  Slovenia is an undiscovered wonder! It's like Switzerland ... without the Swiss ;) 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  As much as I loved the hiking, our days off in Bled were amazing. Swimming in the lake with the spectacular scenery, the warm sun glistening off the water, the creaking boats, the impressive church on the island - all too beautiful.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Andre and Clement were brilliant guides - good sense of humour, patience of Mother Theresa and the energy of a tireless machine.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Live it - dont hold back.

  and pack in sensible shoes... ;)

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  We'll be back - Annapurna is our next big trip with Exodus. I hope it goes as well as this one.

   Thanks again for the excellent holiday.

   
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  Richard Arnold

  Slovenian thoughts

  

  Written September 2007

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Dawn breaking on Triglav after a long journey through the night.

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  What did you think of your group leader?

  Both leaders were thoroughly excellent, and contributed extensively to the very sociable atmosphere that developed within the group.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Most importantly: I travelled by train from London to Slovenia (and back again), in an attempt to reduce the "carbon footprint" associated with the holiday. This mode of transport is not without its issues, but is perfectly feasible as an alternative to short- haul European flights. I would like to ask all Exodus participants in European trekking holidays to consider whether they actually must fly in order to join in, or whether other options are possible. (I don't myself believe that "offsetting" is a genuine solution to the problem of aviation emissions.)

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  My own preparation for the trip was woeful - blighted almost totally by flooding and injuries - so that I wasn't fit enough to do much in the way of sustained or demanding walking. Had I been better prepared, I would have found the walking that we did rather tame, particularly given the stunning views of the Julian Alps, which are spectacularly wild and rugged. At the same time, the guest house was very comfortable, and I had no great inclination to stay at the mountain huts, as required by the other, higher-level Slovenian trip. I wonder if it might be possible to set up a compromise between the two, so that options involving some scrambling, via ferrata, and high-level ridges were available to at least some of the group on at least some days, without requiring a week in mountain huts.

   
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  Juliet Payne

  It ticked ALL the boxes!

  

  Written September 2007

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Slovenia itself. It's been through a lot. And yet despite its history, has a strong identity which is very attractive. The Slovenians that we met were warm, helpful, informative, very hospitable and patriotic. I was delighted to spend time in such a positive beautiful country.

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  What did you think of your group leader?

  The guides were an inspiration. Mojca and Ales made the week for me. We had a great group, we were very lucky, and M & A adapted to the group's needs immediately.  The pace was fast enough and slow enough for everyone. The walks adapted for the weather ,everyday, with no fuss. They thought of everything, were very organised and responsible and yet great fun! And went beyond the call of duty to help us, on a number of occasions. And they were so proud of their country (quite rightly so!) and so well informed, it was a great to learn so much about a country I knew so little about. Slovenia is beautiful and ideal for walking. I'm so glad we chose the lakes and mountains because the contrast was a real pleasure. And I didn't mind the rain! You just need to get yourself an umbrella, everybody has one in Slovenia!

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Go with an open mind. I didn't know what to expect from the walking. But I realised you just take it one step at a time. And I enjoyed every step. Even the tough ones.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The hotel was excellent. A real surprise. Very hospitable and homely. Clean and spacious rooms with all you needed and more. We had a ground floor room with a lovely valley view with a balcony overlooking the view and the veg patch that supplied most of the hotel's produce! Tony and his family were really efficient and his cooking is just what you need after a day's walking! We were very sad to leave.