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Peter Norris
Reviewed July 2018
Slovenia - yes; Exodus - maybe
This was part of a first trip to Slovenia. I’d definitely return. Whether I’d go with Exodus is another matter.
The pluses: the base (Radovljica) is a very pleasant town. I’m glad we were there rather than Bled, which is on the cusp of getting over-touristed. The hotel (to which we were transferred three days before the holiday) was good (probably better than the first choice). Generally, I liked the food.
Less good: I was a little disappointed with the balance of the walks (though because I was unwell I ducked out of one day that might have been spectacular). Two waterfall walks were pleasant but rather similar to each other. A walk around Lake Bled was taken in the company of hundreds of others. I’d have liked at least one day walking from the hotel rather than driving to somewhere allegedly more spectacular.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing chamois at nearly 2000 metres. Or maybe they were ibex. We asked one of our guides which they were but, rather than taking a dozen steps and looking at them, she asked whether they had long horns. Subsequent research indicates that female ibex and chamois have similar horns.....
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two leaders. They led us efficently, sorted out lunchtime bills without fuss, were prompt and personable.
They obviously have a great love for Slovenia and nature, but what I found frustrating in retrospect is that they said very little about the flora and landscape we were walking through, and the animals and birds we might see. Possibly this is a language issue, though their English was good (and, of course, far better than anybody's Slovenian).
Pauline leeson
Reviewed June 2018
A country of mountains, lakes and rivers
good walking. great company. we had lovely weather although it does rain a lot.
Most Inspirational Moment
Swimming in Lake Bled and everyone making it to the top of the mountain on the last day. Priceless!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Budgie and Alex were excellent. very experienced walkers. gave us all a lot of confidence in their ability to lead the group and keep everyone safe. there were also a lot of laughs. great skill at helping group to gel ad get the best out of everyone regardless of their ability. We also had lessons on the geography, history, politics and culture of Slovenia. immensely enjoyable and very interesting.
Advice for Potential Travellers
get yourself fit so that you get the most out of the walking. and bring a swimming costume.
Neil Rank
Reviewed June 2018
Another excellent Exodus holiday
Slovenia is a lovely country with lovely people – helpful and friendly. I can but pass on the advice given to me which was “go before it gets too popular”. An important factor in making the holiday is the Leaders and the Group. In both instances they were excellent. Walks are well planned and whilst some previous posts have commented re lunching in restaurants rather than a packed lunch, I preferred the former, which, with one exception, are not restaurants but mountain lodges. All helps the local economy. Weather can be changeable but aside from our Lake Bled day, we enjoyed good weather. When it rains, it rains.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking along the ridge which marks the Border between Slovenia and Austria. The trip to the capital on the free day is also very enjoyable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two Bugy (or Boogie Woogie as he is more affectionately known) and Alesh. Both are excellent guides with a great sense of humour. Very attentive and caring.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go before the country gets discovered. Be prepared for changeable weather.
Katie Estruch
Reviewed November 2016
Lakes and Mountainsee trip
This was my first Exodus trip and I loved it! The guides were hilarious, friendly and knowledgeable. The accommodation had amazing views, good food and cheap booze. The walks were all different and had breathtaking views. I never realised how beautiful Slovenia is. I would fully recommend this trip if you like walking, good food and good views.
Most Inspirational Moment
Swimming in the lakes.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent!
Caroline Convery
Reviewed September 2015
Slovenia walking
Relaxing and enjoyable walking in Slovenia although would have preferred only one day of walking on the flat around a lake rather than two. Accommodation good but surprised all lunches taken in restaurants and not as a packed lunch.
Most Inspirational Moment
Ridge walk
Meeting my fellow walkers - all lovely people
Thoughts on Group Leader
very friendly and pleasant
Paul Gofton
Reviewed July 2015
Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia
Slovenia is a picturesque country, whose people are warm and friendly.
The mountains are not as severe as those of the Western Alps with the lower levels covered with trees so there are less traditional Alpine meadows than I expected. In my opinion this added to the scenery but it did mean having to walk up through woodland trails before getting your reward of the stunning views.
Lake Bled must be a highlight of anyones trip to Slovenia but Lake Bohinj is also memorable
The Pension we stopped at in Radlovijca has views of the Julian Alps including mount Triglav Slovenia’s highest peak. It is within 5 minutes walk of the old part of the town with many pretty buildings and a number of restaurants.
Most Inspirational Moment
One of my fellow travellers had cycled from the UK to Slovenia to join his part of his family for this trip. He was then intending to cycle into Eastern Europe and Asia before hopefully reaching Australia in 18 months time.
Being invited into a small village church by a local neither of us understanding a word of what the other was saying but me getting the impression he was proud to show me round
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bugy or leader and Miha were both very good, they loved the outdoors. Both had climbed Triglav which made them a true Slovenian.
In terms of the walking they were always looking out and ready to help anyone having difficulty with the walking. They would also suggest and take some of the trip on easier walks when we were in the Mountains.
Both seemed to be known by loads of people which helped in bars and restaurants.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There is a train track close to the accommodation and if your room is in that part of the Pension then this could disturb your sleep but you will soon get used to it and don't let this put you off booking.
As for the walks this trip is graded 3 moderate, two of the days walk round stunning lakes but apart from one optional climb the walking of these days is flat and I would grade as 1 or possibly 2 . Of the other 3 days walking one day is through a gorge to some waterfalls with short sections of rocky narrow paths, whilst the remaining two are in the mountains and require a reasonable level of fitness for the up hill paths nothing worse than a day in the Lakeland fells.
If you get chance for a barbecue at Lake Bohinj go for it - stacks of food and very cheap
Slovenia is a cheap country compared with Western Europe especially for drink, however the food on the last day in the mountain hut is not.
Michael Bond
Reviewed June 2015
Lakes and Mountains of Slovenia
Slovenia has some stunning scenery, the people are very friendly, and the infrastructure is very well developed; an ideal holiday destination with walking at the higher end of the moderate grade, but nothing too extreme. Radovljica, where you will stay, is an ideal location from which to walk in the mountains and on your free day you can hire a bike and walk or ride to Lake Bled, or take the bus or train to the capital, Ljubljana, which is only an hour away and well worth a visit. A cool beer whilst sitting on the hotel terrace after a days walk is extremely civilised and very rewarding.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views from Golica, on the Austrian border, and Brda, just below mount Triglav, and the day trip to Ljubljana via bus on the way out and train on the way back.
Thoughts on Group Leader
David and Ales were very experienced leaders and both had a relaxed approach with an ideal (dry) sense of humour. Excellent leaders.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walking poles can be useful on the steeper climbs and descents.
Stephen Woolfson
Reviewed May 2015
Lakes and Mountains of Slovenia
An excellent week’s Walking and a real History Lesson
Most Inspirational Moment
The walk up to the Croatian-Austrian Border. We retraced the steps of the 10,000 Refugees who trekked over these mountains in April 1945.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Before departing I picked up a book called "Slovenia 1945".by John Corsellis. It is about what happened, in Slovenia, during the Second World War. It is a fascinating and harrowing book and describes the events, in the exact area , in which the Trip is based. I found it gripping and a real eye opener as I knew little about the history of area . It is well worth buying or downloading, to read, while on the trip.
Michelle Mancy
Reviewed September 2014
Slovenia in September
Slovenia was lovely – the people were warm and friendly, the landscape beautiful, the food hearty. Highly recommend a visit to this picturesque country!
Most Inspirational Moment
Perhaps the walk on the final day. We did not experience any view as the fog was very thick but I loved this steep walk in any case. The fact that it was our final challenge may have had something to do with this ..
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bugy was - I assume - our group leader. Overall I thought he was very good - a careful guide with good English language skills, a lovely man. I like the fact that he was a local Slovenian.
He tended to be overcautious when setting our expectations on walk severity and timings and I would have found it easier if he was more receptive to feedback.
On the whole I thought he was great in any case. Felt safe in his care.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were slightly disappointed with the weather on this trip. It was quite wet. I still loved it but do make sure you have waterproofs for day long walking in the rain! Definitely take the opportunity to swim in a glacial lake :)
Reviewed September 2012
LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF SLOVENIA
The accommodation and food was excellent, the countryside stunningly beautiful, the fellow walkers great company, but I personally found the walks towards the end of the week too challenging for me.
Most Inspirational Moment
I think the views from the mountain huts were very inspirational, and also the visits to amazingly romantic Lake Bled.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was very competent and experienced. He obviously really knew the walks like the back of his hand.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A lot of the walking was more challenging than I expected, so make sure you've got good fitness, or do regular uphill walking.
