Mountain Bike Holiday - Triglav National Park
3 days of mountain biking in Green Slovenia: Kranjska gora with surrounding peaks, panoramic warm-up tour, MTB park and testing downhill bikes, at the end final MTB race to the highest Slovenia\'s mountain pass Vrsic (1611m). Apropriate for experienced bikers. Full Services, qulified guides, brand new Garry Fisher bikes!
Slovenia is the green treasure of Europe, lying on the sunny side of the Alps. Kranjska gora with its position in the foothills of the Julian Alps and in the vicinity of beautiful alpine valleys like Tamar, Vrata and Trenta, represents a perfect destination for an active break. It offers numerous possibilities for easy scenic biking, but it is also a paradise for more experienced and demanding mountain bikers, looking for more adrenaline and adventure.
MTB ADVENTURE - PRICES:
195 EUR/person (min. 6 person)
235 EUR/person (min. 4 person)
355 EUR/person (min. 2 person)
MTB RENTAL IN SLOVENIA - BLED, BOHINJ, KRANJSKA GORA REGION
Are you looking for a bike to rent? Do you need an advice where to go? Would you like to buy a map with cycle routes? If the answer is YES, give us a call or visit our outdoor agency LIFETREK in the center of Bled, Ljubljanska street 1 (oposite Hotel Lovec). You can rent a Bike every day from April till the end of October. Opening hours during the summer time: Monday - Sunday 8:00 - 20.00
PRICES FOR BIKE RENTAL (Brand new Garry Fisher MTB)
2 hours: 5 EUR
Half a day: 10 EUR
All day (1): 15 EUR
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Price Includes |
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A professional English-speaking Slovenian guide for mountain biking with good knowledge of the area as well as ability for full MTB support (flat tires, ...) |
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BB accommodation in nice hostel near Kranjska Gora - Podkoren |
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Transfer from Brnik airport to Kranjska Gora and all other transfers |
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Rent of the bikes and other equipment (optional) |
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MTB park fee |
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Organization of the race |
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Repair of the bikes and replacing material if needed |
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Organization & Animationa |
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Friendly time :) |
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Welcome drink |
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Price Excludes |
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travel insurance
travel to Slovenia
personal expenses
drinks, food
SPENDING MONEY
150 EUR should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses (extra food, reasonable tips for local guide, drinks). We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of currency rather than travellers' checques, since you will exchange the majority on this on the day of your arrival to Slovenia. If you are intending to buy expensive souvenirs we recomend you to also use credit card. |
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Suitability / Level |
Demanding |
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Minimum Age |
13
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Theme |
Activity Weekends
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Max Group Size |
16 |
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Itinerary
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ITINERARY AT GLANCE:
Day 1: Transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Kranjska gora - a longer warm-up MTB tour
Day 2: MTB park / *other activities optional (rock climbing, rafting, canyoning...)
Day 3: bike race - Vrsic pass
ITINERARY:
Day 1: TRANSFER LJUBLJANA (AIRPORT) - KRANJSKA GORA + LONGER WARM-UP MTB TOUR
Arrival at Brnik and transfer to Kranjska gora (cca 1 hour), where you will be met by our staff. Accommodation in Kranjska Gora hostel (POdkoren). A half-day moderate but long MTB tour to and across the ridges surrounding Kranjska gora /Železnica, Trupejevo poldne…) with unbeatable views of the pyramidical Mt. Spik and its group. The rough mountain paths and single tracks lead through forests, pastures, meadows…
Accommodation and "welcome dinner" at a Kranjska gora.
Day 2: MTB PARK / OPTIONAL OTHER ACTIVITIES*(rock climbing, rafting, canyoning)
A visit of a MTB park is a unique experience. You can hire a downhill bike, get all the equipment, take a ride with a cable-car to the top of the hill and then test your limits trying to overcome different barriers on the downhill polygon. Dirty clothes are assured! The rest of the day is free for exploring the area or other adventurous activities like rock climbing, canyoning, rafting can be organized.
*Optional activities are not included in the price but can be provided with special discount!!!
Accommodation at a Kranjska gora hostel (Podkoren)
Day 3: BIKE RACE - Vrsic pass (1611m)
Vrsic, with its 1611m, is the highest mountain pass in Slovenia. A famous all-Slovenian race called "The attack of Vrsic" is organized annually. We will organize it just for your group to give you the final adrenaline rush.
After friendly and fun informal announcement of results and prizes, transport to the airport and departure.
EQUIPMENT:
FOR MTB: water bottle, backpack, mountain biking outfit/lined tights and T-shirts from breathable material, jacket – lightweight, wind & waterproof, SPD shoes/strong trekking shoes are preferred
OTHER CLOTHES:
Mid – layer – warm (fleece) and long trousers & casual clothes for evenings
active underwear – good evaporation
biking gloves, sunhat or kerchief to protect from the sun
Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip salve
Swimwear, travel towel.
OTHER EQUIPMENT:
Rucksack – light, easy to fold, strong material, adjustable straps, rain cover
First aid kit (tape, plasters, adhesive, insect repellent,..)
OTHER:
toilet paper, strings, pencils, safety pins, pocket knife, refreshing handkerchiefs. Sleeping bags are not required. All other equipment will be provided locally. |
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Accommodation
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The group will spend 2 nights in very nice cosy Hostel near Kranjska Gora, in Podkoren with spectacular view at Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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