SLOVENIAN ALPS
Six days in the Slovenian Alps from £1,400
The Julian Alps in Slovenian are part of the mighty Alpine chain that crosses Europe. Bordering on Italy and Austria, the Julian Alps are full of limestone plateaus, break-taking gorges and amazing forests. Steep, jagged mountains surround Slovenia's highest peak of Mount Triglav. This is an amazing country and a fantastic venue for Gold D of E.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
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Day 1 - Flight, travel by public transport / minibus with leaders to Kranjska Gora
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Day 2 - Prepare with acclimatisation day before starting trek
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Days 3 to 5 - Leave the Alpine valleys behind to spend three days trekking in the beautiful Triglav National Park, staying overnight in remote mountain refuges
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Day 6 – Day 4 of the trek - Descend from the Park to Lake Bohinj
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Day 7 - Rest / activity day
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Day 8 - Fly home
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
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All tents, stoves, fuel and maps and all in-country travel
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All hostel / camping accommodation whilst in Slovenia
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All food when not on expedition
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An allowance of £250 per person for your school to buy:
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Flights
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Travel insurance
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A last day activity of your choice e.g. flat water kayaking (prices range from £40 to £70)
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This allowance is based on the most expensive flight and the most expensive activity
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
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Expedition food and mess tins
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Personal kit
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Transport to / from UK airport
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Any vaccinations deemed necessary
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Optional last day sightseeing tour before flying home
