Rivers, Lakes & Action

Oh lovely time thank you Elliott. I guess I would say that the most exciting part of my 2 week holiday was the canyoning days closely followed by the days down the rapids. But both the canyoning in Soca and Bohinj had us laughing and cheering with delight. The pension hotel in Tolmin was a delight, being run by a family, you feel the personal touch. Not to say we didn’t enjoy the Eco hotel, as the hotel staff there were welcoming also. Both areas are unique to each other- green, lush, and beautiful. It is truly still unspoilt. We had a great Slovenian adventure and would recommend it to other families with children above 10, preferably 12, to get the best out of the holiday.

I booked this 2 week multi activity break for my son (17) and daughter (19) after they begged to go after seeing the website off a friends facebook post. Having never done this kind of trip, I was a bit apprehensive to book. There were lost of questions circling my head… is it safe? Would I be fit enough? Would we get on with the other families ? Will it feel like a school trip ? Will it be too sporty and not offer enough relaxation for my husband ? Well, I needn’t have worried.  It all worked out. Thank you for a stress free experience. Bring on Croatia next summer.

We originally booked for Canada, but the operator let us down. At a bit of a last minute stressful search on the internet, we stumbled across your travel company. Helena was the person we dealt with, and she was very knowledgably of her countries. She originally suggested Croatia, but we had been in Dubrovnik 2 years ago, so wanted something new.  We did want a coastline, to swim in the sea, but we also wanted to meet other similar aged families with teen children. In the end we settled on Slovenia, and was assured there would be more than enough contact with water, so that we wouldn’t miss the fact we weren’t going to be on the coast/beach. Helena, I’m glad to say ‘was right’. For us, we didn’t need the beach life. This two week combination holiday really did deliver the excitement, and the freedoms for relaxation. My husband and I and our teenage son and his friend had a brilliant time in both locations. On this two week Slovenia adventure holiday you get to see the unspoilt beauty of the land. From canyons to pulse racing white water rapids. I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism of the team and felt immediately assured that in the unlikely event of any trouble we were in very capable & safe hands. I would highly recommend Bohinj and Tolmin and I would do the whole trip again at the drop of a hat. Mum definitely got her stripes for booking this trip.

Hi Linda, yes excellent time had thankyou. We returned with so many memories and happy experiences. My daughter (although super sporty) has never done anything like this before abroad. We both thought the leading guides were fab and so entertaining. Their big personalities went along way to pickup the groups energies and days were filled with a lot of smiles & laughter. Emma who isn’t a traditionally a good sleeper, slept through every evening, so it was great too see her full of life in the mornings….a real rarity for any teenager! She made a lot of nice friends, as did I, and I was grateful to have a lot of adult time, sharing beers and wine with such nice guests. Due to the social aspect, the first week was superior. In regards to sheer beauty, Bohinj (our second week) was one of the most scenic places I’ve had the pleasure to experience. Do pass on my thanks to all involved.

We had the very best time on your Slovenia family adventure holiday! We travelled to Soca Valley from Ljubljana by hired car, stopping at some wonderful small villages en-route (thankyou for the suggestions). My 20 year old son, enjoyed his first experience of driving on the right, and the quiet Slovenian roads were just the right learning curve for his confidence. Although in reflection, the quiet roads might have been unusually noisier due to both my daughters and wife screaming from the back of the family wagon! Anyway, we arrived at our location without trouble, and instantly fell in love with the Tolmin area. The accommodation was hosted by a wonderful family business and your reps were superb. On arrival our guides, gave a great introduction  speech. We were told how days were organised, where to go to book more and meals times. By 9pm all the families had arrived and settled in. Parents were soon clinking wine glasses, and teenagers relaxing in the terrace hot tub. Our first day was a relaxing hike into the Devil’s gorge. It was a good way to start the adventure to engage fitness levels and to start learning the many family names. From our experience, as the week progressed, the intensity progressed from white water rafting to sliding down waterfalls on our backsides. But apparently days/weeks here are never the same, as activities change to suit the daily weather reports. Each day or active challenge offered something different and unique. The views were always spectacular and we really felt the power of nature. Activities were superbly guided, very safe but enough adrenaline to see the teenagers pumping fists and hi-5’ing parents. The food and warmth experienced from your hosts in our first week, will never be forgotten, do pass on our gratitude. Now – onto our second week. Although private transfers had been included in the package, we decided to keep our car, and continued to Lake Bohinj ourselves. The journey was very straight forward, and we had no issues with locating the hotel and checking in. Everything was ready for us, and our local rep popped in that first evening, to check we were happy. Again, all instructions were given to us, so we felt very sure and settled in our new location. The Eco 5 star hotel was spacious and very comfortable. It’s a bigger hotel, so staff wont become familiar to you, but are very friendly and the buffet food was excellent (changing style every evening). Our room had a wonderful balcony and the views were very nice. Again, the weeks activities in Bohinj are an absolute delight, and we had our own bikes to explore the area. Canyoning and high ropes were challenging and rewarding, as were our independent hikes to the nearby waterfalls. The tours we joined were very good, but the true highlight was the serenity we found on the Lake. This was the perfect blend to the adventures, simply lying still and occasionally cooling off in the pristine lake waters. In summary, brilliant guides, brilliant days of fun, brilliant people, brilliant holiday had.

We had an absolutely magical two week holiday and can’t thank Ross, Kelmin and his team of guides enough for the experiences and services they provided throughout. If we had found cheaper and more direct flights from Ireland, this would have been a near perfect family trip. Yes, I can recommend this to others – regardless if adults or coming with teenagers. Best regards

This Slovenia family adventure holiday was a brilliant way to entertain my three teenage children whilst having enormous fun with my wife. It was action packed, inter-active for the teens, healthy and overall great value ion comparison to some of the further afield holidays we’ve taken in the past. There are just so many reasons why we love Slovenia. Our transfers ran like clock work (something I always worry about) and we were always met by an energetic smile. Your guides couldn’t do enough for my children, answering questions, checking on their safety and creating fun moments. Please pass on our deepest gratitude to all the staff.