Included in the cost of the tour:
- 8 days / 7 nights lodging in 3 or 4-star hotels along the tour route
- 8 x breakfast, excursion to Vintgar Gorge and Bled Castle, wine tasting at a local winery
- Use of touring bike: choose on your registration form from 21 or 24 speed road bike, gravel bike, or e-bike (mountain bike style frame)
- Use of bike helmet
- Service of Tour Guide, Support Van Driver Guide, Tour Director on each ride
- GPS tracks for bike routes
- Scheduled ground transportation via transfer van as listed in itinerary
NOT included:
- Airfare and Ground Transportation to/from Bled or Piran
- Travel insurance, Bike Theft Protection (available for purchase on-site)
- Meals and beverages not listed above
- Admission to sites en route that are not listed in the itinerary
Arrival in Bled: The closest airport to the start of the tour is Ljubljana. From there, you can take a taxi or public transit for the short journey to Lake Bled. Directions will be provided as the departure date approaches.
Internet: There is free WIFI in the hotels.
Bicycles: You’ll have several options for bikes, which you can indicate on your registration form. All are well-maintained bikes, respected brands, and well-suited for the terrain on this tour. NOTE: While our rental bikes are equipped with saddles and pedals, you may bring your own saddle and pedals if you wish. Our team will install them onto the bike for you.
If you’re considering an e-bike, please keep in mind that they are heavier than standard touring bikes and require confident bike-handling skills. For this reason, we do not recommend e-bikes for novice cyclists. If you’re new to e-bikes, we suggest renting one locally at home before the tour to gain familiarity and to practice riding it safely.
Bicycle Helmet: We require all guests to always wear a properly fitting helmet while riding on the tour.
Bicycle Locks: All bicycles are outfitted with locks. Please use them whenever you plan to leave your bicycle unattended for any length of time. You will be liable for damage or theft of the bicycle if it is stolen during an excursion because it was not locked properly. Bicycle insurance is available at check-in for a nominal fee.
Itinerary Program: The above itinerary is subject to change. Alterations are sometimes necessary due to circumstances beyond the operator’s control
Physical Fitness and Bike Handling: To participate in the biking part of the tour, it is important that you are in good physical condition and have the necessary bike handling skills. Group riding experience is encouraged but not a requirement. This tour is rated difficulty level 2-3 and recommended for experienced cyclists. All guests are expected to keep pace with the group which travels at 12-15 mph. Guests who cannot maintain that pace have the option to travel in the support van. On this tour, we will occasionally need to share the road with car traffic, and we will have to cross busy intersections. The weather is variable, it may not always be sunny, and the wind may not always be calm. Even under poor weather conditions, you should feel safe and able to cover the day’s distance on your bike. If for any reason, a guest cannot complete the day’s ride, the guest and guest’s bike can travel in the support van to the hotel.
