Slovenia, a country in Central Europe, is known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes.
On Lake Bled, a glacial lake fed by hot springs, the town of Bled contains a church-topped islet and a cliffside medieval castle
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, on the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro to the southeast, sharing a maritime border with Italy
This four day cycle experience will see us cycle from Slovenia down to the Croatian coast (Rijeka), it will take you through some of the most stunning cycling countryside, in what can only be described as breath-taking scenery.
Not about speed this experience is about cycling with friends (Or new friends) at a modest speed just enjoying being in the saddle, finding and exploring, wherever we happen to find ourselves.
We will spend each day cycling approx. 60/70 miles, the late afternoons and early evenings can be spent exploring our evening destinations Lake bled, Skofja Loka, Old castles, Stunning waterfalls and of course Rijeka itself.
With accommodation (5th - 9th inclusive) and breakfast included, the only money you’ll need to spend will be at the numerous coffee stops on our routes.
There will be time for sightseeing around our destinations in the late afternoon/evenings, with so many old castles and stunning Lakes to look at, it will just enhance the experience of the trip, travel to these sites will be included but entrances fee's may be payable.
Or you can choose to sit in the sun and enjoy the local food and drink.
AN APPROXIMATE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Ljubljana and overnight stay. (Wednesday 5th April)
Day 2: Cycle to Lake Bled, 56 km (Thursday 6th April)
Day 3: Cycle to Skofja Loka , 80 km (Friday 7th April)
Day 4: Cycle to Gasparijeva ulica, 100 km (Saturday 8Th April)
Day 5: Cycle to Rijeka , 70 km (Sunday 9Th April )
Day 6: Onward travel (Monday 10Th April)
Or you can choose to spend a few more days in Rijeka, which is highly recommended.
INCLUDED
EXCLUDED
TRAVEL TO THE START LOCATION:
It is your responsibility to ensure you are at the start location for this experience.
This is in Palma, Majorca, including with your bike, Beyond Events do not organize your travel from your home destination to the start Location, although we can assist with transfers from Palma to the Hotel and help you Hire a bike.
TRIP COSTS:
The total cost of the trip is £773.00 (Including all the booking fee's).
The initial payment through this webpage is a deposit of £200 (Plus the booking fee) this will then secure your place.
Further payments are due in staged intervals, or you can pay the balance in full.
If you want to pay in full, please email info@beyondevents.org.uk
Please also email us if you make payments so they can be allocated correctly.
Or you can choose to spend a few more days in Croatia, it is your choice.
GROUP DISCOUNTS:
Group discounts are available if 4 or more of your cycling friends are also interested in joining us for an amazing experience.
Just send us an email with your requirements, info@beyondevents.org.uk
AFTER ENTERING:
On entering the experience, you will receive a booking confirmation email.
If you do not receive it, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
Further event details will be sent to your registered email address before the experience.
Experience updates will be sent at various intervals, but important information is contained within these event pages.
TRAVEL TO EXPERIENCES:
If there is a need to book flights, ferries or additional travel please contact us BEFORE you do this, the experiences have a limited number of entrants needed for the experience to take place, we will not be held responsible for any additional costs incurred booking these addition travel arrangements.
OUR ETHOS IS ALWAYS TO BE ENVIROMENTALLY AND CULTURALLY CONSCIOUS
The standards, principles, and responsibilities of all our Staff and Guides are to respect, protect and preserve our planet. We expect all our entrants to abide to the same rules allowing us to take lifelong memories away with us but leaving only our footsteps behind.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION:
It may be difficult to find rooms that you will have to yourself, this can be done but will include extra costs (single supplement).
Unless otherwise stated you will be sharing a room, we try extremely hard to ensure twin rooms, with single beds, this is not always possible in remote locations.
If you are coming with a friend or a companion to share the experience with, we will room you together if you inform us first.