3-day Trekking of the Triglav Lakes (Guided)

Route

What's Included

Included:

√ Transport
At the beginning of the trek, your guide will pick you up from your hotel.  All local transfers during the trek are also included in the price. You will be dropped off at the same place at the end of your trek. Go Trek can pick you up from your hotel in Ljubljana, Bled, Bohunj, or in some other place in Slovenia at an extra cost.

√ Guide
During the whole trip, you will be accompanied by a professional, English speaking tour guide.

√ Accommodation
During this 3-day trek, you will spend your nights in the Mountain Huts which is definitely part of your trekking experience. The rooms are shared between 6-8 trekkers or more. We recommend bringing a slim summer sleeping bag or cotton sleeping bag for the nights at the refuges.

√ Equipment
 The rental of any personal technical equipment required for each trek (Hiking poles, climbing belt, helmet, snowshoes, etc.) is included.

Excluded:

× Airfare and Visa
You have to make your way to Slovenia. 

× Accommodation before and after the trek
Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.

× Sleeping Bags
We recommend bringing a slim summer sleeping bag or cotton sleeping bag for the nights at the refuges, sleeping bags are not included in the price of this trek.

× Meals
Meals are not included in the price of the trek. You can either bring your own food or buy your meals at the refuge. If you need them to, GoTrek can reserve half board (breakfast and dinner) on behalf of the guests. 

× Meals for the guide
The meals for the guide are not included in the price and are the responsibility of the trekkers.

× Travel Insurance
Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

× Drinks and Snacks
Drinks and snacks are not included.

× Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks at the bar and other similar expenses are for your own account.

× Tipping
Tipps for the guide are not included in the price of the trek. You decide how much to tip, but if you got a good service from your guide, be generous.

Accommodation

Koca pod Bogatinom (1513m)

Compared to other mountain huts in the region, this one is relatively small, with a capacity of 52 beds. There is electiricity and (limited) hot water. 

GoTrek

GoTrek

Dean Strosar is the founder of the Gotrek Hiking Company, an outdoor adventure company that offers qualified and professional mountain guiding to domestic and foreign guests and tourists in Slovenia and neighboring countries. 

All training, trekking, hiking and snowshoeing tours are guided by International Mountain Leaders with an international UIMLA license.

Dean lives in Slovenia, a country where mountaineering is a way of life. His team of UIMLA guides and instructors works and lives in Slovenia or Croatia. If he is not available to guide you, one of the experienced guides will take care of you. 

Gotrek organizes mountain experiences in all seasons in the European Alps, the Dolomites, Carnic Alps the Slovenian Julian Alps, Triglav National Park, Kamnik - Savinja Alps and the territory of Croatia, Velebit, NP Paklenica, and the islands in the Adriatic sea.

Safety

FAQ

FAQ

Best season
Treks to the summit of Mount Triglav are available between June and October, outside these months the mountain huts in this region are closed. July and August are the most popular months, temperatures range between 10 °C and 25 °C. The mountains provide cool air when temperatures rise in lower areas. Summer weather in the mountains is quite cool; when it heads towards 30°C on the Slovenian plains, it is only 10°C at the top of Mount Triglav. On the hottest summer days, the weather in the mountains can change quickly. Thunderstorms are relatively common during this period and they develop quickly in the late afternoon.  July and August are very popular for locals, the mountain huts are pleasantly crowded.

In the pre-season and post-season (June, September and October), temperatures are slightly lower and you can enjoy the mountain trails without the summer heat or winter cold. In the early and late seasons, you will meet fewer people along the way. It is often below freezing at night and snow can remain in nooks and crannies during this period. The weather on the mountain is very variable during this period, one day it is comfortably warm, and one day later you will need a winter jacket. Make sure you are ready for that. Don't underestimate the extreme and unpredictable weather in the mountains, come prepared for all weather conditions

Training
The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the trek. No doubt about that. If you are in good shape, this trek shouldn't be a problem for you. Remember that during these treks in Slovenia you will be walking many hours in the mountains for several days. If you are worried that it might be too much, you can always train in advance, walking a few hours a day and climbing some stairs. Your guide will be with you at all times and help you if needed, to complete your adventure securely and safely.

Tipping
Tipping is not a must in Slovenia or the Balkans. However, if you got a good service from your guide and you want to thank him, it will always be much appreciated. How much to tip your guide is up to you. Our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 – 6 Euros per day/person as it is an international practice to tip good service.

If you want to get more in-depth information you can check out the following blog posts from Bookatrekking.com about hiking in the Balkans: 

Hiking Albania
Hiking in Croatia
Climb Triglav
Hiking in Montenegro

Packing List

Packing List

We have prepared a packing list with some essential clothing that you should include and some extras that you may find useful:

Essentials
- Walking boots (worn in)
- walking socks
- Base layer tops – ideally thermal
- Mid-layer tops (eg. fleece)
- Trekking Trousers
- Hat for warmth or shade
- Gloves
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Warm layer. 
- Casual clothes & footwear for evenings. 
- Nightwear and underwear
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses & sun cream
- Toiletries

Extras 
- Small first aid kit
- Blister Plasters
- Insect repellent
- Electrical socket adapter
- Camera and charger
- Map and compass 
- Whistle
- Book to read
- Energy snacks
- Walking poles
- Buff

Want to read more about what to pack or download a packing list? Check our blog post!

How to book

How does it work?

On Bookatrekking.com you can find and compare the adventures of your dreams. Is this trekking adventure your match? In that case, you can proceed to book. At Bookatrekking.com you make a deposit of 20% of the total amount. You pay the remaining amount on location prior to the trek directly to the trekking company.

Bookatrekking.com uses only the safest payment methods. Once your booking has been received, your place is reserved, your place is safe and you can look forward to your chosen trekking.

After you have made your booking, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with all the necessary information and the contact details of the trekking company. If you have any questions or if you want to clarify something, you can obtain information directly from the right person. Of course, you can also always ask us your question. Send us an e-mail on support@bookatrekking.com

The trekking company will also receive your details and can therefore always contact you and provide you with extra information.

Cancellation Policy

You wish you didn’t have to, but there is no other way: You find yourself having to cancel your plans. In this case, you lose your deposit, but since you haven’t paid the large sum yet, you at least save that. Please do let us know if you cannot make it. A no-show can be a small disaster for your trekking provider, who did its best to block your dates. View our complete cancellation policy here.