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Day hike in the Soca River Valley in Slovenia’s Triglav National Park
Join UIMLA mountain leader Dean on this amazing day hike in the beautiful Soca River Valley in the Triglav National Park! Walk on the longest hanging bridge across the Soca River and see the highest waterfall in Slovenia.
Highlights
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Julian Alps and the troughs of the Soca River.
See the highest waterfall in Slovenia, the Boka.
Explore the remains of caverns and fire trenches from World War I.
Description
The iconic Soca River flows the entire length of the Soca Valley in Slovenia. This Alpine river is 137 kilometers long and is home to a perplexing Karst spring, located at the foot of the Julian Alps in Trenta.
The Soca River, which is characterized by its distinct emerald green color, is without a doubt one of the most precious natural gems in the Triglav National Park. It also happens to be one of the most stunning rivers in all of Europe.
Would you like to experience the overwhelming power of the Soca River, which carved out the famous Big Troughs (Velika korita Soče) over millions of years and admire the unspoiled nature of the Bovec Basin (Bovška kotlina)?
There are many hiking trails throughout the Soca River Valley with spectacular “open-air museums” that contain remains of caverns, fire trenches and even memorials from the Isonzo Front of World War I.
Would you like to see the Tolmin Troughs (Tolminska korita), the expansive Lipuc Bridge, a hanging bridge which spans 63 meters over the Soca River, and the 106 meter high Boka waterfall Boka (Slovenia’s highest)?
If you answered “yes!” to these questions, join us in the Soca River Valley. I’d be pleased to be your guide.
If one day of hiking in the Soca River Valley is not enough, I understand! Click here to book more days in this natural paradise!
Details
More info Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy walking shoes, a backpack and bring along snacks and drinks of your choice. |
Meeting point Your hotel or by appointment. |
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Equipment you will need to bring
Backpack
Water bottle
Other gear: Comfortable clothing, Sturdy walking shoes, Beverages and snacks of your choice.
About the guide
I am 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, Italy, Croatia and all over Europe. All climbing, training, trekking, hiking and snowshoeing tours are guided by CMGA certified (Croatian Mountain Guide Association) and UIMLA guide.
I live in Slovenia, a country where mountaineering is a way of life. My team of UIMLA and CMGA guides and instructors works and lives in Slovenia or Croatia. If I am not available to guide you, one of the experienced guides in my team will be your guide.
We organize 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.
What people are saying about Dean Strosar guiding team
Barb Cleveland
5.00
January 2020
Dorothy
5.00
December 2019
Dean was very helpful and responsive to our enquiries. He was enthusiastic and devoted to show the prettiest side of Tre Cime to us. Although we were a bit behind, Dean was patient to wait for us and cater to our speed. Great experience!!
Wing Cheng
5.00
August 2019
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Daniel Capurro
5.00
August 2019
Dean is an excellent guide. He\'s friendly and conscientious and throughout or trip was focused on getting us to achieve our hiking goals while being aware of our abilities and experience. We chose a relatively tough hike (8hrs, 1,700m elevation gain) but Dean made sure we completed it safely and at a good pace. He also took photos throughout so we could concentrate on the hiking and shared them with us later. He was also good company on the hike. I would thoroughly recommend his services.
Anne Ledet
5.00
July 2019
Dean was simply wonderful ! Sure footed and quick to notice when we needed a break. Conversation was easy and he was very pleasant and professional. We had a fantastic time and would absolutely hike with Dean again. What an enjoyable experience!!!
David G, David N, Oshri and J(ack)
5.00
July 2019
We were looking for a hike suitable for 4 adults with reasonable experience in hiking.Dean not only crafted a 5 day activity for us but was also able to adjust for routes to fit our needs during the hike itself. Dean proved to be a great guide with both knowledge and an amazing attitude and was simply so much fun to be with, Dean also went \'the extra mile\' for us taking some of us to special activities which we did not plan for. If you are looking for hiking in Slovenia and getting an experience of a life time - I would highly recommend Dean. 5 starts all the way (And if there 6 he would get them as well :) ) Dean, thank you so much !
Sheryl Chua
5.00
June 2019
Dean was prompt and super knowledgeable about the area we were going to. He guided us safely to Slemenova Spica to enjoy the Julian Alps. As two girls from the city, we don\'t have much hiking experience, and he was patient and super helpful. We enjoyed our trip so much and it has been the highlight of our Slovenia trip. Thanks once again, Dean, for taking us on this experience!
Kaori Tanaka
5.00
June 2019
He guided us to really fun hiking depending on the weather ,our skill and preference.We had a great time.
Abby Chua
5.00
May 2019
Dean is a super experienced guide, he is very qualified to do all sorts of mountineering too if you are interested to try. I had a good time learning how to do snow shoeing and he is very patient in teaching me and assessing my abilities to suggest different routes which is suitable for my build and stamina. It was great and safe to have him as a guide because he knows the terrain well and that is good to know.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | EUR 180 each |
Group of 2 | EUR 95 each |
Group of 3 | EUR 70 each |
Group of 4 | EUR 70 each |
Group of 5 | EUR 60 each |
Group of 6 | EUR 60 each |
Group of 7 | EUR 60 each |
Group of 8 | EUR 60 each |
Want a different number of travellers?
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation from your hotel/airport (if in area) to the start of the trip and back
Price details
5% discount for families.
Price includes: Guiding fee, Transport during the trip and rental of personal technical equipment ( Hiking poles, climbing belt, helmet, snowshoes, etc. ) // The price does not include: Transportation from your hotel to the meeting place and back to your hotel is not included in the price and must be paid in cash upon arrival (10 – 60 EUR per person). Half-board accommodation in the mountain hut or hotel for guide and clients are not included in the price.
For booking assistance
Have any doubts? Talk directly with an Explore Share assistant.
The Concierge service is a great tool for when you still haven't decided what kind of Adventure you're looking for and you're open to suggestions
Dean was very attentive to all. Easy to talk to and informative