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Lower Carniola (Dolenjska) Region

Region of history and beautful rolling green hills with castles, rustic villages and historic towns

Lower Carniola stretches all the way from the Ljubljana Basin in the northwest, along the Kolpa River and the border with Croatia and the Gorjanci Mountains to the south and southeast, along the powerful Sava River to the north and northeast, and up to Mount Krim, the Bloke Plateau, and the Potok Plateau to the west. Called Dolenjska in Slovenian, this amazing region has a rich history with immense medieval Habsburg influence and WWII significance. Lower Carniola boasts an incredible countryside with outdoor adventures around every bend. Its rivers are perfect for water sports such as kayaking, rafting and fishing. Its thick forests and hills lined with vineyards invite visitors for long hikes and cycling trips in the wilderness. Dolenjska cuisine is hearty, packed with ingredients from its farmlands, and its wine, predominantly red (Cviček), is the region’s pride and joy. Lower Carniola is dotted with rustic villages, gorgeous towns, ancient castles, hot springs, water parks, super friendly locals, which amounts to another must-visit Slovene region for a cultural injection and tons of things to do.

Self-guided

For travellers that want flexibility and independence. We organize the holidays of your choice, but the adventure of getting around is all yours. You will get a fly & drive itinerary with activities, accommodations and travelling tips with full support of our team for any emergencies or concerns.

Small group

For solo travellers or travellers who wish to meet other like-minded souls, don’t want to stress about trip planning and would maybe like to enjoy some time on their own as well. You will be travelling with our tour leader in a small group of maximum 8 people in a comfortable van with accommodation, entrance fees and a detailed plan of activities arranged. For guaranteed tour departures we have a minimum of 4 people.

Private guided

For travellers who want a holiday based on their preferences and needs. You don’t need to worry over itinerary planning or your next move, and at the same time you can enjoy the holidays at your own pace and take as much time on your own whenever needed. We take care of the entire organization and provide you with a professional guide, accommodation, transportation and plan of activities.

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Our professional team of locals with vast experience in tourism has cherry-picked the best things to do in Slovenia for all sorts of travellers.

Expert Local Guides

Our professional guides know the best places, are great to be around, and will go that extra mile for you.

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We are based in Slovenia and all of our holidays are of our own design, making the prices and experiences better for you.

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