Why Travel with Insider Journeys

BESPOKE ACCOMMODATION

A quality hotel is an essential element of an enjoyable holiday. We offer an extensive range of accommodation options and experiences, so you can customise your vacation. Our hotels have been handpicked for charm, comfort, location and to provide you with an insight into the region. From the forts and palaces to beach resorts, we have accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.

INDEPENDENCE AND FLEXIBILITY

An ideal tour is a balance of activity and relaxation. We know sometimes you want to explore on your own, eat on your own, or relax on your own. We can include moments of leisure without any scheduled activities, where you have the freedom to be spontaneous, to choose your own meals, to choose your own experiences, and to enjoy your holiday as you see fit.

Our guides were really good at making the history of India come alive. You could tell that they obviously love their country, and this comes across. We would definitely use Insider Journeys again.

Henry & Lisa, Wellington, New Zealand

GETTING AROUND

We don’t do ‘bus tours’… we do Small Group Journeys. Whether it’s a tuktuk, jeep safari, or bullet train, you’ll get a local experience when it provides the best sightseeing or transport opportunity. Otherwise, road journeys are in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. We keep it small and never use large coaches. You can use our Small Group Journey itineraries as inspiration, or you can create your own completely customised holiday. Either way, you will get a tailor-made holiday where you take control of your experience and we create a holiday exactly the way you want.

I just returned from Sri Lanka and wished to say how much I enjoyed this trip! It was the first time I had used Insider Journeys and I was very impressed with the level of organisation, quality of the hotels, tour guides, vans, cyclos, etc. It was a truly memorable 12 days and thank you to the Insider Journeys team for organising it.

Debbie, Wagga Wagga, Australia

For guests who prefer to travel with SMALL others, we offer our popular Small

GROUP Group Journeys. We limit these groups

JOURNEYS to a maximum of 16 people (and only 12 in Japan) so you can enjoy a personalised, authentic experience. Smaller groups ensure more time with your local expert, more time to make new friends, less time waiting, and more time for you to enjoy the amazing destinations throughout your journey.

PRIVATE GROUPS

Whether you’re gathering your family for a reunion, your friends for a dream wedding, or your co-workers for a rewards trip, let us design the perfect custom itinerary for your group’s needs. Large groups come with large expectations, and our dedicated Groups department specializes in these unique requirements. We offer advice and support at all times, so you have peace of mind that we are here for your group.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SLOVENIA

• Slovenia uses the Euro currency • Ljubljana is regarded as the greenest

European capital • In addition to Slovenian, most people speak good English • Tap water is drinkable all around Slovenia • One of the most geographically and gastronomically diverse countries • Travel distances are very short. How about swimming in the sea in the morning and climbing mountains in the afternoon? • More than 10.000 caves and underground systems • Ranked among the 10 safest countries in the world (GPI) and is one of the safest countries for travellers – security, medical risks and road safety.

FOOD & WINE

While visiting Slovenia you should definitely try its very delicious culinary specialties. Do not miss drinking a glass of wine in one of the smallest, but most diverse wine regions in the world. Slovenia has one of the best selections of wine, and numerous are ranked among the best in the world. Local touch and dedication to tradition are often present in Slovenian cuisine whether you decide for a simple meal in a local tavern or a mountain hut or while visiting one of the Michelin star awarded restaurants.

SLOVENIA

Discover Slovenia! A small, boutique country on the sunny side of the Alps that offers a lot of charming places hidden from masses of tourists. Get to know with the country which will overwhelm you with its exceptional natural beauties, amazing cuisine and diversity. Green forests, mountains, Pannonian Plain, underground world of Karst (stunning caves), the Adriatic sea, and much more. A place where anyone will find its new favourite spot. It is also rich in history and culture including some UNESCO sites such as Skocjan Caves, Idrija with mercury heritage and The Ljubljana pile dwellers. Situated in Central Europe between Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Italy is an advantage, especially if you decide to combine your vacation in Slovenia with other European countries.

WEATHER

The weather in Slovenia differs between areas. Alpine climate is typical for the mountain region, the coastal areas has a sub-Mediterranean climate, and the north-east lowland part has a continental climate. The average temperature is above 20°C in summer (July), and around 0°C in winter (January). Summer daytime temeperatures can go higher, even to 30°C or more and the weather is mostly dry, while in winter, expecially in the mountain regions temperatures can even drop to – 10°C.

LJUBLJANA

(the capital)

PIRAN

(the cost)

BOHINJ

(Alpine, mountain region) MARY-MAY JUN-AUG SEPT-NOV DEC-FEB

6/16 14/25 7/16 -3/4

7/16 15/28 10/20 1/9

2/15 11/24 5/15 -4/4

NATURE

Slovenia is known as a green county, with forests taking up 60% of its total land area, making it one of the most forested countries in Europe. Thanks to its diverse landscape one can enjoy its numerous lakes, rivers, stunning waterfalls, impressive gorges. Choose one of many marked hiking paths and climb a mountain or one of the hills that are practically anywhere for breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. Discover underground creations of the Karst area to really see the power of the nature.