‘A truly magical trip in the most beautiful country with a guide that guides so effortlessly it just feels like you're on holiday with friends. I will definitely be back. If you're considering it, get your place booked now.’ Kathy, Wild Swim Slovenia 2024
Wild Swim Slovenia
Mountain Rivers
Our flagship Wild Swim Slovenia journeys! Follow the emerald waters of the Idrijca river from its source over 60KM to where it meets the sapphire Soča, and share some of Slovenia’s most serene swimming and dipping spots.
Including hidden waterfalls, deep gorges and peaceful rivers, this journey offers a truly unique experience along two of Slovenia’s most beautiful rivers.
Dates
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June 6th - 11th 2025
Starting in Mikaela’s home village, we will set off on a simple human-powered journey, following ancient paths and emerald rivers. Mixing multi-day hikes, with wild swimming and EBike touring, we will make our way from Idrija Geopark, along the unforgettable Idrijca river to the edge of the Julian Alps, enjoying the river at it’s most beautiful as we journey alongside it, following it’s flow, surrounded by wildflower meadows bursting with life.
Including an incredible train journey, we will travel through the mountains, emerging close to the shores of lake Bohinj, where we will continue our journey on foot and by bike via Triglav National Park’s largest forested area to lake Bled and beyond to a beautiful Alpine Hotel, hidden in the forested hills and surrounded by water.
This journey beautifully combines comfortable accommodation with the joy of multi-day journeys. We’ll be carrying our bags for our hiking days, and they’ll be transported for us when we cycle, creating the perfect balance.
Price: £1550
Single room supplement: £250
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September 5th - 12th 2025
Our original Wild Swim Slovenia journey! Source to source, with daily hikes, Ebike rides, campfires, and incredible dips. Just like our June tour, we will journey along the Idrijca river, but we’ll have more options for vehicle support and you’ll only need to carry day-bags each day.
There’s still plenty of challenge here for those that choose, but every day is challenge by choice on this inclusive adventure.
Whereas in June we’ll be visiting lake Bohinj, on our September journey we’ll be visiting the Great Soča Gorge with it’s sapphire waters guiding us through the bright limestone walls, surrounded by high alpine peaks.
Price: £1550pp
Single room supplement: £250
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Inspire me!
Each day we will enjoy peaceful walks or E-bike rides, featuring natural pools, rivers or waterfalls for dipping. Every detail is chosen with sustainability, connection and wellbeing in mind. Our breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be locally sourced and made with care, whether we are visiting a farm, enjoying a picnic, or sharing each others’ company in a family run restaurant, alongside opportunities to visit local producers for tasting experiences, all found along the banks of the river.
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Who's coming?
Everyone who loves the water! This trip is focused on enjoying Slovenia’s incredible rivers and waterfalls from wherever you are at, whether thats simply supporting a friend, partner or family member, dipping a toe, or full immersion, everyone is welcome. This is not a distance swimming holiday, and many of our spots are small, natural pools, some are deep, but most have areas where you can remain in-depth should you wish. For our June trip, we will be hiking and cycling between our host farms and apartments, with only one night in each location, so it will be necessary to travel a little lighter. Whereas our September trip allows for more luggage and longer stays.
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Leading Together
We believe in the power of walking and dipping and the positive impacts time spent in nature can have for ourselves, each other and our understanding of the natural world. We protect what we love! We are also committed to giving something back and for all of our Wild Swim Slovenia trips we collaborate with Mental Health Swims, donating 20% of our profits from every trip to help them continue their important work.
Itinerary
We believe in the power of letting go, embracing the unknown and leaving space for awe. Each day we will embark on a beautifully crafted experience, which will involve a mix of hiking, gravel Ebike rides, tasting local food, and of course opportunities to swim and dip. We always include 1-2 incredible spots for immersing yourself in Slovenia’s beautiful waters, often coinciding with a picnic lunch, and we take our time to relax and enjoy the places we are in. We are always flexible and Mikaela’s expertise and local knowledge enables her to pick the best locations every day to suit the weather and conditions. Awe often comes from allowing yourself to be surprised, and this year we are letting go of our day-by-day itineraries on our website in place of a little mystery!
Highlights
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This special journey follows two mountain rivers from source to source, the Idrijca and the Soča. Each location for dipping and swimming connects us with their unique character, and includes deep pools at the bottom of hidden waterfalls, swimming through the dramatic and sculptural limestone features that line the rivers, exploring narrow gorges and immersing ourselves in the emerald and sapphire waters that make these rivers unique.
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From peaceful, forgotten, forest paths, to dramatic viewpoints overlooking ancient fault-lines and hiking between the awe-inspiring peaks of the Julian Alps, the hikes included on our Mountain Rivers journey connect the surrounding landscapes and cultures with the water each day. Our hikes vary from 1-4 hours and in summer when the days are longer, we may have the opportunity to extend these.
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Our EBike ride makes some of Idrija’s more remote areas accessible, journeying on a gravel adventure through the history of the upper Idrijca, and Belca rivers, with historic and uniquely designed UNESCO protected Dams, connecting the region’s industrial past with the beautiful forests and rivers we enjoy today. A fun and exhilarating descent brings us back to our swim spot, supported the entire way by Mikaela and an additional cycle-tour leader for the day.
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We love bringing our adventures together with the beautiful culture of Slovenia, shared with us through the families who host us in the evenings, enjoying local specialities in working farms and visiting globally significant ancient sites, tracing back to early civilisation’s connections to the river.
Accommodation
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Podobnik Farm
Idrija
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Apartments Reida
Kneža
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Residence Soča
Trenta
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Hostel Lukn'a
Mojstrana
All of our accommodation is carefully selected by Mikaela to combine comfort, culture and delicious home-cooked food.
We often stay at a mix of working farms, small guesthouses and Alpine Cottages, giving you a real taste of Slovene culture and hospitality. The options above may be subject to change but the quality and character will always remain the same.
What's included?
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Inclusions
- All of your accommodation (with shared rooms) from arrival to departure.
- All of your meals
- Private transport throughout the trip
- EBike rental and guided rides
- Fully guided experience with Mikaela
- Pre-trip Whatsapp support
- Local produce tasting opportunities
- A series of professional photographs
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Exclusions
- Flights
- Individual Insurance (We will require copies of this)
- Additional drinks and snacks
- Single room supplement available (£250pp), for if you would prefer not to share a room. Where we are staying in apartments, you will likely have an individual bedroom but a shared bathroom.
