The magnificent green lakes, forests and mountains of Slovenia and Croatia private tour

Untouched nature at the foot of the Alps, on Lake Bohinj, is a real gem for an active vacation for families and couples. Take a cable car to Vogel within the Triglav National Park, drive to the highest Slovenian mountain pass Vršič, admire the stunning creations of nature and the source of the Sava Dolinka river, and test your adrenaline skills at the white water rafting session on the Savinja river.

The Lika region is listed among the top hundred world sustainable green destinations for 2020, a list compiled for the sixth year in a row by the international foundation "Global Green Destinations", which brings together the world's sustainable tourist destinations. You will be accommodated in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, experience the homely atmosphere at the local family farms, taste delicious autohtonous products, ride natural trails through the spectacular Croatian landscape, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery around you during ziplining. 

Here you can learn a few interesting facts about each of the locations you are about to visit.

Slovenia

More than half of Slovenia is covered by forest - Slovenia is one of the richest countries in Europe in terms of biodiversity. It has 28,000 kilometres of rivers and streams and around 1,300 lakes. In addition to the Triglav National Park, a protected area for nearly a century, Slovenia has three regional parks, 44 nature parks with protected landscape status, 52 nature reserves and more than 1,200 protected natural monuments. Wherever you are in Slovenia, there is sure to be a protected natural area nearby. Slovenia is one of the most densely forested countries in Europe, and one of the most abundant in water.

Slovenia is divided into three wine regions and 24 gastronomic regions, each with its own characteristic dishes. You can sample green cuisine on farms in the countryside or in prestigious city restaurants, but the best experiences are offered by genuine Slovene “gostilne" – traditional inns with a family tradition. Menus change with the seasons and use ingredients from the surrounding fields and forests,from rivers and lakes teeming with fish, and from the sea.

Lake Bohinj

The largest Slovenian lake is a tranquil oasis of pristine water lying in Triglav National Park northwest of Ljubljana. Bordered by the peaks of the Julian Alps, this is a region of powerful natural beauty, rich in cascading waterfalls and limestone cave complexes burrowing underground. It was formed by glaciation in the last Ice Age and today the lake is fed by spring waters bubbling up through limestone deep under its northern shores as well as glacier melt from the Savica River, which starts life plunging over a spectacular 71-m (232-ft) waterfall upstream in the Julian foothills. The same river leaves Lake Bohinj as the Sava Bohinjka, which twists and turns its way 30 km (18.5 miles) through tumbling gorges into the clear waters of Lake Bled.

Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora is a town in northwestern Slovenia close to the triple border point od Slovenia, Italy and Austria and a world-class ski centre under the Julian Alps. It is a charming town where tradition can be noticed at every step and a place where you can be active and constantly in touch with unspoiled nature from crystal clear rivers to the mountains all year round.

Croatia

The mere mention of Croatia conjures up images of colorful landscapes, sparkling seas and fortified towns furnished with quaint outdoor cafés. Many of Europe's greatest empires including the Romans, Venetians, Ottoman Turks and Habsburgs, left their mark on Croatia in the form of architecture, language, art and food.

Croatia is a south-central European country with an extensive coastline down the Adriatic Sea. Croats settled the area in the early 7th century, forming two principalities, Dalmatia and Pannonia. In 1991 Croatia proclaimed independence by holding its first democratic elections, and in 2013 Croatia became the 28th member of the European Union.

Continental Croatia is an oasis of tranquility, with the Croatian capital bringing urban vibrancy to a wooded hilly area. Southwest of Zagreb, a mountainous area of the Gorski Kotar and Lika regions proudly offer several beautiful national parks, including the Plitvice Lakes National Park, the Northern Velebit National Park, and the Risnjak National Park.

Lika-Senj region

Lika is a destination where you can experience a unique combination of mountainous terrain and the sea, along with three different climates on a relatively small geographical area. 60% of Lika is protected through the Environmental Protection Act and there are 8 protected natural areas within the destination. It is home to many endemic plants and karst formations that are some of the most interesting in the world. In addition to plants, the destination is home to many animals, of which three wild beasts - the wolf, the bear and the lynx.

Lika and the Velebit Mountain coastline are distinguished by the wealth of natural beauty, cultural heritage and excellent gastronomy. UNESCO recognized the uniqueness of this area and protected Plitvice Lakes National Park 1979. as a world natural heritage, and the area of the Velebit Nature Park was included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves within the UNESCO “Man and the Biosphere” Program from 1978 because of its specific relief, vegetative, and landscape features.

In addition to the richness of preserved nature, this area offers an abundance of cultural and historical sights, as well as traditional customs. Due to the ecologically clean nature, local products are of exceptional quality.

Here you can visit family farms and taste local products prepared according to traditional recipes, experience the destination through taste, customs and local souvenirs and witness the coexistence of man and water.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

The oldest, greatest and most visited national park in the Republic of Croatia is famous for its array of turquoise lakes, divided by magnificent travertine barriers. This karst area is characterized by its specific hydrology and exceptional biological diversity, which ensured its international significance and magnitude.

Plitvice has been named one of the 35 most beautiful national parks in the world, and for good reason. See for yourself why Plitvice Lakes have found their place on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

The lake system (16 lakes) is divided into Upper and Lower Lakes, and the way the lake system looks today is the result of calcification, which is a process responsible for the formation of travertine barriers. It is a highly complex biological process, and the fact that this process has been taking place to this day proves that the ecological conditions have been preserved.

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is an area of abundant forest and meadow habitats with diverse and numerous flora and fauna. The forests cover almost 80% of the Park’s surface. As to its biodiversity, the Plitvice National Park is one of the most valuable areas of Croatia, where a significant part of many nationally and internationally endangered species’ population has managed to maintain a sufficiently preserved habitat.

In the 1960s Plitvice Lakes National Park was one of the filming locations of the popular movie “Winnetou”. The stories of the adventures of an Indian chief were a symbol of yearning for a simpler life and a desire to reconnect with nature. In the movie “Treasure of Silver Lake” you might recognize Lake Kaluderovac – the well-known "Silbersee".