2 independent reviews for Slovenia lake swimming vacation
Reviews for Slovenia lake swimming vacation
Clare Sychrava review 31 Jul 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The spectacular Slovenian landscape.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring an easy-to-carry water bottle as well as the things on the list. Evenings are not dressed up! I'd suggest going a day earlier or staying a day later so there's a chance for a quieter day. Be prepared for enormous food portions!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope so!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent. It felt longer as we did so much and it was so varied. The vacation was well-planned and the people running it were very nice, knowledgeable and supportive. I feel healthy and refreshed and will certainly go back to Slovenia as well as trying another vacation with this operator.Lyn Hill review 21 Aug 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
A really difficult question to answer, but probably the support we got from the trip guides on actually achieving the final 4km swim on the last day( and in fact throughout the trip). As a novice open water swimmer to be able to swim in the wilds with the knowledge you are in safe hands is very exciting, refreshing and definitely reassuring.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
If you like being outdoors and swimming BOOK NOW! Be prepared for 3 full on days, action packed with swimming and some walking.. no lie-ins on this trip but 7.45am is the earliest start time. If you are a novice, and if you have one, do take your wet suit with you even if you think you will be warm enough. I often swim in the UK sea without a wetsuit but had not done the distances all in one go before so the first day (4k in total) was hard on my arms. I used my wetsuit for the remainder of the trip not for warmth as the water temperature was a joy, but for the buoyancy and support it gave me... The guests are put into 3-4 groups depending on the speed of swimmer you are - there is NO pressure from anyone to swim faster, slower etc: it is very much YOUR trip and you will be encouraged to get from it what you need yourself, after all, we are all different!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely, this trip is run by a Slovenian family who have a great deal of knowledge in their area. We always ate at small locally owned restaurants and were readily advised that "plastic water" (ie shop bought water in plastic bottles )was not needed in Slovenia as the water was so pure! They only used electric boats and canoes - no horrid diesel engines in these pristine waters.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Beautiful scenery, fabulously clean water, awesome organisation and inspiring people both guest and guides, I will do another trip with the same company again as soon as I can.Holiday Reviews
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