Feel like climbing? REI Adventures Slovenia Hiking: The Julian Alps offers eight days of medium-to-difficult hiking from June through September. The journey starts and finishes in Ljubljana and includes a visit to Lake Bled in Triglav National Park. From there, hikers follow trails through Mostnica Gorge or along the ridgeline toward Mt. Rodica, then continue from Lake Bohinj to a traditional mountain hut near Mt. Bogatin.
The itinerary features a summit of Mt. Krn, providing expansive views of the Dolomites and the Austrian Alps. Participants also have the option to explore the historic Iron Age town of Kobarid or enjoy rafting on the Soča River. Additional highlights include hiking through flowering fields from Livek to Mt. Matajur and continuing on to the coastal town of Piran. A relaxed day by the sea includes an Istrian picnic served aboard a Slovenian fishing boat. Prices are listed per person based on double occupancy and start at $3,599.
In Italy, a seven-day Cinque Terre Hiking tour traces the five iconic seaside villages along the Ligurian Sea and concludes in La Spezia. Hikers traverse cliffside paths of the Italian Riviera, visit the color-drenched village of Portofino, and follow the coastal route from Levanto to Vernazza. The journey continues along the high trail from Vernazza to Manarola, then descends through chestnut and pine forests toward Portovenere.
This tour also includes a guided hike on the island of Palmaria, reached by boat from Portovenere. The Cinque Terre itinerary runs from April through October, with prices based on double occupancy starting at $3,799 per person. The overall difficulty is rated moderate, with some days presenting more challenging terrain.