Three-Day Programme for Active Tourists
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THREE-DAY PROGRAMME FOR ACTIVE TOURISTS The Soča, picturesque nature, rich cultural heritage, and hills and valleys offer a wide variety of possibilities for all those who like to be creative during their well-deserved holidays. There are but a few locations in the world where you can slide down the rapids of one of the most beautiful European rivers, where you can climb up a tree in the adventure park by the Soča river and make a 300-metre descent on a wire rope, stretched across the Soča at the height of 40 m and providing you with a spectacular view of the Solkan bridge with the longest stone arch span in the world. It is a place where you can explore WWI trenches and caverns, visit the crypt of the last kings of France or take a ride on the biking trails. When you go out for dinner, you can treat yourself to wine tasting in a world renowned wine region, and thus experience a day, weekend or holiday you will never forget. WAYS TO EXPERIENCE PERFECT WEEKEND Day one; SOLKAN-NOVA GORICA-GORIZIA Adrenalin-pumping adventure in the Soča Fun Park with a 300-metre descent on a wire rope, stretched from the right to the left river bank, 40 metres above the Soča River. Lunch in the fun park or in a nearby restaurant. After lunch, a guided bike tour of the attractions in the surrounding area (Solkan, the Solkan Bridge, Kromberg castle and museum, the crypt of the Bourbons in the Kostanjevica monastery, Gorizia Castle). After our return to Solkan, a tour of a typical cellar – hram – accompanied by salami and wine tasting. Dinner and accommodation at the Sabotin Hotel. Special treat: 300 m Flying Fox descent of courage across the Soča River For the curious: Crypt of the last kings of France For food lovers: Tasting of salami and wine in a local cellar ProAktiv Sport d.o.o., Pot na breg 11, 5250 Solkan, ID za DDV: SI96110210, mat.št.: 5601851, kontakt: +386 40 377 477, e-pošta: [email protected], TRR: SI56 0510 0801 3633 148 Day two; SOLKAN-MOST NA SOČI-BOKA Scenic train ride to the village of Most na Soči and a rafting trip from the Boka waterfall to the village of Trnovo ob Soči. Early morning departure from the Solkan railway station, a train ride through the mountainous countryside with beautiful views, arrival to Most na Soči. A bus will take us to our rafting entry point at waterfall Boka. There, we will put on our neoprene suits and all the necessary equipment. Our rafting guides will explain the details of our rafting trip and demonstrate basic paddling strokes. This is followed by a »safety briefing«. During our rafting trip, we shall play some fun games, such as pirates, beavers and sliding, and there will also be a quiz. At the exit point (Trnovo ob Soči), a bus with dry clothes will be waiting for us, together with a cook who shall comfort our empty stomachs. We shall depart from Trnovo ob Soči in the afternoon and head towards Most na Soči, where we will board the train and return to Solkan. Dinner and accommodation at the Sabotin Hotel. All those party lovers who like to stay up till dawn will go to the gaming and entertainment centre Perla, where we will also enjoy the entertainment programme. Special treat: Train ride For the curious: Rafting down the Soča river For food lovers: Picnic – next to river Soča Day three; SOLKAN-SABOTIN-BRDA After a hearty breakfast, we will head towards Sabotin by bike. Our destination will be an old military watchtower on Sabotin, where a tasty local lunch will be served. After lunch, a tour of Sabotin in World War I museum collection and memorial room Northern Primorska in 1991 Slovenian Independence War will be organized. This shall be followed by a tour of caverns, whereby you will hear the stories that shaped the history of this area. Afterwards, a bus will take us to the village of Gonjače in the Goriška Brda hills, where we shall visit a memorial plaque dedicated to victims of World War II, sculpted by Janez Boljka, and climb up the 23-metre high view tower. ProAktiv Sport d.o.o., Pot na breg 11, 5250 Solkan, ID za DDV: SI96110210, mat.št.: 5601851, kontakt: +386 40 377 477, e-pošta: [email protected], TRR: SI56 0510 0801 3633 148 Then the road will take us to the medieval village of Šmartno, which is a cultural monument in itself. We will continue our journey towards Gradno, a small village with plenty of attractions, where we shall also see the oldest olive grove in the Brda hills. From there, the road will take us to the centre of the Goriška Brda hills, to Dobrovo. We shall pass the biggest wine cellar in Slovenia, Goriška Brda wine cellar, and the Dobrovo Renaissance castle. We will then head on through Medana towards a typical Brda homestead, where we will visit the wine cellar. A tasting of samples of typical Brda wines and olive oil will be organized. After the tasting, we will say our farewells to the Brda hills and return home through the Italian part of the Brda (Collio) in the late afternoon hours. Special treat: heritage bus For the curious: village Gradno For food lovers: organic wines (tasting) PRICE: 356 € / person IMPORTANT The current price applies to 10 participants The price includes all listed activities, bicycle wheels (possibility of electric bicycles + EUR 10), entrance fees, guidance . 2x half board accommodation in a hotel *** + additional lunch all thre days Trained guides Organisation PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Tourist taxes, Drink in installments shall be paid separately: Accessories for cycling – helmets, bags, gloves, etc. ProAktiv Sport d.o.o., Pot na breg 11, 5250 Solkan, ID za DDV: SI96110210, mat.št.: 5601851, kontakt: +386 40 377 477, e-pošta: [email protected], TRR: SI56 0510 0801 3633 148 .