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INCENTIVE BOOK in Connection with Natural & Cultural Heritage 2 INCENTIVE BOOK INCENTIVE BOOK in connection with natural & cultural heritage 2 INCENTIVE BOOK This unique and attractive book presents green, unique, versatile, safe and yet undiscovered event programs between Upper Carniola and the Pannonian region of Slovenia. Dear Guests! Thank you for giving us the opportunity pres- INSTRUCTIONS ent to you our Incentive Book – a book where The Incentive Book includes programs that are all the most attractive activities and adven- obtainable through the whole year. The content tures within our diverse destinations are gath- is divided into three regional sections – Bled, ered in one place. Whether you prefer adren- Ptuj and the Pannonian region. aline, culinary or wellness experiences, you Each region offers programs sorted by can search for them in the Incentive Book. We experience categories: from adrenaline to hope that we can inspire you with some great active, cultural, culinary, historical and wellness. ideas on how to make your event an outstand- Every experience is briefly described and ing, unique and unforgettable experience for accompanied with useful information for the the participants. organisation of your event. MICE team of Sava Hotels & Resorts Legend Adrenaline experiences Cultural experiences Historical experiences Active experiences Culinary experiences Wellness experiences 4 6 Straža Adventure Park 6 Thrill of rafting 7 Paddling on Lake Bled 7 Rowing with Olympians on Lake Bled 8 Straža ski slope with a view 8 Longest zipline in Europe 9 Biathlon shooting 9 Green mobility 10 FIT & FUN dining around Lake Bled 10 From villa to villa 11 Rikli’s Walk and Glamping 11 Bled ice rink with a view 12 Bled and the legends of its castle - team building 12 Helicopter panorama 13 Bled Island experience – Potičnica 13 Cross-country skiing 14 Bled Castle and all its experiences 14 Live Gingerbread Museum 15 Chef’s table 15 Original Bled cream cake »Kremšnita« 16 Liquor tasting at Bled castle Bled Sava Hotels Bled 6 Straža ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Adventure Park ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: A park of unique challenges. It is set up in the natural environment of trees. And this is what gives it a special allure. Healthily spend a day in nature with lots of fun for everyone. Charm factor: A fantastic, fun and active day outdoors in Bled Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 20 – 100 participants Duration: 3 - 4 hours Provider: Pustolovski park Bled, www.pustolovski-park-bled.si Whereabouts: Straža, Bled Thrill of rafting ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Test the coordination of your team and experience the thrill of rafting over rapids on ACTIVE EXPERIENCES White-water adventure. Charm factor: Team building adventure in exciting waters Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any Duration: cca 3 hours Provider: www.bled-rafting.si Whereabouts: Sava River and Sava Dolinska River 7 Paddling on Lake Bled ADRENALINE Edutainment: The crew of the wooden tourist boat EXPERIENCES consists of four or five rowers. In addition to com- ACTIVE petitions between the crews, participants will expe- EXPERIENCES rience fun tasks or simply enjoy beautiful views and discover hidden corners of Bled Island. THINK LESS TO THINK MORE is the motto of this program, which is designed for entertainment, relaxation and to encourage interaction between your group members. Charm factor: Bled Island, guidance by Slovenian Olympians Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 10 -100 Duration: 1 - 3 hours Provider: Janez Klemenčič insync s.p., www.insync.si Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia Rowing with Olympi- ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES ans on Lake Bled ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Accompanied by Slovenian row- ing Olympians, participants will learn basic rowing skills in professional racing boats. Eight person crew demonstrates the balance between individual strength and team performance. The experience will allow your team to feel the phys- ical, mental and emotional aspects of working together - to move a boat efficiently and with speed. Charm factor: Strengthen your team spirit and experience an Olympic sport with Olympians Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 7 – 50 participants Duration: 2.5 hours Provider: Janez Klemenčič insync s.p., www.insync.si Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 8 Straža ski slope with ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES a view ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: While Bled is not a classic winter sports center, it still provides for those who enjoy skiing. Only a few minutes’ walk from the center of Bled both skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the Straža ski slope with a view of Lake Bled. Charm factor: Skiing with a view Favorable time: Winter Suitable for: Any Duration: From 9:00 -16:00 and 17:00-20:00 Provider: Infrastruktura Bled d.o.o., www.straza-bled.si Whereabouts: Straža, Bled Longest zipline in Europe Edutainment: On the largest ski jumping hill of Planica, the brand new zipline gives guests the ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES unique feeling of ski jumping. With the help of the steepest zipline descent in the world, guests can fly over the Planinca jumping hill, just like the world jumping elite. A breath-taking 566 meter descent with a height difference of 185 meters and heart pounding speeds of 85 km/h provide guests with a pure adrenaline rush. Charm factor: Adrenaline rush of flying over the world’s biggest ski jumping hill Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 60 Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours Provider: intours DMC, Slovenia & Croatia, www.intours-dmc.com Whereabouts: Planica 9 ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Biathlon shooting ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Biathlon, which combines cross- country skiing and rifle shooting, is a great way to test how guests handle pressure and stress. After a round of freestyle cross-country skiing, the shoot- ing takes place under professional supervision, with a low caliber sports rifle on a specially prepared bi- athlon shooting range. In winter months the biath- lon shooting takes place on skis and in spring, sum- mer or autumn on mountain bikes or rollerblades. Charm factor: An adrenaline filled experience, which tests endurance and stress management Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 60 Duration: 2 – 3 hours Provider: intours DMC, Slovenia & Croatia, www.intours-dmc.com Whereabouts: Pokljuka plateau Green mobility Edutainment: Experience the magic of Bled and ACTIVE EXPERIENCES its surroundings in a truly green way. Take a trip with a traditional “pletna” boat to the only island in Slovenia, discover the beautiful sights of Bled on a carriage ride or take a bike and cycle on a picturesque trail along the Sava Bohinjka River until you reach Lake Bohinj. Or simply grab a kick scooter, Segway or electric car and wander around Bled. Charm factor: Admire and preserve the beautiful nature for future generations Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any number of participants Duration: Depends on the chosen activity and program Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 10 FIT & FUN ACTIVE EXPERIENCES dining around Lake Bled CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Incentive: Feel, move, taste. Start: GH Toplice – the Glam starter - This track includes “foot mobility” 1st stop: Zaka – the CHIC-nik starter - This track includes “cycle mobility” 2nd stop: Castle – the cultural main course - This track includes “fjaker mobility” 3rd stop: Kavarna Park – the traditional dessert - This track includes “sit down and relax mobility”. Finale at Vinarte wine-cellar, wine-cellar, where you will be embraced by delicious Slovenian wines. Charm factor: “It is never about the food, but it is always about the food” Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 10 – 40 participants Duration: 3 - 4 hours Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia From villa to villa Edutainment: This fun program that primarily in- ACTIVE EXPERIENCES volves team work will create an attractive and en- tertaining story for your team. While testing their CULTURAL EXPERIENCES skills, participants need to find their way through many Bled villas. HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES Charm factor: Discover Bled’s secrets through its villas and strengthen your team spirit Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any Duration: Depends on the team Provider: TBA d.o.o., www.tba.si Whereabouts: Bled 11 Rikli’s Walk and Glamping Edutainment: Arnold Rikli invites you back ACTIVE EXPERIENCES to nature, to cure your body and soul with his healing methods. Join us for a walk along CULINARY EXPERIENCES Rikli’s pathways and a delicious lunch in idyllic Glamping. Charm factor: wow factor Favorable time: Stunning views of Bled and healthy lunch in idyllic environment Suitable for: Any number of participants Duration: Flexible Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia Bled ice rink with a ACTIVE EXPERIENCES view Edutainment: At Bled ice rink, you can enjoy the views while skating or you can try something new and play some curling with your friends and col- leagues. In the evenings, DJ music or some Salsa on skates as well as the mulled wine will raise every- one’s spirits. Charm factor: The joys of winter activities Favorable time: December - February Suitable for: cca 30 Duration: 1 – 3 hours Provider: Hotel Park Coffee Shop, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 12 Bled and the legends ACTIVE EXPERIENCES of its castle - team building Edutainment: Teamwork and solving fun assignments in which the emphasis is on cooperation and trust between team members helps you discover Bled’s many legends and real- life stories. The participants learn a great deal of interesting information about the mysteries of the sunken bell, the castle printing works, the operators of the traditional boats, the wishing bell and the origins of the Bled vanilla-and- cream pastry. Charm factor: Socialising, motivation, organisa- tion and communication within team Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 10 – 100 participants Duration: 2 - 7 hours Provider: Maya Team d.o.o., www.maya.si Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia Helicopter panorama ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: See the Julian Alps or any other preferred destination from a bird’s perspective in a ACTIVE EXPERIENCES helicopter.
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