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Cycling Tour in Slovenia

Tour Overview
Cycling in Slovenia is a must do for every avid cyclist who loves the outdoors and we think our 13 night | 14 day tour starting in Skofja Loka and finishing in Llubljana ticks most of the boxes.
Slovenia is squeezed between Austria, Hungary, Italy and Croatia and you get the best from all of these amazing locations in one package — mountains over 2,000 metres, streams, lakes, rivers and the sparkling Adriatic Sea.
Two thirds of the country is covered by forest and hosts about 600 wild bears, 15 - 20 wolf packs and the endangered European lynx has establishing itself in the region. Nature plays a crucial role in the lives of Slovenes so if you’re looking for a cycling trip away from the hustle and bustle of the high tourism locations, you will be sure to love this tour.
With the help of our local team you are ensured an authentic experience on roads less travelled, dining in less touristy restaurants serving fresh, local cuisine and wines from the region then sleeping in beautiful accommodation venues chosen for their amazing locations and bike friendly facilities.
With no transfer days you ride from hotel to hotel. You unpack for multiple night stays, enjoy a rest day in Bled and Bovec with a river rafting experience in Bovec, a tour of Postojna Caves. Enjoying challenging yet manageable rides and knock out scenery from point to point, we look forwarding to hosting you on this amazing tour.
An ancient Japanese temple with a group of people standing in front dressed in Velo Tours Australia cycling kit and Velo Tours Australia t-shirts
Our 2026 visit to Zenkoji Temple, founded in 642 AD. On this special experience we ventured inside for a "Cleansing Ceremony" in the Dark Tunnel, a calligraphy class where we made our own ink and learned to copy Buddhist sutra text followed by a private prayer ceremony. A truly special morning experiencing some ancient Japanese culture. We then rode to Hakuba while the non-riders went sake tasting!

from $8,990

Difficulty level: 3/5
★★★★★
  • 4 star hotels plus one B&B
  • All ground transfers
  • All breakfasts
  • All dinners in top rated restaurants
  • Picnic lunches on the rides
  • Coffee on the rides
  • Visit to Postojna Caves with guided tour
  • Winery tour & tasting with lunch
  • River Rafting experience on Soca River
  • Fully supported with van stocked with food, electrolyte, bananas, bars etc
  • Mechanical spares
  • Cycling kit (jersey & bib knicks)
  • T-shirt, cap, day bag & more
  • Photo sharing on group chat
  • Newsletter
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Or email us for a copy of the itinerary. Price is twin share & subject to change. Price does not include lunch on rest days, bike hire, insurance or alcohol
FULLY SUPPORTED
All our tours are fully supported with Velo Tours' riders on the road and vans stocked with food & water so you can call it a day at any time.

Itinerary overview

Ever wondered what happens on a tour? Here are is an example of what to expect on our Alps to Ocean tour....
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The Japan Alps are always in sight on our ride from Hakuba to Matsumoto
Mount Fuji summit
One of the locals living at the Alpaca Farm featured on our non-riders itinerary
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle where you walk all the way to the top tower via the museum
Velo Tours Australia cyclists riding down a long stretch of road with the snow capped Japanese Alp mountains in the foreground
The stunning Japan Alps in the foreground on our loop around Hakuba
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Some of our restaurants are flash traditional Japanese dining while others are feed-me menus where multiple dishes are ordered to the table for everyone to share. The plates keep coming until everyone has had enough!
ARRIVAL
Your tour begins with arrival into Tokyo where you catch th Shinkanzen Bullet Train to Nagano to check in to our hotel within metres from the front door. We get settled in, our bikes put together in time for a quick ride to test set ups befor welcome drinks in the bar where a briefing will take place providing a run down of what's to come across the tour before moving on to dinner.
Locations
Staying in lovely 3-4 star hotels or resorts, most with their own onsens and easy access to the all rides. Offering stunning creature comforts after a day of riding scenic locations via forests, rice fields, mountainous terrain or cycleways. Locations include: 2 nights in Nagano| 2 nights in Hakuba | 2 nights in Matsumoto | 1 night in Tateshina | 2 nights Lake Kawaguchiko | 1 night Fujinomiya or Lake Tanuki, Kona and Izu | 2 nights in Hakone
daily rides
There are no transfers on this tour. Every day we ride from door to door. All rides depart each morning after breakfast with fully stocked support van. Your day bags will be in the van packed with anything you were advised you will need that day, such as a change of clothes or shoes for any walking we will do or items you dont want to carry in your jersey. We stop for coffee and lunch at local cafes or bakeries offering great menu choices.
Every day offers various ride options and the support van is always available to get into anytime. The average daily itinerary looks like this:
  • Nagano (D) 20k (G) 100m
  • Nagano (D) 78k (G) 950m
  • Hakuba (D) 61k (G) 1,600m
  • Hakuba (D) 84k (G) 1,600m
  • Matsumoto (D) 72k (G) 525m
  • Matsumoto (D) 60k (G) 500m
  • Tasteshina (D) 70k (G) 1,800m
  • Kawaguchiko (D) 143k (G) 2,000m
  • Kawaguchiko (D) 40k (G) 200m
  • Fujinomiya or Lake Tanuki (D) 109k (G) 2,000m
  • Hakone (D) 102k (G) 3,195m
  • Hakone (D) 0k (G) 0m
  • Kona (D) 107k (G) 1,550m
  • Izu-Imaihama (D) 62k (G) 1,250m
NIGHTLY DINNERS AND LUNCHES
All dinners are included in your package to take the stress out of wondering where to go. We've done all the leg work for you, choosing all the best restaurants for their tripadvisor ratings and outstanding quality. Dinner is either traditional Japanese restaurants, buffets at the hotels or restaurants offering feed-me menus where a multiple variety of dishes com to the table offering a great range of fresh local products. The plates keep coming until evryone is full! Lunches are taken on the road every day at a 7/11 or Lawsons Store, known internationally for amazing rangee of fresh food restocked multiple times daily. Items include sushi, wraps, sandwiches, katsu curries, noodle salads and much much more! You'll never look at a 7/11 the same way again! *Lunches and alcohol are not included in your package.

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