FocusGeography · Geology · Biology
Typical length6 days
SuitsAges 12–18
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
Slovenia packs glacial lakes, Alpine national park and some of the world's most spectacular caves into a small, safe country. Students investigate how Lake Bled formed, hike in Triglav National Park, and explore Postojna and the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves to understand limestone and karst landscapes.
What students take away
- Glacial and karst landscapes
- Alpine habitats and conservation
- Tourism pressure on protected places
- Sustainable cities: Ljubljana as a case study
An indicative outline
- LjubljanaFly to Ljubljana; the historic riverfront.
- BledLake Bled's glacial origins, the castle and a traditional pletna boat.
- TriglavA guided hike at Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park.
- CavesPostojna Cave and Predjama Castle, then the Škocjan Caves' underground canyon.
- CityLjubljana's sustainable city initiatives and a final reflection.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Students build a field investigation into how water has carved the karst landscape they walk through.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Hotel accommodation; private coach throughout.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.