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Istria Hiking Tour
Northern Italy
Italy
The starting point of this hiking tour is in Trieste, the former Habsburger seaport seated at the foothills of the Karst. After a few kilometres, you leave Italy and hike to Slovenia and Istria. This sunny peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea is characterised by little picturesque fisher villages, small towns on the Karst hills, vineyards and valleys. Let yourself be surprised by the charms of a landscape rich in contrasts and the various colours of Istria.
The hiking tour through Istria runs slightly hilly.
Walking Tour
Meeting:
Trieste
Airport:
Trieste Airport
Transfer:
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Rates include:
Accommodations, All breakfasts, Video briefing, Tour information package (maps, route descriptions...), Transfers according to program & Phone hotline service.
A | 2024 | 8 day self-guided tour - High | 8d / 7n | €850 | $935 |
B | 2024 | 8 day self-guided tour - Low | 8d / 7n | €770 | $850 |
Transfer and Other Charges:
2024
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Shuttle bus every Starurday from Porec to Trieste, pp
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€
45
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$50
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2024
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Extra nights - please inquire
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€
0
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$0
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2024
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Single supplement
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€
200
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$220
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2024
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Possible to upgrade accommodations on request - please inquire
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0
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$0
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Check here for details and availability
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B |
2024
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10/05
- 10/12
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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10/12
- 10/19
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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10/19
- 10/26
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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10/26
- 11/02
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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B |
2024
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11/02
- 11/09
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided tour - Low
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2
/10
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Expired
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Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax
Rates do not include:
Drinks, Lunches and dinners & Travel insurance.
Tourist tax (if requested) has to be paid on the spot.
Sample Itinerary - subject to changes
Day 1: Arrival in Trieste
Individual arrival at the first hotel in Trieste.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Trieste
Day 2: Muggia to Koper
In the morning you take the ferry from Trieste to Muggia. The stage begins in Muggia, the only Istrian town in Italy. You hike inland from the sea. After crossing the border with Slovenia, you have a beautiful view of the Muggia valley and the Julian Alps. You descend gently along the Slovenian Alpine Trail. Here the landscape opens up above the Gulf of Koper amidst wooded areas and vineyards. You will walk part of the stage on the Parenzana, the former Istrian narrow-gauge railway that connected Trieste and Poreč until 1935. End the day in the car-free old town of Koper with all its magnificent buildings. It is possible to shorten the route by bus (ticket not included).
Ascent approx. 250 m / descent approx. 220 m / approx. 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Koper
Day 3: Koper to Piran
Continuing along the sea, you leave Koper and hike to the old fishing town of Izola and on to Piran/Portoroz, your destination for today. You will hike through the beautiful Strunjan National Park. Piran is the birthplace of Giuseppe Tartini,
an Italian violinist and composer, and its centre is strongly marked by Venetian influences. Stroll through the alleys with their Venetian palaces, or enjoy the flair in the Piazza Tartini in the centre of Piran. Portorož and Piran are surrounded on
both sides by salt flats. Thanks to the preciousness of the famous salt the picturesque Piran had its boom in the Middle Ages.
There ́s the possibility to shorten the route from Koper to Izola by bus (ticket not included).
Ascent approx. 200 m / descent approx. 180 m / approx. 4 - 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Piran
Day 4: Piran to Buje
In the morning you take a public bus to the starting point of the stage (ticket not included). You leave the coast, before crossing the border into Croatia. You hike inland to Buje.
In Buje and the surrounding area, the soil is particularly fertile. Many of Croatia‘s best-known winegrowers cultivate their wines in this area. Wine roads lead you through the vineyards and olive groves around the small town. In the evening, the well-known wine-cellars and restaurants invite you to enjoy the delicacies of Istrian cuisine.
Ascent approx. 150 m / descent approx. 100 m / approx. 4 - 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Buje
Day 5: Buje to Brtonigla
Starting from Buje, you walk amidst green fields, olive groves and vineyards to Brtonigla. Brtonigla combines typical rural Istrian cuisine with Mediterranean sea cuisine. Worth seeing here are sacred buildings such as the parish church of St. Zenon. Worth a visit is also the Mramornica cave.
Ascent approx. 280 m / descent approx. 340 m / approx. 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Brtonigla
Day 6: Brtonigla to Kastelir
You will hike through the Skarline Nature Park. The park is named after the Škarlina stream. North of Kastelir, above the valley of the Mirna River, lie the ruins of the medieval settlement of Nigrinjana, now Gradina. The Via Flavia, a military road that once went through Trieste, the Mirna valley and Porec to Pula, passed through Kastelir. The village of Kastelir is surrounded by Mediterranean plants, olive trees, vineyards and fields.
The surrounding forests are rich of mushrooms and wild asparagus. From Kastelir you take a transfer to Tar.
Ascent approx. 300 m / descent approx. 200 m / approx. 4.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Tar
Day 7: Tar to Porec
The last day of your discovery trip in Istria takes you to Porec. Most of your hike will be along the coast. From far away you will see the Euphrasius Basilica, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and should definitely be visited. End your hiking tour with a good glass of wine on one of the squares in the old town of Porec.
Ascent approx. 10 m / descent approx. 110 m / approx. 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Porec
Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Meeting:
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Trieste
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Airport:
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Trieste Airport
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Train station:
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Trieste Centrale
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Transfer:
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This is a self-guided tour, there is not an official meeting.
The trip starts on Day 1 when you check in to your 1st hotel in Trieste.
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Level:
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Easy to Moderate
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Participants:
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Min
2
participants
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Max
10
participants
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport Note(a) Italy is. more
Piran area
Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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48
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51
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57
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64
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73
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80
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85
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85
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76
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67
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58
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50
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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34
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34
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39
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46
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53
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59
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63
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63
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56
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50
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43
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36
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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9
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10
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14
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18
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23
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27
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29
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29
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24
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20
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14
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10
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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1
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1
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4
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8
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12
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15
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17
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17
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14
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10
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6
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2
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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5
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6
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5
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7
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7
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6
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4
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5
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7
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8
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8
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6
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
Due to the sub-Mediterranean climate the summers are usually very hot and dry and the winters mild and wet.
Equipment list
Documents
• Validpassport or ID card
• Money, Cheques and/or credit card
• International travel health insurance certificate
Hiking equipment
• Backpack
• Small backpack pharmacy
• Hiking poles (depending on taste)
• Pocket knife, picnic dish, cup/mug
• Water bottle(s) 1 – 2 litres per person
• Food (eg bread, salami, cheese, chocolate, dried fruit, nuts)
• Handkerchiefs
• Camera or Digital Camera (film, batteries /do not forget memory card)
• Mobile phone and charger
• Sunglasses
Clothing
• Hiking shoes
• Functional sports underwear
• T-Shirts
• Scarf (if required)
• Hat or cap – Sun protection is important!
• Jacket (Windstopper)
• Shorts
• Hiking socks
• Raincover
• Warm clothing
• Towel
• Toiletry
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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.
Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.
Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.
Meals
All breakfasts are included.
Tack:
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Horses:
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Pace:
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Level:
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(2
out of 5) Easy to Moderate
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Age:
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Min
14
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Riders:
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Min
2
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Max
10
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Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
1 |
Visa Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
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Istria Hiking Tour
Tour Code:
ZZ-HKITFA09
8 days /
7 nights
~$935.00
Dates: Apr-Jun & Sep-Nov
Level :
Difficulty Levels Explained
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Easy
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Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
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Easy to Moderate
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An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured
activity is recommended.
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Moderate
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Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with
some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and
you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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Demanding
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You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or
ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain. |
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Strenuous
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Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc.. |
Introduction
Day to Day Itinerary
Rates | Dates
Accomodation
Airport:
Trieste Airport
Location on Google Map
Image Gallery
Image Slide Show
Climate
What To Bring
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