This fun-filled family adventure is the perfect trip to experience Slovenia’s incredible rivers, lakes, and mountains through an exciting variety of activities. Staying in Bled means that your family is in one of the best places to explore and enjoy all that Slovenia has to offer. 
Overview
Key facts
- Duration:7 nights
- Key Facts: Holiday group size Minimum 4 people, maximum 30 (approximately)
- Suitable for: Children aged 8 years and over
What's included?
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Transfers: return airport transfers Ljubljana international airport
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Accommodation: 7 nights in a family room at Hotel Savica Garni
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Meals: 7 breakfasts
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Activities: The following activities are included in the holiday: white-water rafting, canyoning, biking, ziplining, and a day-long tour of the Julian Alps and National parks (the order of the activities is subject to change)
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All equipment, tuition and supervision from fully qualified instructors
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Daily entrance to the nearby Ziva Wellness pool complex (3 hours entrance per day)
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Services of our local representatives or guides
Our Lake Bled Alpine Family Adventure holiday will allow your family to enjoy the highlights of Slovenia's plentiful Alpine wonders. Experience beautiful canyons, emerald rivers and waterfalls, see protected plants and animals in diverse forests, and marvel at the area's majestic mountains - and that's just on one excursion!
This seven-night holiday is packed full of fun family adventures in stunning surroundings. Make unforgettable memories with your family by biking around the scenic landscape of Lake Bled, canyoning through beautiful gorges, and rafting your way along emerald-green rivers. You can even see it from above during a firm family favourite: an adrenaline-fuelled zipline over the Sava River Valley. Don't worry, you and your family will have daily free entry to the Živa Wellness hotel pool complex, a minute's walk from your hotel, and the perfect place to unwind and for the children to enjoy!
Based at the Savica Garni Hotel, right in the heart of the small town of Bled and close to the lake shore, you’ll be able to explore the many cafes, restaurants and shops that are all in easy walking distance. The town is in a beautiful location, with the glacial lake on its doorstep and the foothills of the Julian Alps as a backdrop; it is truly breath-taking.
Image credits: The Cunningham Family, Altitude Activities and Slovenia Tourist Board
Agenda
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Day 1 Flights, arrival and welcome
Upon arrival at Ljubljana International Airport, you will be picked up by one of our local guides and transferred to the comfortable, perfectly situated Hotel Savica Garni hotel.
Once you’re all settled in and unpacked, you will be free to explore Bled’s beautiful Old Town, made up of an interesting blend of historic farmhouses and 19th Century shops and villas. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat, the Old Cellar restaurant in the centre of Bled will make for a memorable meal: the restaurant gets its name from its location in a 500-year-old wine cellar, with friendly staff serving both international and traditional Slovenian cuisine. Alternatively, you could always grab some local delicacies and enjoy a scenic picnic on the banks of Lake Bled.
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Day 2 Whitewater rafting in the Sava River
Following a delicious breakfast, you and your family will stroll to the meeting point located near your hotel where you will meet your guide and be transferred to the Sava River to get suited up for the day’s adventures. As well as full safety instructions and training on the rules of conduct in the raft, your guide will also provide you with a neoprene suit, a life jacket, a helmet, and a paddle.
The Sava River is relatively calm and it’s the perfect place for your family to learn rowing tricks and techniques. You’ll raft down the river rapids, floating past beautiful landscapes as you wind between white boulders working together to steer the raft with the river course makes for an unforgettable day trip with friends and family. By the time you reach the end of the course, you’ll be wanting to go again! You will be out on the river for approximately 1 hour, with the whole activity lasting around 2-3 hours, after which you will be transferred back to Bled. Please note that children must be at least 120cm tall to participate.
If you’re not quite done with water for the day, we thoroughly recommend a visit to the Živa Wellness centre and a dip in one of its six pools; a daily entrance pass is included during your stay, limited to 3 hours access per day. With a spa for Mum and Dad to relax in and a water slide for the kids, relaxing in a pool watching the sun set over Lake Bled is a magical way to finish your day off.
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Day 3 Canyoning in Bohinj
Stock up on a hearty breakfast this morning ready for the day’s adventures, which will take you to an amazing series of canyons at the base of the Julian Alps. Like yesterday, you will stroll to the meeting point located just a few minutes from your accommodation where you will meet your guide and drive to the activity’s starting point. Once there, you will be surrounded by tumbling waterfalls and beautiful emerald pools. You will be provided with a wetsuit, shoes, harness, and helmet your guide will give you a full safety briefing and demonstration. Once you’re all suited up and harnessed in, the adventures begin!
To make your way from the top of the canyon to its base, you will slide down natural water tunnels, climb down a series of secured rope abseils and jump into the crystal-clear river pools carved out by Alpine run off. There’s nothing like floating in emerald green river pools to take a moment’s breather, and if you’re worried about your electrical equipment getting damaged, don’t worry – your guide will be happy to take photos for you and email them after your trip.
The canyoning will take approximately 1 hour, and you will be out for roughly 2-4 hours in total. Children must be at least 120cm tall to participate. After enjoying this superb family activity, you will be transferred back to Bled where you will be free to do what you wish this afternoon.
So, dinner tonight – did we mention that Slovenia borders Italy? The Spica - Bar and Restaurant will serve you up fine Italian cuisine so authentic you’ll forget which side of the border you’re on!
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Day 4 Bled Roundabout Biking Trip
By day four of looking out over Lake Bled’s beautiful scenery, we are sure you will have wondered what lies on the other side of the lake. Don’t worry, we’re nosey too. Stock up on breakfast this morning, as you’ll spend this morning cycling to the other side of Lake Bled and exploring sights off the tourist track. The meeting point for this activity is located just a few minutes from your accommodation where you will meet your guide to start your biking adventure.
The family-friendly route will take you through the villages near the lake’s shore, offering majestic views of the Julian Alps, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and Karavanke mountains. Once you’re about halfway, you will walk up to a high viewpoint which will allow you to admire the panoramic views of Bled Castle. While you will know it quite well by now from being situated beside it, it looks very different from a distance and even more beautiful when framed by the lake and island.
After hiking around the lush woods at Pokljuka Gorges and exploring natural sights most tourists won’t see, you’ll cycle back to the centre of Bled and be rewarded with a slice of authentic Bled cream cake for all your hard work. For parents there are E-bikes available to rent for a supplement; if you would like one, we advise to book it prior to travel.
The route is generally easy and relatively flat; it is approximately 25km long and you will be out for between 2-4 hours.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 5 Zipline over the Sava River
While the idea of ziplining may be a daunting one for those afraid of heights, there is no better place to face your fears than Zipline Dolinka in Bled. This family-friendly zip-lining course is located in the stunning Sava Valley, a protected nature reserve, with beautiful views and idyllic surroundings.
After breakfast, you and your family will take a short walk from your hotel to a different meeting point where you will meet your guide and be transferred to the activity’s starting place.
Once you have arrived, you will be provided with all of the necessary equipment (harness, helmet, and gloves) before receiving a full safety briefing and demonstration. The staff are very experienced at dealing with more hesitant adventurers and are happy to take the time to familiarise guests with the equipment. When reaching the first aerial platform, the guide will teach you about the rules you need to follow, explain the basics, and hook you up on the steel wire using a harness while making sure you are safe and ready to fly. You will then soar through the air on seven different steel wires, each varying in length, making your way to the bottom of the scenic valley. The activity will last for around 2-3 hours in total.Please note that children between the ages of 6-13 years will descend in tandem with a guide.
This afternoon you will have some free time; why not enjoy the swimming pool at Ziva Wellness Hotel? Alternatively, have you visited Bled Castle yet? It’s a beautiful building containing more than a thousand years of history within its high stone walls.
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Day 6 Seven Alpine Wonder Tour
Exactly as wondrous as its name suggests, this full day tour is the perfect way to round off your trip (although, depending on the order of activities, you may do this at a different point during the week). This morning eat a hearty breakfast, pack sunscreen, swimsuits, drinks and snacks and a camera – you'll need all of these. You’ll also need to bring your passport, as you will be travelling into Italy today.
You will start off on the ‘sunny side of the Alps’, venturing into Triglav National Park with your tour guide. A factor that will quickly become apparent is how different each corner of this Alpine landscape is. Your first landmark will be one of the highest waterfalls in Slovenia, Peričnik falls. After a short hike directly to it, you will also experience a walk behind the falls, seeing the beautiful landscape through a sheet of crystalline water. Once you’ve ventured out again, you will pass through Kranjska Gora and upwards to the astonishing Špik mountain range, which will offer you both the perfect background for your photo and a chance to dry off in the sun.
The Zelenci springs will be the next stop on your itinerary, one of only two places that the mighty Sava Dolinka River thunders to the surface. Clean and cold, the waters passing through layers of marl gives the Zelenci springs the well-known emerald colour. You will see another green lake as your family takes a brief hop over the Italian border to Lake Predil, whose mint-green waters are coloured by the glacier run-off high up in the Alps.
Back in Slovenia, your family will experience the rugged beauty of the Soča Valley, a paradise for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. You will stop at the Great Gorge of Soča, which offers a background for amazing photos and an opportunity to swim in the river. It’s a fabulous place for a break for lunch, with restaurants and cafes close by, or a supermarket if you would prefer a picnic. Alternatively, you can add on another activity, such as ziplining and rafting.
The sixth wonder is waiting for you on the Vršič pass, which at 1611m above sea level marks the highest road pass in the Eastern Julian Alps; the views are simply breath-taking. Your final stop is just over the hill at Jasna Lake, a man-made lake with yet another stunning view of the Julian Alps. Its crystal-clear waters are the perfect place for a dip.This tour has been designed to show off the stunning highlights of the Julian Alps. It is a sightseeing tour that is done at a relaxing pace, with many stops along the way. The tour will last for approximately 10-12 hours in total, returning to Bled around 6-8pm.
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Day 7 Free Day
Today is free for you to do as you please; you can be as active or relaxed as you like.
You could make use of your daily entry to the swimming pool at the Ziva Wellness Hotel, or maybe you want to spend some more time exploring Bled and the lake’s shoreline.
If you want to add more activities on today, we offer options such as kayaking, hiking and horseback riding.
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Day 8 Departure
Unfortunately, it’s time for your Slovenian adventures to come to an end. Depending on your flight time, you’ll either enjoy breakfast in the hotel or it will be boxed up to take to the airport. You will then be transferred back to Ljubljana International Airport for your flight home.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
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Hotel Savica Garni
The Hotel Savica Garni, a four-star hotel is in walking distance of Lake Bled’s shoreline, and perfectly situated for your family to explore the town.
The hotel is as dedicated to protecting the local environment as it is providing a comfortable place for you and your family to stay. Located directly opposite the Živa Wellness centre - the largest spa resort in the region - your stay at the Savica Garni is the perfect way to rest up at the end of your adventures, with daily entrance to their pool complex included in your stay.
There's plenty nearby to entertain your children, with the Adventure Park Bled a mere 10-minute walk from your hotel. A safe and well-kept playground, Adventure Park Bled offers aerial ropes courses suitable for children as young as three - and the adults, of course. Bled Castle is also a short walk away; this historic landmark was built in the year 1004 and boasts over a thousand years of history. It's well worth a visit, especially to sample a slice of authentic Bled cream cake. If you're still hungry, a plethora of restaurants serving traditional or international cuisine are located within walking distance of the hotel.
Decorated in traditional, local style, it has a family-friendly feel and a relaxed atmosphere.
Hotel facilities:
- Free entry to the Živa Wellness centre’s pool complex, boasting six swimming pools with views of Lake Bled (once a day, 3 hours maximum)
- An exceptional healthy breakfast boasting local and seasonal ingredients.
- Close to Lake Bled, cafes, restaurants, and shops.
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest room types - Family room
The comfortable family rooms consist of two rooms: one has a double bed and the other, two single beds. The bathroom has either a shower or bathtub and the rooms are equipped with mini bar, TV, phone, and free Wi-Fi access
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Fun Kayaking Sava River
Kayak down one of the longest rivers in Europe and take in the beautiful alpine nature on this unforgettable family adventure. Your experienced guide will help you master basic kayaking techniques on the calm river before moving on to more adventurous rapids. You’ll also have the chance to jump in the river pools if you would like to immerse yourself in the fresh river water. This is the perfect opportunity for you and the family to try kayaking in a stunning location.
You will be kayaking for approximately 1 hour with the whole activity lasting around 2-3 hours. Please note this activity is weather and water-level dependent.
The tour is suitable for all levels. The minimum height limit is 150 centimetres, Maximum height 190cm and maximum weight 120 kilograms.
Safety and limitations: Minimal age: 8 years, Minimal height: 120 cm
From £71 per adult
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Activities
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Panoramic hiking in Julian Alps
If you’re a family that loves walking, this is the activity for you. Easily reach the summit of a 2000m peak mountain with sensational views on this family-friendly hike. Following the expert local guide, you’ll learn all about the area as you walk up the mountain. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with glorious panoramic views of the Julian Alps. On the way back down, you can try traditional Slovenian food at the Bled Mountain cottage. This is dining with an unforgettable view! In total, you will be out for approximately 6-8 hours. We highly recommend you bring sunscreen, sunglasses. Similarly, water and snacks. The mountain hut has food and drinks for sale if you would like to try some Slovenian treats too. You don’t need any prior experience, but you should have a good level of fitness to hike for 6-7 hours. It is not recommended for people with heart issues or pregnant women. Please let the guide know if you have health issues.
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Triglav horseback riding
Explore the beautiful Triglav National Park on horseback for a family adventure you’ll never forget. The whole family and your trusty horses will ride along the river Radovna taking in the serenity of the surrounding nature.
You don’t need any prior experience to enjoy this activity. You will be out for approximately 2 hours.
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Paddleboarding
Do you want to do an adventurous and fun activity with your family? Don't miss the Family SUP Experience at Lake Bled! Bring your family and friends out to experience stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the water. You and your family will have a great time paddleboarding around Lake Bled with an expert team at SUP Bled Paddleboarding.
SUP Experiences are a great activity for both locals and tourists. Your family will have fun on the water, have the opportunity to disconnect, and explore Lake Bled. In addition to teaching you how to stand-up paddle, we will share a few interesting facts about this region as well.
The experience is suitable for children aged 8 and older, but they must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
The tours include 2 hours of paddle time, allowing you and your family to create lasting memories. We will provide you with photos of your experience at the end of the tour so you can keep them forever.
Family SUP Experiences are easy activities that do not require prior experience. We invite you to join us at Lake Bled for a family adventure you'll never forget.
From: £44 per adult
Little Extras
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Zipline Sava Bled
This shorter version of ziplining is the perfect introduction to this thrilling activity. On this ziplining route, you’ll cross a river in the Sava Valley near Bled. Featuring two 250 metre drops and at 25 metres high, you and the family will speed through this stunning location at 30 to 40 kilometres per hour. This activity is weather dependent and will last approximately 30 minutes. You don’t need any prior experience but there is an upper weight limit of 125kg. This activity is not recommended for people with heart issues or pregnant women.
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Zipline Bovec Soca
Take part in the most exciting adventure in Slovenia with this ziplining experience. You and your family will take on five different drops, flying 200 metres above the ground between two mountains. Each drop will see you reach a different velocity as you go speeding alongside the beautiful alpine nature. This activity is weather dependent and will last approximately 3-4 hours. You don’t need any prior experience but there is an upper weight limit of 125kg. If a child is 30kg or less, then they will tandem with a parent. This activity is not recommended for people with heart issues or pregnant women. This activity runs year-round.
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Hiking Shoe Rental & Trekking Poles
Renting hiking shoes £25 pre-booking for the equipment is required.
Trekking poles £6 pre-booking for the equipment is required.
From: £6 per adult
Dates & Prices
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Wed 31 Jul 2024
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Adult price (per person):
£1785.00
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Child (7 - 14):
£665.00
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Group Size
We always try to provide an approximation of the group size you can expect to be with for the duration of each of our holidays. It may be that you are joined by others for parts of your holiday (such as transfers and particular activities) but the above number reflects those you can normally expect to be with from beginning to end. If group size is something which is particularly important to you, please speak to our Travel Experts and they can suggest the best holidays for you.
Tailor-made holiday group sizes will vary for all activities as will the group size for any additional activities you book.
Minimum numbers required for a holiday to operate
Some of our holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate (as listed in the ‘Group Size’ section). If your holiday departure has not yet reached the minimum number, you will be told at the time of booking. In the unlikely event that your chosen date is not guaranteed by nine weeks before your scheduled departure date, we will contact you to discuss the available options as per our booking conditions.
Minimum and maximum age
The minimum age for this holiday can be found in the ‘Key Facts’ section of the holiday overview.
Younger family members may be able to participate but may not be able to take part in all activities. Please contact one of our Travel Experts if you have any questions.
Itinerary amendments
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only, your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which are uploaded into your online account around a week prior to departure) or upon arrival.
Medical History and Advice
We want our holidays to be accessible as they can be and will do our best to accommodate any special requests and requirements where possible. We have a wide range of holidays and destinations and so our travel experts will help find the best holiday for you.
In order to give us the best possible chance to do this we ask that if you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday or has any special requirements, that you tell us at the time of enquiry or booking. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. You may need to provide a doctor’s note and proof of insurance in some cases as the health and safety of our clients is absolutely paramount.
In providing this information you are allowing us to work with our expert local partners to ensure that your whole party can enjoy the holiday. By letting us know in advance we can discreetly work with you to adapt any part of the holiday which may potentially be challenging. Being able to prepare for this in advance makes an incredible difference to what we can offer and minimises any impact on your party and the rest of the group.
Unfortunately, if you choose not to share this information with us in advance then it may limit some or all of the itinerary you have booked, and we cannot be held accountable for any additional costs or missed activities resulting from this.
It is vitally important that you advise us prior to departure of any medical or dietary condition relating to any member of your party so that we may notify our local staff before you arrive. We recommend only drinking bottled water from bottles with unbroken seals and be vigilant about the use of ice in drinks and ice cream.
Insurance
Insurance is not included in your holiday, but it is a pre-requisite to travelling with us. You will need to ensure that you have cover for all the activities that you will be participating in during your holiday.
It is extremely important that you take out a suitable travel insurance policy at the time of booking. Plans do sometimes change, and you will need this policy should you need to cancel your holiday.
If you are struggling to find a suitable policy then details of our preferred provider, who will cover you for all the activities we offer, can be found on our website by clicking here. Please note that this policy is available to EU residents under the age of 75 only.
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Our clients’ safety is at the centre of everything we do, and our operations team continually assesses and monitors the destinations we feature. We carry out thorough risk assessments and work closely with all of our suppliers to continually follow best practice. For up to date travel advice the UK government offers its Travel Aware website as well as the advice detailed below.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice
We receive all updates from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) with regards to travel advice and we always ensure that we follow this advice in our operations. The FCO issues travel advisories for countries based on a very wide range of factors. They may provide notification about things as simple as a football match and crowds, or they may go so far as to advise against all travel to a region. We ask all our clients to refer to the relevant Travel Advice by Country for the destinations they are visiting in order to make an informed decision on the safety of the destination based on the details provided. It also provides vital information regarding entry requirements, embassy information, local laws and customs as well as specific safety and health. Guests should take responsibility for keeping themselves up to date with this advice. Please also ensure that, if you are transiting through another country, you have read the advice and meet the entry requirements for that destination too.
The FCO travel advice is applicable to British Passport Holders. Most governments will issue their own travel advice for a region and, if you are not a UK resident then you can find some helpful links below:
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
Canadian Consular Affairs Bureau http://voyage.gc.ca/
The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html
If the FCO deems that there is an unacceptable level of risk for UK citizens then, together with the government, they may issue an advisory against all travel to a region or country. If such an advisory is published, then we will act accordingly, and this may require the cancellation, curtailment or amendment of a holiday itinerary. These decisions are made on the basis of ensuring our clients’ safety and will affect all clients on the holiday, regardless of their nationality.
If one of our local experts suggests an amendment due to a situation which develops locally then we may also take the decision to amend an itinerary appropriately.
If we have to cancel your holiday prior to departure you will be offered the option of an alternative trip (where any price difference will either be refunded to or covered by you) or a full refund of the monies paid.
If we have to curtail a holiday, then you will be refunded for any costs for the elements we have been unable to deliver, where we have been able to secure a refund from our suppliers. If we must reroute a holiday, then any basis for refund is determined on a case by case basis and dependent on whether the central holiday experience was provided or not.
Booking activities locally
Additional activities can be booked locally in almost all our destinations. However, as per our booking conditions, we cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss incurred through participation in activities which are booked at your destination outside of our holiday itinerary (see our ‘Terms and Conditions’ for further details).
When arranging any such activity please always ensure that safety is your primary concern.
In some of our destinations, you can borrow or hire equipment for use in your free time. You do so entirely at your own risk. You must ensure that you are correctly prepared, have the necessary equipment and knowledge (maps, etc.) and ensure that where applicable, you follow marked routes. We recommend discussing your plans with the local teams who will be able to advise on the most suitable options for you.
Always let the reception/guide know where you are planning to go and take a torch and mobile phone (with the hotel/guide’s phone number stored). It is also a good idea to leave your contact number and the time you expect to return to the hotel should the hotel need to contact you.
Flight schedule changes and connecting transportation
On your documentation, we will confirm your flight schedule. Sometimes the flight number, routing and timings might change prior to your departure. If the change is classed as a significant change then we will contact you to discuss this. Please see our booking conditions for details.
Flight schedule changes can impact on your pre and post-holiday travel arrangements if these have been booked separately to your holiday. We strongly recommend that you do not book transport (such as trains or transfers), car parking or non-connecting flights to the departure point for your holiday until you have received your final confirmed travel times when your final travel documents are issued. We are not responsible for the effect of any schedule change on your pre or post travel arrangements. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase non-flexible or non-refundable tickets to avoid cancellation and penalty charges.
Booking your own flights cancellation disclaimer
If you have chosen to book your own flights, then you will need to wait until we confirm to you that the holiday departure has met the minimum numbers required to run (if applicable to your chosen holiday). Once the holiday is guaranteed to run, you will be informed and you can then make your arrangements.
If transfers are included in your holiday, please ensure that any potential flights will be met by our standard transfers (speak to one of our Travel Experts for advice) otherwise private transfer supplements may be applicable. Once your flights are booked, please send us a copy of your detailed flight itinerary.
Please be aware that most tickets are non-refundable in the case of cancellation. For this reason, we strongly advise you check the rules of the ticket and check the limitations of your cancellation insurance before booking. We cannot be held liable, in the unlikely eventuality that we should be forced to cancel or amend your trip, for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made.
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