Alpine Culture Immersion
We are SO excited to have you join us in Slovenia! Your Slovenian Photo Adventure with Merrill Images is officially booked. Your reservation is confirmed for 16 days of nature, culture, and photography in breathtaking locations throughout the beautiful and diverse regions of Slovenia. Over the next several months leading up to your experience, you'll receive pertinent information via email, but everything can also be found here. Be sure to add this page to your Favorites so you don't miss a thing!
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Access Forms: Liability Waiver and Guest Form
Get insurance here (or use your preferred provider). Proof of insurance is required before the retreat start date.
Save the date for our pre-trip Zoom call in April (date TBD). This is where we'll go over final details and answer questions!
Set price alerts for various airlines to find the best fare to Ljubljana (LJU)
If desired, schedule your pre/post trip consultation with AdZENtures
Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)
All pick-ups and drop-offs are at Ljubljana Airport
June 14, 2026
3:00pm local time
June 29, 2026
12:00pm (noon) local time
IMPORTANT: If you arrive to the airport in Ljubljana later than the designated pick-up time (3:00pm), you will be responsible for your own transportation to our first stay and the associated costs. If you do need a private transfer, let us know and we can coordinate that booking for you!
Note: If you choose to fly in early or stay a few days after the retreat, it is your responsibility to find your own transportation to and from the airport.
We've created a comprehensive guide specifically for your Slovenian Photo Adventure with Merrill Images!
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• Detailed packing lists
• Cultural tips & etiquette
• Photography guidelines
• Travel logistics
• Common questions answered
Please read through the document and let us know if you have any questions! We are so excited to have you join us for an amazing and educational experience in Slovenia!
The purpose of the itinerary below is to give guests an idea of the locations, activities and pace for this Photo AdZENture. The timing and order of activities and experiences may change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. The itinerary below is meant to serve as a reference and outline.
May change due to weather, all activities optional
Key Photo Opportunities: traditional Alpine architecture of the wooden farmhouses and barns, local merchants, Snow Mary chapel, Kamnik Alps
Inclusions: 3 Dinners, 2 lunches, 3 breakfasts, Cable Car Ride, Cultural Experience with local merchants
On Your Own: Personal purchases
May change due to weather, all activities optional
Key Photo Opportunities: Sunset on the lake, Bled Castle, Sunrise with Alps in the background, view from the water, Bled Island, Church of the Assumption
Inclusions: 1 Dinner, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts, Pletna boat ride on Lake Bled
Optional Add-ons: 1 lunch, 1 Dinner, Vogel Gondola, Bled Castle, Hot Air Balloon Ride
May change due to weather, all activities optional
Key Photo Opportunities: Piran, Old Town, seaside at sunset, cobblestone streets, wine fountain, olive orchards, olive farm, Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia coastline
Inclusions: 2 Dinners, 3 lunches, 3 breakfasts, Walking tour in Piran, boat ride along the coast, olive oil experience, Wine Fountain excursion, Lipica Stud Farm
Optional Add-ons: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, wine at the wine fountain, e-bike along the coast, Michelin star restaurant
May change due to weather, all activities optional
Key Photo Opportunities: Alpine Lake Predil, sunset from the mountain hut situated at the top of the highest driveable road in Slovenia, Strmec Village, Trenta Valley, Cascading 'ferngully' waterfalls, Bovec, Soča River, Soča Trail, Velika Korita, Lepena Valley, Vršič
Inclusions: 3 Dinners, 3 lunches, 4 breakfasts, Waterfall and gorge tour, lunch at forager hut and brewery visit, sunrise mountain excursion, lake Predil, Tolminski Korita, Drežnica
Optional Add-ons: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, whitewater rafting, sommelier and tasting, 3 Michelin star dinner, foraging adventure, skydiving, canyoning, rock climbing
May change due to weather, all activities optional
Key Photo Opportunities: Tivoli, Dragon Bridge, Ljubljanica River, Old Town, Market, Ljubljana at Night, Castle, Gondola
Inclusions: 2 Dinners, 2 lunches, 3 breakfasts, Dinner out in Ljubljana
Optional Add-ons: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, Castle Gondola
If you are planning to book a pre- or post-stay in Ljubljana we have a few suggestions!
19th century famous restaurant turned 4-star hotel. This is the hotel where we will be staying at the end of our trip, so if adding a post-stay accommodation, we recommend this one!
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Listed as a cultural and historic monument, this boutique hotel is one of our favorites!
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Thank you so much for choosing to take this AdZENture with us! We are truly looking forward to spending two weeks with you in this magical place. If you should ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your AdZENtures Team at the information below.
Sincerely,
Your Hosts for the Slovenian Photo Adventure with Merrill Images!
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