Congratulations & Welcome
We are so excited to have you join us in Slovenia!
Congratulations, your Slovenian Photo Adventure with Merrill Images is 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 regarding your holiday via email, but that information can also be found here. So be sure to add this page to your Favorites so you don’t miss a thing!
Important Dates

Mark your calendars…
$1500 deposit due: DONE!
2nd payment due: August 14, 2025
(2nd payment can be 50% or 100% of the remaining balance)
Final payment due: January 14, 2026
Arrival Pick-Up: June 14, 2026 at 3pm local time

Important Info
Things to Do:
Access your client portal to finalize your Waiver and Guest Form
If desired, schedule your pre/post trip consultation with AdZENtures
Block your calendar for our group Zoom calls (schedule in your portal)
Purchase your travel insurance (here is one option)
Set price alerts for various airlines to find the best fare
Flight Info
Pick-up and Drop-off will be at Jože Pučnik Airport (Airport code: LJU)
Pick-up: June 14, 3pm local time
Drop-off: June 29, 12:00pm local time
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.
IMPORTANT: If you arrive to the airport in Ljubljana later than the designated pick-up time, 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!
AdZENtures Travel Guide
Attached is a detailed Travel Guide for your upcoming Slovenian Photo Adventure with Merrill Images!
Please click the link below, 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!
Common Inquiries
For ARRIVAL: We will have a shuttle on June 14th for pickup
- Shuttle departs LJU Airport @ 3pm local time
For DEPARTURE: We will have a shuttle available for drop off on June 29th
- Shuttle drop off at LJU Airport at @ 12:00pm
If your travel schedule does not align with these times, we will be able to book you a private shuttle to/from the airport for an additional cost (estimated $200USD one way)
Your Soča Valley AdZENture in Slovenia includes most meals (except where noted), those prepared by your hosts as well as meals out at restaurants. You will be asked to provide any special dietary restrictions before the start of your retreat so we are able to accommodate your requests.
We ARE able to accommodate any dietary restrictions on this AdZENture as long as it’s noted on the Guest Form.
Please note: if you choose to select a specific diet, special meals will be prepared just for you and that is what you will be served. Changes may not be possible on short notice.
Example: “I don’t eat seafood” means that our chef will design a special, non-seafood dish just for you when the rest of the guests will receive a seafood meal. You will not be able to ‘try’ the seafood dish as these meals are made to order specifically for each guest. Thank you for your understanding.
As a company policy, we do not share a detailed itinerary with our guests. This is done with intention and for a reason. Our guests are often planning every aspect of their lives and others’…during our AdZENtures, we give guests the opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the present moment.
Every night at dinner, we will disclose the following day’s activities, what to pack, what to wear and when we will depart. This allows guests to be prepared but also immerse themselves in the present.
Itineraries listed above are for reference ONLY…schedules and days may change due to weather and other circumstances. There will likely be changes to the itinerary so we encourage guests to enjoy each day as they come. Your hosts will do everything to ensure that the days flow smoothly and all activities are held at the opportune time.
We have two accommodation options for this AdZENture:
- Private room with private bathroom
- Shared room and shared bathroom with 1 other person
- In one accommodation, there are two shared rooms that share a detached common bathrooom
This Photo AdZENture in Slovenia is full of unique and cultural experiences. We will spend our mornings enjoying a slow start with delicious, local foods for breakfast and an all-levels, optional yoga practice. Our days will include a variety of adventures in the mountains and in the valley and villages. All activities are available to everyone with a moderate level of fitness and no prior experience or knowledge is necessary to participate in what we have planned.
It is required that all guests are able to manage walking on uneven surfaces (trails, cobblestone streets, etc.) and are able to walk for 1-2 hours consecutively in order to get the most out of this experience.
EVERY single experience is optional. Your hosts chose the experiences on this retreat based on firsthand experience and the unique value each holds for guests. Guests are able to ‘choose your own AdZENture’ by opting out of any experience.
If you’d like to add an experience to your week in Slovenia, you’re welcome to do that! Let your hosts know in advance so we can coordinate that experience for you!
- Massage
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Whitewater SUP
- Skydiving
- Paragliding
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- WWI Museum Tour
- Castle Tour
- Vogel Gondola
- Whitewater Rafting
- Dinner at Hiša Franko (*** Michelin Restaurant)
- Have something else in mind? Let us know and we’ll sort it out!
After you submit your deposits, guests will receive a welcome email containing a detailed AdZENture Travel Guide specific for this AdZENture. It will contain all the necessary travel information and common questions that guests have about this AdZENture. You will also receive a very detailed packing list in your AdZENtures Travel Guide.
Yes, we will provide a few local beers and wine that can be enjoyed with dinners. If guests choose to buy their own or more alcohol throughout their AdZENture, they are welcome to do so. We have a few meals out, meals will be covered, alcohol will be available for purchase at an additional cost to guests.
Guests are required to be respectful to all other guests, hosts and staff at all times and are expected asked to be mindful of their personal alcohol consumption.
This experience requires good mobility and stamina with the ability to navigate the cobblestone streets of small villages throughout our tour. Centuries-old buildings might have high thresholds to step over, steep and/or narrow stairways to climb with no elevator access, and lack customary US safety controls such as hand railings. Excursions are in rural areas with dirt roads and require the ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
Our Photo AdZENture in Slovenia is quite active, we do require proof of international medical coverage for all guests. It’s possible that your primary insurance holder covers international medical emergencies. Please verify that you have international coverage and provide the policy information in the Guest Form that you receive after submitting your deposit.
Travel insurance is also suggested in the unfortunate instance that guests have to cancel their trip for any reason and are unable to receive a refund from AdZENtures. Please refer to our refund and cancellation policy for more information.
If guests are unable to join the retreat, travel insurance will often issue a refund when purchased within 7 days of the original purchase. We advise that all guests book travel insurance within a week of submitting your deposit for your AdZENture in order to protect your investment!
Medical coverage is required. Travel insurance is not required, it’s suggested. Travel insurance often includes air transport in the case of an emergency. Please ask us if you have questions about this and your AdZENtures team can give you some suggestions!
Leading up to our AdZENture and during, we will be posting exciting content on our social media sites. Be sure to follow us at the links below so we can tag you and vice versa!
Please note: when attending an AdZENture, we will often ask you not to add specific geotags to your posts as we try to keep our secluded, magical spots from being exploited! So please feel free to tag your location as AdZENtures when we ask you to keep those secret spots anonymous! Thank you for keeping our spots special!

Site photos courtesy of AdZENtures, Merrill Images and Rob Denney