MARIBOR NEW YEAR– Slovenia
DATE: December 30, 2025 – January 4, 2026
When we think of a New Year’s idyll and close our eyes, somehow Slovenia first comes to mind: dense Alpine coniferous forests covered in snow, deer jumping carefree, thermal pools steaming into the cold winter air… Maribor and its surroundings are here to give us all this and much more!
!!! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2025, due to accommodation confirmation !!!
December 30, 2025 | NOVI SAD – BELGRADE
Departure from Novi Sad around 20:00 from the ATP Vojvodina tourist terminal. From Belgrade, departure from the Sava Center parking lot around 20:00. Exact times will be announced the day before by the agency. We continue with a relaxed drive toward Slovenia with group breaks and customs procedures.
December 31, 2025 | BISTRIŠKA RIVER CANYON (Visit to Šum and Žleb waterfalls, Marolt spruce) – MARIBOR
ROUTE LENGTH: 12 km, ELEVATION GAIN: 400 m, DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
In the early morning, we arrive in Zgornja Bistrica, a small village through which the Bistrica River flows. From the very beginning, we enter a dense forest and follow a gentle and pleasant trail along the river, leading us to some of its most beautiful waterfalls. First, we’ll come across the Šum waterfall, known for its extraordinary water power, then we continue past Žleb waterfall, and finally, we reach the famous Marolt spruce, which in its lifetime was the largest spruce in Europe. They say its diameter was so wide that four people had to join hands to encircle it.
After returning to the bus, we drive to Maribor, check into our rooms, and get ready for New Year’s Eve. Overnight stay.
January 1, 2026 | MARIBOR – GREEN LAKE (GRÜNER SEE) – GRAZ (Optional)
ROUTE LENGTH: 6 km, ELEVATION GAIN: 100 m, DIFFICULTY: EASY
Breakfast. After breakfast, we drive to the small Austrian village of Oberort. A light and idyllic hike awaits us to the most beautiful lake in Styria. The Green Lake is known for its striking turquoise color and is nestled in a perfect setting surrounded by tall pines and even taller mountain peaks. If time and interest allow, there is the option of extending the hike to the Marien canyon, located 2 km in the opposite direction from Oberort.
On our way back, we plan a visit to magical Graz, one of Austria’s best-preserved and greenest cities. We’ll stroll through its narrow streets and parks, enjoy a quality meal, and then head back to Maribor. Overnight stay.
January 2, 2026 | MARIBOR – ČRNO JEZERO (BLACK LAKE) – VELIKI ŠUMIK WATERFALL (Optional)
ROUTE LENGTH: 13 km, ELEVATION GAIN: 300 m, DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
Breakfast. In the early morning, a short drive takes us to the surrounding Pohorje forests. In the first part of the hike, we arrive at Črno Jezero (Black Lake), beautifully encircled by wooden platforms and coniferous trees. We then continue through the Šumik primeval forest, where we’ll encounter trees several hundred years old. At the end of the trail awaits Veliki Šumik waterfall – the tallest among the waterfalls of Pohorje!
After returning, we head back to the accommodation. Overnight stay.
January 3, 2026 | MARIBOR – LAŠKO OR RIMSKE TOPLICE – JELENOV GREBEN
Breakfast. In the morning, we pack our things on the bus and slowly begin our return journey. We drive to Laško or Rimske Toplice to relax in one of the many thermal spa complexes on offer. Afterward, we plan to visit the famous Jelenov Greben complex, home to over 200 deer. We’ll have the opportunity to feed, pet, and spend some time with them.
We’ll then make a short stop for lunch in the town and enjoy the landscapes a bit more. Departure back to Serbia.
January 4, 2026 | BELGRADE – NOVI SAD
Arrival at the starting point in the early morning hours.
The price includes:
Bus transport, high-floor tourist bus (without onboard toilet)
Licensed hiking guide
3 nights with breakfast in Maribor, Hotel B&B Maribor, in double and triple rooms with private bathrooms or similar
Travel organization costs
The price does not include:
Optional excursions:
Green Lake & Graz (€30 per person, includes guidance and transport)
Črno Jezero & Veliki Šumik waterfall (€20 per person, includes transport, parking, and guidance)
Entrance to the thermal spa: approx. €15–20
City tax: €3.13 per person per night (paid at the hotel reception)
Travel health insurance with coverage up to €30,000 (recommended for international travel for your safety)
Other individual and unlisted expenses
Payment method:
Via bank transfer, in installments: €130 upon reservation, €100 by December 15. Payment is made at the middle exchange rate of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS).
Accommodation description:
Hotel B&B Maribor (link) is located in the very center of the city and is part of the B&B Hotels chain. Rooms are clean and tidy, mostly double, with a few triple rooms available.
Smile, good mood, and good health
Minimum 2L of water per hike, snacks, refreshments for hikes
Food, fruit, snacks, sweets for rest breaks
Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes
Your favorite walking stick (or find one in nature!)
Hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen—whatever you need for sun protection
Extra clothes—a dry, warm change at hand after each hike
Swimsuit, towel, slippers
Organizers reserve the right to change the program due to unforeseen circumstances or access issues
Upon registration, send full names, contact numbers, departure location, and membership confirmation
Due to proximity of departure, cancellations won’t be possible; however, replacements are allowed
Number of spots is limited; participation only for members of HTS Mountaineering Society (MB:28748817) or any society within the PSS (Mountaineering Association of Serbia)
Travel is covered by travel guarantee insurance policy no. 470000065481 by Triglav Insurance, up to €30,000 (in case of insolvency or non-performance by the organizer)
This trip is not recommended for individuals with heart conditions or other health issues negatively affected by physical activity
Be punctual for departures, but flexible with hike durations
Please bring only good vibes, cheerful spirit, and positive energy!
See you!
NOTE:
The program is based on a minimum of 50 participants.
In case of insufficient registrations, cancellation notice will be given 7 days before departure, as per Article 108 of the Consumer Protection Act.
The agency reserves the right to adjust transport price or collaborate with another agency, as well as to adjust prices due to currency exchange fluctuations.
The agency is not responsible for any oral information differing from this program.
Organizer retains the right to change the order of program content.
ORGANIZED BY:
Maja Asanović PR Sremac travel (License A), OTP 63/2024
The agency strongly recommends that travelers purchase individual trip cancellation insurance. Otherwise, in case of cancellation by the traveler, point 10 of the General Terms and Conditions – CANCELLATION OF TRAVEL BY THE TRAVELER will apply.
The bus seating order is determined based on the date of payment, i.e., the signing of the travel contract. When assigning seats, priority is given to elderly passengers, pregnant women, families with children (under 12 years), and travelers with documented medical issues. The front row seats are reserved for official use and are not allocated to passengers unless necessary. Passengers must accept the seat assigned by the agency.
When signing the contract, travelers must provide all requested information to the travel organizer, including passport number used for border crossing. If this is not provided at the time of signing, the deadline for submission is within 48 hours.
For passengers holding a red biometric passport of the Republic of Serbia, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the return date when entering the EU, and 6 months after return when entering Turkey.
Travelers are responsible for ensuring the validity of their travel documents, especially for children.
The organizer is not authorized to verify the validity of documents. Non-Serbian citizens must independently check visa requirements for the countries they plan to visit. Travelers are advised to consult the EU Delegation in Serbia (www.europa.rs) or the embassy or consulate of the destination or transit country for information about entry requirements (e.g., sufficient funds, travel insurance, accommodation confirmation). The agency is not responsible if border authorities deny entry.
Travelers who pay extra for an additional seat on the bus are not entitled to a refund if empty seats remain on the bus after the trip.
48 hours prior to departure, the travel organizer will send a departure notice with all details. If you do not receive this message, please contact the agency to confirm departure details.
Rest stops will be made every 3.5 to 4 hours of driving, depending on rest area availability and road conditions.
Travelers are asked to keep their travel documents, money, and personal belongings safe during the trip. Leaving valuables on the bus or in hotel rooms is not recommended as neither the transport company nor the hotel is responsible. In case of theft, only insured items can be claimed through the appropriate insurance provider. The tour organizer cannot be held liable.
This is a group trip, and travelers should keep in mind that music and movies played on the bus will be neutral in content. Bus temperature cannot be adjusted individually—what is warm for one might be cold for another. Therefore, understanding and group spirit are essential.
Luggage space on the bus is limited. Each passenger is allowed one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage.
Due to schedule constraints, the bus cannot stop at border crossings for tax-free refund processing, so please keep this in mind.
The organizer reserves the right to change the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., traffic congestion, border delays, closure of scheduled sites).
The organizer may also change the dates and conditions of optional excursions, as well as the order of sightseeing, due to objective circumstances. Please note that certain sites, malls, stores, restaurants, or museums might be closed on public or religious holidays.
The duration of free time for individual activities will depend on objective circumstances (length of tours, departure times, arrival times, and other planned activities).
Travelers planning to visit museums or galleries are advised to check working hours online and plan accordingly.
The hotel rating stated in the program reflects the official classification valid on the day the contract was signed with the foreign partner. Any subsequent changes unknown to the organizer will not be considered grounds for complaint.
Check-in at accommodation begins after 3:00 PM on the first day (early check-in may be possible), and check-out is by 9:00 AM on the last day.
All hotels have a restaurant. Rooms may have shared bathrooms. Accommodation offered has been registered, inspected, and standardized by the national tourism authority of the host country.
If the exact name of the hotel is not published, the organizer is obligated to announce it no later than 7 days before departure. If a change in the listed hotel occurs, the organizer must inform all travelers in writing, and the replacement hotel must meet the same standards. If you do not accept the change, you may cancel the trip without penalty.
Descriptions of accommodations are for informational purposes only. The organizer is not responsible for service quality as this depends on the accommodation provider.
Some services may be available at an additional cost, and availability may vary (e.g., safe, parking, minibar, TV, air conditioning, hair dryer, Wi-Fi…). We recommend checking for additional details online (e.g., www.tripadvisor.com, www.booking.com).
The organizer has no influence over room allocation, as this is the responsibility of the hotel reception.
Requests for connected rooms, family rooms, or other specific features (balcony, smoking room, floor level, French bed) will be considered, but group bus trips do not guarantee such options. The agency cannot promise these features.
Group accommodation is typically in quadruple or six-bed rooms. Extra beds are smaller and may reduce comfort for the third traveler (e.g., fold-out chairs or sofa beds with thin mattresses).
All times in the travel program are based on local time at the destination.
The trip contract signatory or group representative must inform all travelers of the travel program, payment terms, insurance, and the General Terms and Conditions of the travel organizer.
Minors must have a notarized travel consent from parents or guardians when traveling.
International travel health insurance is mandatory for some destinations. We strongly advise travelers to obtain insurance for all international trips. Without it, travelers bear full responsibility during border checks in the destination or transit countries.
The agency is not responsible for any verbal, phone, or electronic information provided. The only valid itinerary is the written program displayed at the agency.
The organizer reserves the right to offer Last Minute deals at different prices than those listed in the catalog. Clients who booked at regular prices are not entitled to compensation for any price difference.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS of the travel agency Maja Asanović PR Sremac Travel Ruma apply.
Special Notes are an integral part of the travel program.
Program Number: 010/2025
Price List No. 1, dated September 16, 2025
