Croatia & Slovenia: From the Adriatic to the Alps

For more than 40 years, Nat Hab has created nature and wildlife adventures prioritizing small groups, expert guides, exclusive destinations and the mission of conservation through exploration. Now, founder Ben Bressler and his son Finlay introduce a new chapter: Cultural Journeys. Share tea in a family home in rural Japan, learn how Pecorino cheese is made on a small Tuscan farm, stargaze with nomads in the Moroccan Sahara or sail the Nile on a traditional Egyptian vessel. These new journeys focus on the food, customs, crafts and stories that bring each place to life, while supporting the communities that sustain them.

Encounter a quieter side of Europe on our cultural journey through Croatia and Slovenia. Expedition Leader Monika Mikulec shares insights into this distinctive itinerary, which explores idyllic islands, Europe’s easternmost Alps and the traditions that shape daily life in the Balkans, from beekeeping and cheesemaking to truffle hunting and olive oil production. Travel through three national parks, discovering rugged coastlines, glacier-carved lakes and alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers along the way. Connect with local artisans, sample regional food and wine and enjoy exclusive cultural experiences in this less-traveled corner of Europe.

From alpine peaks to turquoise rivers and rugged coast, uncover the wild beauty of the Balkans. Expedition Leader Branka Dajak offers a glimpse into our Croatia & Slovenia: From the Adriatic to the Alps, an immersive expedition through three national parks, including Plitvice Lakes, Triglav and Paklenica, where tumbling waterfalls, sheer-walled gorges and glacial lakes await. Learn about the region’s wildlife, such as chamois, ibex and griffon vultures. Explore cultural highlights including artisan food and wine. Take a private boat tour along the Dalmatian Coast, and ascend the Julian Alps by cable car.