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Kočevsko – guided tours

There is always a mystery about it; partly because of its history and partly due to restricted and closed area during the 2nd World War and later, but also due to the majesty of the vast forest and their wildlife. Bear, wolf, lynx – large carnivores, that stir our imaginations live here. But the live a hidden life, and rarely cross the paths with a human.

Although this region is often associated with bears, you will find plenty of beauty there, like bubbling streams that feed the outstanding river Kolpa, beautiful points of breath-taking cliffs and area rich of magnificent wild forests.

Do not be afraid, but allow your self to see wild. WITH US!
JOIN US. LET EXPLORE IT TOGETHER!
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OUR TOUR AGENCY "ARS NATURAE PETRA DRAŠKOVIČ PELC S.P. " IS REGISTRED AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF SLOVENIA
Kočevsko - the secret forest of Slovenia
Choose your guided tour

At the moment, we do not have any shedulded tours on specific dates. Each tour is individualy arrenged for you. And can be custumized to your wishes. We care about your experience, your shedule and your wishes. Let us know!  

All year along! It can be very special and unique in any season!

The magic of Kočevski Rog
Go deep into the forest of Kočevski Rog to see the beauty of giant trees, to follow the bear tracks, and to respect the voice of wilderness of the virgin forest. Your best way to feel Kočevsko wild nature!
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UNESCO HERITAGE OF BEECH FOREST IN KOČEVSKO
UNESCO heritage of old-gorwth forest is something we are very deeply proud of. Beech forest of Kočevsko offers incredible opportunity to feel the primeveal nature. Join us in this adventure to explore the wild beech heritage.
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Following the bear tracks
Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are very charismatic animals. While walking through the deep forest trying to find their presence, you will learn about bears, the co-existence with local people, and respect them even more.
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FOREST DETOX EXPERIENCE (SHINRIN YOKU)
Authentic contact with nature allows us to regenerate, relax and revitalize from a busy everyday life. Immerse in nature and feel the pulse that is carried within our unspoiled forests. Escape from the stressful everyday life and try to discover your inner peace and balance.
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photography workshop
Join our photography trips or workshops and learn about magic of Kočevsko or and have fun while enjoying magic moments of photography in thw forest, by beautiful flowers or on wildlife trips.
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CREATE YOUR magic FOREST MUG from CLAY
In the amazing forest area of Kočevsko, you will have a chance to create unique handmade mug from clay. No experience needed. Just curiosity and 2-3 hours of your time. Be careful, you might fall in love, working with clay 🙂
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3 days of wilderness - Hiking tour
65 km of amazing wild forests and their unique stories. You can join us for a day, two, three or more and we will discover the beautiful paths, history, and natural beauty of Kočevski Rog together and write a story to remember together.
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Bear watching in KOČEVSKo
Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are very charismatic animals. While walking through the deep forest trying to find their presence, you will learn about bears, the co-existence with local people, and respect them even more.
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EXPERIENCE LYNX CONSERVATION
The Lynx has been one of the most endangered species in Slovenia. With your trip, you can make a huge difference, lear about them more, and help the scientist to discove more about this elusive animal.
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Following the wolf tracks
Wolfs are very mystical animals (Canis lupus) , also very charismatic. While walking through the deep forest and trying to find their signs of presence, you will learn all about them and respect them even more.
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Dreams above Kolpa
Imagine to wake up with the sun rising above the meandirng Kolpa river. The views over the canyon are breath-taking. If you stay quite enough you might even meet the chamouis! Dare to dream!
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Magical world of Birds
Magical world of birds is a short, up to 3 hour long experience where you through interepreation learn about the birds and in the special hide see them up-close. Perfect for families and also young and elder enthisuasts of nature.
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In the kingdom of the Eagle
We are very proud that white-tailed eagle still nests in our area. Get to know the life of this magnificent bird, the largest among eagles in Slovenia, and its beautiful habitat and feel the beat of the treu wilderness of Kočevsko.
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Experience the wildniss above the city
With the spicy touch of the romantic love of Friderik and Veronika, you will be discovering the most amazing natural wonders of Stojna, the hill above the city of Kočevje. Can be a whole day experience of high karst and wild nature.
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ART IN NATURE
Wild nature of Kočevsko is amazing background to find your passion also in art! With the help of professional artist you will master your skills, have fun and enjoy the pristine Kočevsko nature and culture experience
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STORIES FROM KOLPA
Energy points by the forest river Kolpa reveals their unique story. All the streams, too. Take time to listen to them and feel them. Maybe you will meet also Peter Klepec, the local hero, or try some local culinaray delights.
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THE STORY OF capercaillie
The capercailllie is like a fores ghost. Once rooming in the deep forest of Kočevkso, today very much endangered and only found in a few places in Slovenia. Join our tour and learn more of it and get a chance to see and photogpraph this fascinationg bird.
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Experience the Kočevsko wildniss by night
With the touch of the stary night and night sounds of the wild, you will be amazed by magic, which the night can bring. By exploring the forest and embrace it in safe souranding the the song of the fire!
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(Winter) tracking experience
Winter is an amazing time of the year to learn about wildlife and to understand their moving by finding their tracks. It is exiting to be active in our wild nature and listen to the silence of snow while learning of animals and nature!
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Your custum made tour
There is always an opportunity to make a special, custom-made tour, according to your needs, wishes, and interest. Please share your ideas with us to make your staying here unforgettable.
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I am very proud to have completed the Rewilding Europe‘s Rewilding Training Tourism programme, which is focusedon developing and upskilling the guiding and hospitality segment of Europe’s nature tourism sector. Set up by Rewilding Europe, it aims to professionalise and scale up nature-based tourism in Europe. It is designed for guides, hospitality and tourism entrepreneurs, and other local partners in rewilding areas and enables them to act as ambassadors for rewilding. Providing comprehensive rewilding and tourism training, it incorporates Rewilding Europe’s best practices.

I am very proud to be a member of NATURE FIRST PHOTOGRAPHY ALLIANCE and also a SILVER PARTNER and actively promote NATURE FIRST principles and our commitment to responsible nature photography. It is very important to recognize our responsibility.

Protecting wild places and animals begins with prioritizing the well-being of nature above my photography. 

We should reflect on the possible impact of our actions, not only when taking photos but also what we do with them!and 

Interpreting our heritage is crucial for all of us. To understand the world around us, to appreciate it and to safe it. 

I feel very grateful to be part of this community.

Even more, my work on large carnivore interpretation has been recognised by Interpret Europe as one of the best leading examples in Europe!

We are proud BEAR FRIENDLY AMBASSADORS and actively promote bear conservation in the local area as well as good co-existing practice with large carnivore. In our tours we strive for being responsible and also educate about this our guests. We were awarded with BEAR FRIENDLY certificate in the framework of LIFE DINALP BEAR project. Our work (products and tours) were recognized as an example of good conservation and tourism practice. It is not only confirmation of our efforts but a huge responsibility for the future.

Check our code of conduct and our eco-tourism vision​
Our mission is to inspire people and our guests to connect with what really matters: the moment, nature, the wilderness, also culture herituge and traditions and yourself. Enjoying together and being outside, while we also care for the area where we walk and explore, make it an unforgettable experience.
We are very passionate when it comes Slovenia and especially to Kočevsko. By traveling in small butique groups, we encourage more interaction, which results in creating incredible friendships, feeling safe, and each can enjoy its own silence, too.

We stands for a fair distribution and we prefer to organize our trips in a way that makes them sustainable for future generations. We are committed to sustainability, community, to local experiences and justice and it gives us as guides and as travel developers the inspiration and motivation to design the most beautiful and unique trips and tours.
We enjoy a lot, when our travellers, our guests are our ambassadors and we appreciate it a lot when you share this. Thank you!
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