Ingrid Cercek

Ingrid Cercek was born and raised in Slovenia. After 28 years living in the lovely capital, Ljubljana, she moved with her husband to a small wooden chalet to the countryside. Since her childhood, Ingrid has been exploring the mountains and villages of Slovenia as well as Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia,  Macedonia, and of course, nearby Italy. Fluent in four languages (English, Slovenian, Italian, and Croatian), Ingrid is a wonderful guide and avid mountain hiker with a passion for introducing visitors to the alpine wonders and ancient European cultures she loves. “My country is one of those rare places where you can take a deep breath of fresh mountain air in the Alps in the morning then a few hours later, breathe the fragrant scent of the Mediterranean. I love to bring trip members closer to these special places that I have such a passion for.”

Upcoming Trips:

Montenegro and the Adriatic Coast, May 29-June 8, 2013
Hiking in Macedonia and Albania, June 11-23, 2013
Hiking in Slovenia, June 26-July 6, 2013
Montenegro and the Adriatic Coast, July 10-20, 2013
Hiking in Macedonia and Albania, August 25-September 6, 2013
Hiking in Slovenia, September 9-19, 2013
Montenegro and the Adriatic Coast, September 22-October 2, 2013
Hiking in Slovenia, July 29-August 8, 2014

Client Testimonials:


Ingrid is absolutely one of your best guides. She went out of her way to make sure the trip was enjoyed by everyone. WT is lucky to have someone like Ingrid. M. J., Irvine Ingrid is a true professional guide, so knowledgeable and proud of he country. She couldn’t have been more accommodating and was truly fun to be with. IT was a privilege to travel with her. J. D., Kailua, HI In addition to sharing her knowledge of Slovenia and the mountains we were hiking in, and taking care of each of us, Ingrid has an extraordinary sense of humor and energy that made the trip a wonderful experience. E. F., Los Angeles CA Ingrid was wonderful! She was caring, concerned and attentive to all details and most of all...FUN! Carol M., Hillsborough CA
Slovenia: Hiking in the Julian Alps Ingrid is a wonderful person, whom I hope to meet again. She loves her country and shows that with enthusiasm. Very responsible and a lot of fun. Jon R., Hillsborough CA
Slovenia: Hiking in the Julian Alps Ingrid Cercek is an awesome trip leader. She worked non-stop to make sure the trip went smoothly and was able to anticipate and cater to individual needs. She is really fun to be with and our group just loved her. Mary M., S. MN
Slovenia: Hiking in the Julian Alps You are exceedingly fortunate to have Ingrid. She is one of the most well rounded guides I have ever had. A treasure, for sure. Barbara L., Coos Bay OR
Hiking Istria & the Islands of the Adriatic Ingrid Cercek went beyond the expected to enure our enjoyment of the trip. Carolyn P., Strafford NH
Slovenia: Hiking in the Julian Alps Ingrid is very skilled at interacting with each member of the group. She takes her job very seriously and was always concerned that we were enjoying ourselves. Martha Ann M., Comer GA
Slovenia: Hiking in the Julian Alps Ingrid went beyond the excellent and expected—always. I'd follow her anywhere. Pat G., Golden CO
Slovenia: Hiking in the Julian Alps
Ingrid is a terrific leader. She took great care to make sure everyone had an extraordinary experience and was also a lot of fun to be with. Cheryl O., Bedford, MA
Montenegro & the Adriatic Coast Ingrid was fun! She was an amazing Trip Leader and a great person. I loved having her as a guide and hope to stay in touch with her. Tiffany D., Nashville, TN
Croatia: Istria & the Dalmatian Coast I loved Ingrid! She was extremely patient and knowledgeable, with an infectious enthusiasm and easy sense of humor. She is the perfect trip leader! John M., Houston, TX
Montenegro and the Adriatic Coast Ingrid is a wonderful person whose enthusiasm is contagious. She is thoughtful and understanding of the traveler's needs. A true gem! Lili H., Taos, NM
Montenegro and the Adriatic Coast Ingrid was wonderful. She was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about many areas of interest. What impressed me about her was her desire to learn more from each of the participants on the trip. FIRST CLASS TRIP LEADER! Ron K., Scottsdale, AZ
Croatia: Istria and the Dalmatian Coast Ingrid possessed all the right characteristics of a good guide—knowledge, humor, enthusiasm, and a desire to show the best of Slovenia. Having a guide who intimately knows the terrain makes the difference. Nancy B., Charlestown, MA
Hiking in Slovenia Ingrid was an excellent guide. Definitely among the best we've traveled with. Christel M., Milwaukee, WI
Hiking in Slovenia Fantastic leader! Extremely competent and great sense of humor. She worked hard to make sure everything flowed smoothly on this trip, and even if it hadn't, it STILL would have been fun! Impossible to imagine a bad day on a trip with a leader like Ingrid. Mary Jo B., Aurora, CO
Hiking in Slovenia