Run Wild. Live Well.
Adventures for those looking for more than just another running tour
Running should be anything but boring. We mix heart-pumping trails with soul-stirring conversations – we'll take you from Dončić to Zizek in a single day.
We run, cycle, ski, and climb peaks. We hunt for hidden wine cellars, feast on incredible food, and occasionally leave cold beers cooling in streams for you to discover on your morning run. Mountains are our playground, seas our sanctuary. We sleep by campfires and rise with the birds.
The Alpe-Adria Region
Our playground spans Slovenia, Croatia, and Northern Italy – where the Julian Alps, Dolomites, and Adriatic Sea create magic. It's our little secret paradise (Shhh... don't tell everyone!).
The beauty of Alpe-Adria? Everything's close but nothing's the same. No drive over 2.5 hours. You'll zip from alpine trails to island coastlines, through hidden wine regions that would make sommeliers weep. Sure, Venice is nearby, but we'll steer you to Trieste or Ljubljana instead – trust us on this one.
Our Territories:
The Dolomites (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Croatian Adriatic coast & Dalmatian islands (including UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik)
Slovenian Alps, wine country, the spectacular Soča River, and Škocjan Caves (another UNESCO treasure)
The Balkans: Montenegro & Albania, the heart and soul of the Balkan region, where history intertwines with wilderness and simplicity. Life as it once was is never too far.
What we offer
Trail running adventures (hut-to-hut journeys and beyond)
Spectacular viewpoint discoveries
Fine dining experiences
Alps-to-wine-cellar cycling routes
Authentic, rustic accommodations
Cultural immersion opportunities
The team behind Zaza
We're Tone and Borut – two friends whose paths crossed in Austin (cowboys and beer, why not?) and again in Ljubljana during post-New York burnout therapy. We recovered well, with two families and five amazing kids to prove it.
Sports obsession runs deep here. Ask Tone any basketball score – he'll know it. Ask Borut about the toughest Giro stage and who won it in 1963 – he’ll definitely know.
For us, the notion of “live your life to the fullest'' comes down to two things: good company and great food.
Zaza Tours is created in partnership with Rogue Expeditions.
