Aerial view of Lake Bled in Slovenia surrounded by autumn forest and the Julian Alps

Private day trip · From Zagreb · Slovenia

Postojna Cave, Lake Bled & Vintgar Gorge Day Trip from Zagreb

A private day trip from Zagreb to Slovenia and back with a driver-guide: Postojna Cave, free time at Lake Bled and a walk with your guide through the Vintgar Gorge.

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Trip at a glance

Trip: Private day trip in your own vehicle, with a driver-guide
Stops: Postojna Cave, Lake Bled and the Vintgar Gorge
Duration: A full day, from 7:15 AM in Zagreb to the evening
Start and end: Your hotel in Zagreb
Vehicles: Car up to 4, van up to 8, Mercedes up to 7 persons
Season: April to October, every day you choose

Overview

Caves, a lake and a gorge in one day from Zagreb

Slovenia is only a short drive from Zagreb, and this private day trip takes you to three of its best-known places. In Postojna Cave you ride an underground train and walk among stalactite and stalagmite formations, vast chambers and rock sculptures.

At Lake Bled you see the island church, the castle on its cliff and the Julian Alps, and in the afternoon you walk along the wooden walkways of the Vintgar Gorge. You travel in your own vehicle from your Zagreb hotel and back, with a driver-guide who takes you to each place and walks with you through the Vintgar Gorge.

Highlights

What you will see

The standard visit of Postojna Cave, with the underground train
Free time at Lake Bled for the attractions of your choice
A driver-guide who walks with you through the Vintgar Gorge
Private vehicle from your Zagreb hotel and back
Can be shortened or customized on request

Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

The wooden walkway along the emerald river in the Vintgar Gorge near Bled

Your day · Zagreb, Postojna, Bled, Vintgar and back

Cave, lake and gorge

7:15 AM: Your driver picks you up at your hotel in Zagreb and drives you to Postojna Cave. You arrive at about 9:30 AM for a short break.

10:00 AM: You visit Postojna Cave as part of the standard visit offered by the cave, with a ride on the underground train past stalactite formations, vast chambers and rock sculptures.

12:00 PM: You leave for Lake Bled and arrive at about 1:00 PM. You then have free time at Lake Bled to do the attractions of your choice, such as a walk around the lake, a visit to Bled Castle or a traditional wooden pletna boat to Bled Island. Each attraction has a supplement depending on what you choose.

Afternoon: Your driver-guide takes you to the Vintgar Gorge and walks with you along its wooden walkways above the emerald river.

Evening: Your driver takes you back to your hotel in Zagreb.

WalkingPostojna Cave visit, Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge with your driver-guide
Drivingprivate vehicle, from and to your Zagreb hotel

Note on itinerary: Times after Bled are approximate and can change with traffic, the number of visitors and the time you spend at each stop. The day trip can be shortened or customized on request.

Inclusions

What is included in the price

Included

Private round trip from and to your Zagreb hotel
Driver-guide who takes you to all the places and walks with you through the Vintgar Gorge
Standard visit of Postojna Cave, as offered by the cave
Insurance

Not included

Entrance to Postojna Cave
Entrance to the Vintgar Gorge
Attractions of your choice at Lake Bled, with a supplement depending on what you choose
Lunch

Prices and dates

What it costs and when you can go

Price per vehicle

Every price has 2 options: the standard price when you pay by card and a discounted price when you pay by bank transfer or Wise.

Vehicle	Price for the whole day trip
Car up to 4 persons	€662card€640bank / Wise
Van up to 8 persons	€818card€790bank / Wise
Mercedes up to 7 persons	€900card€870bank / Wise

The price is per vehicle, not per person, and is the same for the whole day trip.
Three passengers travel most comfortably in the car (four officially fit), and seven in the van (eight officially fit).
Your driver is also your guide, who takes you to every place and walks with you through the Vintgar Gorge. Postojna Cave is visited as part of the standard visit offered by the cave.
The entrance to Postojna Cave and the entrance to the Vintgar Gorge are not included. At Lake Bled you have free time to do the attractions of your choice, each with a supplement depending on what you choose, and lunch is not included.
Would you like fewer stops or a different combination? Send us a message and we will customize the day trip.

Departure dates

Every day from April to October. Your driver picks you up at 7:15 AM and you are back at your hotel in Zagreb in the evening.

Choose your date and vehicle online. The Vintgar Gorge is closed in winter, so the day trip runs in the warmer months only.

Book online

See the free dates, pick one and book. You book a private vehicle for the whole day trip. Prefer to talk first? Use the message form below.

Booking and cancellation

30%Deposit when you book. Non-refundable.

70%Balance, due 30 days before the tour.

100%Due at booking if you book within 30 days of the tour.

Bank transfer or WiseThe discounted price
CardThe standard price

Cancellation charges

If you cancel, we charge a share of the tour price, depending on when we receive your cancellation:

When you cancel	We charge
Up to 30 days before the tour	30% of the price
29 to 15 days before	50% of the price
14 to 8 days before	75% of the price
7 to 0 days before, or no-show	100% of the price

Credit card or bank fees are deducted from any refund: the fee charged when you pay and the fee charged when we refund.

Good to know

Practical information

Postojna Cave

You visit the cave as part of the standard visit offered by the cave, including a ride on the underground train. The entrance fee is not included.

Lake Bled

You have free time at the lake to do the attractions of your choice, such as a walk around the lake, the castle or a pletna boat to the island. Each attraction has a supplement depending on what you choose.

Vintgar Gorge

Your driver-guide walks with you along wooden walkways through a narrow gorge with emerald water. The entrance fee is not included, and the gorge is closed in winter.

Getting there

You are picked up at your Zagreb hotel at 7:15 AM and brought back there in the evening.

Photos

Photo gallery

Stalactite and stalagmite formations inside Postojna Cave

The island church on Lake Bled with the hills of the Julian Alps behind

A traditional pletna boat at a wooden dock on Lake Bled

Wooden rowing boats on Lake Bled with the island church in the distance

Bled Castle, the island church and the snow-capped Julian Alps

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the Postojna Cave, Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge day trip from Zagreb?

It is a private day trip from your hotel in Zagreb to Slovenia and back the same day. You travel in your own private vehicle with a driver-guide who takes you to each place and walks with you through the Vintgar Gorge.

Is there a guide?

Yes. Your driver is also your guide. The driver-guide takes you to Postojna Cave, Lake Bled and the Vintgar Gorge, and walks with you through the Vintgar Gorge. Postojna Cave is visited as part of the standard visit offered by the cave, and at Lake Bled you have free time.

What time does the trip start?

Your hotel pickup in Zagreb is at 7:15 AM. You arrive at Postojna Cave at about 9:30 AM, the guided cave tour starts at 10:00 AM, and you leave for Bled at about 12:00 PM to arrive at about 1:00 PM. You then have free time at Lake Bled, followed by the Vintgar Gorge, and you are back at your hotel in Zagreb in the evening.

How is the price calculated?

The price is per vehicle, not per person: €640 for a car (up to 4 persons), €790 for a van (up to 8 persons) or €870 for a Mercedes (up to 7 persons). These are the prices when you pay by bank transfer or Wise, and the standard price when you pay by card is slightly higher.

Which vehicle should I choose?

Three passengers travel most comfortably in the car, although four officially fit. Seven passengers travel most comfortably in the van, although eight officially fit.

Are the entrance tickets included?

No. The entrance to Postojna Cave and the entrance to the Vintgar Gorge are not included. At Lake Bled you have free time to do the attractions of your choice, such as a boat to Bled Island or a visit to Bled Castle, and each one has a supplement depending on what you choose. Lunch is not included either.

When does the day trip run?

From April to October. The Vintgar Gorge is a seasonal attraction that is closed in winter, so the day trip does not run in the winter months.

Can I change the stops?

Yes. The day trip can be shortened or customized, for example without the Vintgar Gorge or with a stop in Ljubljana instead. Send us a message with your wishes and your date.

What can I do at Lake Bled?

You have free time at Lake Bled to do the attractions of your choice. You can walk around the lake, take a traditional pletna boat to Bled Island, visit Bled Castle or have lunch. The attractions have a supplement that depends on what you choose.

Is lunch included?

No. You have a lunch break in Bled and can eat at a restaurant of your choice.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. The deposit, the balance and the cancellation charges are shown in the booking window and in the booking and cancellation section of this page.