Self-guided · 8 days · Bohinj to Ljubljana
Hike in the Julian Alps, cycle around Lake Bled and raft the Soča at your own pace. We book your stays, activities and park tickets.
Trip at a glance
Overview
This self-guided Slovenia multisport tour crosses the Julian Alps with a different activity almost every day: a cable car and a hike above Lake Bohinj, a bike ride around Lake Bled, a walk in the Triglav Lakes Valley, a crossing of the Vršič Pass, a morning of whitewater rafting on the Soča and a visit to the underground world of the caves.
We book your hotels, your activities and your park tickets, give you local recommendations for every place and are available for support 24 hours a day. The days are yours to run: you set the pace, choose where to eat and drive yourself between the places.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 · Lake Bohinj
You arrive at Lake Bohinj at your own pace and check in to your guesthouse, which we have booked for you. Bohinj is the largest natural lake in Slovenia, set among the peaks of the Julian Alps in the heart of Triglav National Park, and it offers endless ways to be outdoors.
Day 2 · Vogel
Your cable car ticket is included, so the day starts with a ride up to Vogel, one of the best-known ski areas in Slovenia, which looks down over Lake Bohinj. At the top you explore on foot, with wide views of the lake and the Alps.
You choose your own marked trail, either to the Vogel peak or to one of the smaller peaks nearby, to match your wishes and abilities.
Day 3 · Lake Bled and Vintgar
Your bike rental is included, so you ride the path around Lake Bled at your own pace, with short climbs to viewpoints on Castle Hill and the hills nearby that look out over Bled Island and the Karavanke mountains. Bled Island is the only natural island in Slovenia, and its 17th-century church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. A boat ride to the island is optional. In summer you can swim in the lake or relax on the castle beach.
You then cycle on to Vintgar Gorge, a 1.6 km gorge with wooden bridges and viewing galleries running past waterfalls, pools and cascades, with a stone railway bridge arching high above it. The Vintgar entrance is included. For more riding, you can extend the day to cycle from Lake Bohinj to Lake Bled and back, a distance of 50 km (30 mi).
Day 4 · Triglav Lakes Valley
The Valley of the Triglav Lakes, also called the Seven Lakes Valley, has been a protected national park since 1924 and has been praised as one of the most beautiful parts of the Julian Alps since the early days of mountaineering. The terrain is varied, with alpine plants and animals, fossils and well-developed karst features.
You hike through this setting at your own pace and can rest at one of the authentic mountain huts. The length of the hike is up to you.
Day 5 · Vršič Pass
Today you say goodbye to Bohinj and head for the Soča Valley, driving over the Vršič Pass, the highest road pass in Slovenia. The road was built by Russian prisoners of war during the First World War and winds through the heart of the Julian Alps, with views that ask for a stop. The pass is also the start of the day’s hike to the peak Slemenova špica at 1,911 m (6,270 ft). A longer option leads to Mala Mojstrovka at 2,332 m (7,650 ft), one of the quickest 2,000-meter peaks to reach in the central Julian Alps.
From the peaks you can look down over the Soča Valley, and on the way down you can also stop at the source of the Soča river. In the evening you settle into a guesthouse near the town of Bovec.
Day 6 · Soča River
You wake up in one of the most beautiful river valleys of Slovenia for a morning of rafting on the Soča, a whitewater destination known around the world. We book you onto a group rafting trip run by a local rafting company, so its river guides take care of the boat and the route. Alpine peaks surround the valley and the water is emerald green, and the river has sections from class 2 to 5, so it suits beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
If you feel like it, afterwards you can visit the nearby Kozjak waterfall and walk a part of the Kobarid historical trail. The evening is free in Bovec, where a local pub is a pleasant place for a drink.
Day 7 · Postojna or Škocjan
You leave the Soča Valley for the caves of Postojna or Škocjan, whichever you choose. Postojna is the most popular and the largest show cave in Europe. An underground train carries you through a cave system that is 24 km (14 mi) long, and the nearby Predjama Castle stands in the middle of a rock cliff, where it has been for 800 years. Škocjan Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Kras (Karst) region, with about 6 km (3 mi) of underground passages more than 200 m deep, many waterfalls and one of the largest known underground chambers. The cave entrance is not included in the price.
Afterwards you drive to the capital, Ljubljana, and spend the last evening on its charming streets and in its restaurants.
Day 8 · Ljubljana
After breakfast you set off for the airport, the bus station or your next stop. If you would like more time in Slovenia or Croatia, we are happy to recommend places to visit.
Note on itinerary: The program can change because of weather, water levels, the group’s wishes and abilities or other exceptional situations. Safety and comfort come first.
Route
| Day | Where | Activity | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival, Lake Bohinj | – | 1 h 30 min from Ljubljana, 3 h from Zagreb |
| 2 | Vogel | Hiking, 5–6 h | up to 20 min each way |
| 3 | Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge | Cycling 10 km, walking 1–2 h | 30 min each way |
| 4 | Triglav Lakes Valley | Hiking, 2–10 h | up to 30 min each way |
| 5 | Vršič Pass to the Soča Valley | Hiking, 2–4 h | 2 h 30 min |
| 6 | Soča River | Rafting, 2–3 h, group trip with a local rafting company | up to 30 min |
| 7 | Postojna or Škocjan Caves, Ljubljana | Cave visit | 2 h + 1 h |
| 8 | Departure | – | – |
Inclusions
Prices and dates
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.
| Group size | June to September |
|---|---|
| 1 guest | €4,544card€4,390bank / Wise |
| 2 guests | €2,474card€2,390bank / Wise |
| 3 guests | €1,956card€1,890bank / Wise |
| 4 guests | €1,956card€1,890bank / Wise |
| 5 guests | €1,646card€1,590bank / Wise |
| 6 guests | €1,646card€1,590bank / Wise |
| 7 guests | €1,646card€1,590bank / Wise |
| 8 guests | €1,646card€1,590bank / Wise |
| Single room supplement | €507card€490bank / Wise |
Choose your own start date, any day from June to September.
Other dates may be possible, so contact us to ask.
See the free dates, pick one and book. Prefer to talk first? Use the message form below.
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
Private en-suite rooms in 3-star hotels and guesthouses, booked for you.
Seven breakfasts are included. Lunches and dinners are not included, and we give you restaurant recommendations in each location.
Transport between the places is not included, and you arrange it yourself. We are available 24 hours a day if you need us.
You pick the trail and the length of each hike to match your wishes and abilities, from a smaller peak on Vogel to a full day in the Triglav Lakes Valley.
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FAQs
You start at Lake Bohinj on day 1 and the trip ends in Ljubljana after breakfast on day 8. You arrange your own way to Bohinj and home from Ljubljana.
The cable car to Vogel, entrance to Vintgar Gorge, bike rental for Lake Bled and a Soča rafting trip with a local rafting company. The hikes in the Julian Alps are free to do on your own.
The Soča rafting is a group trip run by a local rafting company with its own river guides. Everything else is self-guided, and we give you local recommendations for each place.
No. The entrance to Postojna or Škocjan Cave and the entrance to Bled Castle and Bled Island are not included.
You choose the length and the trail to match your wishes and abilities. On Vogel you can pick a smaller peak instead of the main one, and the Triglav Lakes hike can last anywhere from 2 to 10 hours.
Transport between the places is not included, and you arrange it yourself, for example with a rental car. The driving times on each day of the itinerary show what to expect.
Seven breakfasts are included. Lunches and dinners are not included, and we give you restaurant recommendations in each location.
The trip is for your own group. We price every group size from 1 to 8 guests, and the price per person gets lower as the group grows. For 9 or more guests, contact us for a price.
In private en-suite rooms in 3-star hotels and guesthouses: four nights in the Lake Bohinj area, two in the Soča Valley and the last night in Ljubljana.
Yes. If you travel alone you pay the single room supplement for your own room.
Yes. The guided Slovenia Multisport Adventure follows the same route with an English-speaking guide who drives the group and leads the activities.
You choose your own start date, any day from June to September. Other dates may be possible, so contact us to ask.
Yes. Weather, water levels or other exceptional situations can change the program. Safety and comfort always come first.
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Self-Guided Slovenia Multisport Adventure
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Self-Guided Slovenia Multisport Adventure
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