Guided · 8 days · Bohinj to Ljubljana
Hike in the Julian Alps, cycle around Lake Bled and raft the Soča in one week, with an English-speaking guide.
Trip at a glance
Overview
Slovenia is often called the playground of Europe, and this guided Slovenia multisport tour shows why. Each day brings a different activity: 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.
You move through river canyons, alpine landscapes, national park scenery and small villages in a country that is small but remarkably varied. Your English-speaking guide drives the group, leads the activities and takes you to quiet places as well as the famous sights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 · Lake Bohinj
Your guide meets you at Zagreb or Ljubljana airport and drives you to Lake Bohinj, a green oasis in the heart of Triglav National Park. Bohinj is the largest natural lake in Slovenia, set among the peaks of the Julian Alps, and it offers endless ways to be outdoors.
In the evening the group meets for a welcome drink and dinner to get to know each other and talk through the week ahead.
Day 2 · Vogel
The first activity day starts with a cable car 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.
Depending on your wishes and abilities, you choose one of the marked trails, either to the Vogel peak or to one of the smaller peaks nearby.
Day 3 · Lake Bled and Vintgar
Bikes take you along the path around Lake Bled, 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. For more riding, the day can be extended 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 and rest at one of the authentic mountain huts. The length of the hike depends on your wishes and abilities.
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. Alpine peaks surround the valley and the water is emerald green. 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 are driven to the airport, the bus station or your next hotel in Ljubljana or Zagreb. 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 | 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 | €8,477card€8,190bank / Wise |
| 2 guests | €4,544card€4,390bank / Wise |
| 3 guests | €3,302card€3,190bank / Wise |
| 4 guests | €3,095card€2,990bank / Wise |
| 5 guests | €2,681card€2,590bank / Wise |
| 6 guests | €2,577card€2,490bank / Wise |
| 7 guests | €2,370card€2,290bank / Wise |
| 8 guests | €2,370card€2,290bank / Wise |
| Single room supplement | €507card€490bank / Wise |
Every Saturday, June to September.
Other dates on request.
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. Families and groups of friends can ask for a whole private house or apartment, and 4-star accommodation is available on request.
Seven breakfasts and seven dinners are included, and your guide suggests restaurants and shops for lunch. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available with advance notice.
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.
If you would like more time in Slovenia or Croatia, we are happy to recommend places and help you plan.
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FAQs
The tour starts at Zagreb or Ljubljana airport and ends in Ljubljana. Your guide meets you on day 1, and on day 8 you are driven to the airport, the bus station or your next hotel in Ljubljana or Zagreb.
A cable car ride and hike on Vogel, cycling at Lake Bled with a walk through Vintgar Gorge, a hike in the Triglav Lakes Valley, a hike from the Vršič Pass and Soča river rafting. All activities and equipment are included in the price.
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.
No. The Soča suits beginners and experienced paddlers, with sections from class 2 to class 5.
Every trip is private for your own group. We price each group size from 1 to 8 guests, and the price per person drops as the group grows. For 9 or more guests, contact us for a quote. If you would like us to join other travelers to your tour so the price per person can drop, let us know. We can open your dates for bookings and see if other travelers apply.
The price includes 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners. Your guide recommends restaurants and shops for lunches. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available if you tell us in advance.
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. Families and friends can ask for a private house or apartment, and 4-star accommodation is available on request.
Yes, children from 8 years old can join with a parent or legal guardian. Ask us for the child rate. One child at the child rate shares the room with the parents, and two or more children can have their own room.
Yes. You pay the single room supplement for your own room. On some dates you may be able to share a room with another solo traveler, so ask us.
Departures run every Saturday from June to September, and other dates are possible on request.
Yes. The guide may change the program because of weather, water levels, the group’s wishes and abilities or other exceptional situations. Safety and comfort always come first.
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