Day Trips from Ljubljana to Lake Bohinj

Explore Slovenia’s vast natural beauty on this Alpine day trip departing from Ljubljana. Join a small group and an expert guide and set off for the Alps, Lake Bled and Triglav National Park. Stroll Škofja Loka, a quaint old town in the countryside and many other cultural and natural points of interest. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.

Get out of the city and experience two of Slovenia’s alpine lakes on this tour. Depart from your Ljubljana hotel in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide and travel to Lake Bled. Ride a traditional wooden pletna boat to the Church of the Assumption of Mary in the middle of the lake. Head up to Bled Castle and explore the fortress. Travel on to Bohinj Lake and pause at Vingar Gorge.

Triglav National Park, centered on the highest peak in the Julian Alps (Mount Triglav), protects cool glacial lakes, mountain caves, sparkling waterfalls, and alpine pastures. On this guided tour, your personal driver takes you through a whirlwind scenic smorgasbord, to Lake Bohinj, Vintgar Gorge, Savica Waterfall, and so much more.

WHAT IS A SELF-DRIVE TRIP A new kind of traveling experience: - online comprehensive digital travel itinerary guides you - descriptions, locations, and vital information for each of the destinations, attractions, and activities - travel on your own terms - numerous hints and practical tips (parking information, dining, hidden secrets...) SHORT ITINERARY DESCRIPTION Bled and Bohinj lakes are charming Alpine lakes that offer a wide selection of recreation and relaxation activities. We have curated the list of the things to do on a day-trip along with the must-sees such as the Bled castle and the Bled Vintgar. Continue trip to Bohinj lake, then over a scenic Alpine pass and along the winding side roads to the town of Škofja Loka, which is your last stop of this incredible day-trip! Further details in the WHAT TO EXPECT section.

Bled and Bohinj are two magnificent alpine resorts located on the sunny side of the Alps. Both are known because of their typical lakes and breathtaking views. Bohinj with the biggest lake in Slovenia and Bled with the lake with the island – the symbol of Slovenian tourism. The peaceful lakes and booming waterfalls, deep gorges and silent pools, timid animals and luxurious alpine flowers, impressive creations of nature and majestic natural phenomena. The beauty of the mountains reflected on the lake, the sun, the serenity and the fresh air arouse pleasant feelings in visitors throughout the year.

Start the morning at Vintgar Gorge*, a remarkable ravine located in Triglav National Park, carved into the rock by pristine green waters of Radovna River. Spend 1.5 hours walking through the picturesque gorge on a trail and boardwalks that zigzag above the river bed.

Discover the alpine beauty of Bled and its surroundings on this tour from Ljubljana. You'll have the chance to see Lake Bled with its tiny island before heading to Triglav National Park, where you'll take a panoramic drive across the Pokljuka plateau at an elevation of 3,600 feet (1,100 meters). Admire scenery of the Julian Alps, see old shepherds' cottages, and check out Lake Bohinj.

Unspoilt nature at the foot of the Alps! We’ll start today’s fairytale at Lake Bohinj, the largest natural lake of glacial origin in Slovenia. Maybe Bohinj lacks Bled’s glamour, but it’s less crowded and in many ways more authentic. We are going to follow the main tributary river Savica, through unspoilt forests of NP Triglav, taking us up to magical Waterfall Savica, very unique one among world waterfalls – its watercourse is divided into two parts in the hidden undergrounds. The famous A-shaped waterfall normally comes into sight at an altitude of 836 m and is 78 m high. At Bled time for picture stop, time permitted!

Get more out of limited time in Ljubljana by venturing further afield and setting off on a full-day tour to discover some of Slovenia’s most magnificent nature spots. From Triglav National Park to Lake Bled and Bohinj—this tour has it all, and best of all, private transportation is included so you can travel between these dispersed sites with ease.

Perfect for nature-lovers, photographers, or just anyone looking to get ‘off grid’, this photography tour takes you into the Julian Alps. Enjoy the beauty of the pastures at Zajamniki, encounter views of the impressive Mt Triglav, and much more. Finally, stay the night in a cozy renovated shepherd’s hut, with comfy beds and a wonderful natural fireplace. This is a chance to embrace the serenity of rural Slovenia.