Day Trips from Ljubljana to Vintgar Gorge (Soteska Vintgar)

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.

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.

Choose exactly how much you would like to pack in one day and opt for the activities that suit you best. On this day trip, you will be able to see all the must-do attractions in Slovenia while saving time and money. It’s a full day, packed with different sights, from caves and castles to mountains, lakes, and gorges considered the best in Slovenia. We will start the day underground in Postojna Cave, the most visited cave in Slovenia, and hop on the subterranean train that will take us deep into the limestone fairy tale, full of towering dripstones and magnificent halls. Learn about the cave and its history on a walking tour (1.5 km (0.9 mi)) that passes through the most beautiful parts of the cave system, which is in its entirety almost 25 km (15.5 mi) long.

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.

Visit Lake Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl. Walk through the Vintgar Gorge, enjoy in its unmissable scenery and admire waterfalls, pools, erosion pots and other masterpieces of nature.

We offer you comfortable ride and professional guide that will tell you everything there is to know through local perspective plus Licitar workshop to create a souvenir you can take home and a delicious local cousine tasting.

Discover the hidden wonders of the Julian Alps in Vintgar gorge, hike up Peričnik waterfall and enjoy the scenery of Lake Jasna. With our well-experienced local guides you will be able to discover hidden gems of Slovenia in the best possible way! The tour includes a carefully selected itinerary with approximately 3h scenic drive.