Top Activities on the Ground in Koper

The narrow streets of Slovenia’s picture-perfect sea towns are ideal for exploring on bike, but coastal winds and hills can be a challenge for some cyclists. Ride with help from an electric assist on an e-bike tour of Piran, Bernardin, Portoroz, and Secovlje Salina Nature Park that includes tastings of local food and wine, and enjoy the flexibility to pedal as much—or little—as you want.

The Parenzana is a bike trail converted from an old narrow-gauge railway that runs through the Istrian Peninsula from Trieste in Italy to Porec in Croatia. Ride along its scenic Slovenian coastal section between Koper and Portoroz with this small-group bike tour. Follow your licensed tour guide as you pass coastal towns and salt pans on the way to Koper, where you’ll be met with a transfer back to Koper.

Join a truffle hunter and a trained dog to search for black and white truffles in an Istria forest on a small-group tour that also includes truffle tastings, a cooking demonstration, and glasses of Istrian wine. It’s a glimpse of a world that’s often secretive—most truffle hunters search alone—and the chance to try what might be the freshest truffles of your life.

Get your adrenaline pumping with this Parenzana biking adventure from Koper. One of the most historic biking trails in Europe, the Parenzana trail symbolizes friendship and includes eight preserved tunnels. Your exciting ride will take you through two of them, along with visits to the seashore, vineyards, olive plantations and other stunning sites. In the seaside town of Izola your’ll get to visit a salt evaporation site and then get a chance to feast on delicious local food and wine. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the best of the Slovenian countryside.

See more of southwestern Slovenia without being tied to a tour group with this electric bike rental. Explore Vipava Valley, renowned for its scenic cycling paths and cultural gems, with the use of premium e-bikes equipped with the latest technology. Choose from various cycling routes, from easy gravel paths to challenging single trails, and set your own pace to explore the region.

Make the most out of your time at shore and book this bike tour when docked at Koper. Join a small group, and follow beautiful trails in Slovene Istria taking in the views of passing villages while you ride. Pedal through several tunnels, olive groves, and vineyards, and learn about the history and culture of the area from your guide.

We’ll leisurely cruise along rural roads, touring vineyards and small villages. Stopping along the way I’ll share some interesting tales of the valley as we discover Slovenia’s biggest mystery! When reaching the medieval town of Vipavski Križ, we’ll stop for a good reason... It’s time to learn about the secret wine that fascinated the Roman Emperor! To join this experience you don`t have to be in good physical shape. Very basic fitness is enough but you need some skill to ride a bicycle! If you have special dietary requirements please let us know.

Hop on a bike for a tour of the Vipava Valley, and discover the region on two wheels. This small-group excursion, led by a local guide, lets you get your exercise fix along with a wine-and-food tasting at the Petric Winery. You’ll also discover the impressive scenery that abounds on a route around the River Vipava and through Vipavski Križ town.

Riding an e-bike comfortably along beautiful Vipava river and sticking to the roads less traveled, you’ll discover the rich history and vivid landscape of this amazing wine county. Tasting the best ice cream in “Little Venice”, searching for Napoleon’s lost cannonball, and unlocking the mystery of king Theodosis – there’s much to take in on The River Trail E-bike tour! We’ll visit medieval remains of Roman fortress and continue our tour along the river. Our first stop is in the charming town of Vipava, also called a “Little Venice”. It’s a perfect time for ice cream, the best in the valley. Crossing Napoleons bridge starts our hunt for his missing cannonball. The mystery will unfold when reaching the medieval stronghold of Vipavski Križ where we stop for a coffee and relaxed stroll through tiny streets. Another stretch of cycling and we’re at the end of this tour enjoying a magnificent panorama over the valley and traditional Slovenian dessert “štruklji”.

The Karst region of Slovenia—also known as Kras—is a limestone plateau that’s known for its rugged landscapes and vineyards. With this e-bike tour, you can explore this vast territory with ease and enjoy having someone to lead the way so you don’t get lost. Along the way, you can see small villages, stone houses, and wine-growing areas, with fascinating commentary from your guide.

You may have heard of the Cliffs of Dover, but the cliffs of the Slovenian coast are a well kept secret. When you see the magic of Moon Bay for yourself, you’ll know why we want to keep it all to ourselves. Our tour will start in the port city of Koper where we will take the old road to Izola. We’ll explore meadows and orchards, ride along an abandoned railway track, descend through a tunnel down to the city of Portorož (literally meaning Port of Roses) and visit the Sečovlje Saltworks. On our way back, we’ll visit the picturesque city of Piran and take a refreshing dip in the Adriatic Sea. Terrain: asphalt and gravel This is a diverse trail that combines the flat coastal part with a hillier inland. E-bikes make this option also suitable for everyone.