Day Trips from Ljubljana to Slovenia

Explore the fascinating network of subsurface caves during a guided tour of the Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle, leaving from Ljubljana. As you enter the two-million-year-old caves aboard a mini-train, learn about why this is one of Slovenia’s most popular attractions. Walk with your guide and witness bizarre stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations that make up the 13-mile-long (21 km) system of underground caves. Also venture to the enchanting Predjama Castle, a famous castle that still clings to Slovenia’s limestone cliffs.

Enjoy the pristine Slovenian countryside during this all-day guided tour of Bled and the Bohinj Valley departing from Ljubljana. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Bled seems like it’s drawn from a fairytale. During this tour, visit the 11th-century Bled Castle set high atop a cliff and then head to Bled Island. The tour finishes with a visit to the Bohinj glacier lake, the largest lake in Slovenia.

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.

Visit Slovenia’s iconic attractions during a small-group guided day trip, departing from central Ljubljana. Slovenia’s abundance of beauty is seen from capital to coast. On this voyage you will cruise to the karst region to admire the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then head to Lipica and observe the elegance of Slovenia’s Lipizzaner horses. Stop in the medieval coastal village, Piran, known for tasty local seafood specialties and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. This tour is limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience.

Explore the stunning natural wonders of Triglav National Park on a stress-free adventure from Ljubljana. Travel safely through rural roads and mountain passes, with a small group aboard air-conditioned transport. Discover sights like Peričnik Waterfall, Zelenci Nature Reserve, Lake Predil, and the picturesque Soča Valley. Don't forget your swimsuit for a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear emerald waters.

Nestled into the foothills of the Julian Alps, Lake Bled, with its emerald-green waters and fairytale island church, is one of the most gorgeous natural sites in Slovenia. Bled is easily visited on a day trip from Ljubljana and with this tour you’ll enjoy pick-up from your Ljubljana hotel and be delivered directly to the shores of Lake Bled where you’ll enjoy a stroll around the lake, take a boat ride to the Bled Island or tour the dramatic, cliffside Bled Castle.

Experience two of Slovenia’s most alluring destinations during an afternoon half-day, small-group tour departing from Ljubljana. Traverse the countryside to the Predjama Castle nestled under a natural cliff archway and learn of its legends as you explore the bizarre staircases and chambers. Next, journey to Postojna Cave, home of unusual yet immaculate stalactites and stalagmites. With your guide, voyage on a mini-train into its network of caves and caverns which makes up the largest karst cave in the country. This tour is limited to eight people to ensure a quality experience.

Escape the bustle of the city on a scenic half-day tour from Ljubljana to Lake Bled. Over six hours, accompany your guide and small group on a ride through the dramatic Slovenia’s countryside to explore stunning natural settings and main attractions like Bled Castle (or the medieval town of Radovljica in the winter time). Finish with an optional relaxing float on Bled Lake by Pletna boat before heading back to Ljubljana.

Get the most from your Slovenian travels with this day trip to Bled and Postojna from Ljubljana. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, and visit must-see sights such as the Postojna Cave, Lake Bled, and Predjama castle. 

Ideal for families, this day trip from Ljubljana combines two of Slovenia’s top attractions, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. From Ljubljana, you’ll travel with ease to Postojna Cave to explore stalactite-studded caverns and limestone passages in an electric train. Then, you’ll take a tour of the fairy tale Predjama Castle perched on a hillside at the mouth of a gaping cavern. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ljubljana are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Explore the Slovenian coast and spectacularly carved UNESCO listed Škocjan Caves all in one day on a day trip from Ljubljana. Visiting both these sites in one day can be difficult on your own, but with this tour you’ll travel straight to the Škocjan Caves, where you’ll tour the one of the largest and most mysterious underground river canyons in the world, before heading to the coast for a visit to the Socerb Castle and the Venetian-style city of Piran.

This small-group tour is well-suited to travelers who only have limited time to explore the highlights of Slovenia. Save hours doing independent trip research and go on this well-planned itinerary instead. The trip begins with Ljubljana hotel pickup and takes you on a route to uncover Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, and Predjama Castle, all in one day, with a guide to provide commentary.

Make the most of limited time in Slovenia by going on a tour that ticks off three highlights in a day—the picturesque town of Piran, Postojna Cave, and Predjama Castle. Transportation is included, which saves time figuring out local bus timetables, and a guide provides commentary to help you learn about all the sights.

Spend a day exploring the sites of Slovenia’s Karst region with a private tour from Ljubljana. With this tour, you’ll save precious vacation moments by enjoying private transportation directly to the Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle. You’ll take a memorable underground train journey into the heart of Postojna Caves and enjoy a tour of the underground world of massive stalactites, caverns, and other wonders before continuing on for a tour of the dramatic, cliffside Predjama Castle.

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.

In the heart of the Alps, we will visit one of the largest natural attractions in Slovenia - Lake Bled. Besides the blue-green water, we will be able to admire also the picturesque architecture of the Bled castle, which is built atop a cliff that rises above the lake. It is possible to reach the unique island in the middle of the lake with the traditional Pletna boat. There, we will climb up the 99 stone-step staircase to the church and ring the wishing bell. Alternatively, you can decide for a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore, enjoying some of the most spectacular views of this picturesque lake. Our guides are best acquainted with the destination and with tips and other assistance they help you discover all the services that the destination has to offer.

Tick off two of Slovenia’s top attractions in just one day during a day trip to Postojna Cave and Lake Bled from Ljubljana. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour allows you to skip the hassle of car hire and lets you cover more ground in less time. Plus, letting someone else drive gives you more time to focus on the scenery.

Visit the Slovenian coast’s gorgeous seaside villages of Portoroz and Piran on a day trip from Ljubljana. Take a break from the hustle of Slovenia’s capital city and enjoy lovely views of the Slovenian countryside as you make your way to the coast of the Adriatic Sea. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Piran’s narrow medieval streets and stop off at the Port of Roses before returning to Ljubljana

Self-driving Slovenia can be expensive. Skip the stress of a 4-hour drive and soak up the sights when you book this full-day tour of the country’s highland wonders: snowy peaks, turquoise lakes, a tumbling waterfall, and more. See Kranjska Gora, including Lake Jasna and Lake Zelenci; tour the Soca Valley, with a restaurant lunch and a stop at the Boka waterfall; and snap Italy’s stunning Lago del Predil.

Discover a 2-million-year-old natural wonder and a magnificent example of 16th-century architecture with this small-group guided tour to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Instead of having to wait for buses, benefit from the convenience of having hotel pickup and drop-off included, in an air-conditioned minivan. Then, enjoy guided tours at each site you visit.

Visit one of Slovenia’s magnificent outdoor wonders—Skocjan Caves, which also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your private driver picks you up from your preferred place in Ljubljana, then you can travel comfortably to the caves. Once at the site, enjoy free time to purchase tickets and explore the caves, then later travel back to Ljubljana with your driver.

Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular—and picturesque—attractions, but most tours have all sorts of bells and whistles and hidden costs. This day trip from Ljubljana is more like a trip with a friend who will pick you up, drop you off, show you the best spots, give you some free time to walk around, and help with booking a boat trip over to the island (at own cost)

Experience the Mediterranean’s sapphire blue waters as well as Istrian heritage during a guided tour of Slovenia’s coastal cities. During your tour you'll visit a Lipica stud farm (own expense), explore beautiful fishing villages and see the Istrian town of Piran. Along the way, learn how the local culture is derived from many empirical histories, including the Venetians, Romans, Byzantines and the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.