Ljubljana to Bled & Bohinj Lake Trip

A trip from Ljubljana to the two most beautiful alpine lakes in Slovenia and a side trip to Vintgar gorge.
From
Ljubljana
Price
From: 159€/person
Duration
9 - 11 hours
Start time
8:00
Schedule
Every day
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Vintgar Gorge
Lake Bled
More than a 1000-year-old Bled Castle
Traditional pletna boat and Bled Island
Locally famous kremšnita cream cake
Lake Bohinj
Savica waterfall**/Mostnica gorge/Vogel mountain
Triglav National Park, the only national park in Slovenia
Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj
Mostnica Gorge
Mostnica Gorge
Dock by the lake
Dock by the lake
Pletna ride
Pletna ride
Bohinj day trip
Bohinj day trip
Bohinj in autumn
Bohinj in autumn
Bohinj
Bohinj
Savica waterfall
Savica waterfall

Summer Itinerary

Day What we will do
8.00 am Departure from Ljubljana
9.00 am Vintgar Gorge
12.00 pm Bled
2.00 pm Lunch break
3.15 pm Lake Bohinj (options of free time/Mostnica Gorge/Savica Waterfall**/Vogel Mountain)
7.00 pm Return to Ljubljana

Winter Itinerary

Day What we will do
9.00 am Departure from Ljubljana
10.00 am Bled
12.45 pm Lunch break
2.15 pm Lake Bohinj (options of free time/Mostnica Gorge/Savica Waterfall/Vogel Mountain)
6.00 pm Return to Ljubljana

Included in price

English speaking guide
Comfortable transportation
All parking fees and toll charges

Optional Extras

Vintgar Gorge entrance fee
Bled Castle entrance fee
Pletna boat ride
Entrance to the church on Bled Island
Savica waterfall**or Mostnica gorge or Vogel mountain
Pickup / drop-off at your location in Ljubljana

Important for the tour

Difficulty: Easy to moderate (depending on what you choose - 3 km  (1.8 mi) walking in Vintgar gorge, 99 steps on Bled island, steep slope and steps at Bled castle, 550+ steps to Savica waterfall, 3 km (1.8 mi) - 1.5 hrs Mostnica gorge)
Snacks and beverages are not included
Shared group trip of max 8 people
Private tour available with extra charge
Minimum number of guests applies
Pick-up available at 4 designated spots in city center, extra charge for accommodation pick-up
The trip is conducted in English, Spanish guide available with extra charge

This Bled and Bohinj valley tour from Ljubljana will start 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. Vintgar Gorge is closed during winter months.

Our next stop is the undisputed favourite destination in Slovenia, Lake Bled. There, we will give you the option to visit the oldest castle in Slovenia, Castle Bled, as well as the picturesque Bled island on a traditional rowboat called pletna. If you prefer to walk around the lake, swim in the summer, or spend time in Bled resort town, your guide will arrange a pick-up time and location before you continue the day towards Lake Bohinj.  In the afternoon, you will again spend time in the Triglav National Park, in the area of Lake Bohinj – the bigger but lesser-known brother of Lake Bled. Most locals prefer the tranquillity and unspoilt nature of Lake Bohinj: the views over the water, and, on a sunny day, over the mountains, are bound to leave you speechless. Hear the local legends about the area, take some perfect snaps and decide on how you will spend the rest of your afternoon.

There is some nice hiking in the area and you can choose from a few different options. You can hike another beautiful gorge called Mostnica (most=bridge) which differs from Vintgar Gorge mainly in the fact that you are not in it but rather walking on its edges or over it on multiple bridges, giving you the option to look down the narrow crevices.  If you prefer a steeper challenge, then the hike on some 550+ steps leading to Savica waterfall* is just for you. The reward at the top is a stunning double green waterfall of the clearest mountain waters.  For the best views of the area, you should opt for a cable car ride up to Vogel Mountain, where you will witness the crown of alpine peaks surrounding the lake and feel like the entire lake would fit into the palm of your hand.

Optionally, you can spend time walking along the lake’s shores or use the afternoon for a refreshing swim in the summer months.  As you return to Ljubljana around 7 PM, you won’t be tired, but energized from a day of taking in some of the best sights nature has to offer.

Location

Things to know

There are 4 designated pickup and drop-off locations that we use in downtown Ljubljana (see the options when booking). Your driver will be driving between multiple pickup locations, so we kindly ask you to allow a 20-minute window for your pickup, although we will do our best to be there on time.

In case you would like to be picked up / dropped off at a different location, we can accommodate that with a surcharge of 9€/booking.

You have the option of both. We have a time slot reserved for lunch on each tour, always somewhere with (usually local) restaurants handy. That said, you can always pack your own picnic lunch and eat it wherever and whenever you like. This might sometimes even save time in order to fit a bit of extra sightseeing into your day.

The best thing about our day trips is that they can be tailored to your own level of fitness. Most of the tours are designed with different activities available, so the choice is entirely yours. Please consult the difficulty section under a specific day trip to see what the difficulty level of the tour and particular activity is.

Don’t worry. Our day trips are planned with everyone in mind. If you find an entrance fee too expensive, or you are unsure if you are willing to spend so much of your budget on entrance fees, our guides will always have some free alternatives ready for you. From taking a short hike and finding that perfect photo opportunity, to relaxing in a beautiful spot, we have got you covered.

If you want to, sure! We are well aware that some people love to stay in groups while others prefer some more alone time on their trip. We wanted to give you the opportunity to do things your way. It is your holiday, after all! As long as you respect the group timings and locations designated by your guide, please feel free to customize your itinerary and create your own adventure!

It is important to dress for the season. Slovenia has all 4 seasons, so please check the weather forecast before the day trip regarding temperatures and rainfall. When you are close to the Alps, the weather can change fairly quickly, so your best bet is to always bring an extra layer. We recommend shoes you will be comfortable in. If you are visiting caves, please remember that the caves are cold in the summer, as the cave temperature is constant throughout the year.

It really depends on the level of your restriction. Vegetarian options are fairly easy to find in Slovenia, but vegan dishes, on the other hand, are extremely hard to come by in rural areas of the country and in smaller towns. Please note, that the places where we stop off at for lunch are often traditional and may have difficulties accommodating you outside of their standard menu. We suggest you keep this in mind.

There is so much to do in Slovenia, so we wanted to give you the option of choosing exactly how you would like to spend your time here. Which is why we have compiled a list of popular activities in the areas of your visit and categorized them as extras. Therefore, the choice of which and how many you would like to experience is entirely up to you. We set up some of the most popular activities in the areas of your visit and listed them as extras. The choice of how many and which you would like to do is entirely yours. When you arrive to a destination, such as Lake Bled, the itinerary always allows for any additional activities you might want to do, like visiting Bled Castle or taking a traditional boat ride to the island. You can book all of your chosen extras in advance. Your guide will confirm the bookings with you on the tour and make sure you know everything you need to know. It is always exciting when people come away from the same trip enriched by different adventures and can share and compare their experiences along with the tons of photos they have taken.

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