Difficulty: Easy to moderate (depending on what you choose)
Snacks and beverages are not included
Maximum 8 people
The trip is conducted in English, Spanish guide available with extra charge
Description
Organised guided tours are immensely convenient. You do not have to plan your journey yourself. You do not have to worry about keeping track of timetables or checking various pieces of key information that will make your day trip easier. However, you still have to adapt the tour’s schedule and other people in your group, so in that respect, guided tours, especially shorter ones, can feel somewhat restricting. But they certainly do not have to.
Miles of Smiles gives you absolute control of where you want to go, what you want to see, and when. It is basically your customisable day-tour of any part of Slovenia. This is how it works:
Image you want to visit the famous Lake Bled and spend the day sightseeing and enjoying its spellbinding surroundings. But you want to do it on your own terms. Miles of Smiles has a private local guide who doubles as your chauffeur. He or she will drive you to your pre-chosen destination, help you sort out any entries, restaurant reservations and the likes, as well as give you a private guided tour of the place. All you have to do is pick a destination (or multiple ones) and state your wishes a day in advance, so that we can assign the best expert for that particular part of Slovenia.
Since it is a day-long adventure, the services are limited to a maximum of 300 kilometres, and you have up to 10 hours at your disposal. Given Slovenia’s exceptional diversity and extremely short transfer times, you do not have to worry about missing out on anything. Your fully customizable excursion will place any attractions you would like to visit in the palm of your hand, while your private guide supplies you with any information on-the-go. Our guides are passionate travellers with a broad knowledge of Slovenia, so never hesitate to ask anything. Whatever tickles your fancy, we will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. You are always in the best of hands. Let the adventure begin!
Things to know
Your guide will pick you up at your location in Ljubljana.
You have the option of both. We can have a time slot reserved for lunch 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.
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!
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.
We had the most wonderful guide - Tine - we cannot recommend him highly enough. We were picked up near the train station in Venice at 9am promptly, and it was a smooth and beautiful drive into Slovenia. We had lunch at a delicious lake-side restaurant in Bled, then took a pletna over to Bled Island, where we had time to hike the trail around the perimeter and also do a complete tour of the beautiful little church and tower. Tine then whisked us to the other side of the lake for a tour of Bled Castle, the oldest in the country, which houses a small demonstration printing press and museum. In addition, our kids had seen the alpine slide at Straza Hill snaking down the mountain across the lake from the castle, and Tine fit it into the schedule as a surprise addition - such fun! He was so accommodating and kind. We were back in Venice for dinner just a little after 8. A fantastic introduction to Slovenia and we can't wait to return for a longer visit!
Sharon H
Verified Customer
Nejc was our guide. He went out of his way to ensure we had an enjoyable day. Very knowledgeable guide. We visited Vintgar Gorge, Vogel by cable car, Triglaw NP, Savica Waterfall and Bohinj Lake where we also took a boat cruise. It was a fantastic day. We were lucky enough to be the only 2 on the tour and we did everything at our own pace. Nejc, thank you for a wonderful day, it was a pleasure spending time with you and getting to know you.
John Praprotnik
Verified Customer
Awesome Day Trip and Tinkara was such a great Guide a wealth of knowledge and just relaxing Day.
Would recommend this trip Triglav national park day trip.
Again thanks to Day trips Slovenia
John P
Verified Customer
The experience was amazing and the scenery awesome.
Tinkara Was an awesome amazing guide lots of knowledge and just a relaxed atmosphere.
Would recommend this tour . But be aware lots of steep climbing.
Had a wonderful experience which I will remember.
Veronica Torres
Verified Customer
Best team, best tour guide ( special shout out to Matej)! Really wonderful helpful team that went the extra mile to make sure my family and I had a memorable day!! I will forever recommend this tour!
amy c
Verified Customer
We chose the option to meet at lake bled and left from there for an all day adventure in the Soca valley. We saw so much in the short day and had a wonderful professional driver
Jennifer M
Verified Customer
Ziga was our guide for the day & was absolutely fabulous. His driving was smooth & safe & his knowledge on all things was A1 from history to nature to all thing Slovenia. We were very impressed. We went from Venice to Lake Bled & return as a daytrip. Few crowds, fairytale scenery, delicious fooderies of our choice and then a walk along the lake & optional hilltop view . A pletna ride to the church too !! It was wonderful & so convenient, good communication in the lead up . Highly recommend this as a daytrip .
Bill B
Verified Customer
We had such a great time at Lake Bled. My wife and I went on this tour from Koper with Marjana, who gave great insight into the area, plenty of time to experience all that Lake Bled had to offer, and great conversation. The tour started and ended on time as we had time constraints from our cruise ship, but we felt that the time was maximized to give us the best taste of Slovenia possible. Highly recommend!
lann389
Verified Customer
We had great experiences with Day Trip Slovenia and an excellent guide Tine Verbic.
First, online booking and rescheduling was very pleasant with quick and prompt responses within a day or a few hours during the travel.
We booked two tours from Bled on two consecutive days and had Tine as our guide for both of th tours. We’ve had many private tour guides in the past. So far Tine is one of the best we’ve ever had. He is knowledgeable, tentative, pleasant, genuine, and the “mostnice” person to talk to. He helped us to make last minute schedule change with prompt communication with the company’s operator.
The castle and the cave are the places ‘a must’ to visit with fascinating legendary story and incredible natural beauty. We also spent a day hiking through Vintgar Gorge and Triglav National park. The scenery is breathtaking and unforgettable.
I highly recommend Tine to be your guide (ask him as your guide through your tour operator) and Day Trip Slovenia as a tour company to work with.
Mohika K
Verified Customer
We visited lake Bled in Februaty and had a lovely time exploring beautiful nature. The tour guide was super friendly and we had some good laughs during our stay.
May Griffith
Verified Customer
We enjoyed our 2-days in Slovenia. Jan was a reliable and excellent guide. Thank.
Sila Algül
Verified Customer
The nature in Slovenia is simply breath taking!
Jenny Switzer
Verified Customer
We had a fabulous two days and saw so many magnificent places in such a short time.
Slovenia is a lovely country and will return to explore more.
Dean was an exceptional driver, so professional and obliging with all that we wanted to do. An outstanding person for any company to use, we were very thankful to have such a delightful driver, he went above and beyond. Simona and her staff were so diligent and efficient in organising Dean and this resulted in a 5 star experience.
Diana W
Verified Customer
We had a fantastic day with our booked tour through the Slovenian countryside, followed by canyoning. Our guide was very informative and friendly! The communication beforehand went smoothly and we were picked up on time from Ljubljana. Everthing worked wonderfully and we felt safe during the canyoning tour thanks to our guide! I would do the trip again, I highly recommend the organisation.
Erica S
Verified Customer
We booked 3 different day tours online with Day trips Slovenia from Perth, Western Australia. The service was second to none with Maruša who responded quickly with our queries. Our first tour was with our guide Erika who picked us up from Lake Bled and took us on a wonderful journey through the Julian Alps and the Soca Valley including the Ziplining. Our second tour was with Jan who took us to Mt Vogel on the cable car, Mostnica Gorge and the Savica waterfalls. The scenery in the Alps region was breathtaking and highly recommended - tranquil and stunning scenery. Our third tour was from Ljubljana with Matej who took us to Postojna caves and Predjama Castle. All of our tours are thoroughly recommended and using this company sees fabulous guides accompanying you. Our guides were personable, knowledgeable, relaxed, attentive and drove calmly and safely. We felt in exceptional hands at all times. We met Simona, the manager, at the offices in Ljubljana in order to thank her and the team personally. Great job Slovenia day tours! Thank you.
Barbara Phillips
Verified Customer
A well organised tour custom built to our requirements. A fantastic day with a knowledgeable, professional, friendly and attentive guide. Highly recommended!!
skarlettofficial
Verified Customer
We had a great time on our trip with Ivana today. Would highly recommend this company for anyone wanting a personal experience / day trip!
lann389
Verified Customer
We took multiple day trips and everything were perfect - From the initial booking to the day of the trip. Our guide were tentative, polite amd friendly, with full knowledge of the area. All the trips were so enjoyable that we will definitely use the same company when we come back. Highly recommended.
Patricia G
Verified Customer
An excellent day out in the Julian Alps with Jure. We were 3 friends of mature age so Jure (a canyoning specialist) knew to take things a bit slower than usual. We walked the Vintgar gorge. Jure kindly met us at end and walked us back throuh the forest to the car park. Then we hiked up to and behind the Pericnik waterfall, an amazing experience. We travelled through beautiful valleys with the mountains close by around us and had a picnic at the head of the valley. Then a rather special experience at the Planica skijumping centre - amazing to see both children and adults training here. You can also practice x country skiing in an indoor facility. We were left back at our hotel having had a busy but fantastic day out.
Andrew D
Verified Customer
In planning my family trip to Italy, I wanted to also see another country while we were there. When I noticed how close Slovenia is to Venice, I searched online for tour companies and saw that Day Trips Slovenia would pick me and my family up in Venice, drive us to Lake Bled, and then have us back in Venice in time for dinner. Between the drive to and from Lake Bled and the time we spent at Lake Bled, we were treated to an absolutely magical day, falling in love with Slovenia in the process.
My dealings with the Day Trips Slovenia staff as well as our driver were professional, thorough, and delightful. Everyone was more than willing to help and were passionate about introducing us to their wonderful country. As a result, we had an incredible day. If we ever return to Slovenia, I would definitely reach out to this company again for assistance.
If you're going to Italy and want the chance to see another country thoroughly in 1 day, this is the way to go !!!!
sati kanwar
Verified Customer
We booked an all day private tour to the Julian Alps from Ljubljana. Our guide Jure picked us up at our hotel. He was great, took us to all the sites we wanted to see, and very knowledgeable. He also took us around Ljubljana and showed us neighborhoods we would not have seen on our own. We did not want to drive ourselves as we wanted to enjoy the sites. Planning the day trip was easy with Simona. She was prompt, and professional. Highly recommended the company
Chuck D
Verified Customer
My 2 yr-old son and I did both a regular day trip to lakes Bled and Bohinj, and personalized trips to some of the area's old forts. Each were well-timed, comfortable trips with other places of interest pointed out along the way. A highlight was our trip to Hrastovlje which was actually a last minute addition that the company help me plan. Follow-up was prompt and payment was easy. A great, convenient way to see the different amazing corners of Slovenia, with guides who have lots of local knowledge.
Steve Laurence
Verified Customer
I booked five tours to see as much of Slovenia as possible. I arranged this with Jovan who couldn’t have been more helpful.
I explained my areas of interest and suggested some places I thought would be good to visit and he expanded on this with some great suggestions. I asked for a different guide for each tour and requested that the guide should also be the driver. These requests were met and excellent guides were provided.
All of the guides were highly knowledgeable, good communicators and excellent company. The guides were local to the tour areas and two of them travelled a considerable distance to pick me up in Ljubljana and then take me back. Their flexibility and eagerness to please was commendable.
I have no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending this company if you want to get the best out of your visit to Slovenia.
An excellent tour company if you want to get the best out of your visit to Slovenia.
elsidla
Verified Customer
I booked five tours to see as much of Slovenia as possible. I arranged this with Jovan who couldn’t have been more helpful.
I explained my areas of interest and suggested some places I thought would be good to visit and he expanded on this with some great suggestions. I asked for a different guide for each tour and requested that the guide should also be the driver. These requests were met and excellent guides were provided.
All of the guides were highly knowledgeable, good communicators and excellent company. The guides were local to the tour areas and two of them travelled a considerable distance to pick me up in Ljubljana and then take me back. Their flexibility and eagerness to please was commendable.
I have no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending this company if you want to get the best out of your visit to Slovenia.
Edward C
Verified Customer
We booked Ljubljana to Soča Valley and the Julian Alps. The staff and guide were very kind and helpful. We had such a great and fun time. Well worth the prices, thank you guys!
Kelsi C
Verified Customer
Our private tour of the Julian Alps was incredible -- our guide Tine was highly knowledgeable about the area and made our trip fun, educational, and enjoyable. Everything went very smoothly -- highly recommend.
Lila M
Verified Customer
I was on a hike in Logarska Valley with guide Sanda (thanks for the great stories!). The views in Logarska are beautiful - rocky mountains contrast with green meadows. I recommend! :)
Shawn Courson
Verified Customer
They were very accommodating with helping set up an itinerary that worked best for me. My trip through Triglav National Park ended up being the best day of my entire trip. My guide, Jure, was the absolute best. I couldn’t recommend someone any higher.
Tom S
Verified Customer
This day trip was perfect for me because I wanted to squeeze in as much as possible and I got to see both the caves and the coast in the same day. Piran was the highlight with its tiny streets and beautiful Venetian architecture. Wonderful place to explore with a camera!
Szymon Z
Verified Customer
Amazing experience, could not believe nature can make something like that. You can take your time in the cave, lasts quite a while. I also took some of the greatest photos of my trip in front of famos castle
Bane Mihajlović
Verified Customer
Very professional and experienced crew which can guide you trhough beautiful Slovenia.
Max R
Verified Customer
Soca is a must see! These were some of the best views I have seen in my life. Some guys from the group went for the zipline and they were thrilled. But even if you're not into adrenalin like myself, you will absolutely adore this gorgeous trip :)
Tomislav Vukmanović
Verified Customer
Vrhunsko iskustvo, svaka čast na organizaciji - preporuka! Tomislav
Natasha
Verified Customer
Money well spent. Will do again at some point.
Janko Komsha
Verified Customer
Bled Castle was my favourite stop. I couldn't stop taking pictures. I was so happy to try the traditional cream cake there. So yummy :)
Leonardo Rizzuto
Verified Customer
Raccomanda a tutti! Son molto bravi e disponibili
piyush bagdi
Verified Customer
The day trip to the capital Ljubljana was awesome. Walking around the town center made me want to stay there for at least a few more days. The weather wasn’t that brilliant, but we saw all the main sites. The architecture, climate and landscape are so different from where I was staying on the coast. It's like visiting another country.
Dani
Verified Customer
I did not expect to see such amazing places. I love photography and this day trip was just perfect for me because all the places we visited were so beautiful. There weren't too many people, especially Bohinj. I think the tourists haven’t discovered it yet, so I suggest you go on this trip soon!
Cameron F
Verified Customer
Me and my family were based in Bled for a holiday and heard a lot about Slovenia being famous for its caves, so we decided to take a day trip to Postojna. Oh, boy, what a surprise! I’ve been in caves before, but nothing like this. Stunning! I think I enjoyed the underground train ride as much as our kids, if not more! Plus, the guide was great – very patient and friendly. An absolutely fantastic trip!
Nuno L
Verified Customer
From start to finish, this tour was GREAT! Our guide was fabulous and he gave us tons of information and history as well as giving us enough free time to explore everything. We were very lucky with the weather and everything was amazing.
Nuno L
Verified Customer
This trip is a Must Go! We had a great time with our guide! He was fun and very knowledgeable. We all felt that this tour was well worth the money we spent on it. I could not recommend more highly!
lenart
Verified Customer
This is a bit of a late review for me, but my experience was amazing with this agency. Our guide was really good and funny. Julian Alps and Soca valley were amazing. Particularly Triglav National Park since it was a long time dream of mine and even though the weather was very windy thanks to the guide's anecdotes, jokes and historical info, made it an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it.
Nina Belingar
Verified Customer
Great! They helped us create a great itinerary of the trip, at first we just wanted to do one trip,but they made a great offer for 3 day trips and we simply loved it!although February is not the best month for travelling,but they made it unfrgettable!thank you!
Mojca Kajiš
Verified Customer
Lots of driving but so worth it. It's like Switzerland without the prices. Beautiful nature and friendly locals. I booked this trip because our guide on the trip to Bled told us it's a must see, and she was right!
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Private Guided Solo
Private tour gives you the freedom and flexibility to adjust your days on the tour to your needs and wishes. The driver guide and all of your transfers are exclusively just for you, so you have more control over your time and schedule and more of a personal experience without having to adapt to a bigger group. Whether you are travelling alone or with family and friends, guided private tours give you the option for more stops, add-on and on the fly changes, as long as they fit the itinerary, which we carefully prepare and organise, so you can have a carefree holiday.
Expert Local Guides
Experienced and passionate local guides will make your trip run smoothly, going that extra mile for you.
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Working without middlemen or agency fees, we are able to negotiate the best prices and provide you with great value for your money.
Small Groups
Enjoy faster and smoother travel with more time to enjoy the sights in the company of up to 8 people.
Comfortable Transfers
We take you on our day trips in air-conditioned minivans, for a more comfortable ride.
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