LJUBLJANA DAY TRIPS
DAY TRIPS FROM LJUBLJANA
Ljubljana is a small city, and very soon you might feel like exploring its surroundings. Being in the heart of the country, Ljubljana is in an ideal spot to take day trips from. Or to cities near Ljubljana, or to explore the medieval castles, mountains, lakes, vineyards and splendid caves that line the way to the Adriatic Sea. Unless you are coming with your own car to visit, it’s perhaps best to join an organized day tour.
Please find suggestions for some of the best Ljubljana day trips and excursions here below.
BOOK YOUR DAY TRIP!
Any scheduled tour can be arranged as a private VIP tour.
BLED FAIRYTALE – HALF DAY TOUR

Experience Slovenia’s iconic Bled with its stunning lake and unique island, nestled in one of Europe’s most picturesque alpine regions. Immerse yourself in the rich local crafts and traditions, and enjoy the stunning natural scenery that surrounds you.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, transportation and organization
NOT INCLUDED
Bled castle: 13 € per person, Pletna boat ride: 15 € per person, meals and personal expenses
MINIMUM 2 persons
With our guided tour from Ljubljana, you can experience the breathtaking beauty of Slovenia’s Alpine pearl Bled and its stunning lake. Discover the enthralling 12th-century castle perched above the lake, with a panoramic view of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and turquoise waters.
Take a relaxing boat ride to the charming island with the iconic church on the traditional Pletna boat, make a wish and ring the wishing bell. Don`t forget your swimsuit, as you can also swim in the lake from June to September, with a view of picturesque villas that add to the stunning scenery.
While exploring, you might come across a rowing championship, an exciting spectacle that adds to the already lively atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the world-famous Bled cream cake, a delectable dessert that has been tantalizing taste buds for over 60 years.
This tour will be an unforgettable adventure with our expert guides, leaving you enchanted by the magic of Bled and its lake. Schedule your tour today!
Price: 68 €/person
POSTOJNA CAVE AND CASTLE – HALF DAY TOUR

The enigmatic depths of the Postojna Cave, the world’s most distinguished karst cave, and the Predjama Castle, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the grandest cave castle, are two extraordinary wonders that should not be missed.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, comfortable transportation and organization
NOT INCLUDED
– Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle combined: 41 €/person
– Postojna cave only: 28 €/person
– Predjama castle only: 17 €/per person
MINIMUM 2 persons
Join us on an unforgettable tour of Slovenia’s most popular tourist cave, the Postojna Cave, and the awe-inspiring Predjama Castle, located just 8 km away.
The Postojna Cave is a 24 km long cave system, estimated to be around two million years old and is one of a few places in the world, where you can see and admire an olm or a proteus. It is full of various tunnels, halls, and galleries with extraordinary stalagmites, stalactites, and columns in unique shapes. It is easy to walk in the cave and is suitable also for families with children or elderly, especially as a cave train takes you through the first part of this magnificent cave.
After exploring the cave, we will visit the Predjama Castle, the world’s largest cave castle according to the Guinness World Records. It was built in the 12th century in a 123-meter-high rock. You will have the opportunity to admire the castle’s interior and learn about the legend of knight Erazem.
Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey of wonder, introducing you to the fascinating history and culture of these incredible sites. Book your tour today and experience the magic of Slovenia’s most remarkable attractions.
Price: 65 €/person
LAKE BLED & POSTOJNA CAVE AND CASTLE – FULL DAY TOUR

The mystic underground of the Postojna Cave, most notorious karst cave in the world, with the Predjama Castle, and the iconic Bled with the scenic lake, the 12-century castle and wooden boats to paddle your way to the only true island in Slovenia.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, comfortable transportation and organization
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees: Bled castle: 11€ per person, Pletna boat ride: 15€ per person, Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle combined: 41 €/person, Postojna cave only: 28 €/person, Predjama castle only: 17 €/per person
MINIMUM 2 persons
Join us on a remarkable tour of Slovenia’s top destinations in one day!
Be amazed by the pristine beauty of Lake Bled, where you will ride a traditional Pletna boat to the island with a church and taste the traditional cake. After that you will experience the magnificence of Bled Castle, a thousand-year-old castle, which sits majestically above the lake and offers breathtaking view of Lake Bled. The castle museum is also worth visiting, giving you a glimpse of the region’s history.
In the afternoon, we will take you on an adventure to explore Slovenia’s underground wonders. Discover the famous Postojna Cave, one of the world’s largest Karst monuments, and ride a unique cave train to explore its fascinating stalactites, stalagmites, galleries and halls. If lucky we will witness the unusual olm or a human fish, a rare but well-known cave animal.
Finally, journey to the village of Predjama to visit one of Slovenia’s most captivating castles. Perched on a sheer cliff, the Predjama Castle is listed as one of the top 10 castles to see worldwide. The castle is steeped in legend, with Erazem of Predjama being the main protagonist of numerous tales, ranging from a heroic knight to a notorious bandit who met his demise on the toilet.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable Slovenian adventure!
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Price: 114 €/person
PIRAN & UNESCO SKOCJAN CAVES – FULL DAY TOUR

Experience the best of both worlds with our fantastic tour that combines the UNESCO karst attraction of Skocjan Caves and the picturesque coastal town of Piran into one unforgettable experience.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, comfortable transportation and organization
NOT INCLUDED
Skocjan Caves: 18€/ 20€ per person, Piran city walls: 2 €, meals and personal expenses
MINIMUM 2 persons
Join us on a tour to the natural wonder Skocjan Caves and to the charming seaside town of Piran.
We will explore the fascinating underground environment of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Skocjan caves. The caves boast the biggest underground river canyon in the world! For a moment you may even feel like you are in a fantasy movie. The caves also offer sights of colorful stalactites and stalagmites, limestone pools, columns and curtains.
Following our visit to the Skocjan Caves, we will take a scenic drive to the Slovenian coast to explore the quaint seaside town of Piran. With its narrow medieval streets, colourful buildings, and charming squares, the town is a veritable treasure trove of rich history and culture. Its main square is named by a Piranian, a famous composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini. We will take time to stroll its many streets and squares that offer an ideal setting for enjoying local delicacies like coffee, cake, gelato, and fresh seafood.
You’ll be treated to breath-taking views of Trieste Bay as we pause at Socerb Castle on the way back. The castle, which dates to the fourteenth century, was crucial in defending the coastline.
Make a reservation for our Skocjan Caves and Piran tour today to discover Slovenia’s magic!
Price: 97 €/person
VENICE – FULL DAY TOUR

Experience the beauty and the glory of Venice for yourself on a day trip from Slovenia.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, comfortable transportation and organization
NOT INCLUDED
Water taxi from St.Mark’s Square to parking lot from 10€ per person, meals and personal expenses
MINIMUM 4 persons
Through the famous landmarks, discover the secrets of the city built on swamps and how it became one of the most enlightened cities of the western world.
- As you stroll around Venice, you will get pass the most significant buildings and monuments, admire singing gondoliers, exotic architecture and mysterious canals.
- Discover the secrets on how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities of the western world.
- See the famous landmarks of San Marco Square, learn the legends of Casanova and Marco Polo, the paintings by great Venetian masters, sculptures and Rialto Bridge.
- Take free time to set off on your own Venetian adventure, exploring tucked-away medieval streets before transferring back to Ljubljana.
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Price: 110 €/person
Itinerary
Every day at 8.00 –
SOCA RIVER DAY TRIP

From Ljubljana to the beautiful Trenta Valley and Bovec, a melting pot of superb natural attractions. Choose between pure adrenaline activities or immerse yourself into the mystic world of WW1 with glimpses from Ernest Hemingway’s life.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, comfortable transportation and organization
NOT INCLUDED
White water rafting: 40€ per person, World War 1 museum at Kobarid: 6€ per person, meals and personal expenses
MINIMUM 4 persons
- From Ljubljana we pass Bled and head on to the highest Slovenian mountain pass, Mt. Vrsic, with amazing views of the Julian Alps.
- We land in the beautiful Trenta valley and continue to Bovec. The village is famous for the emerald green alpine Soca River scenery, and has grown into a highly appreciated Slovenian extreme sports center.
- You can either decide to test your adrenaline skills at the white water rafting session or head to Kobarid for a visit of the WW1 museum in Kobarid. Several sites on the way crossing the mountain pass Vrsic are marked by this important historical event, offering unique views of a ropeway conveyor, pitfalls, the Russian Chapel, the Kluze Fortress, various military via ferrata and many other unspoiled features of great natural and historical value.
- One final stop at Kozjak Waterfall – one of the most charming and stunning waterfalls in Slovenia before heading back to Ljubljana.
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Price: 76 €/person
Summer itinerary 0nly (May 1st – Oct 31st)
Every day at 8.00 –
WineXpedition DAY TOUR

WineXpedition tour combines professional guides specialised in wine, curated wineries and visits to charming stone-built villages in the 2 most prominent wine districts: the Vipava Valley and the Goriska Brda. Autochtonous wines such as zelen, rebula and barbera will be tasted besides renowned global varieties.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, 1 winery guided tour with wine tasting, comfortable transportation and all traffic related costs and organization
NOT INCLUDED
2 additionals winery guided tours with wine tasting (4 samples per tasting): 15€ – 20€ per person per tasting, meals and personal expenses
MINIMUM 2 persons
Thanks to acclaimed wine writers, the wine world today knows Slovenia as one of the smallest but most diverse wine regions in the world. In this scenic day trip we visit two different wine districts of the Primorska (Littoral) wine regions – the Vipava Valley and the Goriska Brda district, where a combination of mineral rich soils and sub-Mediterranean climate enables production of some spectacular wines.
- Vipava Valley is known for its crisp and aromatic fresh white wines and for progressive and bold winemakers. The picturesque valley is dotted with stone-built villages located on hill tops, where one can count more wine cellars than family homes..
- We continue to Goriska Brda, located at the footsteps of the Alps and 20 km from the Adriatic Sea. Goriska Brda are one of the world’s best wine growing terroirs.
- Throughout the tour, we stop at 3 small family run wineries in these 2 wine counties, with guided tours at each winery, taste 4 wine samples at each, accompanied by delicious local produce cold cuts plates.
- Return to Ljubljana in late afternoon hours.
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Price: 95 €/person
Summer itinerary 0nly (May 1st – Sep 30th)
Every day at 8.30 –
KAMNIK & VELIKA PLANINA TOUR

Green pastures of the Velika Planina plateau with traditional herdsmen’s huts, surrounded by scenic views of the Kamnik Savinja Alps.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, comfortable transportation, entrance fees: Preskar Hut Museum, Velika Planina cable car + chairlift, organization
NOT INCLUDED
Meals and personal expenses
MINIMUM 4 persons
- First stop is at the Velika Planina cable cabin that will take you up on the mountain plateau with its green pastures and typical and unique architecture of more than 50 shepard’s huts.
- We visit the Preskar Hut Museum, the only preserved example of a typical oval Velika Planina hut in Slovenia.
- After ascending from the plateau we head to Kamnik, one of the loveliest and oldest towns in Slovenia, surrounded by the beautiful Kamnik Savinja Alps.
- The tour continues to the source of the Kamniska Bistrica River, one of Slovenia’s clearest rivers and the valley’s most mesmerizing natural sight: the gorges of Mali and Veliki Predaselj.
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Price: 78 €/person
Summer itinerary 0nly (May 1st – Sep 30th)
Every day at 8.30 –
TALE OF MARIBOR, PTUJ AND WINE – FULL DAY TOUR

A journey back in time – from the oldest Slovenian town Ptuj to modern Maribor with a fairytale setting and home of the world’s oldest vine. Could not imagine a more proper place for some wine tasting of the area’s most representative brands.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Professional English speaking guide, comfortable transportation and organization
NOT INCLUDED
Ptuj Castle: 6€, Wine tasting: from 6€, meals and personal expenses
MINIMUM 4 persons
Tales of wine-making tradition and authentic local customs all wrapped into this charming tour slightly off the beaten track. An adventure full of history, culture and local delights.
- From Ljubljana we head to Ptuj, once a Roman settlement and Slovenia’s oldest town with a rich history and many landmarks to prove it. Some time to explore the city with major historical and cultural attractions followed by wine tasting (optional).
- Our next stop is Maribor, the lively center of the Slovenian Styria region and proud owner of the world’s oldest vine. After the guided city tour, there will be some free time for lunch in one of the local taverns.
- For the wine enthusiasts another opportunity for wine tasting to get fully acquainted with the century-long wine culture of the whole eastern region. Arrival back to Ljubljana in evening hours.
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Price: 75 €/person
Summer itinerary 0nly (May 1st – Sep 30th)
Every day at 8.30 –
FAQs:
- Are there daily tours from Ljubljana conducted? – Yes. There are agencies that conduct daily tours from Ljubljana to Slovenian tourist destinations.
- Are Ljubljana tours to Lake Bled conducted too? – Yes.