3-Day Lake Bled and Bohinj Slovenia Adventure Break from Istria

We depart from Istria in the morning and head towards Slovenia’s fascinating karst landscape. The first stop on our Slovenia adventure tour is Postojna Cave, a 24 km-long cave system that was carved by the Pivka River over millions of years. We’ll take an underground train ride and explore around 5 km of the cave, taking in the awe-inspiring galleries, chambers, stalactites, and stalagmites. You’ll learn about the karst features and have the chance to see the cave’s unique fauna, including the “baby dragon” or olm. The temperature in the cave remains around 10 degrees C year-round. Bring appropriate layers so that you can dress warmly during the cave visit, and wear sneakers or other close-toed footwear. 

After the cave visit, you’ll have time to get lunch, a snack, or coffee on your own. Next, we’ll make our way to Predjama Castle – the largest cave castle in the world. Through an audio guide and walking tour, we’ll learn about the castle’s history and its former inhabitants as we explore the rooms and underground tunnels. 

In the afternoon, we have a 2-hour drive to one of Slovenia’s most picturesque alpine lakes – Lake Bohinj. We’ll settle into our hotel and then have some free time before dinner. You can go for a swim in the lake, rent a kayak or stand up paddle board, or rent a bike to explore some of the local trails before we meet for a group dinner. 

Lodging: Lake Bohinj area. Included Meals: Dinner. Included Activities: Predjama Castle and Postojna Cave entry tickets.

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take a cable car up to the Vogel ski area for one of the most stunning views over Lake Bohinj. The cable car quickly takes us up the mountain to dizzying heights, with breathtaking views of the Julian Alps and Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak. You’ll have time to enjoy the mountain scenery and take a short walk in the Land of Zlatorog, the legendary Alpine Ibex. Depending on the weather, we can also take a ski lift up to a higher mountain hut for a quick lunch, drink, or snack. 

We’ll take the cable car back down to the valley and head towards Savica Waterfall for a short hike (about 1 hour). The gorgeous waterfall is 78 meters tall and plunges into an emerald green pool. After the hike, we’ll head back to the shores of Lake Bohinj, where you’ll have free time until dinner. You can relax by the lake, go for a swim, rent a kayak or SUP, or rent a bike to explore the numerous trails in the valley. Your guide will be able to provide you with recommendations and a map. 

In the evening, we’ll meet for dinner as a group and discuss the plans for tomorrow. 

Lodging: Lake Bohinj area. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Included Activities: Vogel cable car, Savica Waterfall entry ticket, guided hikes/walks.

Today takes us to one of Slovenia’s most iconic destinations – Lake Bled. The clear blue lake surrounded by alpine peaks looks like something out of a fairytale. We’ll start by taking a boat ride to the island in a pletna, a traditional wooden boat. You’ll have time to explore the island on foot, visit St. Mary’s church, and learn about the island’s history. 

After we get back to shore, we’ll walk around the lake and hike up Ojstrica mountain for an unforgettable view of Lake Bled and Bled Castle. You’ll then have free time on your own to go for a swim, have lunch, try the region’s famous cream cake, or rent a kayak or stand up paddle board. If you’d like, you can even visit Bled Castle. We’ll meet back up around 4pm and drive to Istria, with arrival expected around 7pm. 

Lodging: n/a. Included Meals: Breakfast. Included Activities: Lake Bled boat ride, guided hikes/walks.