Emerald Soča Valley & Kranjska Gora

Day Trip from Ljubljana

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience the best of Triglav National Park in one day.
• Visit Lake Jasna, Great Soča Gorge, Kozjak Waterfall, Boka Waterfall, and Virje Waterfall – Slovenia’s most photogenic spots
• Drive through the most scenic alpine roads in Slovenia, including Vršič Pass — the highest mountain pass in the Eastern Julian Alps.
• Discover the emerald beauty of the Soča River, one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe.
• Try rafting or zipline in Bovec, the adventure capital of Slovenia.
• Cross the border into Italy and admire the stunning Lago di Predil, a hidden alpine lake surrounded by dramatic mountains.

About Emerald Soča Valley & Kranjska Gora Tour

This day small-group tour takes you deep into the Julian Alps e Soča Valley, a region famous for its wild mountain scenery, turquoise rivers, and charming alpine villages.

Departing from Ljubljana in the morning, we’ll head to Kranjska Gora, stopping first at Gozd Martuljek for incredible views of the Špik mountain range, followed by a short break at Lake Jasna. We’ll then ascend the Passo Vršič (1,611 m), the highest mountain pass in Slovenia, with 50 spectacular hairpin bends and panoramic views of Triglav National Park.

Crossing into the Soča Valley, the landscape opens up to the emerald waters of the Soča River, where we’ll visit the Grande Gola del Soča. After a lunch break in Bovec, you can choose between exploring Cascata di Kozjak or joining one of the valley’s adventure activities – white-water rafting o ziplining. We’ll continue to explore more natural wonders, including Cascata Boka, Slovenia’s highest waterfall, and the fairytale-like Cascata Virje. On our way back toward Ljubljana, we’ll make a short scenic stop at Lago di Predil in Italy.

Led by a local English-speaking guide, this journey combines nature, adventure, and some of the best sights of Slovenia.

Emerald Soča Valley & Kranjska Gora – Itinerary

8:00 pick up – 2 locations: City Hotel Ljubljana / Levstikov Trg 4

9:10 Gozd Martuljek – We will make a photo stop at one of the best views on Špik mountain range in gozd Martuljek (10 min)

9:20 Lake Jasna – Sightseeing, walk, free time (30 min)

9:50 Vršič pass – Drive, Photo stops (1,5h)

11:20 Great Soča Gorge – Sightseeing stop (20 min)

12:00 Bovec town – Free time, lunch time (1h)

13:00 Afternoon activity (you can choose one of the options):

1. Option: Kozjak waterfall – Sightseeing, drive + walk (1,5h)
2. Option: Rafting (2,5h)
3. Option: Zip-line (2h)

15:30 Boka waterfall – Sightseeing, photo stop (10 min)

15:50 Virje waterfall – Sightseeing, walk (30 min)

16:50 Lago di Predil – Sightseeing, photo stop (10 min)

18:30 – 19:00 Drop off locations: City Hotel Ljubljana / Levstikov Trg 4

Buono da sapere

• Operates year-round.
• Bring comfortable walking shoes, long and short sleeves, a light jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses etc. (depending on the weather).
• Rafting and zip-line operate from 15.3. untill 31.10.
• If you’d like to do white water rafting bring swimwear and a towel, if you’d like to do zip-line bring closed shoes.
• Please take your passport – the route crosses into Italy (Lago di Predil).
• Minimum number of participants for the tour is 4.

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