From 99 EUR
Slovenian Classic – Exclusive small group experience
Duration
08:00 – 18:00
Language
English
Tour season
March - October, Everyday
Meeting point
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Group size
2-4 (or private larger groups on request)
Tour pricing
Price
Adult (per person): 119 EUR*
Adult group booking (per person for 3 or 4 people): 99 EUR*
Child (per person): 99 EUR
Private tour (per person): 249 EUR**
Private group (4-8 per person): 792 EUR
* max 4 people on the tour (small exclusive group tour)
**from 1 to 3 people on the tour (private)
Price includes:
✔ Local, professional, licensed guide
✔ A carefully paced experience adapted to the group needs (fully guided day trip)
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation* in Ljubljana or nearby areas (*or as close as possible)
✔ Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Parking fees and organizational costs
Because of the small group size, we are always happy to adjust the day to our guests — whether that means spending more time somewhere, skipping a stop, or changing the rhythm of the tour – you decide.
Price exclusions
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Travel and activity insurance
✖ Any other items not mentioned as included
Optional experiences (payment on the day of the activity)
Rafting on Sava Dolinka river in Bled (+50 EUR)
Bled castle ticket (+ 20 EUR)
Pleatna boat ride and Bled island ticket (+32 EUR)
Tour Description – Slovenian Classic
Discover Slovenia’s most iconic highlights in one unforgettable day — without the rush of large groups.
Your journey begins with a comfortable drive from Ljubljana towards Lake Bled, one of the most iconic Alpine destinations in Europe. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely walk by the lake, relax by the water, visit the medieval Bled Castle with breathtaking views, or hike up to the Ojstrica viewpoint, offering one of the best panoramic views in Slovenia. While in Bled, you also have the opportunity to taste the famous local specialty, the Bled cream cake (kremšnita). Thanks to the small group, the pace and activities are always adapted to your preferences.
After Bled, we continue through the breathtaking scenery of Triglav National Park towards the impressive Peričnik Waterfall, where you can enjoy a truly unique experience by walking behind the waterfall, getting remarkably close to the power of nature. The journey then continues to crystal clear Lake Jasna, followed by a visit to the Planica Valley and Nordic Centre, home to the world’s largest ski flying hill, where you can stand beneath the legendary ski jump and see the site of world-record ski flights up close.
Throughout the day, we adjust timing and stops to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience tailored specifically to you.
This Tour is Perfect For
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Solo travelers, couples and friends traveling together
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Families
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Travelers who prefer comfort and flexibility
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Guests who want a premium experience without paying full private-tour prices
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Anyone who values personal attention over large groups
What to Expect
Discover Slovenia’s most beautiful highlights on a carefully designed day trip that combines iconic sights, hidden gems, and the right balance of activities. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Slovenia in a personal, flexible, and comfortable way.
After many years of guiding and consistently excellent reviews, we have refined this itinerary into a small-group / semi-private experience, allowing each guest to receive individual attention and a tour tailored to personal interests. In addition to sightseeing, guests can choose optional activities such as hiking or rafting in cooperation with our trusted local partners.
Thanks to the small group format, the experience feels relaxed and exclusive rather than rushed. The pace of walking (especially for the Ojstrica hike) can be easily adjusted, the program adapted to weather and group energy, and small personal touches and local insights added throughout the day — creating a friendly, premium, and truly personalized experience.
Activity
On this tour, you can choose between two activities that you can do in Bled.
- Hiking is one of the top outdoor activities to do in Bled. So, at the beginning of our action-packed day, we take a 20 to 30-minute hike to the top of Ojstrica Hill, which offers splendid views of Lake Bled and its surroundings. This is one of the favorite viewpoints for photographers. All of the well-known panoramas of Bled have been shot from there for a reason, and we can easily call it the best view in the country. After the hike, we return to the lake, where you can take a few hours for sightseeing, lunch, and other activities. We have a few recommendations prepared for you!
- Rafting* Sava Dolinka River is a second option suitable for private groups. It offers a scenic rafting trip in pristine nature with thrilling class II-III rapids (easy to intermediate). It is also suitable for kids and families. On hot summer days, it offers the best refreshment you can imagine. Our professional and swift water rescue certified guides will make sure that you get the most from your trip! All of the necessary equipment and the return transport is included in the price. You only need to bring a towel and a swimsuit. The whole trip takes around 3 hours with 1,5 hours of rafting time. After rafting you return back to Bled, where there will be some more time to see the main sights and take the time for lunch. Read more about the rafting experience here.
*Suitable for private groups. Note that for rafting there is an extra 50 EUR / person surcharge.
Itinerary
Meeting point:
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Pick-up starts in Ljubljana
Bled hiking to Ojstrica and free time (rafting for private groups)
Planica nordic center
Lake Jasna and free time for lunch (optional)
Peričnik waterfall
Arrival back to Ljubljana
Why choose Slovenian Classic – Exclusive small group experience
Jo D2024-09-04Verified Wonderful day sampling some of Slovenia’s beauty Tadej was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful day with him. Two short very steep hikes, rowing a boat around the Lake Bled island, feet dipped in a freezing lake and a wonderful lunch of smoked trout - these were the highlights of our day. Tadej was accommodating of our request to try to rent a boat and knew where to send us. What a great day! Take sneakers / hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water and a big smile with you! Kim B2024-08-16Verified Amazing tour around Slovenia This is a well rounded tour of important sights around Slovenia with a very knowledgeable guide. Tadej is passionate and a very good guide with great insights about Slovenia in general. He even gave us recommendations about things to do when we were back in the city center. We had a great day, saw some amazing sites, and learned a lot. If you have to pick a tour, this is the one you should do. Olivia F2024-07-22Verified Fun trip! Good sightseeing, hiking, food, learned a lot from the tour guide! The trip was great! It was our first time in Slovenia, and our tour guide talked us through a lot of history, geography, and interesting facts. We visited lots of beautiful sights, did some fun hikes, and saw cool ski jumping and cross country ski facilities. We "swam" (for about five seconds before we got cold) in an alpine lake, ate some great cake, and got some great lunch. Tadej was a great host, he's friendly, knowledgeable, flexible about our plans and hiking abilities, and kept the trip fun and interesting. Would definitely recommend this trip if it's your first time in Slovenia or if you just want to see more of the western/mountainous part of the country. rolex0072024-07-04Verified Can't wait to continue tour with Tadej! We went on a private tour with Tadej--and couldn't be happier! I emailed Tadej abut what our interests were, what we would like to see (gave a Tadej a list), asked what was do-able, etc. Tadej had a Plan A and Plan B, in case of weather. We had a van, which was huge, very roomy, very clean, and comfortable. Tadej arranged it so that we saw things efficiently--yet we never felt rushed or anything. If there was something that I wanted to do, it was, "Go for it!" with Tadej. I liked Tadej explaining to us what we were seeing along the way--what building was what, the history of Slovenia and the places we visited, oriented us, etc. We started with JASNA LAKE, a very beautiful man-made lake with beautiful emerald-green water for a photo op. By it was a stream with running cold water from the mountains. I put on my water shoes and stepped into the stream briefly. It was also here that we saw an injured baby fox ambling along the stream which Tadej reported. We moved onto:- PLANICA--where I climbed up the grassy ski jump for a short bit;- ZELENCI NATURE RESERVE (marshes, birdsong, bubbling water due to volcanic activity--so much in one place--easy walk on dirt, then on boardwalk in marsh area); and- Peričnik WATERFALL, which was the highlight of highlights--as we were enjoying everything Tadej was showing and explaining to us. Tadej helped me over any tricky (high and/or slippery*) spots. --Tadej told us that everyone who hiked behind the waterfall had said that it was worth it! :) --Tadej was very convincing. I am glad that Tadej didn't let us be lazy. :) My partner said that he really enjoyed the hike and going behind the waterfall. --I was amused. Tadej showed us the two hikes that were on the Info Board, one going behind the waterfall, and one going to the top of the waterfall, which was strenuous (said so in description on Info Board)--and said to us, We are NOT going there. Tadej filled my water bottle and even carried it for me.** *Both my partner and I wore hiking boots. My partner's pair was probably a little lighter. One does get quite wet from the spray. --I did. And it was really fun. --I wore a light windbreaker*** with a hood. (I put on the hood when we got closer to the waterfall.) ***Which dried quickly. **When we were at JASNA LAKE, it looked like it might rain. Tadej took an umbrella with him, just in case. --I left my umbrella in the van when Tadej said that the umbrella he was carrying was for me, in case it rained. - I have read about VINTGAR GORGE and wanted to hike it--just a part of it (b/c of time). It was a 2-hour one-way hike, Tadej told me. But Tadej said that he will still ask for me if it was possible to only do a short walk. (--Tadej said that no one has ever asked that before, but he will ask very nicely.) --Tadej had also suggested another gorge earlier. I don't know if it would have been the same. The people at Vintgar said no (rightly, though I was hopeful)--and were very nice about it. --But even walking to the Ticket Office, it was already very scenic and beautiful, with the water on my right.- We stopped by LAKE BLED for a photo op at Tadej's favorite spot--and had the famous Bled cream cake. --We had not known that there was a famous Bled cream cake had Tadej not told us. Tadej said that the cake was huge. So I was going to share one with Tadej. But when it arrived at the table, I wanted my own, the whole thing. :) I had ordered it with wine--b/c it looked so nice in the picture in the menu--but I don't really drink. I would say, skip the wine, and just have the cake! :) --It's so light--and, for me, I really liked that it was not too sweet. We capped the day with the cream cake--and, of course, I had to put my feet into the Lake. --We could have continued the tour--as I had listed more stuff--and Tadej had suggestions (based on my list and seeing my interests). --If we/I had any energy left--and we/I did--but, alas, we had to move on to our next destination. If we ever get back, I hope to continue the tour from where we left off--and, of course, with Tadej! --I would not go with any other guide and/or company! :) ayrtonnette2024-06-16Verified Great experience Had an excellent day with very beautiful landscapes. The lakes, the waterfall, I was amazed by this nature, pure joy.Magnificent landscapes.Too bad we couldn't do the Zelenci reserve.A guide, Ben, very competent, helpful and helpful during the slightly complicated passages on the hikes.If you have little time there, I recommend this outing. Forb8042024-04-18Verified Fabulous Tour-Fantastic Guide The was a fantastic tour and Tadej was a wonderful, knowledgeable and kind guide. We had a a fabulous time. Strongly recommend JB2024-04-09Verified Truly magical, beautiful & nurturing Slovenian Nature experience !! Lovely locations , very well versed, experienced and informed guidance on culture, food, sports, terrain, climate & possibilities to explore. The tour includes 2 beautiful hikes with breath taking views and for a willing to explore novice , I was really encouraged, included, motivated and supported and well taken care off , with total ease. Tadej made the whole experience very nurturing , memorable and also gave us space & time to explore on our own . Had great & fun group members made it wonderful! Rob2024-04-07Verified Hills in the sunshine What a ride out, a good few big hills up, but time for 5 descents in the time! Great guide and highly recommended. Excellent bikes and all round experience Fiona D2023-11-05Verified Slovenia in a nutshell This was the highlight of our holiday. Tadej was a fantastic host and the experiences were breathtaking - lakes, snow, waterfalls and hikes / this one had it all. Highly recommend! Tra-king2023-11-05Verified A long weekend holiday. The best tour we done in Slovenia our Guide Tadej is so informative and friendly that we feel like hangging out with our old friend .beautiful views good company good service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I highly recommend this tour ❤️❤️❤️
Frequently Asked Questions
– Comfortable clothes and sport (hiking) shoes
– A jacket or a sweater is advisable, since the temperatures varies in the mountain regions
– Swimsuit and a towel (If you choose rafting or swimming in the lake)
– Bottled water is recommended
– We make sure that everybody can join the tour, no matter the fitness level
– Not recommended for travelers with back problems
– Not wheelchair accessible
– The tour may operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
– Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
The trip will not be cancelled due to weather conditions, but we will try our best to make a great tour even if the weather won’t be the best – in this case we reserve the right to change the itinerary if we believe that some places/services cannot be seen/used during bad weather.
We will inform you where your pick-up point will be after booking. We will try to pick you up as close to your accommodation as possible. This applies to your drop-off location as well. Once the booking is complete, we will send all needed information to organize pick up arrangements.
Note: If you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick -up. Please bear in mind that we have multiple pick-up points, so it may take up to 15-20 minutes for the guide to get to you.
Usual pick-up locations:
- Grand Hotel Union
- Main train station Ljubljana
- B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
- Slovenian Tourist information center (Krekov trg 10)
- Levstikov trg
- Hostel Celica
- City hotel
- Hotel Lev
- Hotel Intercontinental
- Hotel Cubo
- M Hotel
Easy as this:
- Fill the enquiry form that you can find at every trip on our website
- You can pay in advance with credit card or with cash on the day of the trip. If you are paying with cash, please send a inquiry on or contact email.
- We send you confirmation of booking and all the important information regarding your trip or activity
- Enjoy the day
If you need to cancel or reschedule your trip for any reason, simply call or send us an email. Every cancellation of day trips/activity made up to 24 hours before departure is free of charge. But if you cancel the day trip less than 24 hours before departure none of the payment will be refunded.
In case of refund, you will be refunded within 72 hours after your cancellation.
If you have some special requests:
– You would like to visit some other parts of Slovenia
– You would like us to organize you a private trip
– You would like to try some other activity
Do not hesitate and contact us. All the contact information can be found HERE.
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Traveling in a small group allows us to offer a level of flexibility and care that simply isn’t possible in larger groups:
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A flexible itinerary adapted to your interests and pace
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More time at the places you enjoy the most
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A relaxed, unhurried atmosphere
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Personal interaction with your guide
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Easy adjustments for walking intensity and activities
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A truly premium feel without the premium private-tour price
Although the tour feels private and exclusive, it is more than 50% cheaper than a fully private tour, making it one of the best value premium experiences in Slovenia.
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