Slovenia · LAKE BLED TOURS
Bled is forty-five minutes of motorway from Ljubljana and about six decisions long: island or castle, pletna or rowboat, Vintgar before or Bohinj after. These 15 settle it, with what each costs, how long it runs, and which ones get you there before the coaches.
Review of the six-hour Lake Bled trip from Ljubljana, with pletna boat, Bled Castle, costs, timing, tips, and honest value advice.
“Our Slovenia trip wouldn’t be complete without the Lake Bled trip, it is definitely one for the books, we enjoyed the picturesque views and its serene ambiance. Klemen is a cool tour guide and very knowledgeable on the history and everything we need to know about the place.”
Review of the 11-hour Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled tour, with Ljubljana sightseeing, a Pletna boat ride, castle views, costs, and tips.
“Great trip. Guide Andreja was very kind, professional and courteous. She was on time throughout. Great and safe driver. Picked us from our Hotel Central opposite the Train Station, which was convenient for us. Comfortable mini van, with WiFi. Kept giving us stories about Llubljana, Slovenia, Lake Bled etc. Showed us around Llubljana for about an hour which was more than sufficient. Gave us bottle of water, biscuit, hand fan and also plastic rain cover for when it rained in the evening. Pletna Boat to Bled Island is €20pp. To be honest, the whole place is very nice and didn't make much difference going to the Island. Also, they said…”
Review of a small-group Slovenia day trip from Ljubljana to Savica Waterfall, Lake Bohinj, and Lake Bled, with hikes, local food, and practical tips.
“We had a fantastic day with Milo. The three spots he took us to were fantastic and his knowledge of the area was very impressive. Unfortunately due to the weather (high snowfalll) the waterfall wasn’t fully accessible, but the walk that we did was beautiful and the view down into the valley was definitely worth it. The 2 lakes were picture perfect and we had plenty of time at each place to explore. The local food lunch spot was also a big highlight. Delicious food.”
See Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Lake Bled, Bled Island, and Bled Castle in one guided 10-hour day from Ljubljana.
“That it is the best way to see other places except Ljubliana! Since we didn't have car, we saw 3 other places in one day which couldn't be by using public transport.”
Explore Lake Bled, Bled Castle, Bohinj, and Savica Waterfall on a scenic 9.5-hour day trip from Ljubljana.
“Our guide David made it engaging and informative. He took care of his customers well. A great asset to your team..”
See Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb in one day, with a castle funicular, guided city walk, Alpine scenery, and free time.
“The day trip was well organized with enough time in both Bled and Ljubljana. The tour guide Marin was very knowledgeable about Slovenia and in each spot he gave the group suggestions and recommendations for best viewpoints, monuments, restaurants, etc that could be checked in the free time.”
See Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Lake Bled, and Bled Castle in one full day from Ljubljana, with entry tickets and a driver-guide included.
“We had a lovely guide Kia. She was very lovely and knowledgeable about the area. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable with timing of attractions etc. I would recommend this tour”
From Zagreb, see Ljubljana and Lake Bled in one small-group day, with castle views, alpine scenery, free time, and an optional island boat ride.
“Our tour guide Maja is very informative, and knowledgeable. We appreciate that there’s an earpiece for us to use so we can hear her better. She gave us good information about the places and gave clear instructions on where to meet. Maja’s amazing and made our trip very memorable.”
Explore Lake Bled, Bohinj, Bled Castle, and Savica Waterfall on a full-day Ljubljana tour with transport and an English-speaking guide.
“The vehicle a nine seat van for nine people for a full day trip not ideal especially on a hot day when electric car air conditioning is not working well. Important visits of island and castle are extra costs making the cost of shared transport expensive. Guide was very good and very knowledgeable. Waterfall walk was excellent and all scenery for the day is excellent”
Review of the six-hour Lake Bled tour from Ljubljana, with castle views, Pletna boat rides, free time, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“It was amazing! Our driver was great! He answered all our questions, made us feel safe, was always on time and was very kind! The views in Bled are breathtaking! 100%recommend!”
Review of Bled canyoning with river jumps, rappelling, transport, equipment, safety guidance, pricing, and practical booking tips.
“I had so much fun canyoning! Our guide was awesome and the course was challenging, but exciting. Inside the gorge is absolutely beautiful.”
Review of the Trieste to Ljubljana and Lake Bled day trip, with transport, guided walks, free time, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Massimiliano was a fantastic guide, full of information and energy. It was a great introduction to Slovenia.”
Review of Bled rafting on the Sava Dolinka River, with class II-III rapids, Alpine views, family-friendly guides, transfers, and practical tips.
“Really fun experience with my 10 year old. I was a bit anxious before but the guide was fabulous and the organisation very professional.”
Review of Roundabout Travel’s Bled, Bohinj and Vintgar Gorge day trip from Ljubljana, with costs, timing, stops, tips and honest drawbacks.
“Cannot rate this as it was cancelled late at night the evening before and refund received. I'm sure it would have been a wonderful trip. I understand that things can happen and the guide was unwell, but the company could have offered alternatives. We were already asleep when the cancellation message came in and thus found it in the morning as we waited for the guide.”
See Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb on an 11-hour small-group tour with guided sightseeing, free time, mountain views, and a pletna boat option.
“I went on my first solo trip to Croatia and booked this trip to visit Slovenia, especially to see lake bled. The tour was fantastic, Antonio was very knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. The van was comfortable with AC and we had plenty of free time in both Ljubljana and Lake Bled. I took the option to visit Bled Castle which had amazing views and was €18 entry. Overall I would highly recommend!”
Alps, karst and forty-six kilometres of coast, sorted by the kind of day you want.
