Soča Valley and Triglav National Park day trip

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Soča Valley and Triglav National Park day trip — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

SoÄa Valley — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A small-group day tour from Ljubljana over the Vršič Pass into the Soča Valley, with a licensed local guide and up to 8 guests.

The morning stops at Lake Jasna at Kranjska Gora, then climbs the Vršič Pass, Slovenia's highest mountain road, fifty hairpin bends through Triglav National Park on a road built by prisoners of war in WWI, before dropping into the emerald Soča Valley.

In Bovec, the group splits by choice.

1. Option: The Kozjak waterfalls & Kobarid option is an easy walk to the Kozjak Waterfall, a turquoise pool in a rock chamber, and time in Kobarid, whose museum tells the story of the WWI Soča Front.

2. Option: The Soča rafting is three hours on the river with pro crew and full equipment, beginners and children welcome, fee paid separately. Everyone regroups in Bovec for the drive back to Ljubljana.

Max 8 in a comfortable minivan, not a big coach. Admissions optional, paid locally, prices shared upfront. Same local team since 2011, official Gray Line Slovenia licensee.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line Slovenia I Slovenia Explorer

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed local English-speaking guide-driver
Included: Guaranteed departure, the tour runs even with only 2 guests booked, no cancellations or rebookings
Included: Guided walk to Kozjak Waterfall and time in Kobarid (waterfalls option)
Included: Comfortable air-conditioned minivan, small group of up to 8, not a big coach
Included: Central Ljubljana meeting point, pickup and drop-off

Not included

Not included: White water rafting, from €76 per person, optional (rafting option)
Not included: Entrance fees: Kozjak Waterfall (optional)
Not included: Entrance fees: Kobarid WWI Museum (optional)
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Lake Jasna

20 min

First stop at Lake Jasna, just above Kranjska Gora: two small lakes of clear green water with the Julian Alps straight behind them, and the bronze Zlatorog on the shore. A short stop for coffee and photographs before the road starts to climb.
Vrsic Pass - Julian Alps

Passing by

Over the Vršič Pass, Slovenia's highest mountain road at 1,611 metres: fifty numbered hairpin bends through Triglav National Park, built by prisoners of war in WWI, past the wooden Russian Chapel, then down into the Trenta valley where the Soča begins. Photo stops on the way.
Bovec

one hour

Bovec is the base for the afternoon. Lunch in town, then the group splits by the option you booked: Kozjak waterfalls & Kobarid, or Soča rafting (3 hours). Everyone regroups in Bovec for the drive back to Ljubljana.
Soca Valley

2 hours Admission not included

Soča rafting option: three hours on the emerald Soča with a professional crew and full equipment, beginners and children welcome. Rafting fee paid separately, we contact you with the details after booking. Bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes.
Soca Valley

2 hours Admission not included

Kozjak waterfalls & Kobarid option: an easy walk to the Kozjak Waterfall, a turquoise pool hidden in a rock chamber, then Kobarid, where the museum tells the story of the WWI Soča Front. Admissions optional, paid locally.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Opposite the City Hotel

End point

Opposite the City Hotel

Using your ticket

Your tickets for all attractions on this trip are reserved and will be available for you at the ticket counter. There is no need to purchase them in advance. You can conveniently pay with either a card or cash.

Flexibility: All planned activities and attraction tickets for this day trip are optional. You can also consult with your tour guide to discuss alternative options or choose to spend your time freely enjoying your own activities.

During the tour, you will have enough time for lunch, but you can bring food with you if you prefer.

What to bring:

IMPORTANT: You need to carry your passport or ID (you will be crossing the Italian border)
Comfortable walking shoes and clothing: These are crucial for exploring cities, nature, and historical sites.
Light jacket, windbreaker, or umbrella: Slovenian weather can change quickly, even in summer.
Refillable water bottle: Slovenia is known for its clean, drinkable tap water.
Hiking boots: Especially recommended for visiting Triglav National Park and other scenic areas with uneven or slippery trails.
Swimwear and towel: If you’re coming from June to October, don’t forget to pack these!

Please note: If you are interested in white water rafting, we encourage you to reach out in advance to reserve your spots immediately after booking, as this activity is very popular during the summer months. We will also need your height (in cm), weight (in kg), and shoe size (in EUR) to provide the necessary equipment. Don’t forget to bring a towel and a swimsuit!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests are recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
The tour departs with 2 or more guests booked, guaranteed. Only if you are the single remaining traveler on a date, for example after another group cancels late, we will offer you an alternative departure or a full refund.
Small group tour - up to 8 people per van.
Two afternoon options are bookable: Kozjak waterfalls & Kobarid (walk and WWI museum, admissions optional, paid locally) or Soča rafting (3 hours, professional crew and equipment, beginners and children welcome, rafting fee paid separately, we contact you with details after booking). Both depart together at 8:00 and return together to Ljubljana.
All admissions on this day trip are optional. After consulting your guide you can also spend the time freely on your own.