Day Trips from Ljubljana to Koper

You may have heard of the Cliffs of Dover, but the cliffs of the Slovenian coast are a well kept secret. When you see the magic of Moon Bay for yourself, you’ll know why we want to keep it all to ourselves. Our tour will start in the port city of Koper where we will take the old road to Izola. We’ll explore meadows and orchards, ride along an abandoned railway track, descend through a tunnel down to the city of Portorož (literally meaning Port of Roses) and visit the Sečovlje Saltworks. On our way back, we’ll visit the picturesque city of Piran and take a refreshing dip in the Adriatic Sea. Terrain: asphalt and gravel This is a diverse trail that combines the flat coastal part with a hillier inland. E-bikes make this option also suitable for everyone.

Experience the Mediterranean’s sapphire blue waters as well as Istrian heritage during a guided tour of Slovenia’s coastal cities. During your tour you'll visit either Skocjan Caves or Lipica Stud Farm (own expense) as well as the coastal beauty spot of Piran. Opting for a guided tour saves time waiting for public transport and means you can learn fascinating insights about local sights.

Take a break from the busy streets of Ljubljana and explore the Karst region of Slovenia with a tour of Skocjan Caves and the Lipica Stud Farm. Skip the hassle of navigating outside of Ljubljana on your own and enjoy small group transportation directly to the attractions. You’ll discover the world of the Lipizzan horse, one of Europe’s oldest horse breeds, at the Lipica Stud Farm and then enjoy a tour through the magical underworld of mysterious passages ways, giant stalactites, underground lakes, and more in the Škocjan Caves.

The Vipava Valley is known for its incredible wine, but getting there from Ljubljana can be a hassle without your own transportation. Save yourself the hassle of organizing a rental car, and benefit from the freedom to enjoy tastings with this special wine tour to two wineries. Along the way, enjoy delicious wine tastings and appetizers at the home estates of organic winemakers, with plenty of insightful commentary throughout.

Visit the Slovenian coast’s gorgeous seaside villages of Portoroz and Piran on a day trip from Ljubljana. Take a break from the hustle of Slovenia’s capital city and enjoy lovely views of the Slovenian countryside as you make your way to the coast of the Adriatic Sea. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Piran’s narrow medieval streets and stop off at the Port of Roses before returning to Ljubljana

Visit two of Slovenia’s most beautiful towns on this full-day tour from Ljubljana. First, journey through the Alps to Bled, where you can cruise around Lake Bled and visit the historic Bled Castle. Then, continue to the Adriatic coast to explore picturesque seafront towns of Piran and Portoroz, known for their gorgeous beaches and salt pans.

The Skocjan Caves are not only home to Europe’s largest underground river canyon but are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With this tour, discover the natural wonder for yourself during a guided walking tour, covering about two miles (three kilometers) and taking in dramatic stalactites, limestone pools, natural bridges, and underground ravines. Round-trip transport from Ljubljana is included, providing magnificent views of the Slovenian countryside along the way.

✨ White horses, an underground canyon and a castle built into a cliff, all in one private day from Ljubljana. ✨ Start at Lipica, home of the Lipizzaner horses since 1580. Visit the stables, walk among the white horses and, in season, watch them train or perform. Add a carriage ride or a relaxed lunch on the estate. Then descend into the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Reka river rushes through one of the largest underground canyons on earth. The guided walk takes about two hours, with plenty of steps, and crosses a bridge 45 metres above the river. Bring a jacket: it stays around 12°C down there all year. End at Predjama Castle, the world’s largest cave castle, wedged into the mouth of a cave halfway up a sheer cliff. Hear how the rebel knight Erazem held out here through a year-long siege, and the secret that kept him going. This is a private tour, so the pace and the stops are yours to choose. Message us after booking and we’ll tailor the day to you.

See the Vipava Valley, Slovenia’s warmest wine country, from above before you taste it glass by glass. We begin with an easy hike to a (not so) secret viewpoint where the whole valley opens up beneath you: vineyards, stone villages huddled around their belfries, and the steep wall of mountains that shelters it all. Only then do we head down to the wine. Just an hour from Ljubljana, this valley stays green all year, where Mediterranean warmth meets Alpine air and the fierce burja wind sweeps through. That mix gives Vipava wines their freshness and makes it home to native grapes like Zelen and Pinela, found almost nowhere else on earth. At a local family winery overlooking the karst countryside, you’ll taste them with a plate of air-dried pršut, hear how they’re made, and discover why that wind shapes far more here than the vines. This is a private tour, so the day is yours to shape: a longer hike, an extra winery, a slower pace. Message us before booking and we’ll tailor it to you.

Explore the Slovenian coast and spectacularly carved UNESCO listed Škocjan Caves all in one day on a day trip from Ljubljana. Visiting both these sites in one day can be difficult on your own, but with this tour you’ll travel straight to the Škocjan Caves, where you’ll tour the one of the largest and most mysterious underground river canyons in the world, before heading to the coast for a visit to the Socerb Castle and the Venetian-style city of Piran.

Visit Slovenia’s iconic attractions during a small-group guided day trip, departing from central Ljubljana. Slovenia’s abundance of beauty is seen from capital to coast. On this voyage you will cruise to the karst region to admire the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then head to Lipica and observe the elegance of Slovenia’s Lipizzaner horses. Stop in the medieval coastal village, Piran, known for tasty local seafood specialties and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. This tour is limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience.

Discover the Slovenian coast and the Karst region. The first stop is the UNESCO listed Skocjan Caves, one of the largest and most fascinating Karstic sites in Europe with the Reka River running 200m below the surface. Next stop in one of the local taverns with the famous Karst air-dried prosciutto tasting, accompanied with the local wine Teran – produced only in the Karst region. Short stop at Lipica, the homeland of the white Lipizzaner. Pass the coastal towns of Koper, Izola and Portoroz to reach everyone’s favourite spot on the Slovenian coast – Piran, where you can get lost in its medieval narrow streets and houses and enjoy some free time. One last stop at Predjama Castle on the way to Ljubljana. Discover the secrets of the largest cave castle (Guinnes World Records!), located on a 123-meter high cliff, and learn about the local Robin Hood, the legendary knight Erazem. Return to Ljubljana in early evening hours.

From Ljubljana we head south with a stop on the way at either Postojna Cave or the Skocjan Caves, both among the most fascinating karst caves in the world. A great opportunity to learn about the local culture, cuisine and traditions is a stop at one of the local taverns offering typical Karst prosciutto (air-dried ham) and red wine Teran before proceeding to the Croatian Istria. Explore the towns of Groznjan and Motovun, two very well hidden gems of the Istrian region, bringing history and folk traditions of small narrow streets where locals still live as they used to back in the past. Arrival to Rovinj in late afternoon where our staff will provide for the closest drop-off location as possible to your accommodation.