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Triglav National Park : The Original Emerald River Adventure

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Bled, Slovenia
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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· Abigail_M ·
Jun 2026
We had the most amazing day! Matt (sorry for the spelling!) was a fantastic tour guide. It is such a beautiful place and every stop was breathtaking. The white water rafting was incredible too with another amazing guide. It was the best thing we did in Slovenia and the best tour we’ve ever taken. Book this trip! ☺️
· Romy_F ·
Jul 2026
I cannot recommend this tour enough! Our guide Dennis was lovely and took great care of us, always making sure we were comfortable and having a good experience. I saw and learned so much about geology, geography and history. Of course the national park is absolutely stunning and cannot be missed, and rafting was an incredibly experience!

Overview

Slovenia’s relatively small size means travelers short on time can see a lot in a day, but doing so independently can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a rental car. A full-day tour from Bled makes it easy to see a lot with a limited amount of time, including Triglav National Park and the Julian Alps, with the option to upgrade to include whitewater rafting on the Soca River.
  • Ideal for outdoor adventurers with limited time in Slovenia
  • Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Bled
  • Upgrade to include a white-water rafting experience on the Soca River
  • Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Complimentary photos
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Transport in a minivan
  • National Park fees
  • Parking Fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Rafting on the Soča river - optional

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup at our office, located in a very center of Bled town, or within 5min walk from all accommodation places around Bled town. If you are staying in Ljubljana, there are 2 options on how to get to Bled in time for the start of our Emerald River Adventure: 1. BY CAR: We can meet at 8 am in front of McDonald's in Lesce where you can park your car for free for the day. 2. BY BUS: You can catch a bus leaving from Ljubljana's main bus station for Bled at exactly 7.00 am. Then get off the bus on the Lesce train-station (one stop before Bled, ask the driver) at 8.10 am, where we will pick you up. At the end of the tour, we will drive you back to the station, to catch the bus for Ljubljana. We will get in touch with you on the evening of the day before the tour with the exact pick-up point and time.

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Meeting point

  • 3glav Adventures The Original Emerald River Adventure & Canyoning Bob
    Ljubljanska cesta 1, 4260 Bled, Slovenia

    3glav Adventures office is located in the very center of Bled, right opposite main Post office. Meeting location is within a reach of 5-10 minutes walking distance from pretty much most accommodation options in Bled town.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Your full-day excursion begins with pickup from your Bled accommodation, where you board an air-conditioned vehicle destined for some of Slovenia’s top natural attractions.

Throughout the day, admire the natural landscapes of multiple locations including Lake Bled, indisputably Slovenia’s most iconic landmark, Jasna Lake, Soca Valley, and the Prisank Mountain Window. 

Discover lakes and glacial valleys of Triglav National Park, one of the largest nature reserves in Europe, and, if you’re a thrill-seeker, upgrade to experience the exhilaration of white water rafting on the Soca River, part of the Emerald River. 

Your tour concludes with drop-off in Bled.

Bled (Pass By)

Lake Bled, Slovenia (Pass By)

1

Triglav National Park

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Upper Carniola Region (Pass By)

Mojstrana (Pass By)

2

Pericnik Waterfall

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Zgornjesavska Valley (Pass By)

3

Julian Alps

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Kranjska Gora (Pass By)

4

Ajdovska Deklica

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Russian chapel (Pass By)

5

Lake Jasna

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Vrsic Pass - Julian Alps

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Slovenian Littoral Region (Pass By)

Prisank Mountain Window (Pass By)

7

Bovec

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Soca Valley

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Trenta (Pass By)

Boka Waterfall (Pass By)

River Soca (Pass By)

Predil Mountain Pass (Pass By)

Lago del Predil (Pass By)

Fort Kluze (Pass By)

Tarvisio (Pass By)

Zelenci Nature Reserve (Pass By)

Planica Valley (Pass By)

Lake Bled (Pass By)

9

3glav Adventures

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Near public transportation
  • Please provide your shoe size in the 'Special requirements' section when booking (this is required for preparation of correct water/neoprene shoes)
  • Operated in English language only
  • A minimum of 4 guests is required for Emerald River Day Adventure tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough people to meet the minimum numbers. If activity is cancelled, you will be offered an alternate date or a full refund. Most of our activities operate on daily basis in our high season
  • Weather conditions are very unpredictable in our mountainous region of Bled, Triglav National Park and Julian Alps, Slovenia. Most of weather forecasts (especially on mobile devices) show low levels of accuracy
  • Original Emerald River Adventure runs rain or shine
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Alison_S
Marko was a fantastic tour guide! Very helpful in knowing a lot of the history and showing us amazing places. Even though we were gone 80% of the day, we didn't feel tired but invigorated to see more! Waterfalls, vistas and viewpoints, lakes of all sizes and amazing scenic drives. Marko happily took all of our photos for us so we could truly enjoy the moment. A very safe driver even steadily climbing up the sides of mountains. He had some jams on the radio and even showed us some of his native Slovenian music! He showed us some special treats and even took us swimming, in 10°c water lol. I wouldn't miss the chance to book with him and will when come back!

Reviews

5.0
based on 290 reviews
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Emerald waters, stunning scenery, hiking, rafting,

Elaine_D, Jul 2026
Absolutely fabulous day - highly recommend it. From being picked from directly from our accommodation, to being driven around in a nice air conditioned mini van with maximum of 8 people our fantastic guide Dennis was a great source of knowledge. From giving lots of history of the different areas to stories / legends as we were driving from place to place he made the journey interesting and fun. Lots of stops to grab a coffee / lunch and even a trip across the border into Italy for some Tiramisu and a coffee by the lake. Amazing to stand behind a waterfall curtain, an incredible drive up and down through the mountain pass included 50 hair pin turns with some spectacular views and of course the rafting was great fun - especially as our rafting guide was so funny - and the emerald colour of the water down the Soca river was breathtakingly beautiful. 10/10 trip

I cannot recommend this...

Romy_F, Jul 2026
I cannot recommend this tour enough! Our guide Dennis was lovely and took great care of us, always making sure we were comfortable and having a good experience. I saw and learned so much about geology, geography and history. Of course the national park is absolutely stunning and cannot be missed, and rafting was an incredibly experience!

Amazing tour

Larisa_E, Jul 2026
We really enjoyed the tour,one of the best tours I have ever done. Matteo is an amazing guide, made our day is very special!

Incredible

Abigail_M, Jun 2026
We had the most amazing day! Matt (sorry for the spelling!) was a fantastic tour guide. It is such a beautiful place and every stop was breathtaking. The white water rafting was incredible too with another amazing guide. It was the best thing we did in Slovenia and the best tour we’ve ever taken. Book this trip! ☺️

Super fun rafting and saw...

Krosbi_S, Jun 2026
Super fun rafting and saw some cool waterfalls and views. Our hiking guide Denis was so awesome!! Would highly recommend

Great Guides!

Haley_C, Jun 2026
This was such a fun time! Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend! You get to travel to many parts of Slovenia and see so many beautiful sights in one day.

Awesome time

Tegan_G, Jun 2026
Our guide Denise was awesome, friendly, very knowledgeable with smile on his face. It was a great day. The water rafting was fantastic, the views were magnificent, we had the best time and will definitely do it again 😀

We had an amazing day!...

Tamala_G, May 2026
We had an amazing day! Very informative and lots of things to see! The rafting is a must as it was a lot of fun and beautiful scenery! We will never forget this day!

I had a great time. It...

Anna_S, Apr 2026
I had a great time. It was a great day out with plenty of things to see, lots of stops and a few 15-30 min walks. The tour guide was really knowledgeable and personable and I had a great day out. Would definitely recommend and it was also great for a solo traveller.

Extraordinary!

Chelsea_H, Apr 2026
This tour was an excellent way to explore the Soca valley and Triglav national park! The small group size (max 8, our tour was a cosy 4 people) made it feel very personalised. Matevž was an excellent guide with lots of local knowledge. He was funny, friendly, and made sure we were all comfortable and took lots of photos! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone coming to beautiful Slovenia!

Worth every penny.

Joshua_T, Sep 2025
Awesome!!! The tour around Triglav was incredible, it started off great and got better with every stop on the tour. Marko was amazing. Very informative and lots of fun. Felt more like a friend taking you to see the best stuff than a tour guide which made the trip feel way more personal. Would absolutely take any other guided tour with Marko or this company.

Marko The Man

Alison_S, Sep 2025
Marko was a fantastic tour guide! Very helpful in knowing a lot of the history and showing us amazing places. Even though we were gone 80% of the day, we didn't feel tired but invigorated to see more! Waterfalls, vistas and viewpoints, lakes of all sizes and amazing scenic drives. Marko happily took all of our photos for us so we could truly enjoy the moment. A very safe driver even steadily climbing up the sides of mountains. He had some jams on the radio and even showed us some of his native Slovenian music! He showed us some special treats and even took us swimming, in 10°c water lol. I wouldn't miss the chance to book with him and will when come back!

Our tour guide (Jan) was...

Matthew_L, Aug 2025
Our tour guide (Jan) was one of the best guides I’ve ever had and every location we went to was breathtaking. I highly recommend this to anyone interested!

Amazing experience

jolee144, Aug 2025
This has the full package . Beautiful views , walking , scenic driving , thrilling white water rafting . It will be a day I will never forget . Our tour guide Marco was exceptional . Thank you !

Excellent Family Adventure!

Vanessa_H, Jun 2025
Excellent all around. Mathew and Jerry (I would insult them to attempt the Slovene spelling) were fantastic guides and gave us a local's insight to their beautiful country. Our small group, including two children (10,7), enjoyed a jam-packed day hiking waterfalls and mountain views, and river rafting (and sliding and swimming!) the Soca Emerald River. This has been the best part of our trip! Our littlest traveler wants to add, "Thanks for letting us jump into the river and off the rock into the rapids!"

Exceptional!

David_Y, May 2025
Marco was in a word, EXCEPTIONAL. The sights, the hiking, the rafting and his attention to every detail exceeded our expectations. This is a great tour, and you’ll be lucky if you get Marko!

Definitely wear your...

darlene_n, May 2025
Definitely wear your bathing suit under your clothes if you are rafting, at the end of rafting you most likely will be changing in the car, bring a big towel

Incredible

Eowyn_n, Sep 2024
Such an amazing experience! Definitely made memories we’ll never forget. Our favourite part of the tour was swimming in the soca valley. the water was so clear and beautiful. Our tour guide Marko was very helpful and kind and definitely made it a great experience. we would love to do it again!

Great tour

catherine_A, Sep 2024
Excellent tour with Jan - an excellent guide. We were a small group, the van was comfortable and Jan showed us round some lovely parts of this beautiful country. Sadly we do not have much time here and this was the perfect way to see some of the sites. The rafting was fun and Peter was a hilarious guide. We were a mixed group of adults and teenagers and all enjoyed it. Highly recommended.

Good day out

Philip_W, Aug 2024
Good trip, allows you to spend a day outside of Bled seeing some sights and being active. Jan, our guide, was great.

Wonderful adventure

Silvija_L, Jun 2024
Despite of rainy weather it was a wonderful adventure. Lot of waterfalls at their peak. Good hike. The mountain experience should be great too, but not this time, the clouds and rain are not the friends of beautiful sights seeing. Thanks to our kind guide Jan for his stories and raincoat!

Great outdoor eo

Ann_M, Jun 2024
Our tour guide Tomaz was outstanding, he chatted with us in beginning to understand what our interest were and designed tour accordingly. Highly recommend Tomaz and this tour. The rafting and short hikes were fun and very doable for health 70 year olds!

Amazing day and stunning sights

Ashley_G, Apr 2024
We had such a wonderful day! Definitely a highlight of our whole trip in Slovenia. Jan was an amazing tour guide - knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. The small tour group experience was also great because we all got to know each other and felt like one unified group. Would highly recommend to others!

Good fun with beautiful surroundings

Beverley_B, Sep 2023
The tour guide was amazing and we visited beautiful places. The raft on the soca was so so beautiful!!! A must do. The only issue I had is that the raft instructor we had got us stuck 5 times and he had no people skills so it spoiled it a bit. If it wasn't for this I'll give it 5 stars

Amazing experience ! We...

Dave_K, Sep 2023
Amazing experience ! We had an amazing time! Žygis and Yan not sure if I have pronounced their correctly were amazing guides !

Don't Miss This Day in Triglav for Anything!

Julianna_S, Jun 2023
There aren't enough stars to properly recommend 3glav Adventures as a company and an experience! The day I spent with them hiking Triglav Park and rafting the Soca River is top 5 favorite travel days of all time. They're so welcoming and knowledgeable, and their guides go above and beyond to ensure you have a fantastic experience. I will recommend them to everyone headed toward Slovenia (and many people who didn't even think to travel there)

Highlight of our trip

Ellen_N, Sep 2022
Awesome day trip! Guides were friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Pickup and drop off was easy and the sites we visited were so beautiful - rafting the Soca especially. Would love to come back and spend more time in the park.

Cant recommend highly enough

Callum_T, Aug 2022
Amazing tour, amazing guide, amazing value for money, can’t speak highly enough. Great flexibility on what you want to do, jam packed full of incredible sights and awesome picture spots. Lovro our guide was a legend!

Incredible experience with fantastic guide

Mitchell_R, Oct 2019
Amazing adventure, felt like an oppurtunity to see the real natural side to Slovenia! Guide was fantastic and went above and beyond to provide us with the best time possible! Was a pleasure and i learnt so much! Thanks again

A great way to see Slovenia in limited time

Stephanie H, Sep 2019
I really enjoyed this informative tour of Slovenia. I loved hearing the goat stories, seeing the beautiful emerald water, and the information provided by the guide. We saw so much and when they say full day, they mean full day.

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