Top 9 Tours in Kras, Slovenian Littoral Region

Karst region, well known for its vast underground cave world, is among the Slovenian regions, that kept their traditional spirit very much alive and you can see it in the pristine landscape as well as the traditional old villages with stone architecture. In the heart of Karst, lies a special European heritage gem, the original Lipica stud farm, where horses have been bred since 1580 for the Hapsburgs royals. The Lipizzaner horses are best known for their incredible performances in Vienna and their grace is admired around the world.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Transfer from Koper, Wine/home made juice and cold cuts

Exclusions: Lipica stud farm entrance fee, Lipica stud farm entrance fee and training, Carriage ride in Lipica, Different pick-up / drop-off at your location in Koper

Heading south, to the Karst region of Slovenia, we will discover the immense underground treasure known as Postojna cave. A remarkable system of underground halls, tunnels and dripstone formations, it is one of the most popular attractions in the country. To make it more exciting, the visit of Postojna Cave starts on a small electric train ride that takes you into its depths. A guided walking tour inside the cave will uncover its mysteries, including the olm, an intriguing creature nicknamed “the baby dragon”.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Transfer from Bled, Postojna Cave entrance fee

Exclusions: Predjama Castle entrance fee, Boat ride on Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana Castle ticket with funicular ride, Ljubljana Castle funicular ride, Different pick-up / drop-off at your location in Bled

Slovenia’s grandest natural miracles. The country’s most visited site and one of the most fascinating castles. Postojna Cave is the most prominent of Slovenia’s sights, and paradise for explorers of nature’s miracles. A system of 24 kilometers, that river Pivka created throughout the history, has been first described in the 17th century, but it has been a home to Proteus anguinus for thousands of years. Lake Cerknica is another miracle of Karst region that you shouldn’t miss. Now you see it, now you don’t. It is an intermittent lake that is said to have always been a mysterious site, with witches performing their shilly-shally on its banks! Who knows, perhaps it is all still happening … A magical day will be completed with a medieval story of knight Erazem Lueger, a lord to the striking Predjama castle.

Inclusions: Transportation from and back to hotel, Guidance and accompaniment, Bike rental (hardtail mountain bike), Bicycle helmets, Visit to Postojna Cave

Exclusions: Personal consumption, Entrance fee for Predjama Castle, Gratuities

Slovenia is a karstic land, where speleologists discover new caves every year, which amount to more than 8,000 by now. We offer authentic experience, where you get to know this side of Slovenia in a really special way. This day trip a perfect combination of hidden gems, beautiful tourist sights and just the ride dose of activities. If you like something different and you don’t want to be taken into tourist traps, then you have to join us on this tour. We would like you to feel like a friend, not tourist. We offer our activities in small groups (up to 8) which is just right group size for a relaxed trip where everything is flexible. In addition, there is always more than one opportunity to taste delicious local flavors. Besides visiting main sights, you can choose to end the day on a canoe.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Ticket for Škocjan caves (includes guiding), Licensed tourist guide, Organization

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Canoe on Ljubljanica (optional), Travel and activity insurance

Choose exactly how much you would like to pack in one day and opt for the activities that suit you best. On this day trip, you will be able to see all the must-do attractions in Slovenia while saving time and money. It’s a full day, packed with different sights, from caves and castles to mountains, lakes, and gorges considered the best in Slovenia. We will start the day underground in Postojna Cave, the most visited cave in Slovenia, and hop on the subterranean train that will take us deep into the limestone fairy tale, full of towering dripstones and magnificent halls. Learn about the cave and its history on a walking tour (1.5 km (0.9 mi)) that passes through the most beautiful parts of the cave system, which is in its entirety almost 25 km (15.5 mi) long.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Comfortable Transportation from Ljubljana, Postojna Cave entrance fee

Exclusions: Predjama Castle entrance fee, Vintgar Gorge entrance fee , Bled Castle entrance fee, Pletna boat ride, Entrance to the church on Bled Island, Different pick-up / drop-off location in Ljubljana

Postojna Cave is the cradle of cave explorations in the world and one of the most visited attractions in Slovenia. Start with an exciting train ride that will take you deep underground to the towering halls of Postojna Cave. Join a walking tour through the unique world of dripstones and halls, all created millions of years ago, and learn about the active growth of the cave as well as the enigmatic fauna inside it.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Transfer from Bled, Postojna Cave entrance fee

Exclusions: Predjama Castle entrance fee, Different pick-up / drop-off at your location in Bled

The starting point of this bike tour is Bled, the Pearl of Slovenia. The image of Bled with the castle, the lake and the island in the middle of the lake with its church is known worldwide. The route leads through idyllic, medieval towns and their picturesque landscapes with a stopover in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, which has in recent years become one of the most popular city destinations in Europe. Continue to the Notranjska region, where we recommended a visit the world-famous Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Entering the Karst area, you will cycle on quiet, easy and scenic paved roads through vineyards and ancient villages, where you can taste the famous Teran red wine and Karst ham. After the Lipica stud farm with its famous Lipizaner white horses and Škocjan caves with Europe’s largest underground canyon, you will reach the Slovenian part of the Istrian peninsula. In picturesque Piran you will finally relax your muscles after an unforgettable journey.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Detailed documents, one per booking (map, road book - route description & places to visit...), Service & emergency hotline in case of problems or questions, 24/7 agency support, Welcome meeting with representative of local agency, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: One person traveling: 30 EUR (payable in addition to the single room surcharge)., Airfare to and from the trip, Insurance, Rental touring bike: 75 EUR, hybrid bike: 130 EUR, electric bike: 180 EUR, Transfer costs to/from (airport/train or bus station) hotel, Additional charge for single room use: 60 EUR., Tips and gratuities, personal expences, additional activities.

Lipizzaners are one of the most gracious white horses and their home, is right in Lipica, for more than 400 years. Lipica Stud Farm is one of the most important cultural monuments and magical places to visit. In this approximately 5-hour tour, you will get to know everything about Lipizzaners and their life, as well as have a unique opportunity to see a magnificent show.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transportation with AC van/bus

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance ticket: Lipica estate guided tour with Lipizzan Museum (16€ per adult, 8€ per child))

Welcome to the land of the bora, sweeping across the landscape, unique natural phenomena above the Earth's surface as well as underneath, the intermittent lakes, disappearing rivers and many more. Unforgettable adventure private trip through the Slovenian Karst area. A trully unique experience is the visit of the Krizna Cave with its eight-kilometer-long tunnels full of stalactite decorations and other underground natural phenomena. Properly equipped with cave rafting equipment, you will feel like a true explorer. After re-emerging back to the Earth's surface, enjoy a walking tour of the area's major sights at Rakov Skocjan nature reserve and solve the secret of the mysterious Lake Cerknica, the biggest intermittent lake. Note: Krizna cave experience is weather related, since water level significantly affects the visit.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off , Professional private driver/guide, Local guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entrance fee (Krizna cave: from 10 € / person - depends on the tour you choose - shorter or longer), Food and drinks, Personal expences, Gratuities