Postojna cave, Predjama castle and Lake bled from Ljubljana
Description
Experience three of Slovenia's most breathtaking attractions in a day. Enter the mysterious world of underground passages, caverns, and great halls, decorated with dripstones, translucent curtains, and pillars of fascinating shapes and colors. You will glimpse a million years in a single moment as you move through romantically lit rows of dark tunnels. Return into daylight and discover the astonishing Predjama castle, tremendously emerging from a stone wall above. It truly is a sight to see. Next flow over the emerald green waters of Lake Bled in one of the traditional 'Pletna' boats and discover Slovenia's only island. Topped with a charming little church and a magical wishing bell to ring your wishes to life, this spot has been making headlines for years and ranks among the most beautiful natural sights in the world. Enjoy a nice stroll around the lake, climb up to the mysterious Bled Castle, or treat yourself to a piece (or two) of delicious Bled cream cake.
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Itinerary
It has taken millions of years for the clear waters of the River Pivka to create these 21km of underground labyrinth of passages, caverns and great halls, decorated with dripstones, translucent curtains and pillars of fascinating shapes and colors.
For centuries Predjama castle dramatically hanging in over a 100-meter-high vertical cliff, it's waiting for you to discover its legends and myths.
Often described as the ‘Image of Paradise’, the Alpine resort town of Bled will enchant you with its emerald-green lake, fairytale-like island and imposing castle reigning on top of a rocky cliff.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
A short delay of up to 15 minutes can occur due to traffic conditions and different pickup locations. You will get a notification from tour operator with exact time and location a day prior your departure. IMPORTANT: You are required to provide a meeting location up until 24 hours before departure , if you do not provide it you will be allocated to City Hotel! 1.Nov - 31.Mar: Main location: City Hotel: 7:35AM Secondary location: Intercontinental Hotel: 7:30AM Secondary location: French Revolution square: 7:40AM 1.Apr- 31.Oct Main location: City Hotel: 8:05AM Secondary location: Intercontinental Hotel: 8:00AM Secondary location: French Revolution square: 8:10AM
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- There is a constant temperature of 10°C (50°F) in the caves, dress properly, and wear comfortable shoes (flipflops are not recommended).
- In the summer-time if the weather and temperature allow us, you can swim in the lake in your free time.
- In the winter time, due to unreliable schedules and weather conditions, pletna boat ride can be unavailable.
- In case you fail to provide us with a desired meeting point up until 24h before departure, your meeting point will be the City hotel (Dalmatinova 15, 1000 Ljubljana)
Reviews(44)
Great trip. The Predjama castle in the caves, and later the Postojna caves, were magnificent. The size of these cannot be comprehended even once you see them from the inside. Our driver Jan was really good in communicating exactly what we needed to do, and also with all the extra facts during the drive (so drove really smooth). The process of getting tickets for each of these individually (especially the caves) would be a hassle if travelling on your own. So would definitely recommend them in order to get the bureaucracy headache out of the way and have the trip be very smooth.
The caves are amazing. Definitely worth the visit. Lake Bled was fab too. The castle looked better from the outside than inside. Inside was very commercialised but the outside of the castle was great.
My husband and I had a short time In Ljubljana. This tour was a great option to see all 3 sites. Neva was our tour guide for the day. She was so knowledgeable and we really learned so much. Isaac was orienting as a tour guide with Neva as well. He was very helpful and they made a great team for our day. The castle, the cave and Lake Bled are so beautiful. We would certainly recommend them as a guide. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take this adventure and have one of them as your guide. Make sure you take a Pletna boat ride, walk up the steps and try the cake at Lake Bled.
Neva and Isaac are going to be absolutely thrilled when they read this! It sounds like you truly got the absolute best out of your short stay in Ljubljana—hitting Predjama Castle, Postojna Cave, and Lake Bled in one go is the ultimate Slovenian triple-header! We love that you got to experience Neva's deep knowledge alongside Isaac's great support, and your checklist for Lake Bled (the *pletna* boat, the church steps, and that world-famous *Blejska kremšnita* cake) is spot-on advice for anyone visiting! Thank you both so much for traveling with us and for leaving such a glowing recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Slovenia again soon! 🇸🇮✨
Great experience to be able to see the highlights during a short boost. Would recommend
Short, sweet, and to the point—we love to hear it! We're so glad our quick highlights tour hit the mark and helped you make the absolute most of your time. Thank you so much for the recommendation and for exploring with us!
We had a great trip with Josip! He was so informative and entertaining. He made sure everyone was comfortable and had their questions answered. The van was very comfortable for the ride. (We did the half day trip without Lake Bled which was wonderful for us since we had already been to Bled.) Definitely recommend!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad that tailoring the half-day trip worked out perfectly for you since you'd already experienced Bled. Josip will be thrilled to hear that his humor, knowledge, and attentiveness kept everyone comfortable and entertained in the van. We appreciate your high recommendation and wish you many more great travels!
Well organised. Kept well to time. Excellent driver and good commentary. Very interesting trip and highly recommended.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We pride ourselves on flawless organization and punctuality, so it’s wonderful to hear that our driver kept things running perfectly on time. We're thrilled you enjoyed the commentary and found the trip so interesting. Thank you for your high recommendation, and safe travels on your next adventure!
It was an excellent experience, and our guide, David, was outstanding throughout the trip. He communicated the itinerary and information very clearly, shared interesting insights and hidden gems along the way, and ensured that everyone was well looked after. David’s professionalism, knowledge, and friendly approach made the day especially enjoyable, and it was a real pleasure spending time in his company. The scenery and views were absolutely breathtaking, making the entire experience truly memorable.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such an excellent experience and that David made the day so special. His clear communication, knowledge, and friendly approach truly make a difference, and we’re glad you enjoyed discovering both the highlights and hidden gems along the way. It’s fantastic to hear the scenery and views made the trip so memorable—we really appreciate your kind words!
Perfect day! Would recommend!
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you had a perfect day and appreciate your recommendation.
David was an excellent guide. He told us lots of Slovenian history and relayed the story of Erasmus at the Predjama Castle. He stopped off at Haasberg Castle on route to Predjama as an added bonus to our tour. He was very inclusive and friendly, and made sure that everyone enjoyed the experience. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that David’s knowledge of Slovenian history and storytelling about Predjama Castle made the experience so engaging. It’s great to hear you appreciated the extra stop at Haasberg Castle and his inclusive, friendly approach throughout the day. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Absolutely unbelievable day of amazing sight seeing! Both castles were incredible and unique and the cave with inside train ride was unlike any other I've been in. Truly great guide with relaxed attitude, adjusted our schedule to fit our desires so that we were never rushed, had a fantastic Slovenian meal by Lake Bled which was a great price and large portions, absolutely delicious. Overall it couldn't be beat. Very long day but hardly noticed.
Thank you for such an amazing review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the castles, the unique cave experience, and the meal by Lake Bled. It’s great to hear your guide made the day relaxed and tailored to you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again!
