Tour overview

This 7-day family trip is designed for teenagers and children aged ten and over, with a local leader and a group of up to sixteen. You stay six nights in hotels, with breakfast daily.

After a walk round Ljubljana you visit Lake Bled and cycle around it, then head into the Julian Alps to Bovec, where the family rafts the emerald Soča River and has a free day for more adventures.

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On the way to the coast you hike through the Tolmin Gorges, then relax for two nights in Portorož on the Adriatic before returning to Ljubljana.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits active families with older children who want adrenaline and scenery.

Trip highlights

  • Ljubljana (Day 1)
  • Cycling round Lake Bled (Day 2)
  • Rafting the Soča River (Day 3)
  • The Tolmin Gorges (Day 5)
  • The coast at Portorož (Days 5–6)

Your route

8 stops from Ljubljana to Ljubljana

7-day route: Ljubljana – Bled – Bovec – Tolmin – Portorož – Ljubljana
  1. Ljubljana Day 1
  2. Lake Bled Day 2
  3. Kranjska Gora Day 2
  4. Bovec Days 2–4
  5. Tolminska Korita Day 5
  6. Portoroz Days 5–6
  7. Piran Day 6
  8. Ljubljana Day 7

Why choose this tour

Built for families with teenagers. Mountains and the sea in one week.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 10+
  • Active families
  • First-time visitors to Slovenia
  • Outdoor lovers
Whitewater rafting on a turquoise river

Day-by-day itinerary

7 days from Ljubljana, Slovenia to Ljubljana, Slovenia

  1. Day 1 · Ljubljana Ljubljana

    Welcome to Slovenia.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Lake Bled, Bovec Bovec

    Lake Bled by bike.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3 · Soča River Bovec

    White-water rafting.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Bovec Bovec

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Tolmin Gorges, Portorož Portorož

    Gorges and the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Portorož, Piran Portorož

    A free day by the sea.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Ljubljana Ljubljana

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Lake Bled and its island church, Slovenia

Where you stay

  • Ljubljana (1 night) Hotel
  • Bovec (3 nights) Hotel
  • Portorož (2 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 6 nights in hotels
  • Meals 6 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Lake Bled cycling
  • White-water rafting on the Soča
  • Tolmin Gorges hike
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 4 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Most lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Soča River carving through rock

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are travelling without children
  • You want a relaxed holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–7 · Lunch: Day 2 · Dinner: none included
The turquoise Soca River between rocks

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,850 per person, twin share, tour only. 14 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Slovenia?

No, UK citizens can visit Slovenia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

What age is this trip for?

Children aged ten and over, travelling with an adult.

Is the rafting safe for teenagers?

Yes, with qualified guides and all safety equipment; it depends on river conditions.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day and one lunch.

How many people travel together?

Between two and sixteen, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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