The Ultimate 2 Week Slovenia Road Trip Itinerary 

A few things to note before we dive into this 2 week Slovenia road trip itinerary:

• This itinerary is based on our experience in the country, which included renting a campervan to explore. If you don’t plan to explore by campervan, a couple days may be a bit different for you, but we tried to provide options to cater to any travel style!
• If you have less than 2 weeks, you can choose the days that excite you the most. The nice thing about this Slovenia itinerary is that nothing is too far away, so it’s not that hard to modify it.
• We have detailed guides for every destination, with even more suggestions of things to do, places to stay, and tips for visiting. You can see all of these guides here!

The first day of your Slovenia itinerary is focused on arriving into the country. Most visitors fly into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), a small airport about 30 minutes from the capital city. From the airport, it’s super easy to get into town. When you exit the airport, you will see a bus stop in the parking lot across from the airport entrance. From here you can catch an Arriva bus for €3 per person! You can buy tickets online or at the bus (cash only).

However, if flights to Ljubljana don’t work with your schedule or are too expensive, you could also fly into Venice or Zagreb, which are between 1.5-2.5 hours away.  Additionally, if you’re already traveling around Europe, you could take a train to get to the city.

Depending on when you arrive, you may not have much time to explore. So we suggest having a relaxing evening and grabbing a quick bite to eat. We grabbed some takeout from Babu’s Asian Street Food upon arriving, but Burek Olimpija was another go-to of ours. They are open 24 hours a day and make a delicious (and affordable) burek, which is a filo dough pastry with savory fillings.

Important note: While this is a road trip itinerary, we suggest waiting to get your rental car or campervan until day 3. Ljubljana is super walkable, so you do not need a vehicle quite yet!

Itinerary

• Kick off your day in Ljubljana by trying štrukli at Moji štruklji! These are Slovenian rolled dumplings that are filled with a variety of fillings, either savory or sweet. We loved their pistachio and gibanica štruklji!
• Explore the Central Market. While here, grab coffee at Tri Marije Coffee Trailer and make sure to check out the milk vending machine (mlekomat)!
• For the rest of the morning, explore Old Town! This pedestrian-only section of Ljubljana is filled with cobblestone streets and alleyways, colorful buildings, unique bridges, and various sculptures and fountains. If you want to explore with a local, check out Ljubljana Free Tour!
• Next up, ride the funicular (€3.30 one way/€6 roundtrip) up to Ljubljana Castle. You can admire the views from the top for free, but there are also some paid museums, exhibits, and experiences. Once you’re done, we suggest walking back down! 
• For lunch, head to Klobasarna to try some traditional Slovenian foods, like Carniolan sausage, Jota, and Ričet. Or if you’re visiting on a Friday from March to October, check out Open Kitchen instead! This is an outdoor market that features tons of stalls from Slovenian restaurants across many different cuisines. 
• Go on a boat tour with Barka Ljubljanica. You also could go on a paddleboarding tour on the river (March-mid October)!
• Make the short walk from Old Town over to Tivoli Park, the largest park in the city. It’s the perfect place to spend a nice afternoon!
• Head up to the 12th floor of Neboticnik to watch the sunset. You will need to purchase something from the cafe/bar on the rooftop to sit there.
• For dinner, we suggest either Julija or Druga Violina, which is a restaurant that employs people with disabilities or special needs.
• End the day with gelato from Vigò Gelato!

Where to stay

We suggest staying in Ljubljana again this evening.

Itinerary

• Start your morning in Piran with breakfast at Caffe Neptun or Cafinho Piran. Both have great views of the water!
• Wander through Tartini Square and Old Town. Here you’ll find maze-like streets with colorful buildings, hidden alleys and squares (like Old Square), shops and restaurants, and coastal views. Make sure to check out the end of the peninsula, marked by the Piran Lighthouse as well!
• Head up the St. George’s Parish Church bell tower (€3 per person). This tower is a smaller version of the San Marco Campanile in Venice’s Piazza San Marco. And after climbing 146 wooden steps you’ll be rewarded with 360 degree views of Tartini Square, the many orange roofs that fill the town, and the Adriatic Sea. It’s one of the best views of the city! 
• Enjoy fresh seafood for lunch! We really enjoyed the seafood platter at Ribja kantin’ca PORTO Piran.
• Grab some gelato at Mersii Gelato. You are so close to Italy after all!
• Walk the Walls of Piran (€3 per person)! These medieval walls were built in various stages from the 7th century to the 15th century, as the town grew. They offer different, but just as beautiful views at the bell tower!
• No coastal trip is complete without a dip into the ocean! You can swim along the Fiesa Footpath, Moon Bay Beach (requires a 20-30 minute hike from the parking lot), or head to Portorož Beach Central!

Important to know: Old Town in Piran is car free, which makes parking a slight hassle. For those in cars, you can park at Garage Fornače or Garage Arze. You can either walk from here or they have a shuttle (€1 per person) you can take into town. However, if you’re traveling in a campervan like we were, most of the parking lots and garages do not allow campervans. We found this parking lot in Portorož that did allow daytime campervan parking.

Today you’ll explore two of the most popular things to do in Slovenia: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle!

Itinerary

• While you could visit these attractions in whichever order you’d like, we suggest visiting Postojna Cave first! You have to pick a timeslot to visit Postojna Cave, whereas you can enter Predjama Castle any time you like. And we typically prefer to knock out a timed entry first, so we don’t have to rush!
• Postojna Cave stretches 24 kilometers (~15 miles), with a maximum depth of 120 meters (394 feet). On the 90 minute tour you’ll get to take a train into the cave (SO fun!) and then walk around with a guide, who will point out different formations and rooms. Plus you’ll get to visit the world’s only cave post office. 
• After your cave tour, head 15 minutes up the road to Predjama Castle. This is the largest cave castle in the world! This 800 year old castle is perched in the middle of a 123 meter (403 feet) high cliff, inside the mouth of a cave. Unlike Postojna Cave, you can tour Predjama Castle without a guide. But we suggest downloading the audio guide so you can learn along the way! Not only will you get to visit inside the castle, but you’ll also get to see the cave it’s built into, which was our favorite part.
• Before leaving the area, grab lunch in Postojna at Pizzerija Minutka. We LOVED their pizza, gnocchi with slow roasted beef, and their unique spin on an apple pie!
• For the rest of the day, drive to Logar Valley, the next stop on your Slovenia road trip! This is about a 2 hour drive, but has many mountainous, windy roads, so it may take a bit longer if you’re in a campervan.
• Once arriving, check into your lodging. If you need dinner, many of the accommodations in the area have restaurants as well. 

Itinerary

• Start your day with breakfast at your lodging. Then, rent bikes to ride into Logar Valley! Our campground had eBike rentals and many other accommodations offer them as well. Or you can rent one from Center Rinka! We suggest an eBike vs. a regular bike, as there are some steep roads!
• The ride from the start of Logar Valley to the end of the valley is about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) one way. Along the way you’ll have sweeping views of the mountains, plus go through some more forested sections. 
• At the end of the road, you’ll reach the trailhead for Slap Rinka. This waterfall stands at 105 meters (344 feet) tall and is the second tallest in all of Slovenia! It’s a short hike to get to the base of the falls, where you can also grab a drink at Eagle’s Nest Bar (if they are open). We suggest continuing to the top of the falls as well by following this trail.
• After your hike, grab lunch at a mountain hut. We ate at Planšarija Logarski Kot, which has amazing views and traditional Slovenian dishes. Some other popular spots to eat at are Penzion kmečka hiša OjstricaandHotel Plesnik.
• Return your eBikes, that way you can drive and experience the rest of the day a bit quicker.
• Head to the neighboring valley, Matkov Kot to enjoy goat milk ice cream with a view at Klemen Matk.
• End your day with a sunset drive along the Solčava Panoramic Road. This is a 37 km (23 mile) route in the hills above the Logar Valley. Along the way you’ll have panoramic views of the valley, can stop at overlooks of alpine meadows, see a picturesque church, and have access to local farms. The scenery is breathtaking!

Where to stay

We suggest staying in the Logar Valley area tonight as well.

Day 8 Itinerary

• Start the day by trying Bled Cream Cake (Blejska kremšnita) at Confectionery Zima! This cake has a flaky crust, a vanilla custard and whipped cream center, and top layer of flaky crust, and then is topped with powdered sugar. It’s heavenly!
• Next up, rent a bike for the day! There is a 6 km (3.7 mile) long walking and biking path that goes around the entire lake and to avoid dealing with parking hassles, we suggest riding bikes (or walking) to get around.
• Head to the lake’s iconic Ojstrica and Mala Osojnica viewpoints, which can be combined into a 3 km (1.9 mile) hike. This is the best view of Lake Bled!
• If you’re visiting in the warmer months, the hike will likely make you a bit sweaty, so head to a beach to cool off! Our personal favorite was Velika Zaka. Make sure to pack a lunch to enjoy while you hang out here! And if you forget to bring food, there is a small market just steps away.
• No visit to Lake Bled is complete without taking a boat to Bled Island. You can either hire a pletna (a wooden, flat-bottomed boat), which is shared with up to 20 people. Or you can row yourself, renting a boat and rowing for about 10 minutes, or taking a SUP board!
• Head to Monika Poklukar for homemade beers and drinks, plus local meat and cheese plates at a local family’s traditional farmhouse. They will even give you a tour of the house!
• If you’re still hungry, head to Oštarija Peglez’n afterwards for dinner!

Day 9 Itinerary

• Kick off your second day in Lake Bled with a hike at Vintgar Gorge. This picturesque canyon features wooden boardwalks, which wind along the canyon edge, taking you by turquoise pools, waterfalls, and rapids. It’s a magical experience! To learn more about how to visit including information on tickets and the free shuttle, check out our complete guide!
• After enjoying a morning at Vintgar Gorge, grab pizza at Pizzeria Rustika.
• Next up, visit Bled Castle! This is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia and is located atop a steep, vertical rock face hundreds of feet above the lake. There is a fee to enter, and inside you can find a museum, a printing shop, a wine cellar, and a fine dining restaurant. Plus amazing views and a coffee shop that serves Bled Cream Cake!
• For the thrill seekers, head to Straža Bled. Their toboggan, plus the chairlift ride to get to it, is a blast!
• End your time in Lake Bled with dinner right along the lakeshore at Old Cellar.

Where to stay

You will want to stay at Lake Bled for these nights!

Today you’ll explore around Bohinj, a town by the shore of Lake Bohinj. But how you choose to spend the day is up to you!

Option #1: Valley of the Seven Lakes

For our one day near Bohinj we opted to tackle the hike to the Valley of the Seven Lakes! This 25 km (15.6 miles) hike is pretty tough, with 1,432 meters (4,698 feet) of elevation gain. But along the way you’ll pass multiple mountain huts, different lakes, green valleys, and incredible mountain views. It is easily one of the best day hikes in Slovenia, with options to shorten it by only going to Double Lake. Or you can extend it and make it an overnight adventure!

Important to know: To drive to the trailhead, there is a €20 toll. The road itself is steep and narrow with limited parking and campervans are not allowed. If you have a campervan (like we did!) or just want a cheaper way to get there, you can park here and take the Line 4 shuttle (€2 per person for 24 hours) to the Vogar-Blato Crossroad. Line 5 is also an option earlier in the summer, but it stops running at the end of August. 

Option #2: Explore around Lake Bohinj

If you want a more relaxed day, spend the day at Lake Bohinj itself! You can go on a boat ride or stand up paddle board on the lake, see scenic views from the Vogel Cable Car, and hike to Slap Savica. Make sure to grab lunch at Foksner in town as well!

Where to stay

We suggest staying at Lake Bled again this evening. It’s only a 20 minute drive from Bohinj and will eliminate having to pack and unpack one extra time.

Itinerary

• Start your morning by hiking to Slap Peričnik. This 52 meters (171 feet) tall waterfall is unique because you can walk behind it! It’s a short hike, but if you visit in the summer, you’ll need to take a free shuttle from Mojstrana to reach the trailhead. We suggest taking one of the earliest shuttles.
• Next, make the 15 minute drive to Kransjka Gora. This was our favorite mountain town in Slovenia! While here, head to Confectionery Kala for some Prekmurska Gibanica, enjoy a massive meat platter at Okrepčevalnica Lačni Kekec, and for your nature fix, walk to Lake Jasna or visit Zelenci, which has a vibrant blue cold spring to admire.
• And now it’s time to drive the famous Vršič Pass! This is the highest pass in Slovenia at 1,611 meters (5,285 feet) and boasts 50 switchbacks. Along the way, stop at the Russian Chapel, which is dedicated to the Russian workers who died building the road. And once at the pass, hike either the Vršič Pass trail or our personal favorite, Slemenova Špica!
• From the top of the pass, it’s about a one hour drive to Bovec, which is where we suggest staying for the next couple nights.

Today you’ll hang around the Bovec area! This region is known for its stunning mountains and the bright blue Soča River (yes, it’s actually THAT blue!) and was one of the highlights of our time in Slovenia!

Itinerary

• This morning, head up to the Mangart Saddle! The road to Mangart Saddle is Slovenia’s highest road at 2,055 meters (6,742 feet) and ends right along the Italian border. There is a  €10 toll to drive it and along the way you’ll drive some narrow, steep, and windy roads, with multiple tunnels to traverse. We suggest going early, as parking is limited. Plus, if you’re in a campervan, you will want to head up as early as you can to avoid two way traffic on the way up. Some spots are very tight, but we overall fit just fine in the tunnels and on the road!
• The final stretch of the road to Mangart Saddle is closed due to a landslide, but you can park and walk the rest of the way to the saddle. It is well worth the uphill walk as the views are fantastic! You can see right into Italy as well!
• After enjoying the views, head back down to Bovec. For the rest of the day, hang out by the Soča River! We were able to walk to the Brv Brjeka footbridge from our campsite. With its multiple areas to sit by the water, it made for the perfect relaxing afternoon hang out spot! And for the extra brave (like Adam!), you can jump into the frigid water. 🥶
• End the day with dinner at Papi Tine Place! This roadside stand serves up Slovenian classics, like Idrijski žlikrofi. Expect to wait a little bit if it’s busy, but the amazing views can help keep you occupied.

Where to stay

You will want to stay in the Bovec area again this evening!

For your final full day in Slovenia, we suggest experiencing one of the Bovec area’s exhilarating activities! 

During our visit, we went on an intermediate canyoning tour with Nature’s Ways and it was one of the wildest things we have ever done. We slid, jumped, and rappelled through the canyon, even went down a 45 meter (148 foot) tall waterfall!

But if that sounds too intense for you, go whitewater rafting instead! Depending on when you visit, it may be a more rough ride or more of a smooth float.

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After your activity of choice, head to Kobarid to visit Slap Kozjak (€5 entrance fee)! This was one of our favorite waterfalls in the country! You’ll get to walk along the Soča River, take a quick detour to a suspension bridge, hike through a forest, and enter a magical, lush canyon. At the end of this canyon is a cave, where the waterfall plummets down.

And then it’s time to begin the 2 hour drive back to Ljubljana. 

Slovenia uses the euro for currency. Make sure to get out cash from an ATM to have on hand. You may need cash for public toilets, smaller businesses, and possibly for rural lodging!

Want to avoid ATM fees? We have a Charles Schwab checking account specifically for international travel. They refund ATM fees from ANY ATM worldwide! This gave us lots of freedom to use whichever ATM was most convenient.

When we could use a credit card in Slovenia, we used one of our travel credit cards to earn points and miles for future trips. Curious which ones we use? Learn more about our favorite travel credit cards.

Learn a few Slovenian phrases

Slovenian is the country’s official language, but in some areas, like near the coast, you will also see Italian on signs. We found that most people in Slovenia spoke English very well, but we still recommend learning some phrases before you go:

• Dober dan: Good day (a greeting we used often)
• Hvala: Thank you
• Prosim: Please

Swimsuit

If you plan to swim at the coast or Lake Bled, make sure to bring a swimsuit!

Water bottle

Make sure to pack a water bottle! In Ljubljana, you can find many free drinking water fountains. So be sure to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up and drink from throughout the day. We love our Yeti water bottle!

And for hiking, we love our 3 liter Camelbak, which allows us to carry a lot of water at once and drink it easily. But since many trails have rivers, lakes, or mountain huts you can fill up at, we also suggest bringing a Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Bottle to fill up and filter water along the trail.

Another must-bring item for hydration are electrolytes. LMNT is our favorite and if you use this link you’ll get a free sample pack with any order!

Offline maps downloaded

Even if you have an eSIM in Slovenia, many of the trails in the alps do not have great cell service. So make sure to download offline trail maps on AllTrails in advance.

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We use AllTrails Plus on every single hike and it is the most helpful hiking tool out there! Some of the features we love are offline maps (so we can navigate even without cell service), wrong-turn alerts, and its 3D maps feature, so we can get a feel for trails before we hike.