Kranjska Gora, Vršič Pass and Kobarid

  • Private & customized trip
  • Sightseeing trip
Full day
May – October
2–8 persons
Kranjska Gora, Vršič Pass, Trenta Valley, Kobarid

Kranjska Gora is world-class ski resort nestled in the Julian Alps at the triple border point of Slovenia, Italy and Austria. The highest road pass in Slovenia, Vršič pass, with its 1,611m and 50 serpentines links the Upper valley of the Sava River with the Trenta Valley. The majestic fort Kluže above the Koritnica gorge is an important monument to the defence against Turkish invasions, Napoleon's army and attacks during World War I. The Kobarid museum presenting a millennium of the turbulent history of that era.

Overview

Type of day trip: full day sightseeing trip

Duration: 11 hours (approx.), if departure from Ljubljana

Departure and time: Ljubljana – 9:00 AM, Celje – 8.00 AM, Maribor, Portorož - 7:30 AM (departure time can be adjusted to the group), hotel pick up and drop off

Best time for trip: May – October

Number of persons: 8 persons or less

Highlights

  • Feel the atmosphere of Alpine Village Kranjska Gora
  • Enjoy a spectacular drive the highest road pass in Slovenia – Vršič Pass
  • Drive through beautiful alpine valley nestled in the heart of the Julian Alps – Trenta Valley
  • Visit of Kluže Fortress
  • Admire emerald river Soča
  • Visit of the Kobarid Museum of World War I and Dairy Museum Planika
Day 1

DAY TRIP PLAN

Pick up at the hotel and drive to Kranjska Gora, a popular Slovenian ski resort. Walk around Alpine Village and stop at the small Lake Jasna next to which one can find a legendary statue of a capricorn with golden horns. Legend talks about a possible goldhorn’s hidden treasure somewhere in the Julian Alps. Drive to the Vršič Pass (1611m), the highest pass in Slovenia and also highest pass in the Eastern Julian Alps, with a breathtaking mountain panorama up to Triglav, the highest mountain of Slovenia. The Vršič Pass links the Upper valley of the Sava River with the Trenta Valley. We stop in the Trenta Valley to go on an optional walk to the spring of the Soča River and have picnic in beautiful nature. After picnic we continue the drive to the Kluže Fortress. The fortress ranks among the most impressive fortifications in Slovenia, particularly due to its picturesque position above the deep gorge of the Koritnica River. We continue to Kobarid, where we will visit the World War I museum, presenting a millennium of the turbulent history of that era. We visit a dairy museum “Od planine do Planike” in Kobarid. The presentation of the history of cheese-making is followed by an unforgettable tasting of cheeses and milk products like sour milk with honey produced there.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • Itinerary can be adjusted due to weather conditions and client’s wishes.
  • The dairy museum “Od planine do Planike” is closed on Sundays and National Holidays.
PACKAGE
Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Professional English-speaking (other languages on request) guide/driver
  • Transport by comfortable car/van
  • Parking fees and fuel
  • Traditional food & drink picnic basket (homemade products)
  • Entrance fees: The Kobarid Museum of World War I, The Dairy Museum
  • Tasting of milk products and cheeses
Not included
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
 

Contact us if you have any questions

GOSLO d.o.o.

Arja vas 89
3301 Petrovče, Slovenia
Registration nr.: 6742742000
VAT nr.: SI23823178

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