Lake Bled and Bohinj tour: Savica waterfall included

Two glacier lakes and a waterfall in one day, with the driving and timing already sorted

This sightseeing tour of the Slovenian Alps takes in Lake Bled and its castle, Lake Bohinj and Savica waterfall, with a guide, transportation and the waterfall entrance fee included. The itinerary moves from the resort lake with its medieval castle to the quieter alpine valley of Triglav National Park. Hotel pickup is included. Minimum group size applies, and cancellation is possible if the group does not meet the threshold.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lake Bled2h
2. Bled Castle1h
3. Lake Bohinj3h

Visit Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj

• Explore Lake Bled
• Stop at Bled Castle
• Pletna boat stop on Lake Bled
• Visit Lake Bohinj
• See Savica waterfall

The experience

Lake Bled opens the day: a glacier lake ringed by forest, with a medieval castle perched on the cliff above it and a small island in the water. You'll see the castle from the shore and the island out on the water, where the traditional Pletna boats make the crossing, before the route moves on. From there the drive climbs into the Triglav National Park, where Lake Bohinj sits in a valley that feels removed from the resort crowds at Bled.

Lake Bohinj is larger and quieter, surrounded by steep forest and mountains rising behind it. The tour stops here to walk the shore and take in the scale of the place. Then comes Savica waterfall, reached on foot through the woods, where the water drops from a rock face into a pool below. The waterfall entrance fee is included. In summer, you can bring a bathing suit for a dip in the lake. Comfortable walking shoes matter, since you'll be on your feet for several hours across the three stops.

The guide also drives the full route, handling the timing so the day holds together without you building it. Hotel pickup is included, and the operator asks for your hotel name and a contact number in case departure times change. A moderate level of fitness helps, since you're walking between stops and around the lakes.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and transportation between all three stops.
• English-speaking guide and driver.
• Savica waterfall entrance fee.
• sightseeing time at both lakes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 50

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by To do in Slovenia

Is this one for you?Book this tour when you want to see both lakes and the waterfall without renting a car or planning the route yourself. The guide handles the timing and the driving, so you move between the three stops as one coherent day instead of piecing it together on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Lake Bled like compared to Lake Bohinj?

Lake Bled is a smaller, more developed resort lake with Bled Castle on the cliff above it and an island in the water that you reach by boat. Lake Bohinj is larger, sits deeper in the Triglav National Park valley, and feels quieter and more remote, surrounded by forest and high peaks.

Can I swim in the lakes?

Yes, in summer you can bring a bathing suit and take a dip in the lake.

How much walking is involved?

You'll walk around the shores of both lakes and follow a path through the woods to Savica waterfall. You're on your feet for several hours across the three stops, so comfortable walking shoes are important.

What happens if the tour doesn't have enough people to run?

A minimum group size applies. If the tour doesn't meet that threshold after you've booked, the operator will offer you an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.