Soča Valley Day Trip: Emerald River Waterfall Tour

Walk to the source of the Soča and stand inside a waterfall chamber

The Emerald River Tour is a full-day guided tour from Bled through Triglav National Park, visiting the Soča Valley, Jasna Lake, Boka and Kozjak waterfalls, and Bohinj Lake. Departing at 7:15 a.m. and returning around 7–8 p.m., the tour includes minivan transport, a professional English-speaking guide, park fees, and pickup from your Bled accommodation. Groups stay under eight people. Optional adrenaline activities (skydiving or ziplining) can be added at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Vršič Pass1h 30m
2. Soca Valley1h
3. Boka Waterfall
4. Kozjak Waterfall1h 30m
5. Lake Bohinj1h

Full-day Soča Valley adventure

• Depart from Bled at 7:15 a.m.
• Visit Jasna lake and walk around
• Explore Vršič Pass and Russian Chapel
• Hike to Soča river source
• See Boka Waterfall
• Visit Napoleon’s Bridge and Kozjak Waterfall
• Stop at Most na Soči lake
• Visit Bohinj Lake
• Return to Bled by 7–8 p.m.

The experience

The tour starts before dawn in Bled and climbs toward Vršič Pass, the highest mountain pass in the eastern Julian Alps. The road itself is a relic: Russian prisoners of war built it during World War I, and a Russian Chapel stands at the summit as a memorial. Just before the pass lies Jasna Lake, ringed by walking paths and ringed by water so clear and green it looks unreal. A statue of Zlatorog, a legendary mountain goat, marks the shore and gives you a photo stop.

The heart of the day is the Soča River itself. You walk 15 minutes on a maintained trail (partly secured with pitons and steel cables) to reach the river's source, a karst spring that feeds the emerald water the tour is named for. From there, the route moves to Boka, a 106-meter waterfall that ranks among Europe's most powerful. Add the 33-meter cascade below it and the total drop reaches 139 meters. Kozjak waterfall comes next, carved into a dark chamber whose ceiling collapsed long ago, leaving a pool of blue-green water you can see up close after crossing Napoleon's Bridge, a stone arch built around 1812 over the Nadiža canyon.

The final stop is Bohinj Lake, Slovenia's largest natural lake, set in the Julian Alps at 526 meters above sea level. The minivan returns you to Bled by 7 or 8 p.m. If you want more than hiking and sightseeing, you can add skydiving or ziplining at the time of booking. These activities are optional and priced separately.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Bled accommodation.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• Triglav National Park entry fees and parking.
• free photos from the tour.

Options for this experience

3 options

Day trip through Triglav National Park and the Soča Valley, including the Emerald River TourGuide in English · 07:15

Soča Valley tour with transferGuide in English · 07:00Shuttle from Ljubljana

Emerald River Tour combined with skydivingGuide in English · 07:15Parachute jumping in Bovec

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:15

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Mamut Slovenia

Is this one for you?The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you move through all five major stops (Jasna Lake, Vršič Pass, the Soča source, Boka and Kozjak waterfalls, and Bohinj Lake) in a single day without backtracking. If you want to add an adrenaline rush, you pick skydiving or ziplining at checkout. If you prefer hiking and sightseeing alone, the tour stands on its own.

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Top questions

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 the Soča River source like when you reach it?

The Soča source is a karst spring (one of the most beautiful in the mountains), and you reach it by a 15-minute walk on a maintained trail with some sections secured by pitons and steel cables. The water that flows from it is the emerald color the tour is named for.

How high is Boka waterfall?

Boka waterfall is 106 meters high and 18 meters wide. If you count the 33-meter cascade directly below it, the total drop reaches 139 meters, making it one of the highest waterfalls in Slovenia.

Can I add skydiving or ziplining to this tour?

Yes, both skydiving and ziplining are available as optional add-ons. You choose which activity, if any, at checkout, and they are priced separately from the tour.

What time does the tour depart from Bled and when do I return?

The Emerald River Tour departs at 7:15 a.m. from your Bled accommodation and returns around 7–8 p.m. the same day.

How many people travel together on this tour?

Groups are kept to a maximum of eight guests per guide, so you get personalized attention and insider knowledge throughout the day.