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Lake Bled Day Trip from Ljubljana with Pletna Boat Ride

Top pick Ljubljana, SloveniaAbout 6 hoursGuided in English

Travel from Ljubljana to Lake Bled with hotel pickup and row out to the island church by traditional pletna boat. Free time to walk the lakeshore and taste Bled's famous cream cake.

About 6 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A pletna boat ride to Bled Island
  • The island church and its wishing bell
  • Views of Bled Castle on its cliff
  • Free time on the lakeshore
  • Hotel pickup in Ljubljana

Full description

Lake Bled is Slovenia’s postcard view: a green lake below the Julian Alps, a baroque church on a tiny island and a medieval castle on a cliff above. After pickup in Ljubljana, you drive about 45 minutes north-west to the lake.

At the shore you board a pletna, the wooden flat-bottomed boat rowed by a standing oarsman, for the trip to the island, where you can climb the 99 steps to the church and ring the wishing bell. Then there’s free time to walk the lakeside path, visit the castle or try a slice of kremšnita, Bled’s cream cake.

Itinerary

  1. Pickup

    Collected from your central Ljubljana hotel.

  2. Lake Bled

    Arrive at the lakeshore with views of the castle.

  3. Pletna boat

    Row to the island and visit the church area.

  4. Free time

    Walk the lake path, visit the castle or stop for cake.

  5. Return

    Drive back to Ljubljana.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ljubljana
  • Return transport
  • Pletna boat ride to the island
  • Driver-guide

Not included

  • Entry to the island church and Bled Castle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in central Ljubljana; the time is confirmed the day before.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Pletna boats may not run in storms or icy conditions.
  • Island church and castle entry are paid separately on site.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the steps on the island.

Frequently asked questions

Can we visit Bled Castle?

Yes, during free time; entry is paid on the day.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, the boat ride is popular with families.

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