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Lake Bled family adventure

4.94(126)Lake Bled and Bohinj, SloveniaFamilyGuest favourite

Lake Bled and its island seen from above, with mountains around
Length4 days
DifficultyEasy
GroupUp to 4 families
GuideSofia Novak

Four days of easy family adventures around Lake Bled: canoeing to the island, gorge walks, swimming and a night in a mountain hut.

  • Paddle to the church on the island in Lake Bled
  • The wooden walkways of the Vintgar gorge
  • A night in a real mountain hut, with bunk beds
  • Swimming in clear Lake Bohinj
  • Suits children from six years old

About the trip

Lake Bled looks like a fairy tale, and children think so too. This trip mixes short walks, a canoe trip, a gorge, swimming and a night in a mountain hut, with plenty of ice cream in between.

Walks are never more than three hours, at a child's pace. Price is per person; children under 12 travel for 30% less.

What's included

  • Three nights in a family hotel and a mountain hut
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Canoe hire on Lake Bled
  • Gorge entry tickets
  • Sofia as your guide
Sofia Novak smiling among the trees

Your guide

Sofia Novak

Lead guide, Julian Alps

Sofia was born in the Soča valley and guides hiking, gravel and family trips across the Julian Alps. She studied forestry, so walks with Sofia come with the names of every tree, flower and mushroom along the way.

Meet Sofia

Day by day

  1. 6 km

    Meet at the lake, walk around it and try the famous cream cake.

  2. 5 km walking

    A canoe to the island to ring the wishing bell, then the walkways of Vintgar.

  3. 6 km, 400 m up

    To Lake Bohinj for a swim, then up to a mountain hut for the night.

  4. 5 km

    Down to the lake for a last swim and goodbyes.