Scenic train, Emerald River, Triglav National Park & Soča valley
Description
Experience the Emerald River Tour, a full‑day alpine adventure made unique by a scenic train ride through the Julian Alps. This unforgettable railway journey takes you across valleys, bridges and mountain tunnels only visible from the historic Bohinj line. Along the way, we visit stunning lakes like Jasna and Bohinj, impressive waterfalls such as Kozjak and Boka, and the world‑famous Soča River with its unreal emerald colour. Travel in a small group by minivan with a guide, stopping for short hikes to viewpoints and hidden gems. For extra excitement, upgrade your day with rafting, ziplining or skydiving, while others explore a beautiful nearby waterfall. This tour blends nature, culture and adventure into one seamless alpine experience.
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Itinerary
Emerald River Tour begins at 7:15 a.m.
Just before Vršič pass in Kranjska Gora lies Jasna lake. There are walking paths around the lake, which has very clear, green and very cold water. At the lake shore stands a statue of the legendary Zlatorog (mountain goat), a perfect photo opportunity for your album.
Vršič is the highest mountain pass in eastern Julian Alps. The road over the pass was built by Russian prisoners of war during the WWI. Today there is a Russian Chapel built in memory of those prisoners of war and all casualties of WWI. The Chapel is a reminder of the nonsense of world wars.
The source of Soča river after which Emerald River Tour got its name is one of the most beautiful karst sources in our mountains. To see the source of Soča river we will take a 15 minute walk from the Cottage at the source of Soča river. The trail is maintained and partly secured with pitons and steel cables.
Boka is a karst water source, a waterfall and a swift mountain stream, a tributary of Soča river. Boka waterfall is 106 meter high and 18 meters wide and is the most magnificent waterfall in Slovenija and in Europe. If you add the 33 meter high cascade under it, this is probably the highest waterfall in Slovenia (139 meters).
On this trip you can decide to do some optional activities. Choose between Zipline in Bovec (the biggest Zipline park in this part of Europe) or if you dare jump from 4000m go for Skydiving. You can also decide to do nothing and spend that time visiting one extra waterfall nearby with our guide.
Napoleon’s Bridge is a graduated stone bridge over the narrow canyon of Nadiža river, built around 1812 and is a testimony to importance of this transit area from the Roman times onward. The ancient trail from Pradola and Robidišče towards Nadiža runs over the bridge. Kozjak waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Triglav National Park. The waterfall carved a dark chamber but the ceiling has caved in and the chamber is now a pool of blue-green water.
Stands at confluence of rivers Soča and Idrijca. When they built the dam on Soča river for the hydro power plant, a reservoir formed here. The beautiful pristine nature, clear lake water and numerous water fowl are incentive enough to visit the Most na Soči lake. Auto Train The famed railway track built in 1906 connects Most na Soči and Bohinjska Bistrica. With its quaintness, viaducts and the longest railway tunnel in Slovenia (6327 meters) it will enchant everybody.
Bohinj Lake with its 3,19 km2 is the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia. It lies in Julian Alps at 526 meters above sea level between Pršivec to the North and Vogel to the South. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in Triglav National Park and also the last guided stop on Emerald River Tour.
Emerald River Tour finishes in Bled at 7 – 8 p.m.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(52)
The tour far exceeded our expectations! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and shared his insights with us throughout the day. We really liked the variety of experiences and the small size of our group.
We had an incredible time on our tour! The alps were incredible and our guides were amazing. We saw three waterfalls, drove up to a scenic overlook, and saw multiple lakes/rivers in the national park. We also got to learn more about the history of Slovenia and do the zip line experience. The guides were very knowledgeable and helped make the trip very enjoyable! I would highly recommend this tour.
Glad you had a great time with us Megan and thank you for a beautiful review!
First time coming to Slovenia and I booked this day trip. The day itinerary was so packed and a many things to see. Few places you have to hike and must wear hiking shoes, some trials were moderate level. Our tour guide, Jess, was so wonderful, friendly and patient. We had a private tour as it was just us-love it. Jess showed us a secret place which we found very interesting and good find. Overall our experience of this day trip was tiring yet unforgettable and we love it so much.
Thank you for the review, means a lot to us. hope to have you back here again sometime in the future!
Legendary and fun trip led by Jesse who is an absolute legend in every sense. The trip itself was good, you see alot of highlights you wouldn't see on your own unless you hire a car and with a cool guide who makes it interesting and fun. Jesse went above and beyond with this aspect and not only did he lead th tour and keep the fun vibe going, he chilled with us in the breaks time aswell. Great trip, great guide.
We had a fantastic and varied tour, lead by Jess, who was knowledgeable, friendly and a very skilled driver! As a small group we really bonded too and had a delicious lunch with the most spectacular view! There was some walking (up and down) but nothing too challenging, with plenty of comfort breaks - highly recommend!
Thank you Mark, this means the world to us! Glad you had a great time. Jess is sending his regards as well.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I booked the Emerald River Tour with Mamut Slovenia, but it turned out to be unforgettable. When I walked into their office, I just told them I wanted to see as much of Triglav National Park as possible. They really delivered on that – I still can’t believe how many different places we managed to experience in just one day. The mix of landscapes was incredible: clear green rivers, waterfalls tucked away in the forest, mountain views that looked like they belonged on a postcard… every stop felt different, and yet the day never felt rushed. We always had enough time to actually look around, take photos, or just sit quietly for a moment. A big part of why it was so special were our guides, Tjaš and Maruša. They were professional, of course, but also really easy to talk to and full of little stories about Slovenia. By the end of the day, it honestly felt like I was exploring with friends rather than on a tour. Even though we were out from early morning until evening, the time just flew by. Looking back, this was definitely one of the best days of my trip – maybe even one of the best travel days I’ve ever had. If you’re on the fence about doing it: go for it. The Emerald River Tour is worth every minute.
Our trip to Triglav and Soca valley was nothing less than perfect. We were lucky to have Tomasz as our guide. He was kind, knowledgeable, patient and passionate. He gave us clear instructions, answered all our questions, and he made sure everyone felt included. It felt like going on a trip with a family member who wanted us to have the best experience and not miss anything. The itinerary was well planned and executed. All the stops were so scenic and looked something out of a postcard !
Went with my sister yesterday. All the trip was amazing. Our guide was Tomaz and we couldnt recomend more . Everything was well planed. 12h of fun
Thank you Claudia for a lovely review! Glad you enjoyed the tour with us! Kind regards, Nik
What an amazing experience Tomaz our guide was very nice and show us the best places ever. So glad we did this i super recomended
We're so happy that you enjoyed the trip with us! And thank you for a lovely review! Happy to have you here again
Welcoming guide who went the extra mile to make my children feel involved & engaged. Visited a diverse range of sites including gorges, mountains, heritage sites, beautiful villages all set amongst incredible wildlife & wildflowers.
