Top Koper Nature and Wildlife

Explore the wondrous forests of Slovenia, learn the truffle-sniffing trade and even find one all on your own.

Explore one of the most beautifully carved cave systems in the world with a Postojna Cave tour from Koper. This is the only cave in the world that can be toured by train making this a perfect choice for families and visitors of all abilities. You’ll pass under carved archways and through stalactite and stalagmite covered galleries all from the comfort of your seat on the train. You’ll then enjoy a guided walking tour of the cave’s underground labyrinth of tunnels, passageways, and caverns before stopping off at the Predjama Castle on your way back to Koper.

Taste world-class Istrian olive oils, local Croatian wine and liquors, and the intoxicating white truffle on a guided food tasting tour from Koper. You’ll dive deep into Istria’s vibrant food and wine culture by visiting three Istrian villages sampling local culinary delights alone the way. This tour gives you the opportunity to sample more flavors than you could on a day exploring on your own.  

Discover the magical traditions of Slovenia during this 5-hour tour form Koper. A friendly local guide will take you to historic Socerb Castle and nearby Holy Cave. In the village of Hrastovlje, visit the Church of the Holy Trinity and see the historic Danse Macabre fresco. Spend time wandering the town, admiring artifacts and seeing the work of the local painter Jože Pohlen. Your visit will end in a picturesque farmhouse with a meal of delicious traditional food and wine.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site of caverns, karst formations, and underground passages, the Skocjan Caves are a magnificent day trip from Koper, but visiting the caves requires coordinating transport with a guided cave tour. This half-day, small-group shore excursion from Koper takes care of both in one booking, leaving you with time left over for a bonus stop at the Koper Cathedral.

Search for wild-growing truffles in a Slovenian forest on a truffle hunting tour with a professional truffle hunter and his trained dog. You’ll learn about Slovenian truffles—from how to find them to why they’re prized by the world's top chefs—and experience a remarkable part of Slovenia’s traditional culture along the way.

- The largest settlement of Piran municipality is Lucija. Here we will discover more picturesque surroundings. - We will take a walk by the sunny olive groove that spread over Lucan hill, where our sight will reach over peninsula Seča all the way to Sečovlje salt-pans. At the summons, we can also see the beauty of Croatian North Istria region. - After the hike, we won't leave you thirsty nor hungry. You’ll receive a complimentary bottle of water (0,5)l and enjoy our Istrian breakfast in the lovely meadow, followed by a short quiz about Istrian cuisine. - All for 22€.

Lipica Stud Farm is an experience you should not miss. The unique estate of Lipica has more than 350 Lipizzaner (horses) and 435 years of tradition. Postojna Caves are the second largest underground cave system in the world. Unique for its cave train which isn't to be found nowhere in the world.

In the heart of the Kamnik Alps there is a lovely old town called Kamnik. It is surrounded by the mountains and hills, the most fameous one is Velika Planina with the green pastures and unique architecture of more than 50 shepard’s huts. The whole day will be like a jump back in time!

Bled ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. The beauty of the mountains reflected on the lake, the sun, the serenity and the fresh air arouse pleasant feelings in visitors throughout the year. Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia and a very nice small metropolis. Its historical city centre, the river Ljubljanica, the castle, the open market… are only few of the major attractions to explore.

Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The Mediterranean climate with plenty of sun helps to produce some very good wines and olive oil, we will be able to taste some of them.

Postojna Caves are the second largest underground cave system in the world. Unique for its cave train which isn't to be found nowhere else in the world. Predjama Castle is situated close to the caves and it is one of the most spectacular medieval castles and the biggest cave castle in the world.

The Škocjan Caves are a unique natural phenomenon, created by the river Reka. There you will see the largest underground canyon of the world. The Škocjan Caves are on the UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites. The tour will take you over the underground bridge where you will cross the river flowing 40 m below. The cave temperature is 9°C/50ºF and the tour takes about 2 hours.

Discover Ljubljana and Lake Bled in this 8 hour long tour, and enjoy in the beauty of Slovenia.  After approximately 2 hours drive to Lake Bled, you will step into wonderful story, reflecting in sparkling emerald water and green lush landscape. Breath in, the fresh alpine air and simply cherish the view in front of you.  Capital Ljubljana will amaze you with it's cobbled streets, that are flowing through squares ad marketplaces in the old city center. You will get a chance to enjoy in this green city and it's rich history. 

Postojna Cave is the most visited cave in Europe. Can you imagine that the cave railway has been operating at the cave for 140 years! We are offering to take a train to the fairy-tale underground world. After that you will visit Predjama Castle which is the largest cave castle in the world.

Experience Istria through tastes! ... and if you add an excursion to the hinterland of the Slovenian coast, discovering all the secrets of truffles, an excellent company ... the day can't be better. We invite you into the forest, in the company of a truffle hunter and the dog, to discover all the secrets of the truffles, and also pick them. After hunting, we will taste the truffles (typical local pasta "fuži" with truffles) accompanied by a glass of excellent local wine ... and a great company.

Guided group tours are available upon timely booking and provided for visitors who wish to walk around the park while learning about its notable natural and cultural features. The classic guided tour of the saltpans, lagoon, the cliffs and the seashore beneath it along an approximately 4 km long trail takes a minimum of 2 hours. You can also opt for a shorter, one-hour tour along a 1.5 km long route either around the cliff area or around the Stjuža lagoon and the saltpans, the latter including a detailed explanation of the salt-making process.