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Ljubljana to Kamnik & Velika Planina: Private day trip

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Private ride with a local driver

7h 15m
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About your trip

Visit Kamnik for its classic cobblestone streets and Alpine backdrop before heading to Velika Planina, where you can learn more about the local herders and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. After your explorations, you’ll meet your driver for a smooth return trip.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €97
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€291

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Ljubljana whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

A professional driver will meet you at your accommodation in Ljubljana and transport you first to Kamnik and then to the Velika Planina for two exploration opportunities in one seamless day trip.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Kamnik, Velika Planina, and Kamnik-Savinja Alps should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €97
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€291

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Ljubljana
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Kamnik
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Kamnik
Kamnik

Visit Kamnik for its two castle ruins and wealth of cultural and religious heritage.

In Kamnik, travelers can visit two castle ruins: Stari Grad and Mali Grad. These sites are known for their stunning views and enriching history. Stari Grad requires a forested hike, while Mali Grad hovers right above town and is home to a Romanesque chapel. Travelers should also visit the Franciscan Monastery, a serene cloister that features a museum, medieval artifacts, and art exhibits. Finally, be sure to stroll Sutna Street at the heart of town, where you can appreciate Baroque architecture and preserved signs from the town’s merchant past.

2
Velika Planina
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included
Velika Planina
Velika Planina

Explore the herding culture and enjoy the alpine serenity at Velika Planina.

Step into a different way of life with a trip to Velika Planina, home to a rich history of shepherding. Travelers can visit the traditional Shepherd’s Village, featuring cone-roofed huts, which are still in use during the summer months. The area also boasts plenty of paths for ridge walks, where easy hikes lead to spacious alpine meadows and postcard-perfect views of the surrounding mountains. Finally, be sure to stop in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows, a tiny structure in the midst of pastureland, stunning in either the full bloom of spring or when snow-covered in the autumn.

Kamnik-Savinja Alps (pass by)
You’ll pass by this stunning spot – be sure to take a moment to enjoy the view along the way!
Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Kamnik-Savinja Alps
On this route, travelers will pass by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and get to enjoy sweeping views of snow-dusted peaks and impressive valleys.
Back to Ljubljana
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip

Yes, mountain huts serve traditional Alpine cuisine including fresh dairy products made from local shepherd herds. Try authentic cheese, milk products, and hearty mountain fare while enjoying panoramic views.
Yes, the iconic cone-roofed huts are accessible to visitors and some offer traditional refreshments. These unique architectural structures represent authentic Alpine building techniques and continue serving working shepherds.
The well-marked ridge walks are generally easy and suitable for most fitness levels. The trails wind through beautiful alpine meadows with gentle elevation changes and spectacular panoramic mountain views.
This small mountain chapel sits beautifully in alpine pastureland and creates stunning photographs in all seasons. Whether surrounded by spring wildflowers or winter snow, it embodies peaceful mountain spirituality.
The monastery houses a fascinating museum with medieval artifacts, religious art exhibitions, and peaceful historic cloisters. It provides cultural insights into regional religious heritage and traditional monastic life.
Kamnik features two medieval castle ruins: Stari Grad requiring a forest hike, and Mali Grad perched above town with a Romanesque chapel. Both sites provide historical context and excellent valley views.
Velika Planina features traditional shepherd villages with distinctive cone-roofed wooden huts still actively used during summer grazing seasons. This living heritage preserves centuries-old Alpine pastoral traditions and architecture.
Late spring through early fall offers ideal weather for hiking and accessing all shepherd facilities. Winter provides beautiful snowy landscapes but may limit access to higher mountain areas and huts.

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