10 days in Soča Valley & Ljubljana Itinerary

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bovec: Kranjska Gora (Vršič Pass, Smučarska Šola ASK Kranjska Gora, &more), Tolmin Gorge (in Tolmin) and Nova Gorica (Reservoir Dogs brewery & Magma X). The adventure continues: glide through natural beauty at Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline, take in the history at Ravelnik Open Air Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at St Mary of the Assumption church, and identify plant and animal life at Koseč Gorges.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Bovec trip planner.

Phoenix, USA to Bovec is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Phoenix to Bovec is 8 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Phoenix in March: high temperatures in Bovec hover around 49°F and lows are around 32°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Bled (Ojstrica, Bled Island, &more) and Predjama Castle (in Postojna). Spend the 25th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, take in the views from Triple Bridge, stroll around Tivoli Park, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Ljubljana day trip planning website.

You can drive from Bovec to Ljubljana in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, bus, and train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Ljubljana are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.