Ljubljana to Piran Cycling Tour

🙋 Common questions

• How much does the Ljubljana to Piran cycling tour cost?

  

  The 8-day tour costs from €1,045 per person in a double room (Season A), €1,075 in Season B and €1,125 in Season C. A single room within a party costs €330 extra, and a single traveller pays €500 extra including the single room. Children up to 12 sharing with parents get 30% off, and a third adult in the room gets 10% off.

• When is the best time to cycle from Ljubljana to Piran?

  

  You can start any day between 28 March and 10 October 2027. Season A covers 28 March–1 May and 3–10 October, Season B covers 2 May–14 August and 19 September–2 October, and Season C runs 15 August–18 September. Spring and autumn are quieter on the Karst, while summer is ideal for swimming on the coast.

• How difficult is the Ljubljana to Piran cycling tour?

  

  The tour is rated 2 out of 4 (medium): suitable for anyone who cycles for fun rather than training. Daily stages range from 32 to 50 km on quiet country roads and cycleways, mostly paved, with short gravel stretches. The longest climb comes on the way to Postojna, with 760 m of ascent over 43 km.

• Can I rent a bike for the Ljubljana to Piran cycling tour?

  

  Yes. Per tour: standard touring bike €120, electric touring bike €300, gravel bike €250, standard MTB €190 and e-MTB €300, delivered and collected, with helmet, pannier and repair kit. A Standard Damage Waiver caps your liability for accidental damage at €50 (touring bike) or €150 (other bikes); an optional upgrade (€25/€50) reduces it to €0.

• How do I get to Ljubljana for the start of the cycling tour?

  

  The nearest airports are Ljubljana, Trieste, Zagreb and Klagenfurt. A private transfer from Ljubljana Airport to the city costs €85 for 1–3 people, and from Trieste Airport €325. At the end, a transfer from Piran costs €165 to Trieste Airport, €155 to Trieste city or €260 to Ljubljana Airport. Bike transport costs €10 extra per bike.

• Which caves can I visit on the Ljubljana to Piran cycling tour?

  

  Two cave systems lie on the route. On Day 4 you will tour Postojna Cave before riding into the Vipava vineyards, and on Day 6 you can optionally visit the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves near Divača before heading to Muggia. Entrance fees are not included in the tour price, so you pay them on site.

• Can I book a welcome meeting or extra nights in Ljubljana and Piran?

  

  Yes. A personal welcome meeting can be added for €30 per meeting, and printed documents cost €30. Extra nights with breakfast are available in Ljubljana, Muggia and Piran; for example, Ljubljana costs from €100 per person sharing in Season A. A city-centre 4-star hotel in Ljubljana is available from €50 per person per night.