Soča Valley Easy Cycling Tour

🙋 Common questions

• How much does the Soča Valley cycling short break cost?

  

  Prices start from €595 per person in a double room in Season A, €645 in Season B and €695 in Season C. A single room within a party costs €190 extra, and a single traveller pays €280 including the single room. Children up to 12 sharing with parents get 30% off, and a third adult gets 10% off.

• When is the best time to cycle in the Soča Valley?

  

  You can start any day between 18 April and 10 October 2027. Season A, from 18 April to 1 May and from 3 to 10 October, has the lowest prices. Season B covers May to mid-August and late September, and Season C, from 15 August to 18 September, is the peak period.

• How difficult is the Soča Valley cycling tour?

  

  The tour is rated 2 out of 4, easy to medium. There are three moderate riding days of about 30 to 40 km on quiet valley roads that are mostly paved. It is designed for leisure cyclists, couples, families and e-bike riders, with the focus on stops, scenery and a relaxed pace rather than mileage.

• Which bikes can I rent for the Soča Valley cycling tour?

  

  A standard touring bike costs €80 per tour and an electric touring bike €190. A gravel bike (€160), standard MTB (€120) and e-MTB (€190) are also available. Helmet, pannier, repair kit and pump are included. The Standard Damage Waiver caps your liability for accidental damage at €50 for touring bikes and €150 for e-bikes.

• How do I get to Bovec for the Soča Valley tour?

  

  Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice and Klagenfurt are the nearest airports. A private transfer to Bovec costs €230 from Ljubljana Airport, €210 from Trieste Airport and €360 from Venice for 1 to 3 people. At the end, a transfer from Solkan / Nova Gorica costs €225 to Ljubljana Airport or €175 back to Bovec. Bikes travel for €10 each.

• Is the Soča Valley cycling tour suitable for families with children?

  

  Yes. The tour is marked family friendly, with short daily distances on quiet valley roads and plenty of stops for waterfalls, gorges and village visits. Children up to 12 sharing a room with their parents receive a 30% discount on the basic price. Luggage is transferred between hotels, so you only carry what you need for the day.

• What can I visit on foot during the Soča Valley tour?

  

  On Day 2 you can take an optional walk to Kozjak waterfall near Kobarid and explore the town's WW1 heritage and Napoleon Bridge. On Day 3 you will leave the bikes after the morning loop and walk through the Tolmin Gorges. Entrance fees for these sights are not included in the tour price.