Top Koper Outdoor Activities

Get your adrenaline pumping with this Parenzana biking adventure from Koper. One of the most historic biking trails in Europe, the Parenzana trail symbolizes friendship and includes eight preserved tunnels. Your exciting ride will take you through two of them, along with visits to the seashore, vineyards, olive plantations and other stunning sites. In the seaside town of Izola your’ll get to visit a salt evaporation site and then get a chance to feast on delicious local food and wine. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the best of the Slovenian countryside.

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.

The seaside town of Koper is one of Slovenia’s most underrated spots—it’s also just a bit too big to see on foot. With this full-day bike rental, skip the car and explore Koper’s monuments, charming squares, and the surrounding coastline on two wheels. Your rental includes a first-rate bike, helmet, lock, and insurance.

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.

Our guide will await you on the boat and together you’ll embark on a relaxing fishing trip on the Adriatic Sea. He will take you to his favourite fishing spots, where you’ll be able to fish for numerous inhabitants of the Adriatic Sea and try your luck at catching a trophy-size beauty. You’ll be able to compete with friends or family members and see who can catch the biggest fish, or simply enjoy a relaxing boat trip, soak the rod in the water and see what bites.

The narrow streets of Slovenia’s picture-perfect sea towns are ideal for exploring on bike, but coastal winds and hills can be a challenge for some cyclists. Ride with help from an electric assist on an e-bike tour of Piran, Bernardin, Portoroz, and Secovlje Salina Nature Park that includes tastings of local food and wine, and enjoy the flexibility to pedal as much—or little—as you want.

Spend a day exploring Slovenia during this 6-hour tour to a Lipica Stud Farm and the Skocjan Caves from Koper. Your friendly local guide will usher you around the picturesque Lipica region for gorgeous aerial views and fantastic natural attractions. You’ll visit the historic Lipica Stud Farm, origin of the Lipizzan horse, where you can tour the Lipikum Museum and spend time with the horses. Next you’ll head to the natural Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO-listed underground cave system full of giant stalactites, water rapids, and lakes. Wander through an underground canyon and tour the open-air Škocjan Caves Regional Park at the end of the tour.

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.

The region of Karst edge and Istria, a location in the northern corner of Adriatic sea, is often called ‘The New Tuscany’ for its rolling hills, medieval towns and Roman remains, perfect climate and abundance of high quality rocks, which makes it without a doubt one of the best limestone climbing regions in the world. You can learn to climb in nice 15-meter vertical routes full of pockets or you can challenge yourself in a 55-meter overhang filled with tufas. What’s common for all the crags are perfectly equipped, top notch routes of all grades and the idyllic locations in countryside full of small villages, hilltop towns, castles and views of the sea. You will be climbing with professional instructors, that will coach you towards being much better rock climber than ever and pick the best routes for your level and style of climbing, whether you’re a complete beginner just learning to climb or an advanced climber trying to pick up some tips and tricks.

Get out of the city and into nature on this tour of the Skocjan Caves, which takes the hassle out of arranging transport and your own itinerary. Travel in a private car with a driver from your cruise ship port or accomodation to the caves and explore the large underground cave. Take advantage of your local guide's foodie knowledge to get some great dining recommendations too.

We’ll leisurely cruise along rural roads, touring vineyards and small villages. Stopping along the way I’ll share some interesting tales of the valley as we discover Slovenia’s biggest mystery! When reaching the medieval town of Vipavski Križ, we’ll stop for a good reason... It’s time to learn about the secret wine that fascinated the Roman Emperor! To join this experience you don`t have to be in good physical shape. Very basic fitness is enough but you need some skill to ride a bicycle! If you have special dietary requirements please let us know.

This small-group shore excursion is ideal for travelers with limited time in Slovenia. You won’t have to worry about the trip being overcrowded as the tour is limited to eight people. Take the stress out of planning transport by having round-trip transport from the cruise ship terminal or Koper hotels provided. Explore Postojna Cave with a guide, so you won’t get lost, and then visit the picturesque Predjama Castle.

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.  

The adventure is kicked off by crossing the Soča River on a raft and continues by overcoming the orange, green, blue and red activity courses set up in the park. Wrap up the adventure in true Indiana Jones style by ziplining down the 300-metre cable spanning the Soča River, gliding through the air 40 metres above the ground. This Descent of Courage will surely get your blood pumping.

Take a ride on one of the most beautiful biking trails in Slovene Istria, where once a narrow gauge railway called Parenzana was situated, and experience an unforgettable day in the unspoiled nature, filling your body with positive energy.