Join this guided biking tour along the Parenzana Trail from Koper and explore Slovenia's eastern coastline with a guide! Ages 18 and up.
Are you a nature lover seeking a new biking adventure in Istria? Then this biking tour from Koper is perfect for you! With a professional guide, you'll ride along the renowned Parenzana trail and explore Istria from Koper to Izola. The itinerary is 14 km (8.6 mi) and includes multiple stops, allowing you to make the most of lush nature and panoramic views.
The Parenzana trail consists of an old narrow-gauge railway connecting Trieste (Italy) and Poreč (Croatia) that has now been converted into a recreational pathway. Parenzana's name derives from the Italian Parenzo or Poreč in Croatian and the pathway has become a symbol of friendship between Slovenian, Italian and Croatian coastal towns.
Your biking tour from Koper will start by meeting your guide and getting a bike and helmet. After a short briefing, you'll be ready to kick off! This panoramic bike tour in Istria takes you through old towns and villages, vineyards and olive groves, giving you the perfect chance to reconnect with nature. After 2 hours of cycling, you'll reach Izola, a charming little fishing town. Enjoy a restoring break and soak in the views before getting back on your bike. Cross the lush valley of Strunjan, where you can admire the salt pans. Your guide will explain all about the importance of salt for the Istrian region. After a short stop, your biking tour from Koper continues through the Valeta tunnel and reaches Portorož. Here, you'll get off your bikes and have some free time to stroll around.
The final destination of the biking tour along the Parenzana trail is the spectacular town of Piran. The town is considered a museum town because of its rich cultural heritage, narrow streets and charming Venetian architecture. After a short visit, you'll be ready to head back to Koper (1.5 hours). This guided biking tour ends in Koper at the meeting point.
Do not miss this incredible biking tour in Istria and take your chance to explore its unspoilt nature with a local guide. Gather your friends and reserve your spot on this biking tour along the Parenzana trail from Koper!
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Practical information
Join this fun-filled biking tour along the Parenzana Trail from Koper! The itinerary is 14 km (8.6 mi) and includes several stops. The total duration of the activity is 5 hours, depending on the pace of the group.
The total duration of the activity is approximately 5 hours, depending on the pace of the group. The itinerary includes several short stops, according to the group level.
- Meet at 15 minutes before departure
- Briefing and equipment: bike and helmet fitting
- Start your biking tour from Koper!
- Stop at the town of Portorož- time for some sightseeing
- Second stop at the town of Piran - time for some sightseeing
- Return to Koper
- End of the activity
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
Being in good physical condition and able to bike for long distances is required to take part in this activity.
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the departure time.
- Bike
- Helmet
- Locker
- Bottle of water (0,5l)
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Trainers
- Sports clothes
- Extra bottle of water