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The 15 Best Kayak & SUP Trips in Slovenia

18 reviewed

A transparent kayak on Bled, a paddleboard at sunrise, or a sit-on-top down the Soča between the limestone. Below are the best paddling trips in the country, with the water each one covers, whether beginners are fine, how long you are out, and what it costs with the gear.

Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on Soca River

Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on Soca River - The briefing that helps you read the river fast

Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour - What You Actually Learn on the Water (And Why It Changes Everything)

2.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Two-hour beginner SUP lesson on Ljubljana’s river with Red Paddle boards, instructor-led coaching, and views of the castle, Triple Bridge, and Dragon Bridge.

“I was stood up! I got to the meeting place 15 minutes before the 9:00am stated arrival time and the company never showed up. A women who was sitting there was kind enough to call the company for me. Apparently, Viator subcontracts out to local companies because the women called Urban SUP Tour because that was on my confirmation statement. Urban SUP Tour didn't know anything about the booking and told the women to call Bananaway. Bananaway told her that I was the only one booked for the 9:00am paddle so they canceled it and transferred me to the 18:00pm paddle. I didn't receive a notice via email/text/phone about the…”

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Sit on Top Kayak Trip

Sit on Top Kayak Trip - Picking Your Kayak: Guppy Solo Or Ducky Double

3.Sit on Top Kayak Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Half-day sit-on-top whitewater kayaking on the Soca River in Bovec. Small-group coaching, stable inflatables, and a fun, safe route.

“At the reception it was a bit confusing as you don't know what to expect, what to take with you etc. But after gearing up and getting onto the water it was a beauty! The guides were great, cheerful and made sure to make it an exciting experience!”

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Bled: Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak

Bled: Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak - The Meeting Point and First Setup at the Rowing Center Docks

4.Bled: Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $76

Transparent kayak at Lake Bled at sunset. Clear-water paddling, Julian Alps views, a guide, and lights under your kayak.

“Absolutely brilliant ☺️! We really loved this activity! Such a good experience at night on the kayaks! Thank you so much! From Jodie and Jade North wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧”

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Best Guided Kayaking Tour in Soča Valley With Photos

Best Guided Kayaking Tour in Soča Valley With Photos - The First Stretch: Learning Paddle Control on Sit-on-Top Kayaks

5.Best Guided Kayaking Tour in Soča Valley With Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87

3-hour guided sit-on-top kayaking on the Soča River from Čezsoča, with transfers, gear, and action photos included.

“We had a wonderful experience! Top guides and top day! We were warmly welcomed by the team and felt safe throughout the whole trip. They provided us not only all the equipment and photos incl. in the Price, but also explained everything we saw around the soča valley. The guide was genuine and a lot of fun. It was more like kayaking with a group of friends than a booked trip with strangers. ☺️ Really glad that we booked with them. We are definitely coming back!”

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Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour - The Guide Is the Difference: Fun, Safety, and Group Adjustments

Soča: Kayaking on the Soča River Experience with Photos

Soča: Kayaking on the Soča River Experience with Photos - Gear up and get safety guidance before the river

Kayak Course on Soca River

Kayak Course on Soca River - Getting Set Up at Aktivni Planet (and Why the Logistics Matter)

9.Kayak Course on Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Beginner-friendly whitewater kayaking on Slovenia’s Soca River in Bovec, coached by a pro guide. Small groups, gear, transport.

“We had a wonderful kayaking trip with Feli from Aktivni Planet on this most scenic and beautiful Soca river. She was really funny and motivating - so all of our beginners course had so much fun navigating the kayaks through easier but also quite challenging white water sections of the river!!! I totally enjoyed my first kayaking experience!!!”

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Soča River: Kayaking Adventure for All Levels with Photos

Soča River: Kayaking Adventure for All Levels with Photos - Meeting at Čezsoča 71: the rhythm of a 2.5-hour outing

Bovec: Half-Day Kayaking Trip Down the Soča

Bovec: Half-Day Kayaking Trip Down the Soča - Stop 1 at the Base in Bovec: What Happens Before You Paddle

11.Bovec: Half-Day Kayaking Trip Down the Soča

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · from $85

Half-day kayaking on the Soča from Bovec with inflatable kayaks, expert safety briefing, beginner and intermediate routes, and stunning Julian Alps views.

“This was a fantastic experience! Our guide was great about teaching us the ropes (a couple of us were beginners) and making sure we felt safe. The views were great and the rapids were a lot of fun. Can't miss activity for anyone that visits Slovenia”

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From Bled: Black Hole Kayaking

From Bled: Black Hole Kayaking - Climbing down and up: the 95m stair moment

12.From Bled: Black Hole Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $241

Kayak through Slovenia's Black Hole mines from Bled. Small-group adventure with headlamps, gear included, scenic drive, and warm food.

“And outstanding tour, and a very competent guiding. This was a very fun experience in the mine, and also very easy. There was a little walking, but nothing most people wouldn't be able to do. After the tour in the mine we had a very nice driving in the area and saw some wonderfull views. Thumbs up..”

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Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled

Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled - Gear Included, What You Bring, and Shoe Rules That Matter

13.Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Guided clear kayak on Lake Bled in a small English group, day or sunset with blue-lit kayaks, all gear included, stunning views.

“Loved this sunset kayak trip on lake bled! We saw some massive fish, the views were insane, the blue lit kayaks were super cool, & the tour guides were really nice and fun!”

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Half Day Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) trip on Lake Predil

Half Day Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) trip on Lake Predil - Gear check: what’s included on your paddleboarding setup

14.Half Day Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) trip on Lake Predil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Guided half-day SUP on Lake Predil from Bovec, with transport, RED boards, wetsuits, snacks, and instruction for all levels.

“Incredible experience with beautiful views. Andrej was a fantastic guide and instructor. The perfect tour as a beginner lacking swimming confidence. Andrej showed us how to mount the boards with ease and how to navigate the lake. Even made falling in feel like part of the adventure!”

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