SLOVENIA
Slovenia's standouts.
The 10 most popular kayaking & paddleboarding tours in Slovenia. What each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Guided sit-on-top kayak on Slovenia’s Soča River from Bovec with full gear, pro instruction, and Boka Waterfall views.
“Really good tour, would definitely recommend… the tour guides are great and the views are amazing. I would recommend taking your own camera though.”
Two-hour beginner-friendly SUP lesson on Ljubljana’s river with gear, a certified guide, and river-level views of Plečnik bridges and the castle.
“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…”
Half-day inflatable sit-on-top kayak on Slovenia’s Soca River from Bovec. Beginner or intermediate coaching, gear and transport included.
“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!”
Transparent kayak sunset tour on Lake Bled with a guide, lifejacket, and under-kayak lights for clear views of fish and the Julian Alps.
“Great fun kayaking at night in transparent kayaks with lights. Didn’t see many fish but still a great experience. Guides were great.”
2-hour SUP lesson on Lake Bled with gear, games, Bled Island paddling, plus photo memories and local stories for $80.24.
“We were total beginners with regards to paddle boarding but we quickly learned and enjoyed this beautiful tour on the lake. Definetely recommended!”
Half-day private SUP on Slovenia’s Soča River from Bovec, with gear, instruction, and a calm, crowd-free paddle through canyon scenery.
“The SUP Tour on the Soča was simply awesome! From start to finish, everything was totally straightforward – from booking to returning the equipment. You immediately notice that there are real professionals at work here who know what they are doing without losing sight of the fun. The team was super cool, warm and absolutely…”
Whitewater paddle boarding on the Soca River from Bovec, Slovenia—small group SUP coaching, top safety gear, rapids practice, 3.5 hours.
“What an adventure….”
Soča River kayak course in Bovec, Slovenia. Small-group instruction for beginners to advanced, Class I–V rapids, about 3.5 hours total.
“Accueil, organisation, matériel, logistique, transport et staff excellents ! Les deux journées ont été différentes et largement à la hauteur de mes attentes. Un excellent Kayaking tour à BOVEC, les sections sont conformes à ce que l'on attend et la SOCA vraiment magnifique.”
Guided clear kayak on Lake Bled with a small group, day or sunset options, and blue-lit views of the castle and island.
“Definitely worth doing. A calm journey across the lake at twilight in blue lit, clear kayaks. Glorious, magical views of a floodlit Castle Bled and Island monastery . Easy going as no current .”
Half-day SUP on Lake Predil from Bovec with transport, RED boards and wetsuits, guided lessons, and a beach snack break.
“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!”
