The 15 Best Kayaking & Canoe Trips in Slovenia

1.Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82Our pick

Paddle the Soca River from Bovec on a guided sit-on-top kayak trip with gear, transport, mountain views, and expert river instruction.

“The team at Spirt mix is top notch. Easy to find location and everything is taken care of to ensure your best time ever. The trip down the river is absolutely beautiful and informative as well as entertaining. Such a great time. This is a do not miss adventure if you’re anywhere near Bovec”

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2.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

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

Paddle Ljubljana’s river, learn SUP basics, and see the castle, Triple Bridge, and Dragon Bridge with a local guide.

“this tour was a lot of fun. meeting point was easy to find and we paddled from there into town and back. it was a perfect day”

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3.Sit on Top Kayak Trip

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

Paddle the Soca River from Bovec on a guided inflatable kayak trip with beginner and intermediate options, gear, transport, and stunning scenery.

“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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4.Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak

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

Review of Lake Bled’s transparent kayak tour, with sunset lights, Julian Alps views, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.

“This was like being in a Fairytale. With the moon coming up over the convent on the island which looks more like a castle and then all the lights on the actual castle on the cliff this was an incredible experience. Our guide was really fantastic. Highly recommended”

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5.Best Guided Kayaking Tour in Soča Valley With Photos

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

Review of Aqua Tours Bovec’s guided Soča kayaking trip, with small groups, mountain views, action photos, safety tips, pricing, and family advice.

“Really good experience. The team make it feel personal and fun. And the river itself is clear and beautiful.”

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6.Soča River: Kayaking Adventure for All Levels with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Kayak the clear Soča River near Bovec with expert guides, easy rapids, mountain views, safety gear, and free photos for $94.

“This entire experience was amazing. Due to uncontrollable circumstances we arrived 40 minutes late. Our guides waited for us and still let us go on this unforgettable trip. We kayaked through beautiful nature and some cool currents. I would recommend this to anyone, totally worth it.”

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7.Whitewater Paddle Boarding on Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Paddle through Soca River rapids near Bovec with a certified guide, quality gear, and a tiny group for a thrilling three-hour adventure.

“Can I give six stars 🤩 amazing experience, amazing guides, beautiful scenery. Go and book you will not be disappointed 😍”

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8.Kayak Course on Soca River

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

Learn white-water kayaking on Slovenia’s Soča River with small groups, expert guides, transport, and a flexible half-day course in Bovec.

“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.”

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9.Black Hole Kayaking

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

Kayak through Slovenia’s Black Hole mines from Bled, ride an old mining train, hike underground, and enjoy a small-group adventure.

“This was more than expected! The drive through Slovenia and Austria to reach the mine was so picturesque and made even better with both the information provided by our driver Sasha, and the stops we made en route on the mountain passes. The black hole kayaking was so much fun, being allowed to go off "on our own" to explore the passages in the dark. Be prepared for walking up and down some steps to reach the kayaking stage but the lunch afterwards was a nice treat and they catered for gluten-free guests excellently too.”

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10.Whitewater Kayak Course on Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $187

Learn whitewater kayaking on Slovenia’s Soča River with expert coaching, gear, transport, and two days of practical river time from Bovec.

“Unser guide Marci war hervorragend. Durch seine lockere Art bei großartiger Beobachtungsgabe verhalf uns zu schnellen Erfolgen und viel Spass! Auch Organisation, Equipment waren auf höchsten Niveau. Können wir nur jedem empfehlen!”

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11.Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled

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

Paddle Lake Bled in a clear kayak by day or sunset, with castle views, island bells, small groups, and helpful local guides.

“An absolutely incredible experience! The lake a night is peaceful and makes for an unforgettable experience. Tour guide was very helpful in setting up and telling us what to do. Doing this at night is a must as you get to see everything from a different perspective and in a very calm and quiet environment”

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

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

Paddle Lake Predil from Bovec with a patient guide, mountain views, snacks, gear, and small-group support on this four-hour SUP trip.

“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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13.Private Half Day Stand-up Paddle Boarding on the Soča River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Paddle the emerald Soča from Bovec to Most na Soči with a private guide, scenic canyons, beach snacks, gear, and hotel transport.

“Tour guide was very helpful and knowledgable, he also helped us book other activities and gave us great advice on places to visit and eat.”

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14.Soca Whitewater Stand-up Paddle Boarding Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Ride the turquoise Soča River by SUP in a small group, with expert coaching, whitewater thrills, snacks, gear, and photos included.

“My paddleboarding adventure was phenomenal! Learning as a beginner at Most na Soči with a motivating guide was incredible, and the turquoise water was stunning.”

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15.Full-Day Underground Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 8 hours · from $235

Kayak through a former mine near Bled, ride an old mining train, climb underground, and paddle in darkness on this unusual Slovenian adventure.

“Great day out and very different to any other caving experience I've had before. On the drive to the cave our guide stopped at several locations to show us views and points of interest which made the experience more engaging.”

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