The 13 Slovenia Surf Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

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

Meet your certified guide at Špica Caffe for a two-hour SUP lesson and city tour. You’ll learn the basics, paddle toward Ljubljana’s bridges and castle, and enjoy games, quiet river time, and photos. Guides have included Špela, Matt, and Msya. Gear is supplied.

“Both my 15-year-old son and I had no experience of SUP. We were nervous in the beginning but soon it became very enjoyable.Matt was a nice instructor. It was really a unique and fantastic way to explore Ljubljana and I will definitely recommend to my friends who travel to Ljubljana.”

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2.Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $80

Start at Mala Zaka at 9:00 am for a two-hour guided SUP outing on Lake Bled. Your instructor teaches the basics, then leads you toward Bled Island and castle views. Expect games, balance tricks, swimming, local stories, and photos sent after the tour.

“We were total beginners with regards to paddle boarding but we quickly learned and enjoyed this beautiful tour on the lake. Definetely recommended!”

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3.Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Meet Bovec-SUP in central Bovec for a private half-day outing on the Soča. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, learn SUP basics, paddle through quiet gorges, try simple board tricks, and enjoy snacks. Boards, paddles, wetsuits, and life vests are included.

“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 helpful. Even at the welcome it was clear: Here, the focus is on people, not mass handling, but real passion for sport and nature. Everyone took their time, all questions were resolved relaxed and you just felt in good hands. The tour itself was pure deceleration. Gliding on the turquoise waters, surrounded by the breathtaking…”

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4.Whitewater Paddle Boarding on Soca River

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

Join Sebastian and Marci for a 3.5-hour whitewater SUP trip on Slovenia’s Soca River. You’ll learn river safety and paddle techniques, warm up on calm water, then tackle small rapids with a group capped at four. Wetsuit, helmet, life vest, shoes, and board are included.

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

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

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

Join Andrej from Bovec Paddleboarding for a four-hour SUP trip on peaceful Lake Predil. You’ll get transport from Bovec, a short lesson, RED boards, safety gear, a beach stop with snacks, and patient coaching for beginners, families, and confident paddlers.

“We had a really great time on the SUP today; it was a beautiful experience!”

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6.Half-Day Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Lake Predil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

From central Bovec, Marci, Seb, or another Bovec-SUP guide drives you through Predil Pass to Lake Predil. Learn SUP basics, paddle around the lake, stop by a waterfall for a snack, and enjoy swimming, games, tricks, and optional cliff jumping in a small group.

“Best crew to try whitewater sup. So professional, funny and carrying team!”

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

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

Meet your private licensed guide in Bovec, ride south to Lake Most na Soči, and learn stand-up paddleboarding at an easy pace. You will paddle across the lake and into its canyons, stop for fruit and chips on a beach, and return with equipment and transport included.

“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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8.Soca Whitewater Stand-up Paddle Boarding Small Group Adventure

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

Meet guide Andrej in Bovec for a three-hour whitewater SUP trip on the Soča. You’ll learn river techniques, paddle through scenic stretches and rapids, stop for fruit and cookies, and return by van. Equipment, safety gear, and guide-taken photos and videos are 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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9.Ljubljana: Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet your English-speaking SUP guide beside Špica Café for a two-hour paddle along the Ljubljanica. Learn on stable boards, pass central sights such as Triple Bridge, hear local stories, and choose between playful SUP exercises or a quiet mindfulness break. Barbara, Ines, and Matt have led recent outings.

“Barbara our guide was so lovely, so patient, great conversationalist honestly a pleasure to spend our morning with her! great for absolute beginners as I have never paddle boarded before and actually stood up 😊 highly recommend!”

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10.Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $67

Spend two hours learning stand-up paddling on Lake Bled with a certified English-speaking Bananaway instructor. Paddle toward Bled Island and views of Bled Castle, try balance games and yoga poses, hear local tips, and receive tour photos afterward.

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11.Most na Soci Evening SUP Excursion from Bovec

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Meet your English-speaking guide in Bovec, then ride 40 minutes to Most na Soči for a safety lesson and evening paddle. With lights fixed to your SUP board, you’ll explore the Idrijščica Canyon, pause for snacks, and return to Bovec with guide-taken photos.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

From Bovec, guide Andrej drives you to Lake Predil near the Italian border for a 3.5-hour SUP trip. You’ll learn the basics on calm water, paddle past mountain views, stop for cookies and apples, and receive professional photos.

“It was really fun, a nice route and a beautiful location, plus a really great guide with good explanations. I would definitely do this again. Thanks so much, Andrej.”

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13.Soča Whitewater Stand-up Paddle Board: Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Meet your guide at the Bovec base, warm up with coffee, then ride by van to Čezsoča for a 70-minute whitewater SUP run. You’ll learn river safety, practice strokes, tackle rapids, stop for apples and cookies, and return with photos. Andrej is one guide associated with the experience.

“Had a great time on the river with Andrej! Thank you!”

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