Unwinding on the water – guided adventures on rivers and lakes

Join guided tours and excursions in kayaks, canoes, SUPs and boats on rivers and lakes in the most beautiful hidden corners of Slovenia and leave your worries behind through an authentic, natural experience by the water.

An adventure to remember with guided experiences on the water

Slovenia is exceptionally rich in water resources, both above and below ground. The beauty of rivers, lakes, the sea and underground waters just calls for an adventure on the water. If you are not an adrenaline junkie but still want to experience something different and special on the water, you are sure to find the right experience to satisfy your adventurous spirit where you can feel a genuine contact with nature without too much of a crowd. Join guided tours on lakes and rivers that take you to remote corners of Slovenia, where you can completely disconnect from the stresses of everyday life. As well as enjoying the view of the world around you from a water perspective, discover a series of fascinating stories that accompany you on your water journey.

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Robinson Crusoe-style boating on the Kolpa river

How good are your nature survival skills? You can test them or learn them on an adventurous, multi-day boating trip on Slovenia's warmest river, the Kolpa. All you need is a boat, a tent, some food or simply a fishing rod and you are ready to set off down the river into the bosom of nature. A perfect experience for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a while.

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Green River – a river safari on the riparian beauties of the Dolenjska and Bela krajina regions

Let yourself be enchanted by the mysterious emerald Temenica River, the green Krka River and the pleasantly warm Kolpa River. Kayak along them in the company of experienced guides and experience the authenticity of life along all three beautiful watercourses. This is a world ruled by silence, where you can calm your mind while filling your heart with the primal beauty of wild nature.

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The Vipava SUP adventure

The Vipava River is definitely one of Slovenia's rivers most worth experiencing. Not only because of its unique, deltaic source, but also because of its calm lower current, which is perfect for stand-up paddleboarding. Take a guided tour with a SUP, where you can admire the surroundings from the water's surface, and treat yourself to exquisite Vipava wines and local delicacies on the shore.

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Kayaking in the Peca Underworld

The former lead mine in Mežica is now a place of unique experiences. There are different ways to explore abandoned mine galleries. One of the most authentic and unforgettable is paddling kayaks through water-filled mine tunnels. Your guide will be a former miner who will take you in the footsteps of his former workplace.

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Križna Cave with a rubber dinghy

One of Karst's underground beauties, Križna Cave, is best known for its emerald lakes, which can be reached by rubber dinghies. On a short, one-hour cruise on the first cave lake, you will see, among other things, the bones of the cave bears that used to live in the cave. If this adventure is too short for you, you can choose a longer journey to discover other lakes and stunning cave structures.

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Canoe safari on Lake Cerknica

You might not think that rowing on a lake is special, but if we told you that sometimes the lake is there and sometimes, well, it’s not and that it can only be rowed on at certain times of the year, it might pique your interest all the more. The intermittent Lake Cerknica is full of life and its surroundings are full of natural wonders, so it is well worth joining a guided half- or full-day canoe trip.

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The mysterious world along the River Mura

If you are looking for an escape from the everyday rush, the Mura River is definitely the right choice for you. Its flow alone will calm your mind and connect you to the beauty of Pannonian nature. The wilderness along the Mura and its tributaries is a paradise for many animal and plant species, which you can encounter on your rubber dinghy journey through the nature reserves of the Pannonian primeval forest in the company of a local guide.

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Water adventures and trips for all tastes

There are many ways to explore Slovenia's waters. You can go on excursions on tourist boats or traditional rafts. Discover towns and nature from a SUP. Or go for something more adrenaline-fuelled on wild river rapids – with plenty of responsibility, of course.

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Unwinding on the water – guided adventures on rivers and lakes

An adventure to remember with guided experiences on the water

Robinson Crusoe-style boating on the Kolpa river