11 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Slovenia to Book Early

1.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

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

Spend about two hours learning stand-up paddle boarding on Ljubljana’s river with an English-speaking instructor. From Špica Caffe, you’ll paddle toward the city center, passing the Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and castle views. Equipment, instruction, safety gear, local insight, and photos are included. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Msya was a really kind calm person and made sure everyone in the group was well looked adter and had fun”

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

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

Meet your Bananaway SUP guide at Mala Zaka for a two-hour paddle on Lake Bled. Learn the basics, paddle toward Bled Island, enjoy views of Bled Castle, try balance games and yoga poses, and swim or relax from your board. All gear and photos are included, with guides such as Maia and Naja leading the way.

“We had an amazing time and Maia was so lovely and super helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone!!!”

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3.Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River

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

From Bovec, your private English-speaking guide drives you by air-conditioned vehicle to a peaceful stretch of the Soča. You’ll learn SUP basics, paddle through quiet gorges, practice tricks, and enjoy the Julian Alps with a Starboard board, wetsuit, vest, paddle, and snacks provided.

“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 of Bovec-SUP for a 3.5-hour whitewater SUP trip on the Soca River. You’ll learn river safety and paddling skills, warm up on calm water, then tackle small rapids with a Starboard board, wetsuit, helmet, life vest, and protective gear. The group limit is four.

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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 to Lake Predil. You’ll ride in a small group of up to eight, learn the basics, paddle at your own pace, stop for fruit and chips on a beach, and use boards, wetsuits, shoes, and safety gear supplied by the operator.

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

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

Meet Bovec-SUP in central Bovec, then ride 20 minutes over Predil Pass to Lake Predil. Guides Seb and Marci teach basic SUP skills before you paddle around the lake, stop at a waterfall, swim, try tricks, and enjoy a light snack. Equipment, neoprene, shoes, and an optional life vest are included.

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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 in central Bovec for coffee, then ride south through Kobarid and Tolmin to Lake Most na Soči. Your private guide teaches you to paddle from your knees to standing before leading you across the lake and into the canyons. RED boards, safety gear, transport, and a beach snack are 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 Andrej and the Bovec Paddleboarding team in central Bovec for a three-hour whitewater SUP trip on the Soča. You’ll learn basic techniques, paddle through rapids, stop at a river beach for fruit and cookies, and receive safety gear, instruction, and trip photos. The group is limited to eight people.

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9.Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking SUP instructor beside Špica Café for a gentle lesson, then paddle toward Ljubljana’s center and back along the Ljubljanica. You’ll see Plečnik’s bridges from the water, hear local stories, and have time for games, mindfulness, or a swim. Guides include Barbara, Ines, and Matt.

“Wat een leuke tour en vriendelijke guide, Matt. Bij aankomst bleken we met z’n tweeën te zijn en mochten we kiezen welke kant we op zouden gaan. Wij kozen voor de natuurkant. Na een korte, maar goede uitleg gingen we al het water in. In het begin was het wat wankel aangezien we totale beginners waren, maar als snel hadden we het door. De guide vertelt tijdens de tocht van alles over de stad en het land, waardoor je leuke nieuwe dingen leert die je tijdens een standaard tour niet hoort. Daarnaast liet de guide ook zien wat er allemaal mogelijk is op een supboard. Achteraf kregen we ook nog…”

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10.Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $67

Learn stand-up paddleboarding with a certified Bananaway instructor, then paddle toward Bled Island and views of Bled Castle. You’ll practice balance games, hear local stories, and receive tour photos. The two-hour English-language outing welcomes beginners, with groups limited to 10.

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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 at Bovec Paddleboarding, then ride 40 minutes to Most na Soci. After a safety lesson, paddle through the Idrijscica Canyon with lights fixed to your board, pause for snacks, and return by shuttle. The four-hour trip suits beginners aged 10 and up who have moderate fitness.

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