Slovenia · CANYONING TOURS
Jumping into a cold pool is optional on some of these and the whole point of others. These 15 canyons are sorted by the height of the drops, the length of the walk in and what the guide provides.
Join an English-speaking guide such as Sharon, Blondi, Mate, or Feli for an easy canyoning trip through Susec Canyon near Bovec. Walk 20 minutes uphill, then slide, jump, and swim through clear creek water. Equipment, minivan transport, changing rooms, lockers, showers, and video are included.
“So much fun, going down the canyon like this. Our guide Sharron was so wonderful. Our family of teenagers had so much fun !”
From Bled, Altitude Activities takes you by van toward Bohinj for a guided canyoning trip on the Jerečica or Grmečica rivers. You receive a wetsuit, socks, shoes, safety briefing, equipment, transport, and free photos. Expect climbing, swimming, rappelling, slides, and optional jumps up to 10 meters. No previous experience is required.
“Great experience! Worth it 😀 One adult and 2 teenagers and we all had a great time. I would definitely recommend”
Meet Sport Mix in Bovec for a guided canyoning trip through Sušec Gorge. Expect a two-hour descent through emerald pools, waterfalls, natural slides, rope sections, and optional jumps. Professional equipment and a guide are included. Tomasz is one named Sport Mix guide praised for clear instruction, making this a good first canyoning outing if you can swim.
“The best canyon ever. Warm jumps, nice guide, lovely nature and top agency SportMix . Thank you so much for this experience.”
Canyoning Bled takes you from your hotel into a mountain gorge for about three hours of swimming, rock slides, waterfall jumps, abseiling, and rope-assisted descents. Guides such as Tim and Tin provide safety instruction and help first-timers through the route. Equipment, transport, and a professional guide are included.
“We had a lot of in exploring the Canyon. Jumping into pools of water and sliding down the canyon is an awesome experience. The guides assured safety professionally and took a lot of pictures of our group.”
From Bovec, you’ll hike 20 to 25 minutes to Sušec Gorge, then spend 1.5 to 2.5 hours sliding, jumping, climbing, and swimming through cold pools and waterfalls. Certified guides such as Ben, Heidar, and Mate lead the trip in English, German, or Hungarian. It suits strong swimmers who enjoy heights and water-park thrills.
“Heidar was an amazing guide. He made us feel so comfortable and he was so positive the whole time. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.”
Spend about 3.5 hours canyoning in Grmecica near Triglav National Park. Your English-speaking guide leads you through clear pools, natural slides, waterfall jumps, and abseils. Urban is one named guide praised for keeping the group calm and safe. Equipment, transfers from Bled, and park fees are included.
“It was a wonderful trip! Guide was very professional and extremely fun. Really enjoyed the adventure.”
Join Nature’s Ways for a beginner-friendly canyoning trip in Sušec Canyon near Bovec. You’ll hike 20 minutes uphill, then slide and jump through clear canyon water with a licensed guide such as Sara or Ike. Gear, hotel transfers, and photos are included. The optional 12-meter slide adds a bold finish for confident swimmers.
“I’m terrified of water because as a child I nearly drowned. I have had ongoing nightmares about water so doing this was a big risk. Sara and Ike were amazing! They made you feel safe all along the way, explained what was next and even gave you some ways out if you felt too scared. I did like 70% of it which was a miracle. I highly recommend this. It’s a great blend of hiking, boulder climbing, repelling rock slides and jumps and short swims. We loved it. We started 2:30 and we were back at out hotel 7:30 so although it says 2.5 hours bank on a total of…”
Join Sport Mix in Bovec for a four-hour canyoning trip through Fratarica Gorge. A licensed guide leads you through clear emerald pools and down the 48-meter Parabola waterfall. Transport to the gorge, a helmet, neoprene suit, shoes, and harness are included. You need moderate fitness and must know how to swim.
“Rick was awesome, kept us safe, and felt like he tailored the experience for us. I would recommend Rick (and this company) to all.”
From Bled, you ride to Bohinj, walk 25 minutes to the canyon, then spend about an hour on a guided route of emerald pools, rock slides, tunnels, jumps, and abseils. No experience is needed, equipment is supplied, and guides including Matteus have led families with children from age seven.
“Leuke tocht met veel abseilen en springen van rotsen. Leuk voor mensen met lef maar wel voor bijna alle leeftijden. Ligt vooral aan de behendigheid en mobiliteit van mensen. Guides waren ervaren en hielpen goed mee zodat de activiteit veilig verliep. Jammer dat er zo weinig water staat. Hierdoor is het wat mee abseilen dan normaal.”
Join Aktivni Planet in Bovec for a guided canyoning trip through Susec Canyon. After a roughly 20 to 30 minute hike, you will slide, jump, climb, and rappel through clear pools with guides such as Felipe, Philippe, Moži, or Andrej. You must know how to swim, and the small group size keeps the experience personal.
“So much fun! It was a nice canyon and we had a super kind guide (Philippe). He was funny and caring at the same time!! We would do it again.”
Join Aqua Tours Bovec for a three-hour family canyoning outing in Sušec Gorge near Bovec. Local guides, including Arthur, provide safety gear and a calm, playful pace. You can skip higher falls, enjoy natural slides and jumps, receive photos, and get a lift back to the meeting point.
“Two wonderful guides, very competent. They conveyed a lot of safety and skill. We had a great time and a lot of fun! Walking uphill for 30 minutes is exhausting, even for a child, but there were plenty of breaks. We did the tour with an 8-year-old. It went better than expected. The guides are very considerate and look after the needs of each individual in the group. We would happily do the canyoning again and can recommend it.”
This 3.5-hour canyoning trip takes you from Lake Bled into the Bohinj Valley for forest hiking, waterfall jumps, swims, climbing, and rappelling. Guides such as Jaka, Kenny, and Nik provide safety instruction and help you tackle the canyon at your own pace. Hotel pickup, equipment, and return transport are included, but photos cost extra.
“Well done outdoor Slovenia for organising this canyoning experience and to Nik our guide for being so outgoing and making this experience amazing for us. Also, for guiding us to explore the beauty of Lake Bohinj and making this adventure a fun one. He was really helpful and patience with all of us especially those who were afraid of heights. This made this experience even more wonderful. Pictures were also taken every step of this adventure. A must do!!”
Meet Nature’s Ways in Čezsoča, near Bovec, then ride to Fratarica Canyon for a 20-minute hike, safety briefing, and 3 to 4 hours of guided canyoning. You’ll rappel down two waterfalls, slide and jump through clear water, and use provided wetsuits and equipment. Pickup is available from Bovec-area accommodation.
“Beautiful gorge, experienced guide. The water was extremely cold but the professional equipment helped to survive 😉”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Soča Splash Base in Bovec, gear up, and ride 15 minutes to Emerald Creek. After a 20 to 30-minute uphill walk, you will spend about two hours swimming, sliding, and jumping through a canyon, including an 8-meter cave slide and a 12-meter waterfall jump. Guide Peter is praised for his calm, kind approach.
“It was amazing, everything went smoothly. Guide was really nice.”
Join Nature’s Ways for a three-hour beginner canyoning trip at Sušec Canyon near Bovec. After a 20-minute uphill walk, you’ll follow a certified Slovenian or English-speaking guide through clear pools, rock slides, and optional jumps, including a thrilling final slide. Small groups, gear, transfers, and photos are included.
“We werden goed begeleid door de gids. 1 van onze kinderen vond het spannend maar het is toch gelukt om helemaal mee te doen. De klim naar boven is wel even pittig maar de moeite waard.”
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