Our 14 Favourite White Water Rafting Trips in Slovenia

1.Whitewater Rafting on Soca River, Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 931 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87 a head Our pick

Meet Sport Mix in Bovec, collect your rafting gear, and ride about 15 minutes to the Soča River. With guides such as Guillermo, Barna, Trevor, or Eoin, you will raft roughly 9 kilometers, swim, slide, and enjoy the valley scenery. The full outing takes about three hours, with around 1 to 1.5 hours on the water.

“Amazing experience! We really enjoyed this rafting activity! Our guide Barney made it extra fun! Would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bovec!”

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2.Whitewater Rafting on Soča River – Local Experts Since 1989

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78 a head

Join Soca Rafting in Bovec for about three hours on the Soča River. No experience is needed, and your guide supplies the raft, safety gear, instruction, transport, and river-side fun. Expect clear mountain water, lively rapids, a possible raft slide, and an optional cliff jump. Guide Bruno is known for keeping the ride safe and entertaining.

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3.Whitewater Rafting on the Soča River in Bovec, Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83 a head

Spend about 90 minutes rafting the Soča River near Bovec with a certified local guide such as Tim or Franko. Expect clear water, mountain views, two stops for swimming or jumping, and well-maintained wetsuits and safety gear. Pickup is available from accommodations in Bovec and nearby villages, with free photos included.

“It was fun for the whole family!! The view, the guides and the whole experience was wonderful! Glad we chose to do it!”

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4.White Water Rafting in Bled

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60 a head Cheapest seat

Spend about two hours rafting the Sava River near Bled, with mild Class II rapids, swimming and body-surfing options, scenic countryside, and guides who keep beginners safe and entertained. Equipment, hotel pickup, drop-off, and photos are included. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

“Well organised, guide was excellent, had a laugh with us whilst always maintaining safety. Due to the clean up after recent floods, the river wasn't bright blue, but this couldn't be helped and in no way detracted from the experience. Highly recommend.”

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5.Whitewater Paddle Boarding on Soca River

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

Meet Sebastian, Marci, or a fellow Bovec-SUP guide in central Bovec for a 3.5-hour whitewater SUP trip on the Soca. You’ll receive a wetsuit, shoes, helmet, life vest, and knee-shin protection, then practice on calm water before tackling small rapids with a group of no more than four.

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6.Whitewater Kayak Course on Soca River

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

Spend two days learning whitewater kayaking on the Soča River with Sport Mix in Bovec. Your instructor chooses each river section according to water levels and your progress, while coaching you through 5 to 10 km paddles. Transport, kayak, paddle, safety gear, and daily instruction are included. Guide Marci has earned special praise for his relaxed teaching style.

“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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7.Soča River Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $84 a head

Meet Sport Mix Bovec, gear up in a wetsuit and helmet, then ride the Soča from Srpenica 1 with an English-speaking guide. You get about 1.5 hours on the river, a mix of rapids and calm pools, mountain views, and time for a swim. Small groups are limited to eight, with guides such as Liam leading the way.

“Veldig bra og gøy. Guide veldig flink å navigere. Litt slitne biler til tranport og dessverre litt dårlig oppløsning på bilder da det ble brukt gamle digitalkameraer. Noen som hadde guide med kamera fikk mange bilder fra turen.”

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8.Soca River, Slovenia: Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $86 a head

Spend about three hours rafting the Soca River near Bovec in a small group. You’ll receive sanitized wetsuits, boots, helmets, life vests, photos, videos, transfers, and a safety briefing before tackling clear water, technical rapids, Boka waterfall views, swimming, and an optional jump from a house-sized boulder.

“Mein Fazit nach diesem Tag ist eindeutig: Dieses Wildwasser-Rafting war ein Erlebnis, das ich niemals vergessen werde. Perfekte Organisation von Anfang bis Ende Moderne, sichere Ausrüstung Hervorragende Guides, die mit Humor, Professionalität und Herz dabei sind Die perfekte Mischung aus Action, Natur und Entspannung Ein unbeschreiblicher Teamgeist Egal, ob man nach einem Adrenalinkick sucht, etwas Neues ausprobieren möchte oder einfach einen unvergesslichen Tag in der Natur erleben will – ich kann diese Tour uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Ich werde definitiv wiederkommen und freue mich schon jetzt darauf, das nächste Mal vielleicht noch ein paar Freunde mitzunehmen, damit auch sie dieses einzig...”

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

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

Meet guide Andrej in Bovec for a three-hour whitewater SUP trip on the Soča. You’ll learn basic strokes and river techniques, paddle through rapids, stop for fruit and cookies on a river beach, and return by van. Wetsuit, shoes, helmet, PFD, board, paddle, and guide are included.

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10.Whitewater Canoeing on the Soča River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70 a head

From Bovec, HungaroRaft takes you to the Soča River for 1.5 hours of guided whitewater canoeing. You steer a narrow two or three-person inflatable canoe through sections too tight for large rafts, with time for swimming and rock jumps. Guides speak English and Hungarian, and Benter is noted for calm, precise instruction.

“trop bin! un site somptueux, des encadrants pros et sympas, et un grand merci à Benter, notre pilote de canoë, précis dans ces explications, rassurant au cas où nous aurions une appréhension😅, et techniquement au top en plus d'être très sympa. Je conseille à tous !”

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11.Whitewater kayaking on the Soča River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $80 a head

Meet Haydar and the HungaroRaft team in central Bovec, gear up, and ride an inflatable kayak through the emerald Soča River. You’ll practice on easy current before tackling rapids up to class III. The 3.5-hour trip suits beginners who can swim, with groups limited to four and optional photos available for €24.

“Our guide Haydar took great care of us and he was just super nice. We had so much fun! 11/10 would recommend”

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12.Whitewater Kayaking on the Soča River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $80 a head

Meet your English-speaking kayak instructor at Sport MIX in Bovec, gear up, and ride a shuttle to the Soča near Čezsoča. You’ll learn basic river skills before paddling 5 to 10 kilometers through rapids and canyons. Groups are limited to eight, and digital photos are included. Guide Gal has earned especially warm praise.

“It was just perfect. The scenery for as amazing. Our Guide Gal was the best guy. Free photos aswell.”

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

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

Meet guide Andrej and your small group at Kot 12 in Bovec for coffee, a safety lesson, and whitewater SUP practice. Paddle about 70 minutes through the Soča River, stop at a riverside beach for apples and cookies, then return with photos, gear, and transport included.

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

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14.PACK-RAFT trip down the rapids of Soča river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $90 a head

You paddle your own inflatable pack-raft down the Soča River near Bovec, guided by the Me2 Outdoor Center team. Nemo has guided this route for families and beginners, adjusting the rapids to your experience. The 2.5-hour trip includes private transport, safety gear, a neoprene suit, and a stop for a possible rock jump.

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