River and Whitewater SUP Adventure

Develop your SUP skills in awe-inspiring locations, wild rivers and stunning lakes!

Navigate canyons and gorges to create a thrilling connection with nature.

Hike to hidden waterfalls, discovering secret swimming spots and more!

Paddle on the tranquil waters of Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj.

Take in the vibrant natural landscapes and crystal-clear, emerald waters of the Soca River.

This paddleboarding adventure is designed for improver and intermediate paddlers with prior SUP experience. Over the course of 5 days on the water, we’ll build your SUP skills amidst breathtaking landscapes.

We begin with serene flat water paddling on Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, progressing to mastering moving waters and navigating small rapids on the Vipava River, and culminates with exhilarating whitewater SUP on the Soca River's vibrant emerald green waters. nice and toasty in a drysuit.

Whitewater SUP is an exciting form of paddleboarding where enthusiasts navigate rivers with varying degrees of rapids. It combines the core principles of traditional paddle boarding with the challenges and thrills of whitewater rafting. Paddlers stand on their boards and use paddles to steer and propel themselves, tackling rapids, navigating through currents, and maintaining balance amidst the dynamic water conditions. This sport requires some skill, balance, and a keen sense of adventure, offering a unique way to experience the beauty and power of natural river environments!

This adventure serves as an ideal introduction to whitewater SUP, focusing on skill and confidence building on smaller rapids. Perfect balance isn't a requirement, but a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn are key. It's a chance to embrace the excitement of navigating river currents while enhancing your paddleboarding abilities in a supportive, skill-progressing environment.

You’ve taken a lesson from a qualified instructor and have learned SUP techniques.

• You’ve paddled at least 5 times, with at least 10 hours on a SUP.

• You’ve paddled at least 10 km in one go.

• You’re comfortable with standing on the board for several hours at a time.

• You can self-rescue and are comfortable with falling in the water.

• You’re able to swim 100 metres in open water

• You have a good-to-high fitness level and a positive attitude towards challenge

Canyoning is an adventurous activity combining hiking, swimming, climbing, and abseiling to navigate canyons and gorges, offering a thrilling connection with nature through unique geological formations.

On this holiday, we'll explore the Grmečica gorge, a natural playground of pools, waterfalls, and narrow passages. Led by expert guides, our  3-hour journey through the Grmečica gorge requires no previous experience. We’ll safely waterfall descents and leap into emerald pools, making for an exhilarating introduction to the world of canyoning.

When we're not on the water, we'll take the opportunity to explore the fantastic local hiking trails. These easy-going hikes will lead us to discover beautiful waterfalls and secret natural swimming pools for wild swimming, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the tranquil beauty of our surroundings.

Gutsy Girls we pride ourselves on creating fun, welcoming and supportive spaces for our guests to try new sports, challenge themselves with new wild experiences and to connect with new, like minded friends.

As well as excellent local SUP guides, we also send trained Gutsy Girl hosts on all of our trips to ensure you have all the support you’ll need for your adventure, and to make sure you have an unforgettable experience!

Morning Meet the transfer in Ljubljana, then head to Lake Bled. We're starting with paddleboarding — nailing balance, SUP technique, and swimming in water so clear it's almost annoying. 

Afternoon Picnic lunch on the lake because we can. Then transfer to Ribčev Laz near Lake Bohinj — our base for two nights.

Evening Dinner at the hotel: proper local food, cosy setting, good company. Easy first day, tomorrow we step it up.

Morning
Breakfast, then onto Lake Bohinj with the Julian Alps towering behind you. Today's session is all about mastering the strokes and turns you'll really need when we hit whitewater.

Afternoon
More water time, building confidence, refining technique and getting ready for the faster waters.

Evening
Dinner and down time. Tomorrow is going to be really fun.

Morning
Breakfast, check out, then canyoning. Abseiling down waterfalls, leaping off rocks, swimming in emerald pools. This is the good stuff.

Afternoon
Car train to Vipava Valley with a swim stop (maybe more cliff jumping) on the way. Check into a working farm stay — sounds random, absolutely delivers.

Evening
Wine cellar visit with one of the region’s best winemakers. Taste the wines, hear the stories, eat incredibly well. Vipava knows what it's doing.

Morning
SUP on the Soča and Idrijca rivers — these are spots for locals and those in the know, not part of the tourist trail.

Afternoon
More paddling on the rivers. You'll feel the current moving beneath your board. This is your intro to whitewater paddling, and it's brilliant.

Evening
Debrief over dinner, still buzzing.

Morning
Whitewater SUP on the Soča River at Bovec. Two small groups, one highly experienced instructor per group. Hydrology briefing, safety talk, then we're in.

Afternoon
Warm-up on calm sections of the river, then it’s on to the rapids. While one group's paddling, the other's hiking to waterfalls and a hidden swimming spot. We swap after lunch — everyone gets both.

Evening
Swap stories, relive the best bits, eat like champions.

Morning
Back to Bovec for round two of whitewater SUP. Building on yesterday, potentially hitting a new section depending on conditions and how we're feeling.

Afternoon
Leave the Soča Valley with a scenic drive over Vršič Pass — the views are ridiculous. 

Evening
Early dinner, then Ljubljana airport for late flights.

That's a wrap.