4 Kayaking in Bled to Build a Day Around

1.Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $76Our pick

Share a transparent kayak with one partner on a 1.5-hour guided paddle across Lake Bled. Your English-speaking guide handles the safety briefing, local stories, photos, and sunset route, with lights beneath the kayaks after dark. Meet at the rowing center, about a 30-minute walk from central Bled.

“Totally loved it. It’s a must try for everyone. It’s a beautiful place to go on a clear kayak especially when it’s dark.”

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

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

Meet your Bananaway SUP guide at Mala Zaka at 9:00 a.m. for a two-hour Lake Bled outing. You’ll learn the basics, paddle toward Bled Island, view Bled Castle from the water, play balance games, swim if you wish, and receive tour photos afterward. Gear and instruction are included.

“Naja, our guide was excellent. Technically proficient and aware of safety and rules. But most importantly she was fun ! She adjusted the group activity accordingly! The venue, weather on the day, the setting… it will be hard to top this!”

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3.Black Hole Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $241

From Bled, ride an old mining train into Slovenia’s Black Hole mines, hike down about 95 meters, then paddle sit-on-top kayaks through dark water-filled passages. A local English-speaking guide leads the small group of up to eight. Dry suits, helmets, lights, snacks, transfers, and hotel pickup are included.

“The tour was a wonderful experience from Bled. The place is about 90 kms from Bled but the transfer is very comfortable. However, one should not expect a full on Kayaking experience. It could be more appropriately termed as a Mine exploring experience with using Kayaks for exploring a certain water filled section. The entire trip takes about 8 hours with around 1-1.5 hrs of Kayaking. there is not enough space to row all the time and the hands need to be used from time to time. We were also taken to some beautiful hidden locations after the mine experience. Altogether its a good experience. However, as a suggestion, for…”

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4.Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Paddle a two-person clear kayak across Lake Bled with a local English-speaking guide. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, when lights beneath the kayak add a magical glow. You’ll see Bled Castle, the island church, and perhaps fish below. The calm lake suits beginners, though you should expect steady paddling and bring your own waterproof storage.

“Loved this sunset kayak trip on lake bled! We saw some massive fish, the views were insane, the blue lit kayaks were super cool, & the tour guides were really nice and fun!”

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