Bled Canyoning: Alpine River Adventure with Pickup & Gear

Summary

Jump into alpine rivers near Bled with canyoning thrills, laughter, and wild nature

You’ll leap into crystal-clear alpine pools near Bled, hike through wild canyons with a local guide, rappel down rock faces, and float along untouched rivers—all gear included. Expect laughter, nerves (the good kind), hotel pickup from your place in town, and memories that stick long after your socks dry.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it feels like to let go and just drop into a pool of icy mountain water? I didn’t think I’d actually do it—jump from that bridge near Bled—but there I was, wetsuit clinging to my skin, heart thumping. Our guide Luka grinned and said something in Slovenian that sounded reassuring (I hoped). The air smelled sharp and green, like wet moss and river stones. We’d started with a drive from Lake Bled through these sleepy villages—cows, wood smoke, old men waving. It felt both familiar and not at all.

The canyon itself is kind of hidden until you’re suddenly in it—walls slick with spray, water so clear you see your toes wriggling inside the booties they give you. There’s this moment after the first jump where everyone just laughs because it’s colder than you expect but also weirdly freeing. Luka showed us how to rappel down this rock face (my hands shook a bit), and then we slid into another pool that tasted faintly of minerals. He kept checking if we were okay—not in an overbearing way, just… present. One of the guys in our group chickened out on the 10-meter jump; Luka just tied him off and lowered him down gently while making some joke about “Slovenian elevators.”

I still think about floating on my back for a minute in the Sava Bohinjka river—sunlight flickering between leaves overhead—and feeling both small and sort of invincible at the same time. By the end, everyone was shivering but grinning like idiots as we peeled off our wetsuits behind the van. And yeah, they took photos (free ones), so now there’s proof I actually did it—even if my hair looks like a drowned squirrel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Canyoning adventure in Bled canyon

• Drive from Lake Bled to canyon entrance
• Change into canyoning equipment
• Start canyoning adventure
• Climb, jump, swim, and rappel
• Slide down canyon and float on river
• Jump from bridge or get lowered by rope
• Return and change clothes
• Drive back to Bled

Top questions

Is previous canyoning experience needed for Bled?

No experience is required; guides teach all skills on site.

How long does the canyoning tour last?

The main canyoning adventure lasts about one hour inside the canyon.

Are jumps mandatory during the tour?

No—if you don’t want to jump, guides will lower you down safely by rope.

What equipment is provided for canyoning in Bled?

Wetsuits, socks, shoes, helmets—all gear is included in the price.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip from Bled?

Yes—pickup from hotels or Airbnbs around Bled is included.

Are free photos part of this canyoning experience?

Yes—guides take photos during the trip at no extra charge.

How high is the biggest jump on this tour?

The highest jump offered is 10 meters; it’s optional.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or Airbnb pickup around Bled by van, full use of wetsuits and all canyoning equipment (even socks), guiding by certified locals who know every twist of the rivers Jerečica and Grmečica, transport to and from the canyon entrance mid-way to Bohinj Lake—and free photos so you don’t have to risk your phone near water.