Susec Canyon: Canyoning Adventure with Guide & Pickup

Summary

Slide down smooth rocks and leap into clear pools in Susec Canyon

You’ll hike up through forest shade before plunging into Susec Canyon’s natural slides and pools with a local guide leading the way. Expect laughter, cool mountain water against your skin, and moments when time slows down between jumps or floating under sunlight. All equipment and transport are sorted for you — just bring your sense of adventure.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed about Susec Canyon was the sound — not roaring, but this gentle gurgle echoing off the stone. Our guide, Luka, handed me a wetsuit that still smelled faintly of river water and neoprene (not my best look, but who cares). We hiked up for maybe twenty minutes — enough to get my heart going and shoes muddy. The air felt cooler under the trees, almost damp. At one point, Luka stopped to show us how moss grows on just one side of the boulders here. He said it’s something about the sun and wind, but honestly I was distracted by the way light flickered through the leaves.

I’d never tried canyoning before. There’s this moment right before you slide down your first rock where your brain goes “wait, really?” But then you do it anyway. The stone is so smooth it almost feels fake — like someone polished it for us. Cold water rushes up your back as you slide, then you’re suddenly in a pool that’s clearer than any tap water I’ve ever seen. I tried to say “this is wild” in Slovenian (Luka laughed — apparently I butchered it). Sometimes we jumped from ledges, sometimes we just floated for a second and watched dragonflies skimming above us.

It’s not all adrenaline — there are pauses where you just drift or stand ankle-deep on a rock while someone else takes their turn. You hear people laughing ahead or behind you. My hands got wrinkly from the water but I didn’t care; I still think about that feeling of sliding down sun-warmed stone into cold creek water. Three hours went by weirdly fast. When we finished, everyone looked tired but kind of proud (and a bit ridiculous in wetsuits). I kept finding little pebbles in my shoes later that day — kind of a souvenir, I guess.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Canyoning adventure in Susec Canyon

• Attend safety talk with guide
• Walk 20 minutes to canyon top
• Jump, slide, and swim in canyon

Top questions

How long does the Susec canyoning trip last?

The canyoning trip lasts about 3 hours total.

Is Susec canyoning suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's considered one of Slovenia's easiest and most enjoyable canyoning trips.

What equipment is provided for canyoning?

All necessary equipment including wetsuit is provided for participants.

Is transport included to Susec Canyon?

Yes, transport by air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

Are changing rooms and showers available?

Yes, there are changing rooms, toilets, showers, lockers, and safe boxes at the site.

Is lunch included during the tour?

No meals are mentioned as part of this activity.

Can children join the Susec canyoning tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller to the site but should check suitability for canyoning itself.

Are there any health restrictions?

The tour isn't recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup by air-conditioned minivan from a central spot, full use of wetsuits and all safety gear needed for canyoning in Susec Canyon, plus access to changing rooms with showers and lockers so you can clean up after all that sliding around. A local guide leads every step — even if you mangle your Slovenian like I did.