Hire a Kayak/Canoe/SUP at Lake Bohinj
One of the best ways to experience Lake Bohinj is to get out on to the water with either a kayak/canoe /SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board). With water splashing on your body, the sun on your back and the peaks of the Julian Alps all around you, it is hard not to fall in love with this magical place. A perfect summer time activity which is fun for the whole family.
Prices to Hire a Kayak/Canoe/SUP at Lake Bohinj
Hiring is relatively inexpensive, and there are several of operators on the lake shore who offer life jackets and all the equipment you need. Expect to pay between €9-12 per hour, with rates tapering for longer hires. Daily hire is about €40 for canoe (will often seat 3 people), €30 for a kayak (for 1) and €35 for a SUP.
Often you pay for the time hired once you return the kayak/canoe or SUP at Lake Bohinj. This means that you don’t have to make a decision on how long you want to be out for at the start. This is great if it is your first time, of if you are unsure how the kids will take to it. Do check with your operator first that they are happy with this.
Where to Hire a Kayak/Canoe/SUP at Lake Bohinj
The closest operator to Lake Bohinj is Alpin Sport just by the bridge in Ribčev Laz. The staff here are very friendly and can offer advice about which vessel may suit you and your group the best. There are lockers to store any valuables, and you will also be given a dry bag to take with you. Bookings can also be made in advance online.
Other operators are around the south side of the lake and include Pac Sport and Camp Bohinj.
New in 2019, Maja, from Super Duper will drop off SUP to any location around Lake Bohinj between 9am-8pm. Just give her a call on +386 415 54649. One advantage of using Super Duper is that your SUP can be dropped off and collected from different spots around the lake. So you could set off from Ribcev Laz and paddle board down to Ukanc. Enjoy a picnic, laze on the beach, take a swim and then walk back along the scenic northern shore of the lake. A wonderful day out.
Top Tips for Water Activities on Lake Bohinj
- On sunny, clear days, kayak/canoe/SUP hire at Lake Bohinj is popular, so go early or book in advance.
- You will get wet – that is half the fun in summer, so wear appropriate clothing.
- Remember the sunshine is reflected off the surface of the water. So take the necessary precautions – sun cream, sunglasses and a sunhat!
- Be mindful of the wind, especially with young children who could get blown out into the lake.
- Not all oars float (we have discovered from experience). So don’t just drop one into the water!
More Adventures on the Water
For those who would like a more adventurous experience, why not book a kayaking adventure down the Sava Bohinka? The river you see flowing out of Lake Bohinj is called the Jezernica and is the shortest river in Slovenia (only 100m long). It then merges with the Mostnica river to form the Sava Bohinjka. The Sava Bohinjka is a popular river for mini-rafting, from beginners to those more experienced.
