Canoe safari

Two people paddling a red canoe on Lake Cerknica, surrounded by mountains and trees. The sky is partly cloudy.
Two people paddling a red canoe on Lake Cerknica, surrounded by mountains and trees. The sky is partly cloudy.

Due to its changing size and shape Lake Cerknica is a true paradise for canoeing.

Canoeing on Lake Cerknica is possible from April to September, provided the water level is suitable.

You can rent a canoe at Lake Cerknica without prior notice every weekend, if weather conditions and the water level are suitable for paddling. 

Price list

1 hour12.00 €
2 hours18.00 €
3 hours24.00 €
5 hours30.00 €
all day36.00 €

The rental includes: canoe rental, use of life jackets, paddles and waterproof bags.

Water experiences and excursions

For water experiences and excursions that include listening to a tale about the creation of Lake Cerknica, visiting the oldest beekeeping trail in Slovenia, or paddling accompanied by a biologist who reveals the full extent of the biodiversity of this exceptional area, advance registration is required.

Canoe trips are suitable for groups of 6 to 20 people, and the program itself can be adjusted to the group's wishes, taking into account the water levels of watercourses, rivers and the lake.

Price list 

HALF-DAY TRIP (from 3 to 5 hours)20.00 € per person
ALL-DAY TRIP (from 5 to 8 hours)30.00 € per person


Price includes: canoe and paddle rental, life jacket, organization and guiding of the trip, accident insurance and VAT. An additional charge for passenger transport by arrangement.

Paddle across the surface of Lake Cerknica and the surrounding rivers.

A family in a canoe on Lake Cerknica. In the background there is mountain Slivnica.

Canoe safari on Lake Cerknica

Package offers

Visit us at the Visitor Center Lake Cerknica and check the current package offers, where you can combine canoeingwith a visit to the interactive exhibition at the Center.

Three people viewing an exhibit at Visitor Center Lake Cerknica; one person pointing at a screen while the other two listen through headphones, with wooden walls in the background.
Museum of Lake Cerknica
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Museum of Lake Cerknica

Visitors listening to an explanation by a model of Lake Cerknica.
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Visitors enjoying the view of Lake Cerknica from an observation platform.
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