Abandoned Mine Kayaking Excursion from Bled
This is your chance to live an unique underground kayak experience in abandoned mines below the ground from Bled!
Practical information
- Total duration of the activity: 8 hours
- Duration of the sport practice only: 4 hours (about one hour on the kayak)
- Early morning departure from Bled
Meet your guide in Bled and hop aboard a comfortable minivan for a scenic 2-hour drive through the Slovenian countryside toward the underground kayaking site. - Arrival and preparation (≈ 30 min)
Get briefed on the adventure ahead by your expert guide. You’ll receive your drysuit, boots, helmet, gloves, life jacket, and headlamp, plus a safety and paddling introduction before entering the mine. - Mining train descent (≈ 15 min)
Board the original mining train and descend 600 metres underground, a thrilling way to start your underground journey. - Underground hike (≈ 20–30 min one way)
Walk through mine tunnels and descend an additional 95 metres on foot via steep stairs to reach the flooded mine chambers where the kayaks await. - Black Hole Kayaking experience (≈ 1 hour)
Paddle through narrow passages and silent galleries deep inside the mountain, guided only by the beam of your headlamp, a one-of-a-kind experience in complete darkness. - Return hike and ascent (≈ 30–40 min)
Climb back up the mine stairs and make your way to the surface after your underground adventure. - Traditional miner’s snack & return transfer (≈ 2 hours drive back)
Enjoy a well-deserved local snack before heading back to Bled by minivan. - Tour ends in Bled
Expect to return around 8 hours after departure, depending on your scheduled start time.
Participants must be at least 150 cm tall and must not exceed EU shoe size 47 to take part in this activity.
A minimum number of 6 participants is required for this activity.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
A physical copy of your ID or passport is required.
Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.
You must not have any medical contraindications to take part in this activity.
This activity is not suitable for people with heart conditions, back problems or serious medical issues.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
This activity operates in all weather conditions; no refunds will be issued for weather or personal reasons.
Participants arriving more than 10 minutes late will not be accommodated or refunded.
The underground temperature remains around 10°C, please dress warmly.
Please bring a change of clothes in case you get wet during the tour.
If you are prone to motion sickness, take precautions before the tour (mountain roads are part of the route).
Pets are not allowed on this tour.
This activity involves climbing steep stairs and walking on uneven terrain.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available within Bled town only. Guests staying outside Bled must meet at pr1motours.com, Ljubljanska cesta 20, 4260 Bled, Slovenia.
There is no parking available at the meeting point, please plan accordingly.
Once your booking is confirmed, please contact the instructor to arrange the exact meeting time.
- Transfer
- Kayaking equipment
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Small snack
- Warm clothes
- Change of clothes
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Passport
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Practical information
This is your chance to live a unique underground kayak experience in the abandoned mines from Bled!
After meeting your guide in Bled, you will be driven to the starting point, where you will be provided with a safety briefing as well as an introduction to kayaking and paddling techniques by an experienced instructor.
The entrance to the mine is via an original mining train ride for about 15 minutes to about 600 metres (1,968 feet) below the surface, an exciting way to start the adventure!
After that, you will hike down steep stairs and head to a depth of 95 metres (611 feet). This is where the sit-on-top kayaks are awaiting you, in the bottom of the mine, which was flooded after mining was abandoned. You will have the opportunity to explore various passages and galleries in complete darkness, with the sole illumination provided by the headlights!
Get ready for some serious fun on this unique and dynamic activity! Book your kayaking excursion from Bled today!