Best Scenic Europe Canoe Trips

The best scenic Europe canoe trips offer journeys among mountains, caves, and historic sites.

The most scenic Europe canoe trips include the countries of Poland, Slovenia, France, and England. where you can enjoy wildlife, picturesque villages, and castles.

Tipping a canoe and going for a swim is considered part of the fun of canoeing. It's a normal occurrence and not viewed as an emergency or incident to be concerned about. When canoeing in a group with an experienced leader, the group pitches in to help recover the swimmers and boats.

Best Scenic Europe Canoe Trips

Lake Bohinj, Triglav National Park, Slovenia - Ringed by the Julian Alps, Lake Bohinj is Slovenia's largest glacial lake. The water is crystal clear and plentiful with viewable fish below the surface as you paddle the peaceful, calm waters where the only powered boats are the quiet electrically powered. Few if any organized canoe trips are arranged, however, canoe rentals are available and the lake can easily be covered with an independent trip.

Suggested trip
Pac Sports

Where To Stay
Bohinjsko Jezero, Slovenia Hotels - Reviews/booking.

River Obra, Poland - This river covers over 100 miles of calm, flat water; perfect for beginners, families, groups and even experienced paddlers up for a long ride. Meander the crystal clear lakes of the Lubuskie Lake district, stop in at historic towns and discover the wilds of west Poland by camping riverside. Thye canoe routes takes you to Zbaszyn, Babimost, Trzciel and Skwierzyna, where you will see scenic countryside and heavily forested sites.

Suggested trip
Adventure Poland

Where to Stay
Lubuskie, Poland Hotels - Reviews/booking

Orb River, France - Canoe scenic southern France over a 90 mile river route that takes you through Haute Languedoc Park Naturel to the Mediterranean sea; changing its allure, its depth and its banks. From steep gorges, to a meander across the plains to the coast, the flora and fauna of the banks of the Orb is nothing less than an array of majestic differences; a chain of mysterious contrastso the where you will experience awesome scenery, including gorges and many secluded areas.

Suggested Trip
Reals Canoe Kayak

Where To Stay
Hotels Near Cessenon-sur-Orb, France - Reviews/booking

The Dordogne River, France
Canoe the Dordogne River and experience a taste of French history as you pass chateaux's, forts, and medieval villages. You can relax on the beaches along the river, bathe, take scenic pictures, or to stop in one of the picturesque villages along the Dordogne.

Suggested trip
Explorando

Where To Stay
Dordogne, France Hotels - Reviews/bookng

River Ardèche, France - This canoe journey begins at the spectacular limestone arch - the Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and takes you by 300m-high limestone cliffs, rock shelves, the Ardèche gorges, and winds up at the medieval town of Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche. The river is relatively easy and enjoyed by all levels of paddlers.

Suggested Trip
Océanide Canoë

Where To Stay
Ardèche, France Hotels - Reviews/booking

Scottish Highlands
Paddle through spectacular glacial lochs. This is genuinely wild land – golden eagle country – and journeying by canoe allows us to travel quietly and observe the rich and varied wildlife of the region. This is an unforgettable wilderness adventure in one of Scotland's most beautiful and remote areas.

Suggested Trip
Wilderness Scotland

Where to stay
Inverness, Scotland Hotels - Reviews/booking

Best Scenic Europe Canoe Trips