SUP, Hike and Paraglide in Slovenia

This was my first solo trip, and it exceeded all my expectations. Much Better Adventures was recommended to me by several friends who had thoroughly enjoyed their trips with the company, and I can see why. My experience in Slovenia was fantastic. We were a small group, which made it easy to get to know everyone, and we bonded very quickly. The guides were amazing ( Tanja & Rol) —friendly, knowledgeable, and highly organised—and the whole trip ran smoothly from start to finish. We saw and did so much during the trip, and I felt the duration was perfect. Slovenia itself is a beautiful country, with incredible landscapes, great food, and plenty of opportunities for adventure. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for an active holiday, especially if it's their first solo travel experience.

This trip has it all - you travel on water, on land, up in the sky and underground! It is a fantastic itinerary, busy but not too packed or stressful. The two guides, Nika and Jani were fantastic. I loved it!

Nika and Jani were amazing hosts and guides. Full of information and energy. The trip was well paced, not overpacked. We had some extra time and got to pop over to Italy for dessert for an evening which was a fun little adventure. From Paddle boarding along 2 rivers, hiking, paragliding to exploring a local cave this trip was well worth it. I definitely recommend it. Oh and all the food stops were great! We had a few dietary restrictions in our group and they were well accommodated. Slovenia is SUCH a gem!

Well organised trip but we were unfortunate with the weather. Heavy rain meant we couldn't SUP along the rivers, but the team were great at finding us alternative lakes to explore (somewhat less interesting than a river SUP though). We did have a lovely sunny day for our paragliding! Plenty of opportunities to sample good local food and you see a lot of Slovenia in just a few short days. When I originally booked, the itinerary included a farmstay which I think would have added to the experience. The hotels were OK but fairly average.

A magical experience with unexpected gems along the way. Superbly well organised and so much fun. It’s my first day back to work negotiating tube strikes in busy London and i’m randomly breaking out in giggles at some funny memories from the trip. I feel light amongst the melee, with secretly stashed mountain air propelling me along and visualising my bare feet on a paddle-board in chocolate box scenery with a big smile on my face. I have flown like a bird paragliding over a stunning view. I am changed! This will keep me charged up until the next adventure. Thank you Jani, Brian and Nina, 3 beautiful over-achievers. I am taking Nina’s encouraging ‘trust your body!’ onwards with me… thanks guys, you were brilliant! To prospective and maybe hesitant adventurers- do it! You will love the challenges, the beauty, the fun, the connectedness, the active resting of the mind brought into the present. Its really good for you 😘

Wow, what can I say. From the moment I arrived in Slovenia I knew it was going to be awesome. Everything worked like clockwork. We hit the ground running and we used every second to the full. Packed itinerary but not rushed. My fellow travellers, felt like old friends in minutes and our hosts/guides were totally brilliant. Made us feel so welcomed, safe, heard and energised. My first solo adventure travel and I will definitely be booking another one soon. Slovenia has won my heart. . . . thank you MBA 😀😍🙏

My trip to Slovenia was such an amazing experience, It was everything I hoped for and more. Our guides were so friendly and knowledgable. I am usually the one who has to plan any event for friends and family, this was such a treat to not have to worry about where to go, what to do or where to eat. Slovenia is such a beautiful place, being able to hike, paddle-board and paraglide through the scenery was incredible. Even the caving was a great adventure. We were kept busy from the moment we woke up to going to bed and were exhausted each night but it’s a great feeling. We had achy feet, full tummies and happy hearts and I would absolutely use MBAs again in the future.

This was a good experience and a nice short spontaneous trip. The trip consisted of paddle boarding, a few walks and paragliding. Paddle boarding is quite challenging for people who haven’t done it before but was a great experience! Nina our tour leader was amazing as well!

Solid itinerary offering, with a bit of flexibility! Wish it had been longer - to allow the group to feel a bit more like a family. The weather threw us a bit of a curve ball, so I think our trip lost a bit of the magic, but the weather pivot was actually my favorite part of the trip!

This was my second MBA trip and again it proved to be really good. Unfortunately there was an issue with one of our group becoming unwell and I must say that the guides and backroom team did a really good job at being flexible and patient with us. With three members needing to return home, the trip was very smooth for those who remained and the guides did really well making the more intimate trip still feel like a big adventure. The SUP experiences were wonderful and the paragliding on the last day was a stunning send off. The country itself was beautiful, roads brilliant, vehicles really comfy and everything ran smoothly. With such changing weather, we were all constantly kept informed about when and where we would be doing things, especially the paragliding. When this was at risk of being called off, we were offered alternatives to discuss or our money back for this portion. There were a few small issues, mainly to do with the information provided pre-trip perhaps not being thorough enough. It was unclear if meals were pre-planned or booked or if we were free to find places to eat ourselves. This resulted in quite a lot of wasted food as we would be taken to a supermarket only to later be taken to a restaurant. These were all excellent, but they were also expensive and some guests may prefer to have more freedom and cheaper alternatives. The other issue was the arrival and departure. It would have been very helpful to know that airports in Italy could serve as arrival or departure points, especially departure, and the collection timings from the main airport in Slovenia meant that some of the guests needed to travel to London Airports to arrive on time. However there really was no need to get to Slovenia at these precise times, with nothing planned until later in the day and a very cheap and easy bus being available to the city centre. Overall though, very good, indeed and a wonderful introduction to the region.