When to go

Right away. Autumn is beautiful and still warm(ish). That’s a wetsuit, not board shorts, on the stand-up paddleboard, then.

How to get there

Wizz Air flies to Ljubljana from Luton Airport throughout the week. Fares start at £21 one way. wizzair.com

What to pack

Whipping out your phone for a snap on the rapids won’t cut it. Pack a GoPro for a camera that can keep pace. £329 gopro.com