SUP Paddleboarding at Your Choice of Location with an Instructor

Find a little freedom on the water with SUP paddleboarding at your choice of location: open views, time in nature and the excitement of moving your board under your own paddle power. Choose from more than 10 scenic settings near Sofia and Plovdiv, in the Rhodope Mountains and in central Bulgaria. There are experiences for one person or two, with either two or three hours of paddling, shared with a group of fellow participants.

It is a chance to step away from your usual routine for outdoor activity, beautiful scenery and a fresh sense of adventure. Some locations welcome first-time paddlers and children, while others are reserved for people who have paddled before. Your choice of water matters: the Maritsa River and Iskar Reservoir are specifically designated for experienced participants only.

What stand-up paddleboarding involves

SUP stands for Stand Up Paddling: you move across the water while standing on a board. It has similarities to surfing, but the board is larger and more stable, and you use a paddle both to propel yourself and to steer. Rather than relying on waves, you make your own progress across the water while taking in the surrounding landscape.

The sport can be practised on many kinds of water, including rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs, seas and oceans. The organiser has selected locations that include suitable settings for beginners who cannot swim. Every participant wears a life jacket, and an instructor stays with the group throughout the adventure to oversee safety and correct paddling technique. This does not override the experience requirement for the Maritsa River and Iskar Reservoir.

How your adventure unfolds

You begin with a briefing on safe, correct SUP technique for open water. You then head out with the group and a qualified instructor, who helps you put that guidance into practice as you paddle.

Your time on the water is two or three hours, depending on the experience you choose. Short breaks are built in for rest and photographs, with pauses adjusted to the group's abilities. There is time to look around, catch your breath and capture a memory of the day, as well as to enjoy the paddling itself.

This is a group activity with other participants you may not know, rather than a private session. Once the paddling is over, you can continue your day with a picnic or barbecue on the shore. That is something you can arrange yourself, not a meal included in the experience.

Duration and participation requirements

The experience can be selected for one person or two, with a choice of two or three hours of paddling in either case. Whether you come on your own or bring someone along, you join the shared group. A minimum of four registered participants is required for the activity to go ahead.

• The minimum age is 7 years.
• Children can take part provided the participation requirements are met.
• Every participant under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The stated maximum participant weight is 120 kg.
• The Maritsa River and Iskar Reservoir are for participants with previous paddling experience only.

What is included

• Two or three hours of paddling, depending on your chosen experience, with short breaks suited to the group's abilities.
• The necessary SUP equipment: a board, adjustable paddle, life jacket and safety leash.
• A briefing on safety and correct paddling technique in open water.
• A qualified instructor accompanying the group throughout the adventure.
• Photographs taken on a phone during the paddling session.

What is not included

Transport, food and drinks are not included. Wetsuit equipment is not provided, and drone photography or filming is not part of the experience. You need to travel to the reservoirs using your own transport, so plan your journey separately from the paddling activity.

Locations and the published 2026 schedule

The organiser lists a season running from April to September, with activities taking place only at specified locations and on scheduled dates. The published timetable below is for 2026; it does not confirm any future date or booking. The listed start times are 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00. All dates below use the day.month.year format.

Near Sofia:

• Pancharevo Lake: 06.05, 13.05, 20.05, 27.05, 03.06, 10.06, 17.06, 24.06, 01.07, 15.07, 22.07, 29.07, 05.08, 12.08, 19.08, 26.08, 02.09, 09.09, 16.09, 23.09 and 30.09.2026.
• Pchelina Reservoir: 01.05, 15.05, 29.05, 12.06, 26.06, 10.07, 24.07, 07.08, 21.08, 04.09 and 18.09.2026.
• Ognyanovo Reservoir: 02.05, 16.05, 30.05, 13.06, 27.06, 11.07, 25.07, 08.08, 22.08, 05.09 and 19.09.2026.
• Iskar Reservoir — experienced paddlers only: 03.05, 17.05, 31.05, 14.06, 28.06, 12.07, 26.07, 09.08, 23.08, 06.09 and 20.09.2026.

Near Plovdiv:

• Pyasachnik Reservoir: 08.05, 22.05, 19.06 and 25.09.2026.
• 40-te Izvora Reservoir: 09.05, 23.05, 20.06 and 26.09.2026.
• Maritsa River — experienced paddlers only: 10.05, 24.05, 21.06 and 27.09.2026.

In the Rhodope Mountains:

• Vacha Reservoir: 04.07 and 05.07.2026.
• Shiroka Polyana Reservoir: 17.07, 31.07, 14.08, 28.08 and 11.09.2026.
• Golyam Beglik Reservoir: 18.07, 01.08, 15.08, 29.08 and 12.09.2026.
• Dospat Reservoir: 19.07, 02.08, 16.08, 30.08 and 13.09.2026.

In central Bulgaria:

• Zhrebchevo Reservoir: 06.06.2026.

Getting ready for your time on the water

After making a reservation, contact the instructor using the telephone number supplied with your booking information to agree on the exact location. Arrange your own transport to the chosen reservoir. If you have any health conditions, the organiser recommends informing the activity provider after you book.

Bring food and drinks, clothing suitable for the season and a spare set of clothes just in case. You can paddle barefoot or wear clean shoes. The instructor will supply the photographs from your adventure; agree with them on the day how you will receive them.

The activity is weather-dependent. You must contact the instructor on the day before your scheduled session to check the weather conditions. Choosing a location and date does not replace this final check.

Reservations, cancellation and your voucher

The provider's information states that reservations must be made at least 72 hours before the activity. Its published free-cancellation deadline is 168 hours, or seven days, before the reserved time. The source also lists voucher validity until 14 October 2027. These dates and deadlines describe the provider's offer and do not automatically become the terms of an Adventico voucher; check the applicable conditions when purchasing and arranging your participation.

Choose an Adventico voucher for SUP paddleboarding at your choice of location, whether you want a day in nature for yourself or a gift for someone who enjoys water and new experiences. The voucher is a gift of an adventure, not an instantly confirmed booking: the specific location, date and time are arranged separately, subject to the schedule, the minimum group size and weather conditions.