Whitewater Kayak Course on Soca River

5.0 (82 reviews) Bovec, Slovenia
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

A seat of a kayak offers you an opportunity to explore the rugged and beautiful Soča River. Professional instructors will be your conductor through an intense 2-3-hour training course, giving you the skills, joy, and confidence to endear the challenges of the open white and wild emerald water. Be the kayak king, spend more days on the river and Soča will deliver. If mastering kayaking is your goal, multi-day courses are recommended.

What's included

  • Locker
  • Action camera mounts for helmets
  • Equipment
  • Professional guide
  • Straps for glasses
  • Transport to the river and back
  • Changing room and toilet
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • River permit

What to expect

Day 1: First day
  1. SPORT MIX
    15m
    At the agreed-upon time, a friendly welcome will await you at the SPORT MIX agency. You will get acquainted with your kayak instructor who will then share some introductory information.

    After receiving all your kayaking gear, we will transport you to the entrance point on the Soča River, which will be determined by the instructor based on water levels and your prior knowledge and experience.
  2. River Soca
    3h
    After putting on your gear, you will be instructed on the laws of water flow and the techniques to employ in maneuvering in those situations. In your 5 – 10 km descent of the Soča, you will put into practice the techniques you have learned and build on your knowledge so that you can safely and in a relaxed manner enjoy your kayaking experience.

    Each day at the end of your trip, our driver will be waiting to transport you back to Bovec.

    Upon return, we will conduct a short analysis and review of the day and agree on the next day’s plan.
  3. 15m
    After your return, we'll review the day's pictures and conduct a brief analysis and review session. Should you desire, you can also book an additional day of kayaking for more adventures on the river.
Day 2: Second day
  1. 15m
    At the designated time, let's reconvene at our office. There, you can gather your gear, and we'll swiftly prepare to tackle the rapids once more.
  2. Soca
    3h
    We'll arrange transportation to a new entry point along the Soča River, selected by the instructor according to water levels and your performance from the first day.
  3. 15m
    After your return, we'll quickly browse through the photos together before saying goodbye until our next adventure.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our kayak course starts at our office in Bovec's main square, marked by two red flags with our logo.

End point

Our kayak course starts at our office in Bovec's main square, marked by two red flags with our logo.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Not recommended for people without swimming knowledge.
  • Not recommended for guests with BMI higher than: for women 30, for men 40.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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