Kayaking Soča River

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Yes. We offer guided kayaking trips on the Soča River that are also suitable for beginners. Before the trip, our experienced guides explain the basic paddling techniques and safety rules and help you learn your first strokes.

Yes. Basic swimming ability is required for kayaking on the Soča River. Wearing a life jacket is mandatory, but being able to swim is an important part of staying safe during the activity.

The minimum age for our kayaking trip is 11 years.

Parents should be aware that the actual kayaking section lasts approximately 1.5 hours, and each guest sits in their own kayak. Children therefore need to be sufficiently independent to actively paddle throughout the trip and follow the guide's instructions.

Yes, but suitability mainly depends on the child's age, abilities and confidence.

For younger participants, it is important that they can follow the guide's instructions, paddle independently and respond appropriately to situations on the river.

The difficulty of the trip depends on the current water level, river conditions and the abilities of the participants.

Our trips are also suitable for beginners, and the sections we use are generally within difficulty levels 1 and 2. Before each trip, we take the current conditions into account and choose an appropriate program.

The actual kayaking section on the river lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

The entire experience usually takes around 2–3 hours, including preparation, getting and putting on the equipment, safety instructions and transportation to and from the river.

We provide all the basic equipment needed for the kayaking trip, which usually includes:

• kayak
• paddle
• life jacket
• helmet
• neoprene wetsuit
• neoprene shoes

Before the trip, your guide will also explain how to use the equipment correctly.

Please bring swimwear, a towel and dry clothes to change into after the trip.

We also recommend that you do not bring valuables with you. During the trip, items can fall into the river and may be very difficult or impossible to recover.

The kayaking season depends mainly on weather conditions and the water level of the river. Each part of the season has its own characteristics.

In spring, the water level is usually higher, while in summer the water level is often lower and conditions can be suitable for more relaxed kayaking trips.

The water level of the Soča can change quickly depending on the amount of rainfall. Even during the summer months, heavy rain can cause the water level to rise, while during longer dry periods the river level can be considerably lower.

Kayaking is an adventure sport, so a certain level of risk is always present. During guided trips, experienced guides are responsible for safety and explain the rules of safe river behaviour and basic paddling techniques before the trip begins.

It is important that participants follow the guide's instructions and that the trip is adapted to the current river conditions.

Yes, light rain is usually not an obstacle to running the trip. The decision to operate the activity depends mainly on weather conditions, temperature, water level and overall river safety.

If the weather or river conditions are unsuitable or unsafe, the trip may be postponed or cancelled.

Yes. The Soča is an alpine river with relatively cold water, even during the summer months.

For this reason, appropriate neoprene equipment is very important during kayaking trips. It helps protect your body from the cold, especially when air and water temperatures are lower.

Yes. Subject to availability, we can also organise private kayaking trips, especially during the low season.

As a private trip involves individual organisation and a private guide or group, the price is higher. Please contact us for more information about availability and pricing.

No. At Aqua Tours Bovec, we organise guided kayaking trips only, accompanied by experienced guides.

We do not rent out kayaking equipment or kayaks for unguided trips. This allows us to better ensure the safety of our guests and adapt the experience to the current conditions on the river.

With a regular kayak, you sit inside the kayak, while with a sit-on-top kayak, you sit on top of the kayak.

A sit-on-top kayak is easier to get in and out of and, thanks to its simple design, is particularly suitable for beginners. In the event of a capsize, it is also easier for the participant to get back onto the kayak.

At Aqua Tours Bovec, we do not offer enclosed kayaks for beginners. For our beginner-friendly guided trips, we use sit-on-top kayaks because they make it easier to learn the basics of paddling and provide a more relaxed experience on the Soča River.