Extreme water sports: Hydrospeeding the River Soca

Triglav National Park - Family Adventure Holidays

8 Days Combined Mountain Walking and Water Sports

The Slovenian Alps and the valley of the Soca river offer countless possibilities for fun -

and this trip provides a variety of activities for adults as well as teenage family groups.

Based in Tolmin we offer a mixture of mountain and water-based activities including trekking, white water rafting, canoeing and canyoning that will provide breath-taking views of mountain peaks contrasting with the unbelievably crystal clear emerald-green waters of the Soca river.

The Soca River is arguably one of the best in Europe for watersports and rafting the section between Boka and Trnovo takes you through the most attractive parts of the river covering a distance of about 12km in about an hour and a half to two hours and you will get the chance to see this beautiful natural environment and its surrounding mountains.

During your trip you will also get the chance to do some canoeing or kayaking on the River Soca as well as canyoning in picturesque Prsjak gorge. For beginners our guides will teach you all about the techniques of safe canyoning before you set off on a route along a forest trail and past a 27-metre waterfall, which will be your biggest challenge of the day.

Note: For extreme sports enthusiasts with prior canyoning experience and without fear of heights we also operate in Mrzli Potok - a natural gorge with around 30 waterfalls ranging from 3m to 75m in height. However, the majority of the falls require an alpinist's knowledge of descent and use of protection plus a familiarity with knots and equipment.

This trip offers flexibility to modify the options and itinerary in accordance with the ability of the group and combines easy mountain walking days with action-packed water sports.

Based in Triglav National Park you will see rugged mountain scenery and the spectacular river gorges, waterfalls and rapids that make up the emerald-green waters of the Soca River.

Once you have been to Slovenia, you will love the country and want to come back again.

What's included

  • Experienced Activity Instructors
  • Accommodation in Hotel Krn - half board
  • All local road transport
  • Airport transfers from/to Ljubljana or Trieste Airport
  • Discount outdoor clothing voucher for Cotswold Outdoor and Montane

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Personal expenses, lunch, daytime snacks and drinks
  • Travel insurance

ITINERARY

Day 1 Fly to Ljubljana or Trieste and onward transfer to your hotel in Tolmin
Day 2 Full day 'Kayak School'
Day 3 Low level mountain walking day
Day 4 Morning session white water rafting and free afternoon
Day 5 Medium level mountain walking day or mountain biking trip
Day 6

Morning session canyoning and afternoon free

Day 7 Adrenaline Park in the trees - Slovenia's version of 'Go Ape!'
Day 8 Depart after breakfast and transfer to Ljubljana or Trieste Airport for flight home.

RESERVATIONS

Availability April to September
Spaces 12
Reservations Please call or email to check latest availability

Comments

 

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INFORMATION

  • Adult and over 12's

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Group size: 4-12

DATES AND PRICES

April to June and Sept: €778

July and August: €846

White water rafting on the River Soca

Canyoning jump into Plunge pool

White water rafting on one of Europe's most spectacular rivers

Canyoning in th Upper Soca Valley