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Rafting, canyoning, ziplining, and more, this Slovenian mountain town is bound to get your adrenaline pumping.

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Bovec: Canyon Učja — The Longest Zipline Park in Europe

Bovec: Canyon Učja — The Longest Zipline Park in Europe

Unleash Your Adrenaline at Bovec Zipline – Europe's Longest Zipline park! Embark on an epic adventure with 10 thrilling ziplines, ranging from 250 to 600 meters, soaring over the stunning Učja Valley. Reach speeds of 40-60 km/h and savor panoramic views of the Soča Valley and Slovenia's highest peak, Triglav. No need to worry if you're new to ziplining! Before the activity, our expert guides will provide all the necessary instructions at the training polygon. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-timer, our friendly staff ensures a seamless and safe experience, ensuring you're well-prepared for the adventure that awaits. We meet at our Outdoor center Soča Rafting (Bovec), from where we will take you to the starting point of the zipline and back at the end of the activity. Immerse yourself in nature, and book your Bovec Zipline experience now!

Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos

Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos

Start your day of outdoor adventure by meeting your guide/driver at the pre-arranged meeting destination in the Bovec. At this location you will meet and get to know your rafting team. After a short introduction you will be given your white water equipment (wetsuits, shoes, helmet, life jacket), ensuring you have everything you need for the day ahead. Once you have been familiarised with your gear you will take a brief, scenic drive to the starting point at Soča River. Once you arrive at the scenic destination your guide will fill you in on all the information you need regarding safety and how to use the raft. After everyone has been informed it is time for the group to head into the crystal clear water and start. Jump into the Soča river with your rafts and begin paddling through the rapids. Along your journey you will stop a few times in order to have swimming breaks in the emerald pools and enjoy the waves for roughly 1.5-hours.  Once you reach the finish point, your drivers will be waiting with the dry clothes. After everyone changes, you will return to Bovec with a 20-minute drive to head home for an evening's rest after a day of adventure.

From Ljubljana: Guided Day Tour to Soča and Kranjska Gora

From Ljubljana: Guided Day Tour to Soča and Kranjska Gora

Fulfill your day by seeing the best treasures of Slovenian nature on this guided day tour. From Ljubljana, travel to the majestic Soča Valley and finish your day at Kranjska Gora, the biggest alpine resort in the country. After meeting your guide, set out on your adventure as the road slowly takes you to the top of Vršič Pass at an altitude of 1661 meters. Take advantage of a photo stop before descending into the valley, where one of the most beautiful rivers awaits. Spot the silver peaks of the Julian Alps, which are inseparably connected with the history of world war I. The Isonzo front took place here, a mountain combat in high altitudes and impossible living conditions. You can still see the tracks of the battle everywhere. A visit to the biggest waterfall in Slovenia follows. Waterfall Boka is 106-meters high and 18-meters wide. Afterward, continue towards Ljubljana and stop in Kranjska Gora – the biggest alpine resort in Slovenia. Kranjska Gora is also the home of Slovenia's biggest alpine skiing race, the Vitranc cup. Round-off your trip enjoying a great place to take a walk and find inner peace.

Bovec: Soča River Rafting Adventure with Photos and Drink

Bovec: Soča River Rafting Adventure with Photos and Drink

We offer a unique experience for adventure seekers, with experienced and certified guides who are well-versed in navigating rapids and white water on the Soca River. Our team is responsible for leading each group and providing detailed instructions on safety measures and proper paddling techniques. Please make sure to listen attentively to their guidance and follow their instructions throughout the trip. In terms of equipment, we will provide all necessary gear. It is essential that you wear the provided safety equipment at all times during the activity. We are the only agency whose client change clothes at the base in a private changing room not on the riverside like others. Our base provides all the necessary facilities, including parking lot, changing rooms, safe boxes for your personal items, restrooms and even showers, ensuring your comfort throughout and after the trip. We take you from the base to the river and after the trip back to the base by our air-conditioned buses. The trips are scheduled to start three times a day, allowing for flexibility in planning your adventure. Whether you prefer an early morning excursion or an afternoon adrenaline rush, we have you covered. Our guides will ensure your safety while providing an unforgettable experience. As for the duration of the trip, it is expected to last approximately 3 hours. This will allow us to explore a variety of rapids and enjoy the scenic views along the way. In addition to the thrill of rafting, we also offer photography services during the trip. Our professional photographers capture the excitement and beauty of the surroundings, allowing you to relive the adventure and share it with others. After the trip you are welcome to chill, relax and enjoy your pictures at our outdoor adventure bar where you can buy drinks and foods.

From Bovec: Premium Rafting on Soča River with Photo Service

From Bovec: Premium Rafting on Soča River with Photo Service

Get a real white water experience on the Soča river. Witness the serene beauty of Soča Valley as you brave the rapids, waves, slaloms, and leap from the Penguin Rock or the Manhattan. After registration, meet your guides and suit up. Drive 10 minutes to the rafting base and listen to a briefing from your guides on paddle techniques and safety. Then hit the rapids for an action-packed outdoor adventure. As you tackle the waves, your guides will capture photos for you to keep and cherish your experience.

Soča River: Kayaking for All Levels

Soča River: Kayaking for All Levels

Kayak down the wild Soča river and take in the pristine local scenery. If you’re new to kayaking, don’t worry, the river includes easy sections for beginners and technically difficult sections for more experienced kayakers.  Benefit from the safe and secure design of open kayaks where you sit on the top of the kayak. Learn all the best tips and techniques from professional, licensed guides in the most fun and professional way. Don’t worry about getting your phone wet while trying to snap pictures, your guide will be getting the best photos of you along the way so you can focus on having the most memorable kayaking experience possible. 

From Bovec: Sušec Stream Canyoning in the Soča Valley

From Bovec: Sušec Stream Canyoning in the Soča Valley

Get back to nature on an amazing canyoning tour of the Sušec Stream in the Soča Valley. Encounter river rapids and thundering waterfalls at one of the most beautiful canyoning destinations in Europe. Depart Bovec and travel to the nearby natural water park of Sušec after registration. Receive all the equipment needed, including helmet, neoprene clothes and slide pants or canyoning harness. Gear up at the trailhead, and then take the 20 to 25-minute mountain trail to the canyon entrance. Get a comprehensive introduction to this exciting activity from your experienced guides and learn about techniques such as sliding and jumping. Spend approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours in the valley using different methods. Clamber over rocks and toboggan through the river to reach the end point. Change back into your dry clothes and return the equipment before the bus drive back to Bovec. Purchase any digital photos your guide took during the day as a unique souvenir.

Soča: Kayaking on the Soča River Experience with Photos

Soča: Kayaking on the Soča River Experience with Photos

After meeting at the office with your kayaking team, you will receive your whitewater equipment (neoprene suits and shoes, helmet and a life jacket) before driving for 10 minutes to the starting point besides the Soča River. Before you begin your journey, the guides will tell you all the necessary information about whitewater safety and about the kayaking itself. Then, you will sit on your kayak and row your paddle through the crystal clear water through easily navigated parts of the Soča river. Using sit-on-top kayaks, which are very stable and easy to manoeuvre, will allow you to enjoy the whitewater rapids without any previous kayaking knowledge required. You will stop on the way for jumping and swimming in the emerald pools, and have a lot of fun on the waves for about 1.5 hours. The river is easy and calm, so your guides will add some kayaking challenges and games to the trip. Once you reach the finishing point, the drivers will be waiting with your dry clothes, and after everyone changes you will return to Bovec for a tour farewell in the office.

From Bovec: Half-Day Canyoning Tour in Soča Valley

From Bovec: Half-Day Canyoning Tour in Soča Valley

Meet your guide in the center of Bovec to greet the adventure team, and get your whitewater equipment. You'll be provided with a neoprene suit and shoes, and helmet, and then make the 15-minute drive to the starting point, 10 kilometers from Bovec. After the safety briefing on whitewater and canyoning, start your adventure tour. The route begins with a 20 to 30-minute climb to the top of a hill. This is the most physically demanding part of the tour, but is possible for everyone with a basic fitness abilities. After reaching the top, jump in the first pool and start the 2-hour canyoning route down Emerald Creek. There will be many short jumps and slides throughout the tour. The waterfalls are higher at the end of the trip, with one 8-meter slide into a dark cave, as well as a 12-meter waterfall jump. Once you reach the finish point, the drivers will be waiting with dry clothes for you to change into. Return to Bovec, where your tour will end.

Bovec: 100% Unforgettable Canyoning Adventure + FREE photos

Bovec: 100% Unforgettable Canyoning Adventure + FREE photos

We will meet at our base where you will get all equipment for canyoning - neoprene, helmet, harness and shoes. You need swimwear and towel. Than we will drive you (10 min) with our van to entry point for canyoning. Canyoning starts with a 20 minutes walk up the hill to the entry point into the gorge. Followed by a walk along the stream, 1-6-meter jumps into the crystal clear pools, and sliding on natural slides, which the water made into the rock. At the end a 12-meter waterfall provides an unforgettable rappelling experience. If you or your child do not feel doing all parts of the canyon, there is a possibility of walking around. After the canyoning tour we will drive you back to our base or pickup location. Meeting point is at our base - Čezsoča 53, 5230 Bovec 15 min before the activity hour. We can also organise a pickup (20 min before activity hour) from Bovec at Ledina 5, 5230 Bovec or a camp site in Vodenca :) You will need swimwear and towel. Other equipment and transport is provided by us.

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