Kayaking in Slovenia in the alpine Soča River Valley

Every year we run week-long kayaking trips to the beautiful Soča River valley in Bovec, Slovenia. This unspoilt turquoise river provides a perfect playground that caters for all grades of kayaking ability.  There are crystal clear pools and scenic stretches for absolute beginners leading right up to challenging grade IV rapids for more advanced paddlers. The trips are split by ability; intermediate and beginner and both courses run during the same week of 26th May till 2nd June 2019. So you can even come with a friend/family member of a different ability level. Explore the options below to find the trip that suits you best.

Every year we run week-long kayaking trips to the beautiful Soča River valley in Bovec, Slovenia. This unspoilt turquoise river provides a perfect playground that caters for all grades of kayaking ability. There are crystal clear pools and scenic stretches for absolute beginners leading right up to challenging grade IV rapids for more advanced paddlers. The trips are split by ability; intermediate and beginner and both courses run during the same week of 26th May till 2nd June 2019. So you can even come with a friend/family member of a different ability level. Explore the options below to find the trip that suits you best.

Trip 1: Beginners Kayaking Trip to Stunning Slovenia

A Holiday with a Difference. Date: (deferred – new date coming soon) . Soča River Valley Slovenia

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How Much and What?

€1250 including all of the following:

  • 3 Excellent Meals a Day
  • Luxury Accommodation in Beautiful Bovec Surrounded by Mountain Views and within walking distance of local bars.
    (you can see accommodation here but please note we may change to similar accommodation depending on booking numbers. This is the minimum standard you can expect)
  • All Transport while there
  • All of the Gear and Equipment you require
  • 6 Days Fully Instructed Kayaking Classes on the Soča river. We have breakfast at 8.30am and leave for the river at 9.15am. You can expect to be back at your accommodation between 3.30pm and 5pm. You can choose to do shorter days or take days off as you wish.
  • River Passes
  • A Fun and Friendly Atmosphere.

For Whom?

The trip is suitable for complete beginners or those with little kayaking experience. Come on your own or in a group. We are very friendly and welcoming.

It’s like one of those all-inclusive ski trip thingies except that we include all the instruction and gear and equipment as well. Slovenia is one of the most beautiful places in the world to go kayaking. The turquoise water is crystal clear. The mountains are spectacular. The people are incredibly welcoming. The food is mouth-wateringly tasty. The area is spotlessly clean.

This is the perfect course for those of you looking to go on a holiday with a difference. We will look after everything for you. Slovenia is an ideal place for beginners to kayak. Most of the day will be spent kayaking in the middle of the mountains with late afternoons spent relaxing in luxury surroundings, hiking the pristine valleys or engaging in any number of other activities available in Bovec.

Getting there:

You will need to book and pay for your own flights.

We can collect you from the airport from our recommended flight which is Ryan Air Flight FR 9452 leaving Dublin at 14:00 and arriving in Venice Treviso (TSF) at 17:40 on Sun 26th May and returning on Ryan Air Flight FR 9451 leaving Venice Treviso (TSF) at 18.05 and arriving in Dublin at 19:55 on Sun 2nd June.

We can drop you back to the airport as well. Bovec is about 2 1/2 hours from Venice. If you prefer to take alternative flights please let us know as we may still be able to organise shuttles.

Interested in coming?

Places on the trip are limited for logistical reasons.

Note: Deposit to kayaking.ie to reserve your place: €200 required by April 1st 2019 with the balance being due by 1st May. Deposit payable by bank transfer. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. Please email info@kayaking.ie for details.

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Trip 2: Slovenia Intermediate Trips

Deferred – New Date Coming Soon (6 days on the water). Soča River Valley Slovenia

We have two options: All Inclusive or Kayaking only!

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All Inclusive:

We provide everything from picking you up at the airport to accommodation, shuttle, 3 meals a day, gear and the all-important expert instruction on the water.

€1250 including all of the following:

  • 3 Excellent Meals a Day
  • Luxury Accommodation in Beautiful Bovec Surrounded by Mountain Views and within walking distance of local bars.
    (you can see accommodation here but please note we may change to similar accommodation depending on booking numbers. This is the minimum standard you can expect)
  • All Transport while there
  • All of the Gear and Equipment you require
  • 6 Days Fully Instructed Kayaking Classes on the Soča river (leaving after breakfast at 9.15am and returning to Bovec between 4pm and 5pm although you can chose to do shorter days or take days off as you wish)
  • River Passes
  • A Fun and Friendly Atmosphere.

Kayaking only:

For those who prefer to do their own thing… where you stay, what you eat and how you get to the river is entirely up to you. We will meet you at the Put-In every morning. This gives you the benefit of expert instruction and guiding while on the river, but the freedom to choose your own options for everything else.

€490 including all of the following:

  • 6 Days Fully Instructed Kayaking Classes on the Soča river
  • A Fun and Friendly Atmosphere.

Not included:

  • River passes
  • Shuttle to & from the river
  • Gear or Equipment

For Whom?

The trip is suitable for Intermediates with L3/L3+ kayaking experience, who are looking to build confidence and skills. Areas covered will include river reading, leadership, confidence building, rolling, efficient technique, flaring and boofing and more….

You will need to hold the level 3 skills award or you will need to come on a kayaking.ie river trip so that we can confirm your standard. As with all our trips, you can come on your own or in a group…we are always friendly and welcoming.

This is the perfect course for those of you who want to develop your skills in a safe but challenging environment. You’ll be amazed how much your paddling progresses over the week.

Getting there:

You will need to book and pay for your own flights.

If you take the all-inclusive option, we can collect you from the airport and we can drop you back to the airport if you arrive and leave on our recommended flight. Bovec is about 2 1/2 hours from Venice. We can collect you from the airport from our recommended flight which is Ryan Air Flight FR 9452 leaving Dublin at 14:00 and arriving in Venice Treviso (TSF) at 17:40 on Sun 26th May and returning on Ryan Air Flight FR 9451 leaving Venice Treviso (TSF) at 18.05 and arriving in Dublin at 19:55 on Sun 2nd June.

Interested in coming?

We are offering a maximum of 12 places.

Note: Deposit to kayaking.ie to secure your place: €200 required by April 1st with the balance being due by 1st May. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
Deposit payable by bank transfer. Please email info@kayaking.ie for details.

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Map of Bovec

We kayak on both the Soča River and the Koritnica which is like a Wicklow river but with crystal clear water.

 

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