This Soča River rafting in Bovec trip takes you down one of the clearest rivers in the Alps in about three hours. It’s a guided group trip for beginners and anyone who wants a fun day on the water. You don’t need rafting experience, but you do need to know how to swim.
You meet your guide at the office on the main square in Bovec. You get all your gear there. Then a short transfer takes you to the river, where you change into your wetsuit and get a safety briefing.
The raft trip starts near Boka. On the way down you paddle through rapids, then drift through calm stretches with deep green pools and big rocks along the banks. The Soča is known for its emerald color, and on clear days you can see the peaks of the Julian Alps around the valley. After the run you go back to the office in Bovec, where the trip ends.
Past travelers mention guides who are fun and keep everyone involved, with a good mix of exciting rapids and calm water. Several also liked that the trip photos were sent to them by email soon after the trip. In late summer the water can be low, and travelers say the guides handled the rocks well.
The trip takes about 3 hours. It starts and ends at Trg golobarskih žrtev 18 in the center of Bovec; look for the two red flags in front of the office. Hotel pickup is not included. There’s a locker, a changing room and a toilet, and helmets have a mount for action cameras. Groups have up to 16 people, and each booking needs at least 2. A private group option is also available.
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Two of us did the whitewater rafting trip on the Soča River with Sport Mix. The crew was amazingly friendly, informative, and the whole process was easy from start to finish. Our guide, Guillermo, was an absolute blast. He gave us so much history of the valley while on the water and we had a perfect mix of thrill and chill on the water. They gave you everything you need- you just have to show up and have fun! The added bonus- they email you photos from the trip almost instantly once the trip is complete. I will most definitely come back and use them again for another adventure. Thank you sport mix for a super fun day!
Wonderful thing to do while in Bovec! Our guide Juan was a blast, this is an experience that every age can enjoy, and we love how many pictures they took which is included in the price. We highly recommend them! Don’t leave Bovec without doing this it’s so memorable, and the Emerald Soca water color is other worldly.
Barnaby was a great guide and we had a blast – beautiful scenery and a fun adventure for our time in Bovec.
Yes. Swimming is mandatory for everyone on the trip.
At the office in the center of Bovec, Trg golobarskih žrtev 18, on the main square. Look for two red flags in front. The trip ends back at the same place.
No. You need to get to the office in Bovec yourself. The transfer from the office to the river and back is included.
Children can join with an adult. The trip is not wheelchair accessible.
Up to 16 people. Each booking needs at least 2 people. You can also book the trip for a private group.
About 3 hours, including the gear check, the transfer and the time on the river.
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