Iconic Sit-on-Top Kayak Tour on Soča River + FREE photos
Overview
You will paddel by yourself down one of the cleanest rivers in the world and enjoying the views of the most panoramic section of the "Emerald river", seeing Slovenian biggest waterfall Boka and in clear weather even Slovenian biggest mountain Mt. Triglav.
Our guides give you time to experience the river freshness with swimming in its 10°C. They will chalange you to do a kayak-stand and belive us, there will be a lot of laughing.
Our family&team will make you feel welcome and you can learn fun facts about our home - Soča Valley. We want you to have a photo for your family album so we will send you photos and videos from this amazing experience to your email for free.
What's Included
- Toilets and showers
- Transport during activity
- Equipment: Neoprene, helmet, shoes and life jacket
- Lockers
- Photos or videos
- Soča river permit
Meeting and Pickup
Our green or grey van will pick you up. The vans have our name written on them.
Industrijska cona 4
5230 Bovec, Slovenia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
You will meet our family&team at our base where you will get all equipment for kayaking - neoprene, helmet, life jacket and shoes. You need swimwear and towel.
After you will get everything you need for a safe&fun kayaking, we will drive you with our van for 3min to entry point for kayaking.
This trip will give your visit in Bovec, Soča Velley a special note. You will enjoy 1,5 hours of paddling, water splashing and swimming. River flow carries you along the most panoramic part of thr river surrounded with mountains to a spot where you can see the biggest Slovenian waterfall Boka and the highest Slovenian mountain Mt. Triglav. You will also pass a river part, where The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was filmed. You will enjoy swimming in the river and practicing some balance and maybe making a kayak-stand.
You and your partner, friends or family will enjoy this Soča river tour.
After the 6 km kayaking tour we will drive you back to our base or pickup location.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people over 130 kg
- Not recommended for people with epilepsy
- Not recommended for children under 8 years
- Not recommended for non-swimmers
- Not recommended for people over 65 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-462952P2
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Toilets and showers.
- Transport during activity.
- Equipment: Neoprene, helmet, shoes and life jacket.
- Lockers.
- Photos or videos.
- Soča river permit.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iconic Sit-on-Top Kayak Tour on Soča River + FREE photos is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people over 130 kg
- Not recommended for people with epilepsy
- Not recommended for children under 8 years
- Not recommended for non-swimmers
- Not recommended for people over 65 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iconic Sit-on-Top Kayak Tour on Soča River + FREE photos will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Toilets and showers
- Transport during activity
- Equipment: Neoprene, helmet, shoes and life jacket
- Lockers
- Photos or videos
- Soča river permit
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people over 130 kg
- Not recommended for people with epilepsy
- Not recommended for children under 8 years
- Not recommended for non-swimmers
- Not recommended for people over 65 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
