KAYAK, SOČA RIVER AND ADRENALINE IN YOUR VEINS
Kayak Soča – Kayaking Experiences on the Emerald Soča River
Kayak Soča is a kayaking school offering kayaking lessons for beginners and advanced paddlers, guided tours, and equipment rentals on the Soča River.
Kayak Soča is a family-run business founded by top kayakers Eva and Matic Terčelj; Eva became the 2019 World Champion in whitewater slalom. They boast over 30 years of kayaking experience and over 15 years of teaching experience, offering efficient instruction, flexible schedules, and top-notch equipment.
Soča River – The Emerald Beauty of the Alps
The Soča River rises in Trenta and winds its distinctive turquoise color through the Triglav National Park all the way to the Adriatic Sea. It is known for its wild rapids, ideal for kayaking and rafting, as well as its calmer pools, suitable for swimming and fishing. The Soča is one of the most beautiful European rivers and a paradise for nature lovers and adrenaline sports enthusiasts.
KAYAKING TO THE SECRET SPOTS OF THE SOČA RIVER
DURATION: 2.5 hours on the river
DIFFICULTY: easy white water WW1-2
SEASON: mid-March – end of October
MINIMUM AGE: 8 years
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 3
PRICE: from €95 / person
First, we will learn about the history of kayaking, how and when it all started. We will warm up and review basic kayaking techniques and safety tips, and then I will show you secret corners of the Soča that even some locals don’t know about.
Far from the crowds, even in the middle of high season. With scenes from the film The Chronicles of Narnia, the Boka waterfall, and the search for the endemic fish species Soča trout (Salmo marmoratus), two and a half hours on the river will pass in the blink of an eye! We will take a short break for a quick snack and a swim in one of the many emerald pools or just a short rest on the shore.
Kayaking is definitely something that should be on your bucket list this summer.
Qualified kayak instructors
Professional kayaking equipment
Transfer from your accommodation to the Soča River and back (by prior arrangement)
A video of the experience as a gift
The exact meeting location is in the village of Čezsoča, a 15-minute drive from our accommodation, right next to the stairs leading to the Soča River (large gravel parking lot by the Čezsoča Bridge).
MEET THE GUIDE: Matic Terčelj
Matic Terčelj started kayaking at the age of five, when his father first put him in a kayak – and since then, the sport has become his passion. Later, he competed for the Slovenian national team in whitewater slalom and rafting, winning medals at world and European championships.
20 years ago, he realized that he wanted to share his knowledge and love of kayaking with others. First, he improved his father’s technique, and then taught his younger sister Eva basic strokes.
An important part of his river activities is also the annual cleaning of the Soča River and removing dangerous obstacles from the river. He teaches in Slovenia and around the world and has paddled on some of the most beautiful rivers, from New Zealand to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nepal and Norway. However, he always prefers to return to the most beautiful of all rivers – the crystal clear and stunning Soča!
The Soča River is one of the most popular kayaking destinations in Europe. Rapids of different difficulty levels (from I to V) are suitable for both beginners and very experienced kayakers who prefer technically demanding sections.
Kayaking down the Soča River fills kayakers with the special feeling of experiencing nature. Gliding along the undulating emerald water surface stops every now and then in the quiet corners of the river and is touched by freshness, murmur and magical views. A kayak trip in the Soča Valley is a real cooling down on hot summer days, and you’ll forget about the bad weather on rainy days.
SPOZNAJTE VODIČA: Matic Terčelj
Matic Terčelj se je s kajakaštvom začel ukvarjati že pri petih letih, ko ga je oče prvič posadil v kajak – od takrat je ta šport postal njegova strast. Kasneje je tekmoval za slovensko reprezentanco v slalomu na divjih vodah in raftingu ter osvojil medalje na svetovnih in evropskih prvenstvih.
Pred 20 leti je ugotovil, da želi svoje znanje in ljubezen do kajakaštva deliti z drugimi. Najprej je izboljšal očetovo tehniko, nato pa učil mlajšo sestro Evo osnovnih zavesljajev.
Pomemben del njegovih rečnih aktivnosti je tudi vsakoletno čiščenje Soče in odstranjevanje nevarnih ovir iz reke. Poučuje v Sloveniji in po svetu ter je veslal na nekaterih najlepših rekah, od Nove Zelandije do Kostarike, Ekvadorja, Nepala in Norveške. Kljub temu se vedno najraje vrača k najlepši med vsemi rekami – kristalno čisti in osupljivi Soči!
Kayaking in the Soča Valley and its surroundings is possible on sections of rivers and lakes:
A permit is required for navigation on the Soča and Koritnica rivers. Before you head out on the river, check out the navigational and safety information. If you are not familiar with it, we advise you to go on the river in the company of an experienced guide.
Sports agencies that organize descents provide the necessary equipment, a professionally qualified guide for safe navigation and transport to the river and back to the starting point.
The Residence Soča complex includes 19 above-standard apartments, where tradition goes hand-in-hand with comfort. Enjoy an exceptionally relaxing experience after a day in the water:
Our apartments are designed in the respect of the unspoiled nature of the Triglav National Park and the cultural heritage of the surrounding area. Stylishly furnished, bright rooms will give you a very cosy feeling, while the awe-striking views of the Julian mountains will inspire you to enjoy new adventures in the Alps every step of the way.
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