SUMMER
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Experience the thrill of a multi activity Adventure sports holiday in the magnificent surroundings of the Soca Valley in Slovenia’s Julian Alps. There are a variety of options and packages of which activities to choose from and all include top class equipment and professional guides.
The Soca river offers some of the best and most challenging Rafting and Kyaking to be found anywhere in Europe. Add to this the possibilities for mountain biking (cable car access to MTB park and downhill track), paragliding, canyoning, Hydrospeed, Climbing, Caving, Hiking, Quad bike touring and in the winter months, Skiing and Snowboarding, and you can see why thousands of people regard the Soca valley as one of the best all round adrenaline sports areas in Europe.
You make the choice of what sports you would like to do and we will do our best to fit them all into the time you have available, or simply book them in resort. From mid March until early May it is possible to enjoy winter sports at Kanin ski area (highest ski slopes in Slovenia) in the morning and be white water rafting on the river in the afternoon.
Add to this the excellent accomodation, restaurants and bars, and we are certain that you will have a great time. Sports can be booked through us with a local agency.
Summer Activities
White water rafting & Kayaking
Rafting takes place between mid March and September on the world renowned Soca River. This is one of Europe's top destinations for rafting with various options and degree's of difficulty on different sections of the river. The river really does offer something for everyone - from complete beginner to experienced rafters, all your needs will be catered for. All transport and equipement is provided for this amazing day out.
KAYAKING TRIPS AND COURSES
We are keen to bring kayaking closer to the many visitors who come to visit our beautiful Soča river. Since rafting – the old mainstay of river tourism – leaves much to be desired in terms of pure water experience we decided to set up kayaking trips for complete beginners. We use special sit-on-top kayaks which are very beginner friendly while providing enough of a challenge for experienced kayakers. Our trips are excellent for families with small children as parents are free to enjoy the river while kids are safe in the hands of our guide on a two-seater kayak. For those keen to learn or improve their kayaking technique we offer full whitewater kayaking courses. Our kayaking school and instructors always adapt to the specific needs and wishes of our clients. All instructors have the international “Kayak instructor II and III” licence. Equipment: kayak, helmet, paddle, spray deck, life jacket, anorak, 3mm neoprene suit, neoprene shoes Mandatory personal equipment: swimsuit, towel Group size: kayaking trips: 2 – 12 kayaking courses: 2 – 4
(Price includes rental of necessary equipment)
One day kayak course ( 3 h ) 70,00 €
Three days kayak course ( 9 h ) 170,00 €
Five days kayak course ( 15 h ) 250,00 €
Guided kayak trip ( 2 h ) 45,00 €
Eskimo course ( 2 h ) 40,00 €
Hydrospeed
Follow the Rafters and Kayakers down the rapids on a specially designed body board! Wet suit, flippers, life vest, transport and guide are all included. A lot more fun than it sounds and one hell of a ride. Guaranteed to put a grin on your face!!! Bookable locally in resort.
Canyoning
Get your self squeezed into a 10mm neoprene wetsuit, get to the top of a mountain, jump into a stream and follow it all the way back down to the valley floor - but watch out for the waterfalls, caves and chutes on the way down!! The guides know all of the streams used like the back of their hands and provide all equipement and transport needed to get you back safely. This experience will get even the toughest off you screaming like little girls!!! Pure adrenaline. All safety equipement provided.
Canyoning is – in a single sentence – jumping into crystal clear pools, abseiling over waterfalls and an unforgettable experience of nature’s wonders. Canyoning is a sport which invariably causes adrenaline to flow through your veins in massive quantities, but not only from the heights and precipices, also due to the unbelievable wonders of nature which you can only experience through canyoning. We offer professionally guided tours in canyons with a medium and higher degree of difficulty (Fratarca, Globoški potok, Mlinarca,…), so a knowledge of abseiling is necessary and always verified prior to the trip. Clients who are new to abseiling are assigned to an experienced guide, who helps them throughout the trip.
Equipment: climbing – canyoning harness, figure-of-eight, twin belay rope, helmet, 5mm neoprene suit with integrated hood, 3mm neoprene socks
Mandatory personal equipment: swimsuit, old trekking or sports footwear, towel
Group size: 2 – 8
(Price includes rental of necessary equipment)
Sušec (2-3 h) 55,00 €
Fratarca (3-5 h) 80,00 €
Predelica (3-5 h) 80,00 €
Julijana (4-6 h) 110,00 €
Mlinarica (4-6 h) 120,00 €
Skok (4-7 h) 130,00 €
Globoški potok (4-6 h) 120,00 €
Laventnik (8-10 h) 150,00 €
Kanin mountain bike park
When the snows have melted, Kanin has its own cable car accessed downhill track and MTB park, complete with 'Northshore' features including jumps, drops and big banked turns. There are various routes down from the top/mid station of the cable car. There are also lots of cross country trails that go from the valley floor to the mountain peaks and a map of the various routes is available as well as local guiding by a qualified guide. Downhill, free ride and XC bikes are available for hire if required along with experienced guides who offer skills tuition in the MTB park. See mountain Bike page for further details and prices.
Guided mountain bike tours
Venture further afield with a local guide who will show you all of the local 'secret' trails. This area is littered with mountain trails, from lush meadows to high mountain peaks, you will be guided to places where most dont get to go. Steep downhill sections, winding single track and twisting forest trails - all waiting to be ripped up by adventurous MTBers. This area is relativley undiscovered by anyone except the locals so you could ride all week without bumping into anyone else. Add to this the amazing sceenery of the Julien Alps and we guarantee you'll have an awsome time. Please see Mountain Bike page for more information and prices.
Quad Bike tours
Guided Quad bike tours are available for 1/2 day, 1 day or 2 days (50km/90km/200km) available through us with a local agency. The 2 day trip can be arranged as a 'long weekend' 3-4 day break. Follow off road mountain tracks with a professional guide through some of Europes most stunning mountain scenery - Slovenia's Julian Alps. The 2 day tour involves a stop over either camping or in apartments. Definatley the best way to explore as much of this stunning country as possible. See Mountain Bike page for more information and prices.
Hiking & walking
The Soca valley and surrounding peaks are criss crossed with walking and hiking trails. All are clearly sign posted and vary from gentle circular routes to muliple day hikes, stopping in mountain lodges along the way. The Julian Alps and Triglav National Park offer some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in Europe, providing excellent views at every turn in an environment made to be enjoyed by those who love to explore.
Fishing
The Soca river system is the only one in the world to contain the mighty Marble Trout. The Marble Trout is one of the biggest Trout species in the world - the current record is 20kg! Fly fishing is available on various sections of the river and permits are available locally. Guides are also available for anyone wishing to 'improve' their chances of hooking a monster!!! Other species in the river include Brown Trout and the Adriatic Grayling.
Other activities include Climbing, horse riding, caving, Panoramic flights, Sky Diving and tandem paragliding!!!
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