Boating regime and security in the Soča Valley

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It is recommended that you visit the river accompanied by a guide. Do not overestimate your skills and abilities, and respect the provisions of the Decree. Please remember to purchase a permit for the use of entry and exit points. The boating season is open from 15 March to 31 October.

Visiting the Soča and the Koritnica with an experienced guide

Considering the changeable conditions in nature, the local river specifics and technically demanding sections, it is recommended that you only visit the river accompanied by an experienced guide who holds the required licences for guided boating.

For a safe river trip, arrange for guided boating with one of the sports companies.

Remember to bring the right equipment and don't overestimate your skills
If you are planning an independent kayaking trip down the river, we recommend that you consider your skills, experience, mental and physical condition.

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For safe boating on the Soča and the Koritnica, don't forget

 

Map of the Soča and the Koritnica with entry and exit points


You can find current information on the situation on the river, navigation regime and the Navigation decree on www.soca-plovba.si.

The kayaker turns into a counter-current on the emerald river SočaKajak na reki Soči, ©Jošt Gantar

Prices and types of permits according to the currently valid regulations in the 2024 boating season

Purchase permits  online You can easily buy permits for the use of entry / exit points at the following link:   https://gosoca.si/portal

 

SECTOR 1: Bovec SECTOR 2: Kobarid SECTOR 3: Tolmin
  * One-time non-name permit:
10 €
* One-time non-name permit:
5 €
Daily kayak:
3 €
** Daily name permit:
10 €
** Daily name permit:
5 €
Weekly kayak:
16 €
Weekly name permit:
50 €
Weekly name permit:
25 €
Seasonal kayak:
30 €
Seasonal name permit:
250 €
Seasonal name permit:
125 €
Daily raft:
50 €
*** Seasonal name permit at a subsidized price:
25 €
*** Seasonal name permit at a subsidized price:
25 €
Seasonal raft:
500 €
   

* a one-time non-name permit is valid for a single entry and a single exit from the river under the same conditions as stated on the permit
** the daily name permit is valid for unlimited use of the entry and exit points under the conditions stated on the permit
*** the conditions for obtaining a seasonal name permit at a subsidized price are specified in the regulations

 

Entry/exit points by sectors

SECTOR 1 SECTOR 2 SECTOR 3

› Velika korita
› Bunkerji
› Kršovec
› Zmuklica
› Sotočje Vodenca
› Kluže
› Čezsoča
› Boka
› Srpenica 1

› Srpenica 2
› Trnovo 1
› Trnovo 2
› Otona
› Napoleonov most

› Kamno
› Volarje
› Gabrje
› Volčanski most

 

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