Kayak

The Soča River is a popular European kayaking destination. Offering varying levels of difficulty (from I to V), the rapids are suitable for beginners as well as advanced kayakers who prefer a technically demanding course.

Kayak descent on the River Soča inspires kayakers with special feelings of experiencing nature. Gliding on the wavy emerald water surface stops every once in a while in calm spots of the river and touches you with freshness, humming and magical views. Kayak trip to the Soča Valley is a proper chill in the hot summer days, while you will forget all about bad weather on rainy days.

Kayak navigation in the Soča Valley and the surroundings is available on certain sections of rivers and lakes:

• the River Soča (various levels of difficulty),
• the River Koritnica (suitable for experienced kayakers),
• Most na Soči Lake (suitable for beginners),
• Rabeljsko Jezero Lake (suitable for beginners).

  A special permit is required for navigation on the River Soča and the River Koritnica. Before you head to the river, see information on the navigation regime and security. We advise laymen to be accompanied by an experienced guide on the river. Sports agencies, which organise descents, will provide the required equipment, a professionally trained guide for safe navigation and transportation to the river and back to the starting point.

Kayak Offer of Sports Agencies in the Soča Valley

• beginner and intermediate kayak school for children and adults;
• kayak descent on the River Soča, guided kayaking trips;
• kayaking camps and workshops;
• Eskimo school;
• rental of equipment;
• shops with kayaking equipment.

Prices and types of permits according to the currently valid regulations in the 2025 boating season

* 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