Overview
The Soča River is one of Europe's prime spots to learn kayaking, offering breathtaking natural beauty and an ideal environment for gradual learning how to kayak. Our kayaking school is enjoyable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. We’ll choose a river section that suits your experience level, ensuring a personalized and enriching paddling experience.
Departures: Upon request at 8:00 and 12:45. Min. 2 people to confirm.
Meeting point: Alpi Center base & camp, min. 15 min before trip departure.
Activity time: Mid April to mid October. Book in advance, min. 2 weeks for July and August.
You need: Swimming suit, towel, a change of clothes, essential medications.
Kayak school – lesson
- 8–10 km
- 2,5 h on the river
- skill level dependant
Shape kayaking that matches your aspirations. Whether you’re a complete novice or an independent paddler, we’ll design a kayaking course that aligns with your goals. This applies to all our programs, from single lesson to week-long kayaking school – individually or with your friends. Whether you’re looking to improve a specific stroke, level up river orientation, practice rescue techniques, or kayak on your own, single lessons focus on one section of the river, while our multi-day kayaking schools take you on various sections of the Soča and Koritnica rivers.
- Best for beginners and advanced kayakers alike.
- Min age 10-12 years.
- From flat water to WW IV rapids.
- Round trip duration: 4 h.
83 EUR
78 EUR*
*Price for bookings made at least 2 days in advance.
Kayak school – Full day
- 8–10 km
- 4–5 h on the river
- skill level dependant
Our full-day kayak school is perfect for paddlers ready to elevate their kayaking skills. If you’ve mastered the basics and paddle confidently, this intensive session is exactly what you need.
Guided by an expert instructor who intimately knows every rapid and turn, you’ll receive personalized coaching to refine your technique, build confidence, and overcome new challenges. Get ready for an exciting, rewarding day of breakthroughs on beautiful waters.
- Recommended for intermediate to advanced kayakers.
- Min age 14 years.
- From calm water to WW IV rapids.
- Round trip duration: 5–6 h.
130 EUR
118 EUR*
*Price for bookings made at least 2 days in advance.
Additional info
Inclusions
- All kayaking gear (3 mm neoprene, PFD, helmet, paddling jacket, paddling shoes, sprayskirt), paddle, and kayak.
- Transfer from the meeting point to and back from the river.
- Kayaking permit for Soca River.
- Professional kayaking guide.
Exclusions
- Insurance for extreme sports. Contact us to take out this insurance.
- Photos from the activity. Rent a GoPro.
Restrictions
- Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- You must refrain from being under the influence of alcohol or other psychotropic substances during the activity.
- For water activities, knowing how to swim is necessary.
- You must inform us of any medical conditions that could influence anyone's performance during the trip.
- Changes to bookings or the number of participants will be accepted up to 24 hours before trip departure.
- Alpi Center reserves the right to alter the program based on weather conditions or any unusual circumstances that could compromise the safety of the guided activity.
Don’t just take our word for it
GREAT KAYAK SCHOOL
Alpi Center reserves the right to alter the program based on weather conditions or any unusual circumstances that could compromise the safety of the guided activity.Donna
2022
NICE AND PROFESSIONAL GUIDES
Very well organized team, very nice and professional guides and they take the time to make your trip into an exciting adventure. You can see that they love the place and they do their job with passion. Great job guys! 🙂Saša
2018
Perfect adventure
Amazing experience kayaking.Rollo
2019
FAQ
We recommend bringing a swimming suit to wear under the neoprene and a towel for drying off after getting soaked. Additionally, packing a snack and some water is advisable as you’ll likely be hungry and thirsty afterward, especially during the hot summer. .
You will get wet during any water activity, so it’s necessary to change into dry clothes for the van ride back. Sitting on a towel can still wet the seats, making them unhygienic and uncomfortable for anyone who sits there after you..
It’s recommended to leave all valuables, including money, wallets, jewelry, phones, bags, and purses, behind since the van might be unattended during activity. You may bring only small essential items, like necessary medications. However, be aware that these could potentially fall into the water and get lost. You can leave items such as a change of clothes, shoes, and snacks in the van..
Standard travel and sport insurance policies typically don’t cover adventure sports such as kayaking, canyoning, caving, or zip-lining. While the likelihood of injury during these activities is minimal, it’s preferable to be prepared and have the necessary coverage. Feel free to contact us for more information and to take out this insurance..
Injury is unlikely with adherence to instructions. Kayaking is generally safe, fun, and memorable, extending beyond big white water.
Yes, but please note that safety always comes first. Kids joining depends on the time of year and what the actual river level is that day. Soča River is free-flowing, influenced by big rainfalls, and not dam-controlled so it varies throughout the season.
For our whitewater trips, we generally require participants to be at least 140 cm tall and weight no more than 110 kg.
We don’t provide photos of the activity. We don’t recommend taking cameras unless they are waterproof. Alternatively, you can rent our GoPro and helmet with a camera mount for a rate of 20 EUR.
