Kajak Soča: Kayak School for Beginners in Bovec, Soča Valley

Kayaking Soča river for Beginners

from €75/person
3 Hours Max 4 1 - 5 Days

Kayak school on Soča river for beginners

Soča River kayak lessons for beginners

 

Curious about whitewater kayaking on the Soča River? Want to try it out without committing to a long course?

Our 1- to 5-day Soča River kayak courses in Bovec are specially designed for first-time paddlers, giving you a safe, fun, and unforgettable introduction to the sport.

Our games-based learning approach makes kayaking fun from the very first paddle, helping countless beginners discover the joy of this beautiful sport.

We focus on fun on the river while teaching proper stroke techniques and responsible whitewater kayaking.

 

Learn Kayaking in Bovec – Soča River Courses

1-Day Kayak School

The right program to find out if kayaking is for you. This course starts on flatwater as it provides a controlled, perfect environment to focus and start learning the many skills necessary to paddle whitewater.

3-Day Kayak School

Our three-day course will give you an intense enrollment into this beautiful sport. With a third day for practice, techniques begin to flow naturally as your instructor provides more detailed suggestions and exercises.

2-Day Kayak School

Two-day course is designed to teach you how to paddle whitewater. You will get a more detailed introduction to kayaking and a strong base from which to move into more advanced kayaking.

5-Day Kayak School

Get into kayaking all at once! By the end of your week kayaking you may have the opportunity to paddle Class III whitewater and will have the skills and confidence to enjoy it!

Beginner Kayak course prices

The price of our kayak courses depends on the number of participants, departure date, and course length.

Equipment rental and the Soča River pass (daily or weekly) are not included and must be purchased separately.

The prices shown in the chart are based on a group of 4 people.

1 Day Course
from
€75/person
  • Experienced & Licensed Instructor
  • Introduction Class
  • Snacks, Water
  • Photos
  • Return Shuttle
  • *River pass +€6/day
  • *Kayak equipment +€25
3 Day Course
from
€210/person
  • Experienced & Licensed Instructor
  • Introduction Class
  • Snacks, Water
  • Photos
  • Nice Gift
  • Return Shuttle
  • *River pass from +€6/day
  • *Kayak equipment +€60
5 Day Course
from
€340/person
  • Experienced & Licensed Instructor
  • Introduction Class
  • Snacks, Water
  • Photos
  • Nice Gift
  • Return Shuttle
  • *River pass from +€6/day
  • *Kayak equipment +€100

beginner kayak school program on Soča

We believe that practicing kayaking over consecutive days helps you retain skills more effectively. Discover what you’ll learn and practice each day on our beginner kayak course on the Soča River.

Day 1

Kayaking equipment & handling, Flatwater paddling, Proper body posture, Essential flatwater strokes, Leaning & turning, Basic self-rescue

Day 2

Basic strokes in detail, Scouting & river hazards, Reading water, Breaking in & out of the current, Ferry glides, Class I-II rapids, Self & others simple rescue

Day 3

More techniques of paddling strokes, Advanced river crossing, Detailed river hazards, Advanced river scouting, Wave surfing, Ferry gliding, Rolling, Class II-III rapids, River rescue course

Day 5

Advanced strokes, Scouting & river hazards, Reading water in details, Advanced breaking in & out of the current, Ferry glides, Rolling in flat & moving water, Playing on Class II-III WW waves & holes

Does this look like fun? Book Soča kayak school today!

Ice is melting, learn to kayak.

Beginner kayak course runs from April to October. All kayak tours depart from Bovec. Morning lessons usually start at 9 or 10 am, afternoon at 2 or 3 pm.Five-day course takes places every week from Monday to Friday. One-, two- and three-day weekend course takes place every week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.On request, extra days are possible.Advanced booking is strongly recommended.

"Dejan has really good teaching skills that combined with a positive coaching style lead you to do new things better than expected. We had such a great time!"
kayak instructor teaching mum how to hold paddle near river soča
Carolla
Germany
“Dejan is a very professional and funny dude. Whole day went flying when he taught us the basics of kayaking. Highlight of our trip! Highly recommended!”
two beginners paddling rapids in a kayak slovenia
Markus
Finland
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