The Soča Rafting Expedition

4.9 - Based on 1479 guest reviews

5h (3,5h river time)

Grade 3

April - June

From 10 years

Big adventure, low impact

No massive fleets of rafts. We keep our Soča rafting groups small for both your experience and the river's health.

What to expect?

  • Rapids: Bouncy & exciting (Grade III)
  • Action: A marathon of waves & boulders
  • Highlight: The most scenic part of the valley
  • Ideal For: Sporty adults ready for a workout
  • Group Size: 2 – 8 per raft
  • Vibe: A true river expedition, not just a ride.

Includes

Evidence

Safety Gear

Certified Guide

River Permit

See full list of inclusions below.

The experience

We call it the Long Story because ‘The 20 km Endurance Test’ didn’t sell as well. This rafting tour starts deep in the Upper Soča Valley, right at the edge of Triglav National Park where the Third Soča Gorge spits the river out. There is no gentle warm-up here. You immediately start with a series of sharp rapids to ensure you’re awake.

But then the gorge opens up into the Bovec basin, a panoramic stretch of calm water and towering Julian Alps that feels like a scenic cruise. It allows you to catch your breath and lower your guard, which is exactly what the river wants.

This beautiful deception drifts you straight into the suspicious tranquility of the Long Blue Pool. Enjoy the silence, because it is just the river taking a deep breath before the main chaos begins.

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What do I need?

What's included?

Requirements

The “Long Story” Soča rafting tour is only possible at high water level. That’s usually in the springtime or after a heavy rainfall. 

Basic swimming skils are important. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should be comfortable floating and moving in the river. We equip everyone with professional life vests, but to truly enjoy this trip without stress, you shouldn’t be afraid of the water. If you are on the fence about your skills, let’s chat before you book.

This is one of the few adventures that’s still great on a rainy day. You’ll get wet anyway, and the Soča river is just as stunning in the rain.

Not with our gear! We provide thick wetsuits specially designed for colder spring weather and on those very cold days you’ll even get neoprene gloves to keep you warm. Spring or autumn often offer the most exciting rapids of the year and you’ll have the whole Soča river to yourself!

You are welcome to bring a GoPro or similar waterproof action camera. Our helmets feature standard mounts for hands-free filming. To keep your phone safe from the water and rocks, we recommend leaving it behind. Please remember that bringing any camera on the river is at your own risk.

Yes, please do! This river is too beautiful to take home a blurry memory. You are welcome to wear glasses during our rafting tours. We do advise that they are secured with a sports strap though. They are available at our meeting point.

Yes!  We will team you up with other travelers to form a full crew. Because our groups are small and friendly, solo travelers often finish the trip with new friends.

Absolutely not! Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced paddler, our guides will teach you the necessary techniques. 

We believe this scenic tour is best enjoyed without the crowds. By keeping our teams small, we guarantee a peaceful journey so you can connect with nature, and enjoy the silence of the valley.

Although the Soča River is one of the cleanest in the world, preserving it requires an ongoing effort.

Our tours run during quieter times, follow a leave-no-trace approach, and we commit 1% of each booking to support regular clean-ups of the Soča riverbanks, access paths, and surrounding areas carried out by our own team.

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Meeting point and time

  • We kindly ask you to arrive 30 minutes early.
  • Public parking is available on site.
  • Prefer a pickup? Add it during booking if needed.

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