Is kayaking exciting for teenagers?

Traveling with teenagers was a lot easier back in the good old days. Parents were the ones to set the travel plan and kids were there to agree with it. Or not. Or whatever… no one asked them anyway.

But now, in the enlightened times of understanding parents and children’s rights, we parents, of course – as one should – listen to the wishes of our heirs 👑 and if possible make them true. Also, on vacations, and also if our children are teenagers with only one wish – “leave me alone somewhere with strong WiFi”. While some teens are all in for the thrill ride of outdoor adventures, others cling to their digital comfort zones, preferring their cyber adventures.

So, if you’re a parent looking to give your teenager a dose of real-world excitement and a dash of responsibility, book a kayak tour and watch them paddle their way to newfound confidence.

WILL MY TEENAGER HAVE FUN ON A KAYAK TOUR?

YES
Kayaking is one of those activities that is great for teenagers who want to be masters of their own boat. Unlike rafting, where you’re part of a team, kayaking puts teenagers at the helm of their own adventure. It’s a solo mission amidst the rapids, offering a taste of freedom and independence that’s hard to come by on dry land.

DO WE GET PHOTOS FROM THE TOUR?

YES
Your teenager will not be able to take his beloved electronic devices with him on the Soča river. There’s nowhere to put them because life jackets don’t have pockets. Besides, there’s no WiFi on the river. So, this might bring some extra stress to his cyber social media life.

No worries though – we’ve got you covered. We understand that posting fresh photo and video material on Instagram is indeed a matter of the utmost importance. Our guides have GoPro cameras on their helmets and they will take photos and short video clips of your adventure. When you come back to Bovec Rafting Team sports center photos will be uploaded to Google Photos cloud and we will send you link to your email.

Usually all the photos are delivered on the same day by 8 o’clock in the evening when we close the office. However please understand that we live in the mountains and with the summer storms we sometimes suffer from electricity or internet collapse. Anyway, all the photos are always delivered within 24 hours.

CAN MY UNDERAGE TEEN GO ON KAYAKING TOUR WITHOUT ME?

YES, IF OLDER THAN 15Y
Maybe your teenager wants to join us for kayaking and is really looking forward to it. But you’re not so sure yourself.

Underage children (under 18 years in Slovenia) should be accompanied by an adult. However, for children older than 15 years you can sign an agreement at our office before the trip. But please contact us by email before you come.

WHAT IF MY TEENAGER DOESN’T WANT TO JOIN US ON KAYAKING TOUR?

NO PROBLEM
Got a teenager who’d rather not paddle alongside the parental crew on a kayak tour? Fear not, dear parents, we’ve got just the solution to keep your offspring’s rebellious soul entertained. Introducing our exclusive “Stay & Slay” program at our sports center!

While you enjoy the emerald waters of the Soča river, your teenager can stay at our sports center and contribute to the greater good of humanity by upkeeping of our lawn. They’ll put those teenage muscles to good use and perfect the art of grass grooming. Who needs to kayak when they can conquer the world, one blade of grass at a time? So, for all you parents with rebellious teens, let them skip the paddles and grab a lawnmower. Hahaha…joke. No, no seriously – the entire area of our sports center is covered by wireless internet access. No extra charge. That should keep him busy for the next 3 hours.

WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES MIGHT BE GREAT FOR TEENAGERS?

CANYONING – Teenagers love canyoning. Canyoning is jumping and sliding down the waterfalls at its best. Lots of excitement and lots of fun!

RAFTING – Rafting is also good alternative if you are not too big outdoor enthusiast but would still love to experience the rapids of the Soča river.

Check out our activity packages for different combinations.

ESCAPE ROOM – For rainy days you might as well consider getting locked up in the Escape room Bovec 🚔

All in all, kayaking is a perfect outdoor activity for your teenager. So, book your family kayak tour with us and use the “Special requests and notes” section of the booking form in case you still have some questions or concerns. We’ll be happy to answer.