ADVENTUROUS
Mini raft is a smaller version of raft and we only board 2-3 person per boat. That’s why mini raft is definitely more “hard work” than rafting. And more wet 🙂
Mini rafting on the Soča river
TAILORED TO YOUR WISHES
You have two options when it comes to mini raft.
You can either do it with a guide in the boat with you or you can guide your mini raft by yourself and the guide accompanies you in kayak.
SAFE
Both guiding techniques are equal when it comes to safety. However, if you are a beginner or plan this trip with children we advise for a guide to be in the boat.
Itinerary
Departure hours are fixed but the rest of the timing might change depending on group size, water level and weather conditions.
However, to give you an idea here’s an example.
morning trip – 9.30
- 9.15 check-in at Bovec Rafting Team sports center
- 9.30 getting the equipment
- 9.45 departure to the starting point
- 10.00 start mini rafting
- 11.20 end mini rafting
- 12.00 arrival back to Bovec Rafting Team sports center
afternoon trip – 13.00
- 12.45 check-in at our sports center
- 13.00 getting the equipment
- 13.15 departure to the starting point
- 13.45 start mini rafting
- 15.15 end mini rafting
- 15.45 arrival back to our sports center
Pricing
After sending us your reservation form you will receive our reservation confirmation within 12 hours to your email inbox.
If the confirmation has not been received before your activity please
- check your spam
- contact us on +386 41 338 308
For reservations less than 12 hours before the activity also contact us on the same number, in order to check availability.
Included / not included in the price
mini rafting equipment
transport
guiding on the Soča river
insurance
22% VAT
photos & videos
free private parking
drinks & meals
towels
How it goes
EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE
And make a list of all the activities you want to include in your vacation wish list. Mini rafting will take about 3 hours of your time which means that you can add another activity on the same day. We’ll be happy to advise you on how to organize your wish list.
LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING
Booking a tour in advance is always a good idea. Mini raft tours should be booked at least 5 days in advance to make sure we have places available.
You can book your trip by
- filling out a reservation form
- sending us e-mail on hello@bovec-rafting-team.com
- calling us on +386 41 338 308
- sending SMS on +386 41 338 308
DON’T FORGET TO BRING
- towels
- swimsuits (best if you wear them under your clothes)
- extra pair of underwear because your swimsuits will be wet
- ponytail elastic if your hair is long
COME TO BOVEC
Our sports center is located in Bovec. We have a big private parking lot where you can park your car. There are also toilets, showers, lockers and changing cabins here. Not to mention the chill-out area with free WiFi.
CHECK-IN AT OUR OFFICE
First we will need you to sign a declaration of awareness. Please note that we can’t take you on a mini rafting trip if you are
- under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- pregnant
- physically or mentally disabled
- blind (you have to be able to see at least something)
Check the list of medical conditions that might prevent you from joining our rafting tour.
Then we will kindly ask you to pay 🙂 You can pay in Euro or by credit card. VISA, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express are all accepted.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
They will explain the details about the trip and hand you all the equipment you need.
In our gear room you will get
- neoprene suit
- splash jacket
- life jacket
- helmet
- neoprene shoes
GETTING TO THE SOČA RIVER
There’s a big parking in front of the Bovec Rafting Team sports center. There you will leave your car. You won’t need it until the end of your mini rafting trip. We will take you to the starting point on the Soča river and then back to Bovec with our vans and buses.
STILL ON SHORE
You will change to neoprene suits. You will leave your clothes and towels in our van or bus. Just before you start with crazy paddling the guide will also explain the basics of whitewater safety and show you what the paddle is for.
FUN ON THE RIVER
The first part of the tour is more calm and slow. You will have the chance to practice paddling. On the middle the guides will stop the boats for you to jump off the rocks and swim a little. The second part of the river is then more dynamic. The rapids get up to the difficulty level III.
WHEN OUT OF THE RIVER
Help your guide carry the boat back to the parking lot. No excuse here!
The vans will already be there with your dry clothes. When you’re ready we’ll drive you back to our sports center.
GET PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM YOUR RAFTING TOUR
Your guide will take his GoPro camera on the river. After the trip we will send you all the photos and videos from the trip for free. So, stop at our office and leave your e-mail. We will send you a link as soon as photos and videos are uploaded to a cloud gallery.
MAKE SURE YOU DIDN’T FORGET ANYTHING AT OUR SPORTS CENTER
Unless it’s Aston Martin One-77 car keys. We’ll be happy to keep those. But if you do forget something less exciting just send us an e-mail. We’ll be happy to send it back to you.
TELL EVERYONE HOW AWESOME WE ARE 🙂
Facebook, TripAdvisor and Google reviews are much appreciated. Thank you!
What to bring on a mini rafting trip
bring with you
- swimsuits/bikini
- towel
- extra pair of underwear
- ponytail elastics for long hair
you can also bring
- vision glasses
- contact lenses
- medicine
- sunscreen
- sports camera with helmet mount
equipment we give you
- neoprene suit/long john
- helmet
- neoprene shoes
- life jacket
- splash jacket
Check out our blog on what to bring on rafting trip
– the same goes for mini rafting –
with detailed explanations and with full lists of
- things you should bring with you on rafting trip
- equipment we will give you at our sports center
- things you can also bring if you wish or need to
- things you don’t need
- what to bring with you in case of rain
Special Warnings
Many medical conditions are not problematic on every day bases. However, they might be problematic when participating in adventure sports.
We are sorry, but mini rafting on the Soča river is not suitable for people who are
- non swimmers
- under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- pregnant
- have physical or mental disabilities
You might be able to join us, but please consult with the office staff if you
- weight over 110kg
- suffered any injuries in the past 5 years (bone fractures, dislocated joints,…)
- have a heart condition
- have spine condition, back problem, back pain (especially spinal discs problems)
- have asthma
Questions you might have
Check out a list of questions that are most commonly asked by our guests in one convenient place along with their answers.
It also contains helpful tips about sports activities.
