Water · Group
Whitewater Rafting
Big blue boat, fast water, great fun. Shoot the emerald rapids of the Soča — no experience required. River Pass required (see below).
EUR 49 / person
Soča Valley · Julian Alps · Slovenia
Where the Emerald
River Roars
Rafting, paragliding and kayaking in one of Europe's most breathtaking alpine valleys.
15+
Years
Our Story
Born on the river
Soča Base Camp sits at the heart of the Soča Valley — one of Europe’s last wild rivers, famous for its impossible shade of turquoise. We’ve been guiding adventurers since 2009.
Whether you’re shooting rapids, soaring above the Alps on a tandem paraglider, or paddling silently through a limestone gorge — every experience is designed around safety and exhilaration.
Licensed & insured guides
All safety equipment provided
No experience required
Groups of all sizes welcome
What We Offer
Choose your adventure
Air · Tandem
Thermal Paragliding
Sail on warm thermals high above the Julian Alps. Dramatic panoramas, gentle lifts and views you will never forget.
EUR 110 / person
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Air · Expert
Cross-Country Paragliding
Starting from Kobala above Tolmin, this epic cross-country flight soars towards the highest Alpine peaks.
EUR 145 / person
Book ↗
Water · Self
Kayak Rental
Take a Prijon flatwater kayak and explore the river and Idrjica Gorge at your own pace. We'll pick you up downstream.
EUR 38 / person
Water · Lesson
Kayak Lesson
Our expert guides push your skills further in 3 hours on the water. From zero to navigating the gorge.
EUR 65 / person
Water · Thrill
Whitewater Kayaking
Waves, drops and the best whitewater the Soča has to offer. Perfect for first-timers who want the full rush.
EUR 75 / person
Important — before your visit
You need a Soča River Pass
Required by Slovenian law for everyone using the river. Not included in our prices, but it only takes a minute to buy online and supports the conservation of the valley.
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Visit gosoca.si
Open the official River Pass website. The whole process is in English and takes about 60 seconds.
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Choose your pass
Pick a daily or multi-day pass depending on how many days you will be on the water. Pay online with a card.
Daily passes available -
Show it on the day
Save your pass on your phone or print it. Show it to your guide on arrival and you are ready to go.
We will check it on site
Buy your River Pass
gosoca.si is the official conservancy operator. We are not affiliated and earn no commission from this link.
What People Say
Stories from the river
★★★★★
"The rafting was incredible — the river is this impossible shade of turquoise and the rapids are exhilarating without being terrifying."
London, UK
★★★★★
"The thermal paragliding from Kobala was the highlight of our entire Slovenia trip. Views of the Alps from above are simply indescribable."
Milan, Italy
★★★★★
"Booked the kayak lesson with zero experience. Within an hour I was navigating the gorge. Incredibly professional and warm team."
Vienna, Austria
Questions
Frequently asked
Not for rafting, kayak rental, or tandem paragliding — these are designed for complete beginners. Kayak lessons are also accessible from zero. Just bring enthusiasm.
For water activities: swimsuit, towel, clothes to change into. All safety equipment (helmet, life vest, wetsuit) is provided. For paragliding: comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable but can be rescheduled once free of charge. Payments via SumUp.
Yes — a valid River Pass is required by Slovenian law for all activities on the Soča river. It is not included in our prices. You must purchase one yourself at gosoca.si before your activity. It only takes a minute and supports the local conservation effort. We will check your pass on arrival.
Rafting: ages 8+ (min 30 kg). Paragliding: age 12+ with guardian consent, max 100 kg for tandem flights. Kayaking: age 14+. Contact us with specific questions.
We are near Tolmin in the Soča Valley — about 2 hours from Ljubljana airport and 2.5 hours from Trieste. Full directions and parking info are sent in your booking confirmation.
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