Summer adventure in Slovenia

At first you’ll get a slightly strange feeling, putting the neoprene suit on you, quite possibly still moist from the previous guest. Then you put on shoes, you feel will lose along the way. And finally you put on a helmet. Thus equipped you go to the bus, accompanied by an experienced team of the TOP Extreme rafting center Bovec, which takes you a few kilometres up the river, where the rafting adventure begins! It’s a combination of rowing, team spirit, adrenalin and pure joy on the emerald green River Soča in the very heart of pristine nature. Rafting is suitable for any generation, as it doesn’t require and previous knowledge. The first few strokes will get you fired up (and forget about your fears – if any), the rapids will get your heart pumping and the right company will make it a whole lot of fun. To make the day perfect, you simply have to stop along the way and jump into the river – it’s refreshingly almost freezing. The grand finale also features the experienced guide to – that’s the rule – tip the raft over, with everybody on board. 

As a member of Hosteling International Slovenia the TOP Extreme rafting center Bovec gives you a 15 % discount for rafting! They also offer a 15% discount for cannoning, 10% for kayak, hydrospeed, caving, rock climbing and bungee jumping. Don’t miss out on a good offer!

How to make sure your boyfriend has an unforgettable and unusual day – and at the same time take care of his younger sister and even parents? Easy, you take them to the adrenalin park! It’s two to three hours of pure fun for any age. Climbing the tree tops, walking on barrels, riding the sled a few ten meters above ground and sliding down toboggans, have never been as fun. Age is no excuse not to visit the park. Everybody who’s 5 years or older and taller than 140cm (with stretched out hands above the head) can enter the park. The activities have various length and difficulty levels, so everybody can enjoy – from kids to grandparents. But I do suggest not to plan any physical activity for the next day as most of your muscles (you never even knew you had) will be sore. 

 

Visit the adrenalin park in Bohinj and enjoy the adrenalin rush near the biggest Slovenian lake. If you get too tired to drive back home, you can always find accommodation at the Youth Hostel Pod Voglom. Just show your Hosteling International Slovenia membership card and get a 10% discount.

»Are you ready?« I hear the voice. The countdown begins: »3, 2, 1 and ...« I’m off in the air some 100-150 meters above the canyon of Učja. The panoramic view of the canyon and the rever Učja, as well as the stream of Globoški potok, the side of mountain Krno with the Kobarid valley and the Soča River Valley, the Valley of Bovec and the sight of Triglav on a clear day – it’s just breath-taking. The gush of wind and gentle sun rays simply fascinate.  You almost forget you’re not flying, but are strapped to a steel rope by a safety belt. The Zip-line starts at one side of the River Učja and ends from 250 – 400 meters later on the other side (6 different lines with different length). These few adrenalin minutes end way too fast and you just wish to get back to the beginning countdown again.

 

One of the most interesting and tallest zip-lines of Europe is in Bovec. The steel ropes have a really long tradition in the valley of River Soča. Visit the Bovec zip-line – canyon Učja, placed in the unspoiled nature of the picturesque river valley of Učja. Don’t forget to show your Hosteling International Slovenia card, to get a 10% discount off the adrenalin ride through air.

Can you imagine the adrenalin rush described before, but all in water? Yes? Then canyoning (or gorgeing – as we call it in Slovenia) is the right thing for you. Another unspoiled nature tour into the river valley featuring going down the streams, including rope climbing, rock climbing, jumping off waterfalls into the crystal clear pools, sliding down the rapids, smoothed over the millennia by the fast flowing river. You will need the neoprene suit, special shoes and a helmet. Canyoning is fun and unique way of exploring the nature of the most beautiful river in Slovenia, you cannot see any other way. But despite all the beauty many visitors skip many a heartbeat, once they realize the only way forth is the descend down the watery slide and the destination a jump – as it seems – into a puddle, which turns out to be very deep.

 

To make this a true thrilling joy, there’s the sporting agency Maya in Tolmin. They offer many water adventures along Soča, among other also kayaking. At the idyllic location, right next to the river, at the sport and recreation centre in Labrca, they also take care of the thirst and hunger. And if you still have some left over energy, you’re invited to the sport courts for basketball, beach-volleyball, football... The Hosteling International Slovenia members enjoy a 20% discount on all the sporting activities and a 10% discount on all the food and drinks.

If you enjoy a direct contact with water, but are not sure you’d dare to go to the canyoning nature made toboggan slides, you should try the hydropeeding. Wearing a thick neoprene suit, with flippers and a safety helmet, you lay down on a river bobsled called a float and hang on! The flippers are there for you to maneuverer with and conquer the rapids. Don’t worry, the guides will make extra sure you won’t get hurt hitting those hard rocks. It would probably seem it’s been just a few rapids, but it’ll take you about an hour and a half. The best rivers in Slovenia to experience hyperspeed are Soča and Sava.

 

If you decide to hyperspeed at Soča, we suggest the SPORT MIX agency, which will make sure you’ll get to soak up as much of the beauty of the emerald river as possible. The experienced guides will make sure you’re adventure will be unforgettable. They offer 20% off for the Hosteling International Slovenia card holders if you decide to take up hyperspeed or many other activities they offer. Don’t miss out!