Soca River (Isonzo River) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Soca River. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Soča River White Water Rafting in Bovec with Free Photos

• Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on the Soca River

• Triglav National Park: The Original Emerald River Adventure

• Sit on Top Kayak Trip

• Soča Valley Tour and Kranjska Gora Valley Tour

It’s free to visit the Soca River. However, there are plenty of tours that can make your time on the water even more fun. The river is renowned for its rapids, so there are plenty of white-water rafting experiences that cost from US$65. For extra thrills, kayaking tours start at US$81.

Yes, the Soca River is worth visiting. It's often hailed as one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe, thanks to its aquamarine waters and mountainous scenery. Plus, it's the perfect place to enjoy exhilarating activities like canyoning and rafting against a gorgeous backdrop.

Per one customer who booked the Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on Soca River, "The team at Spirt mix is top-notch ... everything is taken care of to ensure your best time ever. The trip down the river is absolutely beautiful and informative, as well as entertaining. Such a great time. This is a do-not-miss adventure if you're anywhere near Bovec."

The Soča River in Slovenia is famous for its emerald-colored glacial water and water-centric adventure activities. Even if you aren't interested in kayaking and whitewater rafting, you can visit the Soča River to see its green water flow through deep gorges and past white stone beaches.

The Soča River is a main sports and adventure destination in Slovenia. It is where you can do kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, and canyoning on or by the river. In the surrounding Soča Valley, you can enjoy hiking, paragliding, ziplining, and skiing, leaving plenty of options for spending your time.

Yes. Alongside the many adventure activities on the Soča River are guided tours to see the river’s scenery. Some tours focus only on the attractions on the Soča River, such as viewpoints and bridges, while others include the Soča River and explore Triglav National Park more generally.

Yes. Permits are required for Soča River activities, such as kayaking or rafting. Water sports are only permitted on the Soča River in the daytime from mid-March through the end of October. Going with a guide means you get local expertise.

Yes, you can swim in the Soča River, but be careful as the river’s current can be quite strong in some places. People mostly swim at specific spots, such as at Sotočje near Tolmin. The water in the river is icy cold, so the best time to swim is summer.

While there are many scenic spots on the Soča River, some of the most popular are the Great Gorge, Tolmin Gorge, Napoleon's Bridge, Boka Waterfall, and the suspension bridge at Kozjak Waterfall. You’ll also find picturesque scenery if you head onto the river stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, or rafting.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Soca River. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Bovec:

• Soca Valley

• Kozjak Waterfall

• Boka Waterfall

• Virje Waterfall

• Kluze Fortress

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Bovec.