Soca River (Isonzo River) Tours and Tickets

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.