THE JULIAN ALPS - Croatia and Slovenia - page 964

When conditions are ideal, most rafting companies put in near the Boka waterfall (just
downriver from Bovec), and pick up at the village of Trnovo ob So č i. (When water levels
are low, companies put in near Sprenica instead.) Most rafting trips last about 2.5-3 hours,
with about 1.5 hours actually on the river, and extra time to swim.
Kayaking is available at various points along the river, which vary dramatically in dif-
ficulty; the TI's free Water-Adventure-Sport map outlines your options, and notes areas
that are unsafe. To get a glimpse of kayakers, hang out at Napoleon Bridge, just outside of
Kobarid.
The most popular place for canyoning —a risky activity that involves wading and rap-
pelling in rushing rivers—is in Canyon Sušec, about halfway between Bovec and Kobarid.
Other popular options include skydiving and paragliding; biking (Bovec Šport Centar
rents electric mountain bikes); ziplines (there's a course above Bovec, and another high in
the U č ja Valley); and even—gasp!—golf (Bovec has a 9-hole course, www.golfbovec.si ) .
Of course, all of these activities come with some degree of risk (except, perhaps, golf); use
commonsenseandinvestigatethesafetyrecordofanycompanythatofferstrips.TheBovec
TI is a good source of information about any of these, and an ever-changing roster of loc-
al adventure travel companies run a variety of tours. Well-established outfits include Bovec
Šport Centar ( www.bovec-sc.si ) and So č a Rafting ( www.socarafting.si ) .
Sightseeing Flights
Aero Taxi runs scenic sightseeing flights from Bovec's little airport (€40/8-minute flight to
Boka waterfall and back, €90/20-minute flight to Mount Krn, €140/35-minute flight over
Mount Triglav, prices are for up to 3 people, mobile [phone], www.janezlet.si ) .
Fly Fishing
The So č a River is a popular spot for fishing, predominantly for the endemic marble trout.
Only fly fishing is allowed; some areas are catch-and-release, and all areas require a permit.
So č a Fly offers information, fly-fishing gear, and tours ( www.socafly.com ) .
Sleep Code
(€1 = about $1.30, country code: 386, area code: 05)
S =Single, D =Double/Twin, T =Triple, Q =Quad, b =bathroom. Unless otherwise
noted, credit cards are accepted and breakfast is included, but the modest tourist tax
(about €1 per person, per night) is not. Everyone listed here speaks English.