13 Apr 2024
Matic our guide was friendly and grounded like so many Slovenians we met last week. There was only the two of us plus Matic as it was off season so we were given direct info and instructions in a personal manner. The experience on the river canoeing was fantastic. The day was sunny and warm but the water was cold. We went through 3 or 4 grade 1 or 2 rapids which looks worse than it is and actually was the most fun part.
Slovenians are laid back so be prepared to ‘go with the flow’. If you are expecting meticulous disclaimers and H&S training you may feel dissatisfied but personally I prefer the trust element and having faith in well intentioned experienced guides. The Soca river is a beautiful alpine river and the water is turquoise and pollution free. I drank a small amount on the way down.
Matic was informative about the surroundings as we passed through waterfalls, mountain views and shifting river formations.
His colleague (Chez) - sorry I may have your name wrong was cheery and eager to chat.
I would recommend these guys and I would come back another time. April/ May is probably the best time as they said the river gets full of recreational traffic during the summer months.
Duncan