Can children go canyoning with us?

Ah, the nostalgia of youthful adventures. Those carefree days of taking your girlfriend to the beach with the wind in your hair and blasting tunes from the latest Linkin Park hit. Fast forward a few years, and here you are, driving to Bovec with your family, trading in the rockstar life for responsible dad duty. Say goodbye to ocean breezes and those rock anthems. Say hello to crisp mountain air and the sweet serenade of “Baby Shark” on repeat. “

But worry not – father of the future saviors of the world – for amidst the chorus of endless whining and runny noses, there lies an opportunity to awaken the dormant spirit of adventure within. So, let’s embrace the wild side. Let’s show our little sunshine that Dady still has some rock and roll in his soul by diving headfirst into the thrilling world of canyoning in Bovec!

IS MY CHILD OLD ENOUGH?

YES, IF OLDER THAN 9Y

When planning your summer break in Bovec, you should add canyoning to your wish list. But, the eternal problem of outdoor sports activities is usually the fact that the youngest members of the family are too young.

So to save you some drama, here’s a list of activities with the minimum ages.

SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

• RAFTING – 6 years
• PRIVATE RAFTING – 6 years
• CANYONING SUŠEC – 9 years
• PRIVATE CANYONING SUŠEC – 9 years
• PRIVATE KAYAKING – 10 years
• ZIPLINE – 9 years

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

• CANYONING FRATARCA

IS CANYONING TOO DEMANDING FOR MY CHILD?

PROBABLY NOT

Kids absolutely adore the thrill of jumping and sliding down waterfalls. They’re often less fearful than adults, simply diving in without overthinking. Despite its appearance, canyoning in Sušec isn’t overly intense; it’s genuinely enjoyable, almost like a natural water park with all its jumps and slides.

It’s worth noting that canyoning is more physically demanding than rafting since it involves a lot of walking, unlike rafting where you mostly sit and paddle. Additionally, canyoning tends to be colder because you’re in the water most of the time. For the best experience, plan your trip in July or August when the weather is warm and inviting.

However, it’s important to note that canyoning isn’t suitable for those afraid of heights. If your child falls into this category, it’s best not to push them—they’ll only dislike the experience, and you won’t enjoy it either.

WILL MY CHILD HAVE TO DO ALL THE JUMPS AND WATERFALLS?

NO

All the big waterfalls can be skipped, if prefered. But some af the small ones they have to do, because there’s no way around. Keep in mind that just because you’re hesitant doesn’t mean your child shares the same fear. Allow them to decide whether they want to tackle the biggest jumps and waterfalls. Children typically like these challenges, often repeating jumps multiple times if given the chance.

WHAT IF MY CHILD DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO SWIM?

CHOOSE ANOTHER ACTIVITY

Then we’re afraid, canyoning is not the right activity for your child to do. For safety reasons we don’t take guests who don’t know how to swim on canyoning tours.

You might be able to join us on a rafting tour if the water level is low. We take small children rafting on the Soča river when low water level. Most of them are non swimmers. They sit at the back of the boat next to the guide to make sure they’re safe.

CAN YOU ARRANGE A BABYSITTER?

YES

Are your children younger than 9 years old? Maybe they simply don’t want to go on canyoning? Yet you really want to go on canyoning? Say no more.

There is a possibility to arrange a babysitter but you have to tell us in advance. Last minute desperate phone call will let you in a disappointment as babysitters in Bovec are as rare as diamonds. When you book, drop us a line if you’re interested, and we’ll pull out all the stops to find you one. No promises, but we’ll give it our best shot!