Rafting on the Struma River
Rafting on the Struma River
Every day from March to November with organized rafting trips and fixed departure times for one of the most popular adventure experiences in the Kresna Gorge.
12 km of real rafting adventure on the Struma River
- Full equipment and professional IRF-licensed instructors for a safe and powerful experience.
- 12 km route through the Kresna Gorge with direct transfer immediately after the rafting trip.
- Suitable for beginners, with options for photos, video and additional activities upon request.
What is included in the price?
Everything important you receive with the Struma River rafting package.
- Full equipment set: rafts, life jackets, wetsuits (dry!), jackets, helmets, paddles and water shoes. Equipment is available in sizes for everyone.
- The transfer from the finish point back to the base is provided immediately after the rafting trip, with no unnecessary transfers or waiting.
- Professional instructors licensed by the International Rafting Federation.
- Water, an energy bar, a sticker and participation in a raffle for an adventure voucher, drawn at the end of the season.
What is NOT included in the price?
- Photos
- Video
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation
Additional options
More ways to make your experience complete and memorable.
- Photos – Adventure Net works with professional photographers who will capture the best moments from your boat’s descent upon order. The price for photos is 35 euro per boat.
- GoPro camera recording, without video editing.
- Breakfast, lunch or dinner at our base.
- Mini canyoning in Sheytan Dere.
- Canyoning on the Dyavolska River.
- Accommodation.
- Swimming in a rapid and optional boat flipping.
Sample program
A clearly organized day – from meeting at the base to the end of the rafting trip.
Meeting at the base
Coffee break and introduction to the team.
Introductory briefing
Changing clothes and getting equipped.
Main briefing
Rafting descent and the real adventure experience.
End of the descent
Transfer back to the base and changing clothes.
Lunch
Option for lunch and relaxation after the adventure.
Rafting route
with over 20 rapids
One of the most popular adventure descents in Bulgaria, combining beautiful natural scenery, diverse rapids and an optimal route length.
Rafting on the Struma River takes place in the Kresna Gorge. The route itself is approximately 12 km long — the most optimal course, passing through the most beautiful rapids.
The main route is Class 3 according to the International Rafting Federation’s six-level difficulty scale. There is also an easier Class 2 route, used during high water levels or upon special request.
When choosing the route, safety is our priority.
These rivers offer different levels of difficulty — from beginner to advanced. Adventure Net guarantees a variety of water challenges, from calm, slow-paced rivers to adrenaline that makes your heart race.
Rafting through the Kresna Gorge is one of the most popular adventures in Bulgaria. The Struma River offers diverse rapids and beautiful natural scenery.
Welcome
We will be happy to welcome you to our base — Adventure Net rafting camp, located 130 km from Sofia and 40 km from Bansko!
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the freshness of the pine forest, and from our bar you can choose seasonal food and drinks.
You will meet our team of rafting guides, who will take care of your good mood and unforgettable adventure!
Briefing
An introductory briefing about the rafting equipment and getting equipped will follow.
The equipment includes a wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, paddle and neoprene water shoes.
After the equipment check, the main briefing covers paddling techniques, commands given by the guides, behavior in the boat and safety rules, followed by boat assignment.
The rafts have a capacity of 4, 6 or 8 people, depending on the size of the group and the boat itself.
The rafting experience itself
The descent itself, or the time spent on the water, is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The route starts directly from the Adventure Net base, and the return is provided by minibuses waiting for the boats at the end of the route.
If you are one, two or three people, you will be combined with other participants.
Rafting Base
At the very beginning of the Kresna Gorge, along the Struma River, Adventure Net rafting center and camp awaits you! Located 130 km from Sofia and 40 km from Bansko.
Here you can enjoy cozy, homemade food and a coffee bar located right on the riverbank. We also have a large parking area and beach zone.
The sound of the rapids and the river will make your rest and rafting descent the most relaxing and energizing experience, far away from the stress of everyday life!
Why choose Adventure Net
- We offer a wide range of rafting experiences suitable for all skill levels. Trust the professionals and let yourself flow with the current of strong emotions.
- Choose the most suitable event for you in Bulgaria or abroad. Our experienced guides give you the opportunity to experience the full palette of emotions.
- At Adventure Net, we offer exclusive experiences with instructors and guides who have extensive experience on the rivers you will navigate.
- Our instructors are experienced and qualified, and our equipment is of the highest quality.
- Adventure Net is the first rafting club in Bulgaria. It brings together long-standing professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to the development of rafting and kayaking locally.
- The Struma rafting route includes the most attractive section of the Kresna Gorge.
- All our instructors and trip leaders are certified by the IRF as raft guides in whitewater.
- Professional equipment, provided to you clean and dry before entering the Struma River.
- Our own rafting base on the Struma River with a climbing wall, rope garden, bar, kitchen, parking, changing room, shower and toilet.
- At the end of the route, we provide transport for all participants without unnecessary waiting.
- No carrying of boats.
- And last but not least, you can descend together with our team — eight-time Bulgarian champions and multiple European Cup champions.
Preparation before the rafting descent
Preparation before the boat descent is essential. We will provide you with all necessary instructions and equipment. Come with a desire for adventure, and we will take care of the rest.
Here are a few tips
- Dress comfortably and bring swimwear or spare underwear to wear under the wetsuit.
- We will provide you with shoes suitable for swimming.
- Remove all jewelry and other items that may be lost or may injure you.
- Leave your phone and watch in your backpack or car at our camp.
- Have a light snack before the trip.
All rafting adventures
Explore Adventure Net’s programs and choose the most suitable experience for you, your family, your team or a special gift.
Rafting on the Struma River
The main 12 km rafting adventure in the Kresna Gorge.
Full-day rafting
Spend an unforgettable day in the waters of the Struma River.
Family rafting
A day full of adventure for you and your family.
Rafting team building
A powerful rafting experience for company parties and teams.
Kayaking on the Struma River
Time for an exciting adventure and plenty of emotions.
Buy a voucher
Give the gift of adventure and unforgettable emotion with a rafting voucher.
Full-day rafting on the Struma River
70 euro / 136.91 BGN per person • the program requires a minimum of 5 participants.
Program
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Arrival and meeting at Adventure Camp base. Short break and time for coffee.
10:00 AM Introduction of the participants to the team. Introductory briefing, equipment preparation, main briefing, boat assignment and rafting descent to the town of Kresna. The descent includes additional attractions such as jumping from rocks, jumping from the boats and flipping the boat upon the crew’s request.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Picnic lunch on a meadow halfway along the route. Lunch includes steak — pork or chicken, seasonal salad, bread and a drink — water, juice or beer of your choice.
3:00 PM Return to Adventure Net camp.
Additional option
Halfway along the route, there is an option for a walk to the Sheytan Dere waterfalls — mini canyoning.
A light walk through the forest with the instructors, along the Oshtava River, a tributary of the Struma River, leads to the Sheytan Dere area. There are short river crossings before reaching a pool and the Sheytan Dere waterfalls.
There is an opportunity for jumps for the braver participants, while others can swim or relax on the stone beach and enjoy the beauty of the waterfalls.
The price includes
- Full rafting equipment
- Briefing
- Licensed IRF instructor
- Transfer after the descent
- Insurance
- Picnic lunch
Family rafting on the Struma River
65 euro / 127.13 BGN for parent and child • for children from 5 to 12 years old – 25 euro • adult price – 40 euro
How it takes place
The descent itself, or the time spent on the water, is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The route starts directly from the Adventure Net base, and the return is provided by minibuses waiting for the boats at the end of the route.
The full program lasts 3 hours and includes briefing, equipment preparation and rafting in the Kresna Gorge.
The price includes
- Rafting adventure
- Full equipment: life jackets, wetsuits and jacket — optional during the summer months, helmets, paddles and water shoes
- Equipment available in sizes for everyone
- Transfer from the finish point back to the base, with no unnecessary waiting
- Licensed IRF instructor
- Insurance
The price does not include
- Photos
- Video
- Food and drinks
- Sleeping bag and tent
* These options can be provided upon prior request and for an additional fee.
Give a rafting voucher
Choose the convenient option for a gift or booking with a voucher.
Electronic voucher
- Write a personal message
- Pay easily online
- Receive a code instantly
Ideal as a gift or if you want to make a booking later.
Paper voucher
- Write a personal message
- Pay easily online
- Receive it at your chosen address
Ideal for a beautifully presented gift.
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