Rafting on Struma River

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

3 hours

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This is the best river for white water rafting in Bulgaria and covers a long period during the year - March-November. It takes about 3 hours and is the longest river run (10-12km , depending on the river level). You will explore numerous river rapids with different level and difficulty. Your instructor will provide you with all needed equipment, you just need to have a bathing suit, towel and a t-shirt. On the rafting centre you are provided with changing rooms, toilets, outside showers, convenient parking lot, WiFi, bar.

GPS coordinates of the location: 41.847986,23.141863, next to the metan station, a few km after Simitli Town. On the rafting centre there is a rope garden and zipline, which can be combined with the rafting. In the same area

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

You will enjoy the nature during the rafting trip, will see some water birds like grey egret, cormorants, may be vultures and hawks.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

changing rooms and outside showers

full equipment for the rafting - neoprene suit, neoprene shoes, helmet, jacket, PFD

convenient parking lot

qualified rafting instructor

transport on the rafting track

the longest river run - about 10-12 km

Gratuities

transport to the rafting centre from Sofia/Bansko, etc

Food and drinks

What To Expect

For the rafting trip you need to have: t-shirt, towel, bathing suit, flipflops, as we have showers for after the rafting. On our rafting center we have our own parking lot, safe and secure, changing rooms, free WiFi, lockers, running water and electricity. The rafting trip takes about 1,5-2 hours, together with the safety briefing, transfer on the rout and equipment takes about 2,5-3 hours.

Options

Rafting on Struma River

Reviews

4.44

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good activity
Pedro M,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The river didn't carry too much water, so the rapids were unexciting, although the scenery is impressive in itself. The staff very attentive, and experienced. They answered any queries at the moment and sent all the necessary information to reach the meeting point without problems.
Best rafting experience!
Destination395445,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time with our children at BG rafting! The staff was so friendly and professional! The rafting included fun swimming time and we had plenty of time to enjoy everything in the beautiful struma river.
Amazing
laumar2024,
Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing exeprience! Big thanks to our amazing guide Maria. The best expertise and humor that all 5 of us enjoyed from the begginning until the end of this experience.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
673natec,
May 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hello, everyone! We came 3 friends (working together) from Israel to Bulgaria for 4 days. and this activity absolutely was the best experience we made. besides the adrenaline and the beautiful and challenging track, we had a good time with Peter the pro. and the nice attitude from Boris.. They are good and kind people! And don't be concerned about the weather etc. - If there was a problem they were letting you know.
Cold, but fun!!
littleambassadors,
Mar 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We first arrived hoping to cancel, as it was cold and raining, and we were told there were no towels for use after rafting. We had assumed there would be, since the description said everything was provided, included showers (we were also told on site that they were cold showers!) Since we couldn’t get a refund and the kids still wanted to go, we decided to go. Our guide, Dobri, was also super accommodating—he set up hot water for our showers and had his driver go out and get towels for us!! He was also a great guide, navigating us down the river with ease and while entertaining us. Despite the cold, it was a really enjoyable experience!
A sad and disgusting experience -- Don't go.
esg123,
May 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
I have rafted in Costa Rica, California, New Zealand, Slovenia. This was the absolute worst experience. Total chaos at check-in. No signs. No instructions. We rafted part of the river and then transferred rafts back to vehicles and then "portage" the rafts to a safer part of the river to continue. Imagine walking in all your gear and oars 1 kilometer along a highway. The river smelled absolutely disgusting -- like toilet water. You would not want to swim in it. No exaggeration. There was garbage strewn along the river side -- plastic bags, tires. There were not enough showers for all the customers to conveniently shower. Overall, a sad and disgusting experience.
Superb Experience
VNdechezNV,
Jul 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
morning down the river Struma with a very friendly instructor speaking very well in English. Experience to achieve absolutely is extraordinary. The natural scenery is beautiful and the sensations are depending on the height of the water. Recent equipment of very good quality, all equipment is available on site. very affordable prices
Great fun
Milena T,
Apr 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a really nice weekend rafting, kids playing in the high ropes course, bathing in mineral waters in a nearby village and also just relaxing in the beautiful Kresna gorge. They have also small wooden cabins, if you want to sleep there.
Fantastic family experience!
Haim M,
Aug 15, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I took our 11 and 15 year old. We have never done rafting before. It was just incredible. We had the time of our life. We jumped into the water for a leisurely swim twice in the quiet areas. Very highly recommended.