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Struma River Rafting: Bulgaria's Thrilling Water Adventure
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Overview
Rafting on the Struma River is an exciting adventure in Bulgaria. This is the best river for rafting in Bulgaria because the rafting season is long, from March to November. The rafting trip takes about 3 hours and is the longest river run, around 10-12 km, depending on the water level. People will go down lots of rapids that have different levels of difficulty.
Before rafting, the instructor will teach everyone about safety and give them the gear they need. All people need to bring is a swimsuit, towel, and t-shirt. At the rafting center, there are changing rooms, showers, bathrooms, parking, and even WiFi. The rafting center is close to Simitli Town, near a metan station.
This experience includes a qualified rafting instructor, transport on the rafting track, and full equipment like a neoprene suit, shoes, helmet, and jacket. It doesn't include tips or transport to the rafting center. With changing rooms, showers, secure parking, and a long river run, it's a top choice for extreme sports fans. The Struma River offers an unforgettable rafting adventure. 
Highlights
Longest Rafting Run: Enjoy a 10-12 km rafting adventure, the longest on the Struma River.
Expert Instruction: Raft with a qualified instructor who ensures a safe and thrilling experience.
Full Equipment Provided: All rafting gear is included: neoprene suit, shoes, helmet, and more.
Convenient Facilities: Access changing rooms, showers, parking, and WiFi at the rafting center.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally had a very positive and exciting experience rafting on the Struma River, appreciating the beautiful scenery, helpful guides, and provided equipment. Some noted that transportation and gratuities were not included.
Customers enjoyed the beautiful scenery during the rafting trip.
Many reviewers found the rafting experience to be a fun and exciting adventure.
Reviewers praised the guides for being experienced, helpful, and ensuring safety.
Customers appreciated that all necessary equipment was provided for the activity.
Some customers mentioned that transportation to the rafting center was not included.
Gratuities for the guides are not included in the initial price.
The Journey
Struma River
The Struma River is the location for white water rafting in Bulgaria, offering a long rafting season from March to November. The rafting trip 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.
Rafting Center near Simitli Town
Located a few kilometers after Simitli Town, next to a metan station, the rafting center provides essential facilities for participants. These include changing rooms, toilets, outside showers, a convenient parking lot, and WiFi. Additionally, the center features a rope garden and zipline, offering opportunities for further adventure.
Know Before You Go
This rafting experience includes the use of changing rooms, outside showers, and full rafting equipment (neoprene suit, neoprene shoes, helmet, jacket, and PFD). A qualified rafting instructor and transport on the rafting track are also included for the longest river run of about 10-12 km. Not included are gratuities and transport to the rafting center from Sofia/Bansko. Food and drinks are also not included in the experience.
Hot Tip
Some reviewers suggest bringing extra cash for tips to show appreciation to the guides. A few travelers recommend to prepare for a bit of a drive to the rafting center.
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