Rafting in the Struma River

If you want to do something different for this spring, because spring is the time when the rivers are deepest, you can try the rafting in Kresnensko defile. Kresnenski prolom or also called Kresnensko defile is a defile in Bulgaria, formed by Struma River when crossing with its West slopes of Pirin Mountain and its East of Maleshevska Mountain. The defile is long 18 kilometers.

It is not necessary to be advanced or you have any experience with rowing, it is not necessarily to be at an exact age or weight, the only thing is to be intent of the purpose for all to have a good time and as extreme as possible. You will “work” in a team and you should really work like one whole, so you will all have a mission to arrive successfully at the appointed place.

There is a company called Adventurenet and it is great for that sport. If you are used to the chaos, confusion and misunderstandings in Bulgaria, here you will find people who are actually doing their best to prevent any misunderstandings and are working for your good time. Their preparation is the best. You will have one-hour instruction that you should carefully listen to so that you will be more productive in the boat and more self – protective. People from this firm will give you full equipment – special neoprene costumes, helmets, special shoes, safe jackets and etc.

Usually during the day the firm is carrying out 3 trips – at 10, at 13 and 16 o’clock. At lunchtime, it is supposed to be sunnier and good for that boat trip. There is no chance for you to get out from the boat dry, but the adrenaline and the neoprene costumes will help you not to feel the cold water.

The trip is actually very pleasant. If it isn’t as extreme as you wish to be, the guide (instructor) who sits usually at the back of the boat, turns it upside down to be more fun.

The instructors look and act very professional like and they give you a sense of security and control in the situations. The company has also a photographer, who is running up and down near the river, trying to take the funniest and the most interesting pictures that you will enjoy watching afterwards. They are not very cheap, but they are very professional and you will be happy to have them and show them to your friends and family.

Interesting to know is that there are a lot of beautiful sights that you should visit and they are located near Struma River, so consider them when planning your vacation in Bulgaria.

Rafting in the Strumar River is suitable for all, who are looking for fun, filled with many positive emotions day, without any shadow of fear and worry, which would bring you memories for life. Furthermore, this will leave great, lifetime memories for you and all the people, who are traveling with you.

Author Bio: If you want to book vacation in Bulgaria (interesting to know is that the Danish term is Bestil rejse Bulgarien) follow this link. Lyuben Georgiev

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