Sunday rafting on the river Váh: Sokolovce – Hlohovec

Exploring nature from the water is an exceptional experience offered by a rafting on the old arm of river Váh in the neighbourhood of Hlohovec. It is suitable for families with children as well as for adrenaline lovers, you just need to choose a boat according to your preferences: inflatable or plastic canoe, raft or paddleboard.

The trip starts every Sunday at 09.30 in the parking lot in front of Zámocká záhrada (GPS: 48° 26′ 0″ N, 17° 48′ 12″ E). From there, the bus will take the rafting participants to the start of the cruise to Sokolovce (GPS: 48° 32′ 10″ N, 17° 50′ 42″ E). After the trip you will be driven back to the parking lot.

The rafting is preceded by the essential administration, which includes the distribution of inflatable canoes, rafts, and paddleboards, as well as excellent coaching. The rafting lasts approximately two hours, followed by a picnic or barbeque. Then it takes, approximately, the same amount of time (about two hours) to get to the finish line.

Rafting description:

Stretch: Sokolovce – Hlohovec
Meeting time: 09:30
Meeting place: Parking lot in front of Zámocka záhrada, Nábrežie A.Hlinku, Hlohovec (GPS: 48° 26′ 0″ N, 17° 48′ 12″ E)
Transfer to the start place in Sokolovce (GPS: 48° 32′ 10″ N, 17° 50′ 42″ E)

There will be some bureaucracy at first, with the distribution of boating equipment and vessels, as well as briefings.

At 10:30 a.m., we will leave for the water. We’ll stop for a picnic / BBQ after 1.5-2 hours. Then it’s another 1.5-2 hours until the finish line. We ashore peacefully at the finish line and hand over “clean” boating equipment.

We will end up in Hlohovec close to our cars.

Depending on the status of the water, the wind, and the overall atmosphere, we should arrive around 4 p.m

Before boarding you will receive quality instruction. We recommend bringing a head cover, sunscreen, swimsuit, T-shirt, shorts, old sneakers, a drink, depending on the weather, and a food for a BBQ or picnic.

Ticket price:

Basic 25 € / person
Discounted 15 €/ (child under 10 years accompanied by both parents 15 €)

The ticket price includes a vessel of your choice, paddles, vests, a pump, a waterproof cover, an instructor’s escort, transport within the raft (from Hlohovec to Sokolovce)