This is the kind of experience that does not stop at one activity and leave you wishing the day had been longer. On the Struma River you combine a river descent, canyoning and a zip line, so the pace builds naturally and each stage brings a different kind of adrenaline.

The day starts at the base with equipment fitting and a safety briefing, followed by a transfer to the launch point. If you choose rafting, you join a boat with 5 to 8 people and an experienced instructor who leads the descent along a route of about 12 to 13 km. There is also a stop at a cliff-jump point, so you can add one more memorable moment if you feel like it.

If you go for kayaking, the experience becomes more personal and more technical. You control the kayak on your own or share it with a friend, while the instructor guides you from a separate boat. That is why this option suits people with good coordination and confident swimming skills. June to September is usually the best period for kayaking conditions.

After the river section, the day continues with canyoning in Sheitan Dere. You move through narrow canyon sections, cross the river several times and reach waterfalls where you can jump, swim and enjoy a wilder side of the landscape. This part is suitable even for people without previous canyoning experience as long as they are ready for water, movement and a lively pace.

The finale is a zip line above the Struma River that lasts about 15 minutes and gives the day a completely different finish. Once you are back in dry clothes, you glide low above the water and see the area from yet another angle. If you want to extend the day, there are mineral springs nearby, and a ropes course awaits in Blagoevgrad.

What to expect:

• A choice between rafting or kayaking, combined with canyoning and a zip line.
• The rafting route is about 12 to 13 km with an instructor and an optional cliff jump.
• Kayaking is the more technical option and requires coordination and swimming ability.
• The canyoning section includes river crossings, waterfalls and natural rock formations.
• The zip line adds a final flight above the Struma River.

Practical details:

• The full experience lasts about 6 hours.
• It runs from 27 March to 22 October, every day between 10:00 and 15:00.
• Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.
• Bring spare clothes, a towel, suitable waterwear and sunscreen.
• If you have a specific health condition, let the team know after booking.

If you want a full river day where the adrenaline comes in several different forms, Struma Max is one of the richest all-in-one adventure combinations in the Adventico range.