Struma Rafting or Kayaking with a Stay for Two near Stara Kresna

Combine a river adventure with time in nature on a Struma rafting or kayaking experience with a stay for two near Stara Kresna. Enjoy a descent through the Kresna Gorge and unwind at an eco-village in the foothills of the Pirin Mountains, with breakfast and a home-cooked dinner included. Choose a one- or two-night stay to give yourselves as much time away as you would like.

Choose rafting or kayaking to suit the season and your experience

River descents operate from the beginning of April to the end of October. If you are looking for a bigger adrenaline rush, April to June is the high-water period on the Struma. From July to October, the river level is lower, and the warmer months lend themselves to a gentler but still fun-filled adventure.

You can choose between rafting and kayaking, but kayaking has an important seasonal restriction. In April, May and June, high water means kayaking is suitable only for advanced participants; anyone without previous rafting experience cannot choose kayaking during these months. From July to October, beginners can also take part in kayaking.

The river experience lasts approximately four hours in total, including preparation. The descent takes place in a group with other participants you may not know.

A stay for two in an eco-village beneath the Pirin Mountains

After your time on the river, relax in a natural setting at an eco-village in the scenic area around Stara Kresna. Accommodation is in a double room for two with a private bathroom. The experience is for participants aged 13 and over.

The one-night package includes breakfast and a home-cooked dinner for two. For a longer break, choose two nights, also with breakfast and dinner. The two-night package additionally includes a zip-line ride for both of you.

Your stay also includes board games and archery, as well as use of the eco-village’s outdoor swimming pool during summer only.

What the main experience includes

• One or two nights for two people, depending on the package selected, in a double room with a private bathroom, breakfast and dinner.
• Rafting or kayaking on the Struma for two, subject to the seasonal kayaking restrictions.
• The necessary equipment, a briefing and an experienced instructor.
• Transport along the route during the river activity and back to the rafting base.
• Board games, archery and summer use of the outdoor pool at the eco-village.
• A zip-line ride for two with the two-night package.

Add canyoning for two

You can add a canyoning experience for two lasting approximately an hour and a half. This is an on-foot journey through the riverbed of Sheytan Dere, beginning with a walk upstream to waterfalls and a natural rock slide.

If you wish, you can jump into the pools below the waterfalls. You then descend the natural slide and follow the river downstream to return to the starting point. The jumps are optional, not a compulsory part of the activity.

If you add canyoning, it can take place after your rafting or kayaking trip on the same day, or be arranged for another day.

Season, reservations and activity times

Stays can be arranged on any day from April to October. Specific dates are confirmed on request, depending on accommodation availability at the eco-village. For the high season of April, May and June, reserve your accommodation at least one month in advance. For these months, the organiser specifically advises making your reservation as soon as you purchase the voucher.

Once your accommodation has been arranged, call the team using the contact number provided to confirm whether you would like rafting or kayaking and when your descent will take place. Start times are 10:00 and 14:00. When discussing kayaking, make sure your experience meets the high-water restrictions that apply from April to June.

The river activity is weather-dependent. Arrive at the rafting base 15 minutes before your agreed start time.

What to bring and how transport works

• Bring swimwear or underwear, socks and a towel.
• Slippers are optional; thermal underwear is also an option for colder months.
• You must use your own transport between the eco-village and the rafting base. This journey is not included in the package.
• The included transport covers the rafting or kayaking route and the return to the rafting base, not a transfer from your accommodation.

Your adventure voucher and the organiser’s cancellation policy

Give an Adventico voucher for a shared Struma adventure, or choose this experience for your next break near Stara Kresna. The voucher does not confirm an accommodation reservation or a river activity slot; dates and your chosen activity must be arranged separately with the team.

Under the organiser’s advertised cancellation policy, cancellation is free up to 360 hours, or 15 days, before the reserved time.