Canoeing
Term: May–September
Vltava is the most famous and popular Czech river. Canoeing along the Vltava where it runs through Český Krumlov is one of the most beautiful trips that you can imagine. Here we will visit some of the more famous historical sights along the river, which will enrich your canoeing experience. A few of the sites worth mentioning are the Rožmberk Castle, the Vyšší Brod and Zlatá Koruna monasteries and the Dívčí Kámen and Český Krumlov ruins. With our instructions and good equipment, even beginners can manage the more diffi cult river sections (This river is Class WWI – quickly flowing water with small rapids). Minimum age: 10 years.
Rožmberk–Český Krumlov
This river’s section (22 km) has a
relatively quick current and several waves. The river fl ows through the
picturesque Pošumavi countryside. This program is about 6 hours. This trip
allows customers to choose between eating in a restaurant or having a picnic.
The programme lasts about 6 hours, we recommend lunch in a restaurant or
picnic.
Český Krumlov–Zlatá Koruna
From the start of this trip
(17 km) the rafter will immediately experience a few wave rapids. Then you can
take a break to admire the historical part of Český Krumlov. After Český
Krumlov, we will journey through meadows and forests before reaching the
monastery in Zlata Koruna. The duration of the program is approximately 5 hours
and also can be combined with a picnic.
Vyšší Brod–Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov–Boršov
During
these tours (39, 38 km) you will stay overnight in a tent (cabins or guest
houses are available for extra money). You will get to know various lovely
places on the Vltava River and to make your stay in Český Krumlov even more
romantic you can spend the evening by a campfi re on the banks of the murmuring
river. Both two-day tours can be joined together to make a 4-day canoe
trip.
