FOR SCHOOLS

SCHOOL PADDLING TRIPS

A class paddling trip is always full of fun and unforgettable experiences that everyone will look back on fondly. As we want as many children and students as possible to experience the magic of a paddling adventure, we offer school groups a 30 % discount on the total booking price. Simply complete the booking form and we will adjust the price afterwards. 

For school trips, we recommend paddling canoes rather than rafts. Students get a better feel for how a boat behaves on the water and are more likely to learn something. Even a complete beginner can learn to paddle a canoe after one day. And if they capsize a few times along the way? That's all part of a paddling trip :-)

If you are unsure how challenging the different sections are, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you plan your trip.

what is included 

  • boat rental including paddles, buoyancy aids and dry barrels
  • help with planning your trip
  • free boat and equipment transport (if you start and finish your trip at our rental stations)

what is not included

  • luggage transport between campsites (up to 20 people 1 100 CZK/day, over 20 people 2 200 CZK/day)
  • paddling instructor services (2 500 CZK/day)

HOW A COURSE WITH AN INSTRUCTOR WORKS

We will tailor a school paddling course to your requirements and ensure that it runs smoothly. The aim is for students to learn how to control a boat and stay safe on the water. Teachers do not need to be experienced paddlers. Trained instructors are available to look after your students' safety on the water and provide fun activities on land.

Training starts on land, where students learn the necessary theory and the basics of water safety. Before setting off, they also practise on the water, learning paddle strokes and boat control. Training then continues as they paddle the chosen section of river, through a range of exercises and games.

Want to take your class paddling? Write to us — we will be happy to help you organise the whole trip without the hassle.

Recommended routes for school trips

1 DAY ON THE RIVER

FULL-DAY TRIP (PADDLING TIME 6-7 HOURS)

Zvíkovec – Roztoky (20 km)
Start below the weir on the left bank at the U Varských campsite. You can get refreshments there, or about 13 km further on at the U Rozvědčíka pub.
Along the way you can visit the Skryje pools or the Ota Pavel Museum. There are 4 weirs, 2 of which can be paddled. Finish in Roztoky near Křivoklát on the left below the railway bridge. Both Křivoklát and Roztoky have a train station within easy walking distance.

Roztoky – Nižbor (19 km)
This route is particularly suitable for those who want to encounter as few weirs as possible. There is only one weir along the way, at Račice, which can be paddled. The first refreshments are available after about 9 km at U Šebků in Zbečno, or another 3 km further on at Valentův Mlýn. Finish in Nižbor above the weir on the right.

FOR BEGINNERS (PADDLING TIME 3-4 HOURS)

Skryje – Roztoky (14 km)
Start at the Ahoj campsite on the right bank. There are 2 weirs along the way.

Roztoky – Zbečno (8 km)
Finish your trip on the left bank at the Riviera campsite. 

2 DAYS ON THE RIVER

Chrást – Zvíkovec
Day 1: Chrást – Liblín (21 km)
Day 2: Liblín – Zvíkovec (22 km)

You can reach Chrást by train. From there it is about a 2,5 km walk to the U Dolanského mostu campsite. On the first day there are 7 weirs, most of which can be paddled.
At the U Přívozu campsite you can enjoy delicious oven-baked pizza. On the way to Liblín, the ruins of Libštejn Castle are visible from the river. 
Between Liblín and Zvíkovec you will encounter 5 weirs. The ruins of Krašov Castle are well worth a visit and can be reached from the river. From the top there are incredible views of the winding river. After about 13 km, we recommend stopping for refreshments at the U Mloka campsite. Finish on the left bank at the U Varských campsite.

Liblín – Roztoky
Day 1: Liblín – Zvíkovec (22 km)
Day 2: Zvíkovec – Roztoky (19 km)

Zvíkovec – Nižbor
Day 1: Zvíkovec – Višňová (17 km) 
Day 2: Višňová – Nižbor (22 km)

AT A LEISURELY PACE

Liblín – Skryje
Day 1: Liblín – Třímany U Mloka (13 km)
Day 2: Třímany U Mloka – Skryje (15 km)

3 DAYS ON THE RIVER

Chrást – Roztoky
Day 1: Chrást – Liblín (21 km)
Day 2: Liblín – Zvíkovec (22 km)
Day 3: Zvíkovec – Roztoky (19 km)

Liblín – Nižbor
Day 1: Liblín – Zvíkovec (22 km)
Day 2: Zvíkovec – Višňová (18 km)
Day 3: Višňová – Nižbor (22 km)

AT A LEISURELY PACE

Liblín – Roztoky
Day 1: Liblín – Třímany U Mloka (13 km)
Day 2: Třímany U Mloka – Skryje (15 km)
Day 3: Skryje – Roztoky (13 km)

You can find more trip ideas under recommended routes