🚣♀️ Family-run boat rental with over 20 years of tradition on the Otava River.
🛶 Offers canoes, rafts, and kayaks for scenic river trips.
Why Go
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly trips suitable for all levels, including beginners.
🏞️ Explore the beautiful Otava River, from calm sections to challenging rapids.
🚐 Convenient transport services for boats and people.
🅿️ On-site parking available in Sušice.
🗺️ Expert advice for planning your perfect river adventure.
🛶 Equipment & Services
- Boats: Plastic canoes (2-person Vydra, 3-person Family Hopi, 4-person Family Yuma), Rafts (4-6 person Colorado), Kayaks (2-person Calypso, 1-person Bert), Inflatable Canoes (2-person Baraka, 2-person Pálava).
- Rentals include: Paddles, vests, barrels, and one free boat transport from designated collection points for multi-day rentals.
- Transport: Free boat transport from 5 collection points. Personal transport from destination back to Sušice.
- Instruction: Basic boat handling guidance provided.
🗺️ Recommended Trips
- Sušice – Rabí (10km): 2-hour calm river trip, no weirs, suitable for beginners and families. Ends with views of Rabí Castle. Departures at 10:00 and 14:00.
- Sušice – Horažďovice (20km): 4-5 hour calm river trip, two weirs (runnable or rope-lowered), suitable for beginners and families. Departure at 10:00.
- Annín – Sušice (12km): 3-hour faster current with weirs and rapids. Not for beginners; requires boat handling knowledge. Departure at 11:00.
- Challenging Sections: Čeňkova Pila – Radešov (rafts/inflatable canoes only, not for beginners, minimum 50cm water level). Radešov – Sušice (canoes suitable with 50cm+ water, experience needed).
🗓️ Multi-day Routes
- Two-day: Sušice – Horažďovice – Katovice (28 km, 11 weirs).
- Three-day: Sušice – Horažďovice – Katovice – Strakonice (34 km, 11 weirs).
- Four-day: Sušice – Střelské Hoštice – Štěkeň – Písek (68 km, 20 weirs).
- Five-day: Sušice – Horažďovice – Katovice – Štěkeň – Putim – Písek (68 km, 20 weirs).
- Routes feature a mix of flowing and slower sections, with various weirs (some navigable, some requiring portage). Overnight options available at various camps along the river.
💰 Cost
- Manipulative Fee: 100 CZK per contract.
- Multi-day Rentals (2025 examples): Canoe Vydra from 590 CZK/day, Family Canoe from 690 CZK/day, Raft from 1400 CZK/day.
- One-day Trips (examples): Sušice-Rabí Canoe 590 CZK, Raft 1400 CZK. Sušice-Horažďovice Canoe 590 CZK, Raft 1400 CZK. Annín-Sušice Canoe 800 CZK, Raft 1500 CZK.
- Additional: Barels and vests 30 CZK/piece for one-day trips. Personal transport fees apply for one-day trips (e.g., 50-70 CZK/person).
🅿️ Parking
- Free parking available in the rental area in Sušice.
⏰ Hours
- Specific operating hours are not explicitly stated, but the business operates seasonally for boat rentals.
- Known for a traditional Christmas Otava Descent, indicating some year-round activity.