On the Waves of the River Morava
Unique experience – canoeing down the Morava border river, which used to create the Iron Curtain Line between Western and Eastern Europe only a few years ago, watching inhabitants of floodplain forests from a beaver´s eye view, unusual views on the nearby palaces and castle ruins, refreshment consisting of local specialities directly in the countryside.
Region: Záhorie
When: July – October
Duration: whole day
Attractions on the way
Alternative I. (Hohenau – Dürnkrut, Austria)
- birdwatching tower in Hohenau
- rafting in canoes down the Morava river
- the river Morava and its floodplain forests
- kingfisher, white-tailed eagle, black kite
- the battlefield at Jedenspeigen
- refreshment consisting of local specialities
Alternative II. (Vysoká pri Morave – Devín)
- the river Morava and its floodplain forests
- rafting in canoes down the Morava river
- kingfisher, plovers, kites
- Schloss Hof Castle
- confluence of the rivers Morava and Dunaj (Danube)
- Devín Castle ruins
- refreshment consisting of local specialities
Programme
- 9:30 a.m. meeting in Vysoká pri Morave or in Hohenau
- preparation for rafting and the first information about the wildlife along the Morava river
- rafting in canoes down the Morava river with an interesting commentary
- during a break refreshment consisting of local specialities directly in the countryside
- 3:30 p.m. end of the rafting tour
- extra possibility upon request: dinner with tasting of wines from the region of Malé Karpaty (Small Carpathians)
Map
Price
- €35 per person (group of 15-17 persons)
- €40 per person (group of 12-14 persons)
- €50 per person (group of 9-11 persons)
The same price for both alternatives. In case of a smaller group, we calculate the price upon request. Children under 12 years can only take part accompanied by adults.
Price includes:
- canoe, paddle (max. 3 people per canoe)
- life saving waistcoat
- waterproof bag to lay things aside (1 piece per canoe)
- lending of a binocular
- professional guide with ornithological knowledge
- refreshment consisting of local specialities during the canoe tour
Extra charge (only upon request):
- transfer to the meeting point
- dinner with tasting of wines from the region of Malé Karpaty (Small Carpathians) €20 per person