How to Prepare for Your First Canyoning Adventure

Booking your first canyoning trip is exciting, and a little preparation goes a long way toward making the day as enjoyable as possible. The good news is that Nevidio is accessible to anyone who is reasonably active and comfortable in the water — you don't need any prior experience. Here is everything you need to know before you join us.

How fit do you need to be?

You need a moderate level of fitness. Over the course of a few hours you'll be swimming through pools, walking over uneven rocks, scrambling, and climbing in and out of the water again and again. No special training is required, and we move at a pace the whole group can manage — but the fitter you are, the more energy you'll have to enjoy every slide and jump. If you can walk comfortably for a couple of hours and swim a short distance, you're ready.

You need to be able to swim

Basic swimming ability is essential. Much of the route involves swimming across deep pools, so every participant must be confident getting their face wet and propelling themselves through the water. You don't need to be a strong or fast swimmer, but you should be able to stay afloat and move forward without panicking.

What to bring

Packing for a canyoning day is refreshingly simple, because we provide all the technical equipment. You only need to bring a couple of personal items:

• Swimwear to wear underneath your wetsuit
• A towel and a dry set of clothes for afterwards
• Optional: a small snack and sun protection for before and after the trip

Everything else is included. We supply a 5 mm wetsuit, neoprene socks, professional canyon shoes, a helmet and a harness, all fitted to you before we set off.

Be ready for cold water

The water in Nevidio is genuinely cold — often around 10°C even in high summer. This surprises many first-timers, but it's nothing to worry about. The 5 mm wetsuit traps a thin layer of water against your skin that your body quickly warms, keeping you comfortable throughout. The other secret is to keep moving: staying active between swims and slides keeps your circulation up and the cold becomes part of the adventure rather than a problem.

Jumps are always optional

If the idea of leaping into a pool makes you nervous, relax. Every jump on our route is entirely optional, and there is always an easier alternative route around it. Plenty of our happiest guests skip the bigger jumps and still have an unforgettable day. Take part in as much or as little as you like — the choice is always yours.

Eat, hydrate and bring the right mindset

Have a good breakfast on the morning of your trip and arrive well hydrated, as you'll be burning plenty of energy. We provide drinking water and a small piece of chocolate during the trip to keep you fuelled for the final stretch. Just as important is your mindset: listen to your guide, go at your own pace, and trust the equipment. The gear is professional and well-maintained, and once you relax into it the whole canyon opens up to you.

A few practicalities

• Minors may join only when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• All participants must be able to swim.
• A Komarnica–Dragišnica Nature Park entrance fee is paid separately on the day.
• Please arrive on time at our meeting point, Restaurant "Jatak", ready for a 10:00 start.