Canoeing the famous river Vltava (Moldau)

From Vyssi Brod to vivid Budweis

Your trip starts in Vyssi Brod, where a small lake after a hydroelectric dam offers an excellent starting position to get used to the water. Vyssi Brod is known for having one of the larges monasteries in the Czech Republic. Behind the monastery is one of the last sections of primeval forest in Central Europe. The river brings you to a small romantic village of Rozmberk, where the white castle sits peacefully on a hilltop surrounded by evergreens. Then you will paddle quietly among the forest to the unesco medieval town of Cesky Krumlov, but before you arrive there you have to make your way through a lot of fun sluices. Explore all the cultural highlights of this town in your day off, such as exploring the second largest fortress in the Czech Republic, or going to an open air play. If you feel like you haven’t moved enough it is also possible to ascend to the highest mountain of the region from Cesky Krumlov. From Cesky Krumlov you will go into more quiet water and paddle towards Zlata Koruna, which is a renowned monastery with one of the most impressing book collections in the Czech Republic. On your last day as you paddle to Budweis you see the mountains getting lower in height, which means that you are getting closer to the end of the trip. Along the way you have the opportunity to explore the ruins of an old fortress, Divci Kamen. Finally you arrive in Budweis, which has the largest square market place in Central Europe where you can enjoy a freshly brewed Budweiser beer.

  • Canoe (Canadian 2½ seats) is included.
  • You can use a raft (fits 3-7 persons) for an additional 70 €. Just inform us by email directly after booking the trip.
Day-by-day schedule

 

Day 1: Arrival to Vyssi Brod

Handing over of travel documents at the reception. The central market place in the tranquil village is beautiful. Also the old Cistercian monastery at the edge of the village would be worth a visit.

 

Day 2: Vyssi Brod – Rozmberk (13 km / 9 miles)

You will start and enjoy the first canoe trip to Rozmberk. There you have the possibility to visit the castle.

 

Day 3: Rozmberk - Cihelne (12 km / 8 miles)

Experience a relaxing day on the Vltava River to Cihelne, the pearl of South Bohemia. Along the Vltava to Zaton, you will find a small settlement with a red church wide range of activities. Small campingsites offer you the possibilties to eat a snack and drink a beer. If possible you´ll spend the night in a small pension in Cihelne, otherwise the night will be in Rozmberk again (transfer included).

 

Day 4: Cihelne - Cesky Krumlov (13 km / 9 miles)

Another day on the water. There are a number of weirs with chutes to be passed this day, which makes it exciting.

 

Day 5: Day of rest in Cesky Krumlov

You will visit the beautiful old city with its small winding streets and the second largest castle in the Czech Republic. This is the ultimate medieval city!

 

Day 6: Cesky Krumlov - Budweis (29 km / 16 miles)

You canoe from Cesky Krumlov via Zlata Koruna with its mighty monastery to Budweis. This day. It's a slightly longer journey on the water, but since there aren't that many weirs, it's easy to manage. You´ll end the day in Borsov, where you will be picked up on the shore and taken by bus to the hotel in Ceské Budejovice, also known as Budweis.

 

Day 7: End of the journey

After breakfast your journey is over. Take the train back to Vyssi Brod, or book a convenient transfer back to your starting hotel.

 

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Total length of the tour: 70 km / 43 miles

Price per person
6 nights in three or four star hotels / pensions € 790
Double room, incl. breakfast Included
Luggage transport Included
Detailed maps and gps files (gpx / kml) Included
24-Hour SOS service Included
Route description Included
Single room € 1010
Surcharge solo traveller € 75
triple room / family room (4 beds) € 750 / 740
Extra night first hotel (single, double, triple, quad) € 98 / 130 / 170 / 210
Extra night last hotel (single, double, triple, quad) € 98 / 130 / 170 / 210
Special transfer back to first hotel (max. 4 Pers. / max. 8 Pers.) € 110 / 110
GPS device € 25

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