Class III Rafting on Rio Paiva in Arouca Geopark

When the water level is high from October to May, it's the best time to go rafting on the Rio Paiva. Join our experienced guides on this exciting tour through Arouca Geopark and conquer rapids up to whitewater class III. Don't miss this once-in-a lifetime adventure on Rio Paiva, which is also known as one of the best rivers for rafting in Portugal.

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Tour programme
Preparation
We meet in Espiunca in Arouca, about one hour drive from Porto. Here you will meet your guides, receive the necessary equipment and get changed. As soon as all participants are ready, we head to the starting point of our rafting tour on the Rio Paiva which is directly at the meeting point.
Tour
Before you start you will receive a safety briefing from your guide. Then everyone gets into the rafts and the thrilling ride can begin. On the command of your guide you paddle through exciting rapids and get to know the Arouca Geopark from a very special perspective.
Return
After about 2 hours on the water we reach the end point of our rafting tour. From here our transfer takes you back to the meeting point where you can take a shower and change your clothes.

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Tour facts
- River: Rio Paiva (Difficulty level: III)
- Description: The Rio Paiva is especially famous for the "Passadiços do Paiva", a network of wooden walkways that lead through untouched nature. From October to May, whitewater fans the river offers the ideal conditions for an unforgettable rafting tour in the middle of the Arouca Geopark.
- Distance: 7 km
- Total duration: 4 hrs
- Time on the river: 2 hrs
- Participants per boat: 6-8 people

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Included Services
- High-quality raft
- Rafting gear (wetsuit, shoes, life jacket, helmet)
- Certified rafting guide
- Transfer back to the meeting poing
- Photos

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Bring along
- Swimwear
- A second pair of closed shoes to use during the activity (they will get wet)
- Towel
- Sunscreen

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability