Class IV Rafting on Rio Paiva in Arouca Geopark

If you are looking for a real whitewater challenge, our class IV rafting on the Rio Paiva is the perfect choice for you. Alongside your experienced guide and your fellow rafters, you maneuver the raft through thundering rapids and powerful rollers. Join us on this adventure and discover the thrilling side of Arouca Geopark!

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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 will take you to the starting point of our rafting tour on the Rio Paiva.
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 which is also our initial meeting point. Here you can take a shower and change your clothes.

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Tour facts
- River: Rio Paiva (Difficulty level: IV)
- 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: 4 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 to the starting point
- Photos

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

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability