Easy River Trekking in Rio Paiva in Arouca Geopark

Our easy river trekking along Rio Paiva combines a hike through Arouca Geopark with swimming and floating in the river. Along the way we stop to shower in waterfalls and to do some cliff jumping for the brave ones among you. Feel the connection with nature and the power of the river as you are carried by the rapids and swim through clear pools. You can also perfectly combine this adventure with a visit to the Paiva Walkways by river trekking downstream and hike the walkways upstream.

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We meet at "Praia Fluvial do Areinho", 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 river trekking 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 we hike and swim along the river. On the way we pass rapids, waterfalls and natural pools which invite you to take a dip. If you dare, you can also try one or the other cliff jump into the refreshing water.
- Return:
After about 3 hours in the river we return to initial meeting point.

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Tour facts
- River: Rio Paiva (Difficulty level: easy)
- Description: The Rio Paiva is especially famous for the "Passadiços do Paiva", a network of wooden walkways that lead through untouched nature. In the summer months, river trekking along Rio Paiva combines a welcom erefreshment with an unforgettable adventure in the middle of Arouca Geopark.
- Total duration: 3 hrs
- Time in the water: 2 hrs

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Included Services
- Complete high quality river trekking equipment (incl. helmet, life jacket & wetsuit)
- Certified guide
- Photos

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Bring along
- Swimwear (already put on)
- A second pair of closed shoes to use during the activity (they will get wet)
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Pen drive for photos

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Surefootedness