Easy River Trekking in Rio Paiva in Arouca Geopark
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Activity
Canyoning
Minimum age
5 years
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Included
Transfer, Photo/Video
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting places
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
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.
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.
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
Included Services
- Complete high quality river trekking equipment (incl. helmet, life jacket & wetsuit)
- Certified guide
- Photos
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
Requirements
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Surefootedness
Great time spent with two very good guides who explain the surrounding fauna and flora, take the time for all levels
Jumps up to 8m
A very good time between friends for those who are new to canyoning
Thanks for the good mood!
Translated from French
Anneleen · FamilyUnited States · August 2024
Very easy to do with a ten year old: jumps of up to 6 meters, sliding down the rapids, ...
Quite a lot of swimming to get from one jumping rock to the other. But we enjoyed it.
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