Full-Day River Trekking in Rio Paiva for Sporty People

Sporty adventurers who are up for a real challenge will find what they are looking for during our full-day river trekking tour along Rio Paiva. This tour requires a lot of endurance as we spend up to 6 hours walking, swimming and floating along the course of the river. The highlight for all thrill seekers is definitely the cliff jumping where you can prove your courage and test your limits. Join our experienced guides and go on a real adventure amidst Portugal's spectacular nature in Arouca Geopark.

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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 take you to the starting point of our river trekking tour on the Rio Paiva.
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: moderate)
- 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: 4-6 hrs
- Time in the water: 3.5-5.5 hrs

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Included Services
- Complete high quality river trekking equipment (incl. helmet, life jacket & wetsuit)
- Certified guide
- Transfer to the starting point
- 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: 16 years
- Very good physical fitness
- Swimming ability
- Surefootedness