The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Sainte-Maxime are Carajuan, Castellane and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. In the area of Sainte-Maxime you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Carajuan is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 80 km away from Sainte-Maxime. You can reach it in about 83 min by car.
Hydrospeed on the Verdon River (from 14y.)About the ActivityWhat to ExpectJoin us for a memorable hydrospeed session in the Verdon gorge! Our adventure begins at Carajuan, a breathtaking spot where the Gorges du Verdon transform into a majestic canyon. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by our friendly team at the river's edge. After a warm welcome, we will equip you with all necessary gear for an exciting day of whitewater swimming. You will receive a comprehensive safety briefing to familiarise yourself with the signs and signals your guide will use during our descent.We start with a short training session in a calm section of the river to master the basics of hydrospeed. You will learn how to propel yourself with flippers and make turns using the foam float. It is crucial to understand how to anticipate the river's movements, so you can navigate through small currents and control the float's glide. As the descent progresses, you will experience the thrill of diving into the currents, learning to play with whirlpools, rollers, and counter-currents.Our 1-hour descent culminates as we reach the stunning Point Sublime, where the gorge narrows. Here, the Verdon speeds up and becomes steeper, offering the most thrilling part of our adventure. Under the watchful eye of your guide, you will surf the class 4 rapids, feeling the full force of the water beneath you. The tour concludes at the entrance to the Samson couloir, with its breathtaking scenery. A short 10-minute walk along the Martel trail will lead us back to the car park, where our minibus awaits.Tour factsRiver: Verdon GorgeDifficulty level: challengingDistance: 5 kilometresTotal duration: 2 hours 30 minutesTime on the river: 2 hoursFor this activity, we prefer to enjoy the best possible conditions. This is why the meeting point and time may be subject to change. We will contact you the day before the activity to inform you.Number of people per group : 8How to get thereMeeting place: in CarajuanMeeting time: 10 minutes before the start of the activityCar parks nearby: at the meeting place (free)Included ServicesNeoprene jacketHelmetHydrospeed boardReinforced neoprene trousersNeoprene bootsCertified guideFinsRequirementsMinimum age: 14 yearsMinimum age to participate alone: 14 yearsSwimming abilityBring AlongSwimsuitTowelGood to KnowNot suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderlyYou are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacksIn case bad weather prevents the activity from taking place, you will receive a full refund or be able to reschedule the activity
"It was a great experience with amazing views in the canyon. It is suitable for different level of excitement, because it is possible to go around the obstacles. It is also great on a rainy day, because you are wet anyway and the neopren keeps you warm. All the people were very friendly. "Danielle, August 28, 2025
"Great family time, best day of the holidays for my daughters, 16 and 9 years old, an excellent afternoon thanks to our 2 guides Violette and Théo, just the best, thank you to them"Sophie, August 20, 2025
"Very enjoyable outing. The safety instructions are clear and reassuring. The difficulty levels for the jumps increase gradually. Yannick also provides very interesting naturalist information. We had a wonderful time."PHILIPPE, August 23, 2025
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"Top Tour!!!!
Professional Guide, absolutely safe.
We had much fun and learned many interesting things about the canyon (2 adults, 1 child 7 years old)
Many thanks to the Aloha Team!!!"
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