Cano-Rafting in the Paiva River, near Arouca

Organized by
3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 4 years-old and up
From€40

Experience an energizing activity, milder than rafting, but still dynamic, with this cano-rafting excursion down the Paiva River. Paddle, swim, and have fun!

Do you want to take part in an adrenaline-filled but very safe and fun water-based activity on your trip to Portugal? Don't hesitate to try cano-rafting with the expert instructors at NaTour Way!

On this amazing experience, you'll get to board an inflatable vessel shaped like a canoe, but with the balance characteristics of a raft. You'll first arrive at the set meeting point near Arouca, where you'll meet your guides, and learn what you need to know to keep yourself safe during this cano-rafting excursion in the Paiva River. Then, you'll hop on a jeep that will transport you to the traditional village of Paradinha, where you'll get to see some of the most emblematic geosites of the Paiva Valley, such as the PAiva Throat or theIchnofossils of Cabanas Longas.

When you get to the starting point of the activity, you'll set up your safety equipment such as a helmet and life jacket, and hop on your cano-raft! You'll spend around 3 hours passing through the rapids of the Paiva River as you recover a section of it between the village of Paradinga and the Praia Fluvial do Areínho.

On this amazing cano-raft activity in the Paiva River, you'll experience incredible adrenaline rushes, as well as lots of laughs with your raft and excursion companions. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, lots of sunscreen, and good sports shoes that you don't mind getting wet!

Along your cano-raft excursion down the Paiva River, you'll get to make a few stops to swim, and even jump from up high, from rocks that you'll find along the way.

So, what are you waiting for? Book your cano-raft experience in the Paiva River, near Arouca, and have fun in the water with your loved ones! It's an adventure you won't soon forget.

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Practical information

Experience going down the Paiva River on an inflatable boat that is half canoe and half raft, and have the time of your life! You'll ride the boat with one other person, paddle, and get wet as you surpass obstacles and experience the adrenaline of this dynamic activity.

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor

- Jeep tour towards the starting point of the activity

- Safety briefing and equipment distribution

- Go down a section of the Paiva River: Between the village of Pradinha and Praia Fluvial do Areínho

- Make stops to swim and jump from rocks into the water

- Return to meeting point

- Return of equipment and end of activity

Activity requirements

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the activity.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Praia Fluvial do Areínho XR3F+454, Alvarenga, Portugal
Spoken languages:Spanish, English, Portuguese
Included
  • Canoe-Raft
  • Helmet
  • Life jacket
  • Expert instructor
  • Jeep tour to the starting point of the activity
  • Photographic report
  • Insurance
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Sports shoes that can get wet and change of shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Water and snacks

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