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1 half day
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
From 12 years-old and up
Instant confirmation
Instant confirmation
Practical information
Discover tubing down the Paiva River from Areinho, Arouca: you will spend around 3 hours and 45 minutes descending the river's rapids, suitable for children aged 12 and over.
Course of events
Please plan to spend half a day on site.
- Meeting at the car park in Areinho, on the banks of the Paiva River, 15 minutes before the start of the activity
- Briefing on the course of the activity
- Distribution of equipment (helmet, wetsuit, life jacket)
- 4x4 drive to the start of the tubing tour
- Briefing on the safety instructions
- Departure for a 3-hour 45-minute tubing on the Paiva River
- End of the descent to Areinho, at the car park
- Return of the equipment and end of the activity, with the option of going to the village of Espiunca for a hot shower, but also to swim in the river and have something to eat nearby
- If you have opted for the lunch option (€20 supplement) when booking, you will enjoy in Espiunca a platter of typical Portuguese cold meats and cheeses (cheese only if you prefer), a drink of your choice (wine included), and then a choice between an Arouquesa steak sandwich, an Arouquesa beef burger, a veggie burger or a tuna sandwich, all served with crispy chips
Activity requirements
Maximum weight: 242 lbs / 110 kg
All participants need to be able to swim to take part in this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese
Included
- Guide
- Wetsuit
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Paddle
- Snack
- Bottle of water
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfer
- Lunch (additional option at €20)
- Tips
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes that will get wet
- Swimwear
- Towel