Canyoning Down the Vessadas River in Arouca, near Porto

Set off on an unforgettable water adventure in the heart of the Arouca mountains with this canyoning tour down the Vessadas River, near Porto!

Vessadas River Discovery Canyon from Porto

2 options available from €50

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8.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
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Practical information

Discovery descent of the Vessadas River Canyon from Porto for around 3 hours, with the following on the programme:

  • 2 jumps (all bypassable) 2-3 metres high;
  • 1 optional abseil 2-3 metres high;
  • several natural slides.
Course of events

Please allow around 8.5 hours in total.

  • Pick-up at your hotel in the centre of Porto (8 a.m.) or the centre of Porto at Largo Actor Dias (8.30 a.m.), depending on your choice
  • Transfer by van to Arouca (approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes) where you will meet the guide
  • Briefing on the activity
  • Transfer to the canyon (approx. a 25-minute drive)
  • Distribution of canyoning equipment (wetsuit, helmet, etc.)
  • Briefing on the safety instructions
  • 5-minute walk to the start of the canyon
  • Departure for approximately 3 hours of canyoning in the Vessadas River
  • At the end of the tour, 10 minutes walk back to the vehicles
  • Return of the equipment and transfer to Arouca for lunch (about 1.5 hours of free time)
  • If you opted for the lunch option (€25 supplement) when booking, you will enjoy a meal in a local restaurant (roast veal from Arouquesa)
  • Once you have finished your meal, you will head to the Doces Conventuais de Arouca to enjoy a dessert: the ancient Conventual Pastry
  • Return journey to Porto (approx. 1 hour) and drop-off at your pick-up point at around 5 p.m.
Activity requirements

Maximum weight: 242 lbs / 110 kg

You don't 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.

A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the pick-up point.

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Pick-up at your hotel in the centre of Porto OR at Largo Actor Dias - Largo Actor Dias, 4000-192 Porto, Portugal
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese
Included
  • Instructor
  • Wetsuit
  • Helmet
  • Snack (dried nuts)
  • Bottle of water
  • Tasting of conventual pastries with coffee
  • Photos
  • Transfer from Porto
Excluded
  • Canyoning shoes
  • Waterproof bag
  • Lunch (additional option at €25)
  • Tips
Do not forget to bring
  • Sport shoes that will get wet (no smooth soles)
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Flask