About this experience
Discover the Paiva River in a Canoe-Raft. Use this 2 or 3 seat inflatable boat to navigate through the many rapids of the Paiva River, that will bring you enough adrenaline and fun for your day. In between the rapids, you'll find time to relax in the nature around you and challenge youself in some optional jumps into water. This fun nature experiencie is perfect for some time with your family and friends!
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All the necessary equipment
- Experienced and Certified Guides
- Bottled water
- Delight yourself with a typical meal (included on option "With Lunch") on a Riverside Terrace Bar. For desert, you'll taste some of the Conventual Pastry.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Photo Report
- Snacks
Itinerary and highlights
Discover the beauty and might of the Paiva River on a canoe rafting adventure tour departing from Porto. Head by car into the mountains of the Arouca Unesco Geopark and prepare for an exciting ride.
The Adventure Tour
This tour will start in Porto, where you will meet your professional driver that will take you straight to your meeting point with your Activity Guide. After a brief explanation on how the activity will proceed, you will receive every equipment that you will need and head straight to the River. On arriving at the river, after a brief but important safety briefing you will adventure yourself on the rapids that make the Paiva River so exciting!
Typical Lunch - Arouca Great Gastronomy!
After the activity, you'll delight yourself with the traditional "Arouquesa Roasted Veal", in a typical restaurant (included in the option "With Lunch"). For those who prefer the vegetarian option, we offer a rich and flavorful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.
For desert, you'll taste some of the ancient Conventual Pastry, next to it's origin, the Arouca's Santa Maria Monastery.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- In the Option that doesnt include Pick-up and Drop-off at the Hotel, the meeting point will be in this location, Vimara Peres Statue. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.
- Option with Pick-up at the Hotel, the Pick-up will occur at 8h00. Options with Pick-up at Vimara Peres Statue will occur at 8h30. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Just Come - Countryside & Adventure Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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Options with Pick-up at Vimara Peres Statue will occur at 8h30. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.
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