Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Canyoning in Peneda-Gerês National Park has such an amazing offer for you to reconnect with nature, but the best possible outdoor adventure sport you can do is canyoning!
Situated in the Sierra da Peneda-Gerés National Park, the Arado River canyon is a beautiful challenge. Located an hour away from Porto, it is filled with different heights of abseils, jumps natural water pools and natural water slides.
Canyoning in Peneda-Gerês has routes that can be adapted to any level of experience. It has 10 abseiling points (the highest one goes up to 47m) & 9 waterfalls, where you’ll jump off or abseil down to the natural pools of turquoise waters.
Once the canyoning in Peneda-Gerêsis is over, you will enjoy a picnic, provided by Detours, so you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
- Your expert guides will lead you to a carefully selected, pristine canyon.
- You gear up with top-of-the-line equipment provided.
- Safety briefing to ensure a secure and enjoyable adventure.
- Personalized attention and guidance tailored to your skill level.
- Once equipped and briefed, you’ll descend into the canyon, navigating a series of natural obstacles that include cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear pools, and smooth rock formations.
- The guides will share insights about the local flora and fauna, enhancing the educational aspect of this adventure.
- End the excursion with this well-deserved and delightful picnic experience, tailored to replenish your energy and celebrate the triumphs of the day.
Activity requirements
All minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian at all times.
All participants must be able to swim.
Special terms
The provider will contact you to determine the pick up details.
- All necessary equipment
- Insurance
- Picnic at the end of the day
- Transportation
- Specialized, professional canyoning guides
- Personal expenses
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Footwear that can get wet
