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Activity description
Explore the unique beauty of northern Greece with a fun and sporty activity like rafting. Tzoumerka is known for its wild beauty where you can take profit from the crystal clear white waters. On the second day, take profit from the beautiful canyons of the area with a canyoning day.
Rafting in Tzoumerka is an amazing experience combining fun, sports, and coming closer to the wild nature of the Pindos mountains.
In the past years rafting in Tzoumerka has known great recognition among the Greeks and tourists, which led to a rapid growth of different routes to explore the unique river of Arachtos. Arachtos is said to be the best river for rafting in Greece. The adrenaline will lift to the maximum, as you will be passing quite challenging passages. The wild beauty surrounding the river, the magnificent gorges, the waterfall of Glyfkis and the famous bridge of Plaka are only some of the highlights of your rafting trip.
Rafting in Arachtos river, in the north of Greece, is a lifetime experience.
On the second day you will have a canyoning experience in Pindos mountains. You will hike in the wild, dive in the freshest water and climb up huge vertical cliffs and passages. Enjoy the majesty of the untouched crossings!
Accommodation
In the activity the accommodation is included in one of the best hotels in the area - the hotel Princess Lanassa. A traditional stone built hotel, with all commodities you may need. Located in Kostitsi village, is only 10 minutes away from Arachtos village, making your adventure excursion ideal.
The village of Kostitsi at an altitude of 900m, is 16 km. from the Egnatia Motorway, just a 20minute drive from Ioannina, the city of Ali Pasha and its magnificent lake. It commands a breathtaking vista of the Tzoumerka Mountains and the Arachthos River Gorge.
2 days filled with fun rafting in Arachtos River and canyoning in Pindos mountains.
Accommodation with breakfast included in Princess Lanassa hotel - All rooms are spacious, elegantly decorated and comfortable.
You will have two days of pure adrenaline!
1st-day rafting in Aracthos river
2nd day: Canyoning in Pindos mountain (Moderate Path, 6 rappel) The water depends on the season
You will get equipped with all the necessary equipment (neoprene suit, rafting neoprene shoes, vest, helmet and a paddle (on cold winter days you will be provided with gloves and a fleece). All the equipment is sterilized before use.
Price varies depending on the season :
- Low Season accommodation: 260€
- High Season (2/6 - 4/6, 05/08-20/08, 27/10-30/10) accommodation: 275€
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY
Evening - Pick up from the Airport of Ioannina, (IOA).
TBD – Dinner at the Hotel
DAY 2: RAFTING ON THE RIVER OF ARACHTHOS
09:00 – Breakfast.
10:30 – Go for It! The Arachthos River is considered to be the ideal starting point for the
classic rafting experience! It is one of Greece’s best rivers for rafting…a pity to be missed!
19:30 – Dinner @ Hotel
Free Evening at the Hotel
DAY 3: CANYONING IN THE PINDOS MOUNTAINS
09:00 – Breakfast.
10:00 – Depart from Hotel.
12:30 – You chose the best combined activity ever! Hike in the wild, dive in the freshest water and climb up huge vertical cliffs and passages. Enjoy the majesty of the untouched crossings!
Evening – Drop off at the Airport of Ioannina (IOA).
Activity requirements
You have to be in good physical form.
- All necessary rafting equipment
- Pick up and drop off at Ioannina
- Second Underwear clothing
- Towel
- Water
- Snacks