Rafting down the Paiva river in Arouca

Organized by Clube Do Paiva

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 half day
Meeting point:
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From ages 8 or 12 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Flowing through the Arouca municipality of Portugal, the Paiva River is among the best rivers in Portugal in which you can enjoy a thrilling rafting descent!

The Arouca municipality hosts the Arouca Geopark, a national park that englobes exceptional geological heritage of international relevance. The park host some amazing features such as the Canelas giant trilobites, the Castanheira Parental Stones, and the Vale do Paiva trace fossils.

Through this amazing natural area flows the Paiva River. This river is best known for the Passadicos do Paiva, a series of walkways located on the left bank of the Paiva. These walkways stretch 8 km. and allow visitors to witness the unspoiled beauty of the region such as quartz crystals, and endangered species, and the powerful waters downhills, which are the challenge you'll face!

The Paiva River's characteristics make it one of the best rivers in Portugal for whitewater sports. The difference in altitude between the narrow throats and the rocks in the flow of the river create powerful rapids that you'll be required to sort! The Paiva is well known by rafting enthusiasts all around the globe and it hosts the FIAB (International Festival of White Waters)!

Clube do Paiva has three different portions of the river for you to experience the thrill of rafting. The three options are divided by level of difficulty: the Meitriz-Areinho has class II rapids and is perfect for beginners and families with young children and will cover 10 km., the Espiunca-Travanca is 10 km. long and classified as class III and requires children to be 12 or older and is also perfect for a rafting introduction, the Vau-Espiunca is the most challenging of the options with class IV rapids that will put you to the test.

Offers

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Class II rafting: Meitriz-Areinho
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Course of events

Meitriz-Areinho

Total distance: 10 km.
Class II rapids

Activity requirements

All participants must be able to swim. Minors must have authorization from their parents.

Special terms

Please mind that weather can affect the activity. A minimum of 4 people is required for this activity to take place.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Towel and change of clothes
  • Bottled water and snacks
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 half day

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Passadiços do Paiva

Included:
  • All necessary equipment
2
Class III rafting: Espiunca-Travanca
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Course of events

Espiunca-Travanca

Total distance: 10 km.
Class II rapids

Activity requirements

All participants must be able to swim. Minors must have authorization from their parents.

Special terms

Please mind that weather can affect the activity. A minimum of 4 people is required for this activity to take place.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Towel and change of clothes
  • Bottled water and snacks
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 half day

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Passadiços do Paiva

Included:
  • All necessary equipment
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal

Meeting point

Passadiços do Paiva Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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