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+34 648 000 033- Price from€45
- Duration3 h
- Group sizeUp to 24 travellers
- Guide languagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
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Overview
In addition to descending the river in canoes, with several stops and activities in the water; The activity includes an initial Jeep Tour through the Paiva Valley, as well as a visit to a traditional village, Paradinha.
The guides have an innate concern for safety, as well as great pleasure in interpreting the fauna, flora and geodiversity of the region, in the heart of Arouca Geopark.
What's included
Private transportation
Equipment for the sport and safety accessories
Photo and video report
What you will do
- Arouca Geopark
After meeting the participants, we will take an initial small Jeep Tour to Aldeia da Paradinha, classified as a Village of Portugal, stopping at some of the most emblematic geosites in the Paiva valley, such as the "Garganta do Paiva" or the Cabanas ichnofossils. Long. We will also stop with the Jeep to observe a beehive, in other words, a protective wall made in ancient times to protect hives from attacks by brown bears. After the visit to the village and a safety briefing, we will begin the activity of descending the section of the Paiva River, between Aldeia da Paradinha (Aldeia de Portugal) and Praia Fluvial do Areínho, a length of around 3 kilometers. It provides a similar experience to Rafting, as it passes through the rapids of the Paiva River, without compromising safety. You can count on different dynamics in the water, such as free swimming, jumping into the water and going down small currents.
3 h
Meeting point
End point: Go to meet the company's guides, who will wear orange clothes and will be next to the company's Jeeps, appropriately decorated.
Important information
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Slippers or water shoes to wear during the activity
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.








