From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Lunch 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.
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All the necessary equipment
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Photo Report
- Snacks
- Experienced and Certified Guides
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Calçada de Vandoma
4000-013 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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 desert, you'll taste some of the ancient Conventual Pastry, next to it's origin, the Arouca's Santa Maria Monastery.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(10)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-106551P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Boat Tours‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- Lunch. 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.
- Personal Accident Insurance.
- All the necessary equipment.
- Bottled water.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Photo Report.
- Snacks.
- Experienced and Certified Guides.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchDelight 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.
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All the necessary equipment
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Photo Report
- Snacks
- Experienced and Certified Guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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