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!

The Paiva River
The Paiva River stands as one of Portugal most wild rivers. Placed on Northern of Portugal, near Porto, among mountains and deep valleys, it presents itself as a river with crystal clear waters with the right amount of adventure thanks to it's many rapids! The gorgeous landscape of this river, among native forests and high cliffs, gives way to a perfect scenario for an exhilarating adventure in pristine nature.

The Adventure Tour
This tour will start in Porto, where you will meet your professional driver that will take you high up on the mountains in the Arouca Unesco Geopark 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 near Paradinha Village, a typical schist village, in a 4x4. 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! Along the way you will find times to relax, times to challenge yourself and times to have fun with your tour mates.

The Transfer from Porto
You will driven by a professional driver, in a modern and comfortable van, from Porto city center to the mountain area of Arouca. This drive takes about 1 hour in total, being half of it in high ways.

After the Activity, rest and relax at a beautiful Paiva River beach…

We will be finishing our activity in Espiunca, a scenic riverside village with an amazing river beach. Here you will have the chance to have a cold drink and a snack at a Panoramic Riverside Terrace Bar, take a dip in the clear waters of Paiva River or just enjoy the peace and the landscape of this place.
In this village you will also have access to a hot shower.
You'll be hungry, and we have something special for you!

If you book your Tour with lunch included, we’ll serve you a Board of Typical Portuguese Charcuterie and Cheese (or only Cheese, if you prefer) and a drink or your desire (wine included). Then you can choose between Arouquesa Steak Sandwish or Arouquesa Beef Hamburger, Veggie Burger or Tuna Sandwich, all accompanied by crispy french fries.

For desert, you'll taste some of the ancient Conventual Pastry, next to its origin, the Arouca's Santa Maria Monastery.