From Arouca: River Tubing - Adventure Tour
Overview
River Tubing will challenge you to discover the Paiva River in an unusual way. River Tubing is a summer flow river descent, with the use of a inflatable tube that will serve as a floating "lounge chair". This unpredictable vessel, will make the small rapids all the more fun! In between these rapids, full of adrenaline and fun, you will have time to relax amidst the nature around you! Along the activity there will be oportunities to challenge yourself with some jumps into the water!
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.
What's Included
- Lunch Delight yourself with a typical meal (included on option "With Lunch") on a Riverside Terrace Bar.
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All the necessary equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Photo Report
- Experienced and Certified Guides
Meeting Location
Lugar de
4540-257 Arouca, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Adventure Tour
This tour will start in Areinho River Beach, near the entrance to the Paiva Walkways, where you will meet 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, a typical riverside 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.
After the activity, rest and enjoy a nice meal!
As we finish our activity, we’ll stop in the charming town of Arouca. Here, you’ll have a chance to relax, enjoy a cold drink, and try a local snack at a traditional restaurant in the historic center.
If you’ve booked the lunch-included option, you’ll be served the region’s typical dish: Arouquesa roasted veal, along with a drink of your choice (wine included). For those who prefer the vegetarian option, we offer a rich and flavorful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.
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 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(11)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-106551P21
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations 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 Cool Destinations’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 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.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Personal Accident Insurance.
- All the necessary equipment.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Photo Report.
- 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 Arouca: River Tubing - 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 Arouca: River Tubing – Adventure Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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.
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All the necessary equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Photo Report
- 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 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
