From Arouca: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - Adventure Tour
Overview
Explore the rapids of the Paiva River and challenge yourself on the best Winter River Adventure! Rafting will make you to live moments of pure fun and adrenaline on the river.
The Adventure Tour
This tour will start in Espiunca 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 in Vau River Beach, right in the Paiva Walkways, 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.
What's Included
- Lunch Delight yourself with a typical meal (included on option "With Lunch") on a Riverside Terrace Bar.
- Hot shower at the end of the activity
- Snack
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All the necessary equipment
- Photo Report
- Experienced and Certified Guides
Meeting Location
XQVP+8FR Espiunca
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 most exciting and unforgettable adventure on the Paiva River! Come to the Paiva River, right next to the worldwide known Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Bridge, to discover Rafting on this wild river. This activity will make you go through moments of pure adrenaline and fun all the while testing your teamwork with your tour mates and challenge you in many ways. Come and join us in one of the best experiences that Portugal has to offer! At the end of your adventure, rest and relax at a beautiful Paiva River beach, in a Riverside Terrace Bar. 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. Then you can choose between Arouquesa Steak Sandwish or Arouquesa Beef Hamburger, Veggie Burger or Tuna Sandwich, all accompanied by crispy french fries.
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
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on From Arouca: Paiva River Rafting Adventure – Adventure Tour?
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Activity code: C-106551P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If 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 (WET).
- Lunch. Delight yourself with a typical meal (included on option "With Lunch") on a Riverside Terrace Bar.
- Hot shower at the end of the activity.
- Snack.
- Personal Accident Insurance.
- All the necessary equipment.
- 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 16..
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: Paiva River Rafting Adventure - 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: Paiva River Rafting Adventure – Adventure Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchDelight yourself with a typical meal (included on option "With Lunch") on a Riverside Terrace Bar.
- Hot shower at the end of the activity
- Snack
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All the necessary equipment
- 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
