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Porto-Arouca by Bus: Paiva River Rafting Discovery - ECOTOUR

By Just Come - Countryside & Adventure Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$139 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the stunning Arouca region with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Travel from Porto to Arouca on a direct public bus and enjoy around two hours of rafting in the calmer waters of the Paiva River, ideal for beginners and families with children from 6 years old. A certified local guide will provide all necessary equipment and lead safety briefings to ensure a secure and enjoyable outing. Afterwards, indulge in a traditional lunch featuring the region's famous Arouquesa Roast Veal or vegetarian options, followed by a sweet treat from the local monastery. This eco-friendly trip guarantees a full refund if transport issues arise, allowing for confident booking.

  • Direct express bus from Porto to Arouca for an eco-friendly journey
  • Rafting Discovery experience, ideal for beginners and families with children (6+)
  • Optional traditional lunch featuring local delicacies
  • Sample Arouca's famous conventual sweets before heading back to Porto

Activity location

  • XQVP+59
    • 4540, Espiunca, Aveiro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Arouca (CCT)
    • 4540, Burgo, Aveiro District, Portugal

Check availability


Without Lunch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$139.01 x 1 AdultAU$139.01

Total
Price is AU$139.01
Until Sun, 15 Mar
With Lunch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Typical Meal

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$179.90 x 1 AdultAU$179.90

Total
Price is AU$179.90
Until Sun, 15 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full logistical support from Arouca
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal accident insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks and bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photographic report of the activity
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All necessary equipment, CE certified & suitable: Helmet, neoprene suit,...
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tasting of Conventual Sweets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified (IRF and Rescue3) and experienced guides
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public transport tickets, these need to be bought on-site EUR 6.75 per person/travel
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra shoes to get wet

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

This tour begins in Porto, where you will travel to Arouca using public transport. Choosing the bus is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way to travel, helping reduce carbon emissions and traffic. Arriving in Arouca, the Just Come team will welcome you at the meeting point. Once you arrive, all logistics are handled by Just Come, so you can relax and focus on the adventure ahead. In this Discovery option, recommended for those who are looking for a deep contact with nature without great emotions, as well as families or groups with young children from 6 years old, you will get to experience Rafting in the "less" brave waters of the Paiva River! Your guide will give a brief explanation of how the activity will proceed and provide all the equipment you will need. Upon arriving at the river, you will receive a short safety briefing before starting your adventure. At the end of your adventure, if you book your tour with lunch included, you will enjoy a regional lunch featuring Arouquesa Roast Veal, with vegetarian and vegan options available. For dessert, you will taste traditional conventual pastries. After the experience, you can comfortably return to Porto by bus.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    XQVP+59
    • 4540, Espiunca, Aveiro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Arouca (CCT)
    • 4540, Burgo, Aveiro District, Portugal

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