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 an 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 opportunities to challenge yourself with some jumps into the water!

The Paiva River
The Paiva River stands as one of Portugal's wildest rivers. Located in northern 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 its 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 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 all the 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 challenge 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 centre.
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 flavourful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.