Experience the thrill of canyoning in Porto’s Rio Vessadas. Jump, slide, and rappel through pristine nature and crystal-clear lagoons. Perfect for all adventure seekers.
- Manhouce - 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, your guide will drive you, in a 4x4, across the mountains and head straight to the River near Manhouce Village, where you will receive every equipment that you will need. On arriving at the river, after a brief but important safety briefing you will adventure yourself on the Waterfalls that make this 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.
Typical Lunch - Arouca’s Great Gastronomy!
At the end of your adventure, your guide will take you into Arouca Center where you will have the opportunity to taste one of Arouca’s best dishes, before your driver dropping you on Porto., you’ll delight yourself with the traditional “Arouquesa Roasted Veal”, in a typical restaurant (included in the option “With Lunch”). For desert, you’ll taste some of the ancient Conventual Pastry, next to it’s origin, the Arouca’s Santa Maria Monastery.
- Experienced and Certified Guides
- All the necessary equipment
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All fees and/or taxes
- Photo Report
- Personal Expenses
Canyoning is a mountain river descent where you will adventure yourself along the riverbed using different techniques and approaches, such as walking, jumping, sliding, and rope maneuvers. All along the river, you will find opportunities to experience jumping, sliding, or rappelling in waterfalls into crystalline water lagoons. On this particular river, you will have the chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, thanks to its easy access and limited and optional difficulty since many of its obstacles can be walked around. Enjoy the pristine nature you will find along the river and have fun with your family and friends in this refreshing summer adventure!
Canyoning in Rio Vessadas
In this small creek hidden in the mountains in the North of Portugal, you will immerse yourself in an incredible landscape. Pristine nature, crystal clear water lagoons, and waterfalls, all within a native and well-preserved forest. It’s a special spot!
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
