Rafting

Experience the thrill of rafting on the Lao River!

The rafting is an exciting and fun sporting activity that allows you to ply the waters of a river on board special rubber dinghies, guided by professional experts.

It is often thethe only way to explore hidden and inaccessible stretches of river... just like on the Lao Rivera true natural jewel that springs from the majestic mountains of the Pollino National Park and flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Scalea.

After an initial quiet and green section, the river plunges into a spectacular canyon long and deep, crossable only by canoe or dinghy. It is here that the adventure will begin!

Our qualified and experienced guides will accompany you along the rapids of the Laodiscovering unspoilt wilderness, breathtaking landscapes and unique views. You will cross one of the most fascinating canyons in Europerecognised as UNESCO Geositean unforgettable, exciting and affordable experience!

The proposed routes offer different levels of commitmentThey are also designed according to age (some are only suitable for those over the age of 14), the speed of the current and the duration of the hike.

Whether you are a beginner or an adrenaline lover, we have the right adventure for you!

The Centre provides the necessary equipment:

  • mute;
  • water jacket;
  • helmet;
  • buoyancy aid;

To be brought (not supplied):

  • swimming costume;
  • thermal shirt or warm cotton (in cold weather and if available);
  • dry replacement;
  • showering equipment at the end of the activity;
  • shoes that can be used in water (they will get wet!);
  • backpack or duffel bag;

Here the security is always held in the highest regard.
Experienced and qualified guides will give you precise instructions before and during activities.
Safety equipment (buoyancy aids, helmets, etc.) will always be provided before departure. They are also conducted technical briefings during which they are imparted notions and instructions useful especially for safety purposes.

The centre will adjust according to the extent of the bad weather itself.
In most cases, light rain is not a problem.
If bad weather makes rafting impracticable, you can still postpone your activity. What is certain is that in rafting, rain or no rain, you still get wet.
In any case, remember that you will be provided with suitable clothing!

On the rafts, the maximum number of participants may vary. Depending on the hydrographical levels of the river, it can be decided whether to increase or decrease the number of components, which normally ranges from 4 to 6 persons plus the guide.

One of the main features of the Lao River is precisely the its perennial reach which, even in the hottest and driest months, always guarantees that our dinghies are passable.

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