Packraft tour on the Arno River in the heart of Florence
Highlights
- Enjoy a panoramic tour of Florence by navigating the Arno on board the packraft.
- Pass under the Ponte Vecchio and admire the splendid Florentine architecture from a new perspective.
- Combine sport, discovery, fun and excitement and experience something different in the city.
Your guide
Hello! My passion is the river. I am a Rafting Guide III° FIRAFT, River Rescue Technician SRT1, Swimming Instructor II° FIN, Lifeguard SNS and I am BLS-D certified.
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Full description
Experience the beauty of Florence from a new perspective and combine sport and fun in one exciting activity. With the packraft tour on the Arno you will discover the city from a truly unique perspective, passing under Ponte Vecchio and admiring the Florentine architecture in all its majesty.
The packraft is asingle-seater inflatable boat, similar to the raft but much more agile, easily steered and with greater freedom of movement.
It will be a scenic tour that will also satisfyadrenaline junkies with a thrilling rapid through the city centre. And for those looking for the ultimate in thrills, it will be possible to sail at sunset or at night.
What we will do
We will meet at the meeting point in Florence. We will meet the guide who will accompany us on the tour, we will be provided with theequipment and have a briefing on the use of the packraft. In a short time we will already be perfectly able to steer the boat and will be able to set off on thepanoramic excursion towards the historical centre of Florence.
Navigation on the Arno will offer us a truly unique perspective to admire the city and some of its most famous points of interest, such as Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, the Uffizi, Ponte Santa Trìnita and many others.
Along the way we will be able to take photos, listen to the anecdotes told by the guide , and experience the freedom of movement of the packraft, for a tour that will please the curious as well as the adrenaline lovers. One of the most entertaining points will be the descent of the Pescaia di San Niccolò, a real slide on the river in the heart of Florence.
The activity lasts a total of two hours and ends at the Pescaia di Santa Rosa, on the Lungomare Soderini.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an easy level and is suitable for everyone over the age of 4. No specific experience or skills are required.
Children under the age of 12 will sail on board the parent's packraft.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the time chosen for the activity.
The activity can be carried out every day from March to November, subject to the availability of the guides, and is confirmed when there are at least 4 participants.
Personal items can be deposited at the starting point. They will then be returned at the arrival point at no extra cost.
In the event of severe bad weather or water conditions unsuitable to guarantee the safety of participants, the activity will be suspended and you will be notified by the organiser.
Recommended clothing
- comfortable and sporty clothing
- slippers, sandals or wet shoes
Don't forget to bring
Camera and water bottle
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Florence
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
