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Rafting canyon in the gorges of the Lao river in Calabria

Rafting canyon in the gorges of the Lao river in Calabria

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Duration
4,5 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Flexible

Participants
From 1 to 20

Highlights

  • Experience a fun canyon rafting adventure among the high rocky gorges of the Lao River
  • Tackle the 16 km raft route with a series of marvellous waterfalls
  • Try your hand at rafting and enjoy the adrenaline rush of a river descent
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Full description

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Lao River gorges on board an inflatable rafting canyon experience.

After an initial briefing with your guide, you will prepare for a 16-km-long descent past high cliffs, waterfalls, and lush vegetation, in an unspoilt and beautiful landscape near Laino Borgo.

At the end of the activity you can decide whether to stop at the refreshment area to rest, eat something, and relive the best moments of the descent with your fellow adventurers.

What we will do

We will meet in Laino Borgo (CS ) to board the shuttles that will take us to the point on the Lao river where we will begin our descent.

After a 5-10 minute transfer we will arrive at our destination and be ready to listen to our guide's briefing. We will learn the basic safety rules to keep in the water and beyond.

Our descent will begin at the foot of the town of Laino Borgo. It is a 16-km course through the gorges of the Pollino National Park's most important river. We will tackle the descent aboard our rafts, which can carry from 1 to 6 passengers in addition to the guide.

The route will be very fascinating, with high rock walls forming a truly spectacular canyon. We will encounter the gorges after about 2 km and will be able to immerse ourselves in a unique landscape, characterised by springs that flow into the river forming small waterfalls. With our rubber dinghy we will also arrive at the Malomo waterfall, the most impressive on the river with its curtain of water falling from the rock.

In the last part of the route, the landscape will change completely, giving way to more lush vegetation and small beaches. It will take about three hours to complete the descent.

At the end of the activity we will disembark at another rafting centre, where we will find toilets, showers, a bar and a restaurant; for those who wish, it will be possible to stop and have something to eat by reservation. The shuttle will then take us back to Laino Borgo in about 40 minutes.

The activity has a total duration of 4.5 hours, including transfer and pre-descent briefing.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is intended for persons of good physical health and good aquatic skills, aged 14 and over.

Minors may also participate on their own, provided they have a release form signed by their parent.

Other information

The activity is available from March to early November and is confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants.

At the disembarkation point, participants will find a centre equipped with toilets, changing rooms, bar and restaurant. Those wishing to stop at the restaurant can contact the organisers for reservations at the contact details given in the confirmation email.

Photos of the experience, which will be shared via email, can be purchased on site at an additional cost of 40€ per raft.

Recommended clothing

  • Swimming costume
  • Short shorts
  • T-shirt and shoes to get wet

Don't forget to bring

  • Spare clothes and shoes
  • Towel
  • Showering equipment

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What is included

  • Guide
  • Helmet and life jacket
  • Paddle and raft
  • Neoprene wetsuit and jacket in temperatures below 20 degrees
  • Shuttle service
  • Use of showers and toilets
  • Photos (optional - can be purchased on site)

How it works

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  1. 1
    Complete the booking

    Choose your preferred date and time from the calendar and proceed to payment

  2. 2
    Receive instant confirmation

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  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Laino Borgo, Cosenza

Laino Borgo
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!

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?

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