Soft rafting on the Lao River in Calabria
Highlights
- Board an inflatable boat and paddle along a 4 km stretch of the Lao River with your guide
- Experience rafting through small rapids and jumps that will enliven the river descent
- Involve the whole family and children in this safe and very fun experience
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Full description
Climb aboard an inflatable boat and experience the pure fun of a soft rafting descent down the Lao river in Calabria.
The activity is also suitable for children and families because it does not present any particular difficulties. The first kilometres of the river, in fact, will alternate small rapids with really calm stretches. You will thus be able to enjoy nature and the surrounding landscape and become familiar with rafting.
The last part of the descent will be more animated, with exciting jumps and rapids to paddle through, always in the company of your guide. You will thus have the perfect rafting experience to break the ice with this sport.
What we will do
We will meet in Laino Borgo (CS ) to catch the shuttles that will take us to the point on the Lao river where we will put our dinghies in the water. The shuttle ride will take about 5 minutes.
Once at our destination, we will have a short briefing with the guide who will explain the safety rules and how to behave in the water. Once the explanation is over, we will get ready by wearing a helmet and life jacket.
On board an inflatable boat that can carry 2 to 6 people in addition to the guide, we will tackle a stretch of river about 4 km long. It will be an easy and fun ride, particularly suitable for family outings with children.
During the descent we will be immersed in a lush landscape, with the river alternating between small rapids and calmer stretches. We will thus enjoy a really soft first stage of rafting, during which we will become familiar with the water and the paddling technique.
The Lao river is the most important watercourse in the Pollino National Park and has its source in Serra del Prete, a massif 2,181 metres above sea level. Before flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea, the river crosses a truly unspoilt territory, which we will be able to get a good taste of on board our dinghy.
The second part of the route will be more eventful, with small jumps and rapids that will make the activity even more enjoyable. It will take about one hour to complete the descent, after which we will return to the starting point.
The activity lasts a total of 2 hours, including transfers and the briefing.
Who it is aimed at
Soft rafting is recommended for people in good physical health and with good aquatic skills, from the age of 5 .
From the age of 10 and up, children can also participate on their own with a release form signed by a parent, while under this age, the presence of an accompanying adult is required.
Other information
The activity is available from March to November and is confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants.
At the end of the experience, participants will have access to the facility's toilets and changing rooms with showers for changing.
Photos of the experience, which will be shared via email, can be purchased on site at an additional cost of 20€ 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
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
Laino Borgo, Cosenza
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 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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