River walking "Mercurion" on the Lao River
Highlights
- Walk in the waters of the Lao River and observe the river flora and fauna up close.
- Discover the nature of the Pollino National Park with a simple and fun activity.
- An experience suitable for families with children aged 4 and up, together with an experienced guide.
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Full description
Get in touch with nature in the Pollino National Park on a walk along the Lao River with an environmental guide.
The 'Mercurion' river walk is designed for families with children from 4 years of age. It is a simple and fun 2 km walk that will allow you to observe aquatic plants and animals up close.
You will walk with your feet in the crystal clear water of the river, amidst the sounds and colours of nature, for asensory experience that will amaze you!
What we will do
We will meet at the rafting centre in Laino Borgo, in the province of Cosenza. After getting acquainted with the guide who will accompany us on the river walking route, we will be given ourequipment (lifejacket, helmet and wetsuit if necessary) and we will be ready to reach the starting point of the walk by shuttle bus.
We will walk inside the Lao river, in a 2 km stretch where the waters are calm and crystal clear, observing the flora and fauna and discovering the interesting environmental characteristics of this place, thanks to the guide's explanations.
The route is free of technical difficulties and you get wet just enough to enjoy a touch of freshness on a hot summer's day. The Lao River and the Pollino Park reserve surprises in every season, with the colours changing from month to month and the life of the ecosystem never stopping!
In total, the activity lasts 1 hour and ends with a return to the base, where we can change and enjoy the equipped area of the rafting centre.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an easy level and is suitable for everyone from 4 years old and up. No previous experience is required, just being in good health.
Other information
This activity is available from April to October, depending on the weather and the river's hydrometric levels, and is confirmed when there are at least four people.
The rafting centre has anarea equipped with a swimming pool, camping site, camper van, barbecue and dog area. After booking, you can contact the centre directly for more information on extra services.
Minors must be accompanied or present anauthorisation signed by their parents.
Recommended clothing
- seasonal sportswear
- trainers or rock shoes
Don't forget to bring
- towel
- spare clothes and shoes
- USB key
- swimming costume
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 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.
