Soft packrafting on the Serchio river in the province of Lucca
Highlights
- Experience soft packrafting with your family in the beautiful waters of the Serchio river
- Climb aboard a mini inflatable canoe and enjoy a fun ride through nature
- Tackle small rapids in the river current in the company of an experienced guide
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Full description
The Serchio river is the perfect place for packrafting adventures also in its soft version, perfect for families with children. A short distance from the city of Lucca, the waters of this tributary offer the right tranquillity to relax, admire the surrounding nature, and enjoy the small rapids.
On board a light and sturdy miniature rubber dinghy, you can paddle the river current under the supervision of aguide, enjoying the evocative landscape of the Serchio river, just a few steps away from the renowned Ponte del Diavolo (Devil's Bridge), famous for the legends connected to it.
Fun, clear waters, exceptional landscapes and emotions await you!
What we will do
The appointment is in Bagni di Lucca, at the meeting point indicated in the booking confirmation. Before the activity you will receive the necessary equipment, such as a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, and you can get ready in the changing rooms on site.
Afterwards we will board a van and in about 15 minutes of transfer time we will reach the starting point of the route. Before the adventure begins, I'll give you a briefing to explain the safety rules and how to move through the water with the packraft using the double paddle.
Let the descent begin! On board an inflatable canoe I will precede you down the Serchio river. On the 3 km course we will glide down the tributary enjoying the view, having fun navigating and overcoming small rapids. We will also be able to stop along the banks for a refreshing swim.
The descent will be very easy and also suitable for children, who up to the age of 12 will be on board the same packraft as their parents.
At the end of the approximately one and a half hour ride, the van will take us back to the meeting point, where we can change after the experience.
Between transfer, briefing and descent, the activity lasts a total of 2½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is at an easy level and suitable for everyone from the age of 5. Up to the age of 14, the presence of a parent is required, while from the age of 14 and up a signed release form will suffice.
Children aged 5 to 12 years will share the packraft with the parent.
You must not exceed 100 kg in weight, be in good health and demonstrate good aquatic skills. It is not necessary to know how to swim.
Other information
The activity is available every day from March to October and is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants.
The descent takes place in groups of a maximum of 10 people. If the number of participants exceeds 6, there will be two guides on the route, one preceding and the other following the group.
Upon request , a professional photo and video service can be added to the experience at a cost of €80.
You can leave your car in the car park at the indicated meeting point: from there, the association office is only a 3-minute walk away. Here you will find toilets and changing rooms where you can get ready for the tour and change at the end of the experience.
We recommend that you leave your valuables in the car.
Recommended clothing
- Trainers or walking shoes (which can be wet)
- Swimming costume
- Thermal jersey
Don't forget to bring
- Spare clothes and shoes
- Towel
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
Bagni di Lucca, Lucca
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 last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Policy di cancellazione 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.
