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Canyoning on the River Varziela - Initiation Route

A riverside trek with swimming in natural pools, jumps into lagoons by giant cliffs, and rope rappels

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours
Service animals welcome

This experience follows a stretch of river where you will move through natural terrain and overcome the obstacles it creates. Along the way you will swim in clear natural pools and jump into lagoons framed by giant cliffs. The route will combine gentle walking with moments of deeper water and cliffside views as you progress.

As you move through the course, you will use ropes and other safety aids to perform rappels and other techniques that allow you to reach the end of the route. Swimming in the pools and making controlled jumps into the lagoons will be part of the experience, and the use of ropes will help you tackle steeper or more technical sections. The focus is on negotiating the river environment and finishing the route safely.

Why Visit

  • River walk along a rugged canyon overcoming natural obstacles
  • Natural pools for swimming between cascades and calm stretches
  • Lagoons surrounded by giant cliffs with jumps into the water
  • Ropes and safety aids for rappels and other descent techniques

What's included

  • Neoprene wetsuit and socks
  • Boots
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Vest
  • All taxes and fees

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Meals

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome

    Tour available in your selected language

    Portuguese
    English
    French
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    Peneda-Gerês Canyoning Center, Lugar da Varziela, Viana do Castelo, 4960-094
    Meeting point: Peneda-Gerês Canyoning Center Lugar da Varziela, 4960-094 Castro Laboreiro Our Center is next to the road and has its own parking.

    End point

    Peneda-Gerês Canyoning Center, Lugar da Varziela, Viana do Castelo, 4960-094

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