Private Canyoning Excursion Down the Rio de Frades, near Porto

Organized by
full day
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
Instant confirmation
From€100

Are you looking for a fun adventure in nature near the beautiful Porto? Then you must try this amazing private canyoning excursion down the Rio de Frades!

The Rio de Frades canyon is located in Serra da Freita, a mountain range in northern Portugal, situated an hour away from Porto. It has two sections: a lower part & an upper part, and the one you take during your private canyoning excursion down the Rio de Frades will be decided depending on your level of experience since the tour will be completely adapted to you.

The lower part, which tends to result in a more beginner-level canyoning excursion down the Rio de Frades, has two abseils, of 7 and 13 meters each, and jumps that vary between 2 and up to 10 meters high!
As for the upper part, it tends to be a more challenging experience; you’ll abseil down a 70-meter rock, jump off heights that go from 4 and up to 11 meters, and swim in natural water pools!

On this 9-hour canyoning excursion down the Rio de Frades, you'll be picked up at your accommodations, and taken to the best place for the start of the experience. Then, you'll be completely equipped with the best canyoning materials, including a wetsuit, harness, and helmet. And during the whole experience, you'll be accompanied by an expert instructor, who will guide you through the circuit, but also through any difficulties you might find on your way.

Once your canyoning excursion down the Rio de Frades is done, you will enjoy a delicious picnic, provided by Detours Porto, so you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery!

So, don't miss your chance to go on a challenging and incredibly fun experience in nature. Book your canyoning excursion down the Rio de Frades,near Porto, today!

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From€100

Practical information

Prepare for an incredible adventure as you abseil, jump, swim, and climb on this 9-hour canyoning excursion around the Rio de Frades, with an expert guide who will accompany you all the way!

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor

- Equipment distribution

- Safety and activity briefing

- Start of your 9-hour canyoning adventure

- Stop for a picnic

- Return to the meeting point

- Equipment return and end of activity

Activity requirements

Participants must be at least 8 years old and be accompanied by a legal guardian at all times.

All participants must be able to swim.

If you suffer from vertigo (not fear of heights), canyoning is not necessarily recommended.

Good physical condition is essential for canyoning. The minimum requirement is to be able to walk easily for 2 hours on difficult terrain and to have stable feet.

You must wear one pair of sports shoes (without flat soles) for the canyoning activity. Shoes will get wet, so don't forget to take a second pair of shoes to change into after the activity.

Special terms

Please contact the instructor once the booking is confirmed to arrange your pick-up location.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.

Meeting point:
Pick up at your accomodation if you are in Porto.
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese, Spanish
Included
  • Wetsuit
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Expert instructor
  • Picnic at the end of the day
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Insurance
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Suncreen
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes
  • Closed Footwear that can get wet

Reviews

Average rating

4.9/5

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Johan L., Netherlands — 05/07/2022
5/5
We went canyoning with 9 “mid-fourty canyoning dummies” and we had a more adventurous day full of fun and adventure than any of us expected. Most of us even did the 12 meter high jump of a cliff!
Sissy W., Germany — 06/09/2017
5/5
did not expect it to be so adventurous! We had very good guides and were jumping into the river from up to 10m. Also the abseil part was well explained an save! You must be able to swim and be at least a little bit sporty.
Michaela S., Germany — 23/04/2022
5/5
Aktivita byla užasna, ne nebezpecna,ale napinava
Julien B., France — 12/07/2019
5/5
Great guide, very friendly, great experience
Ronald M., Austria — 12/08/2019
5/5
We were a group of 4 including our guide. Our guide was nice, funny and knew what he was doing. He explained everything very well and made sure we felt save and comfortable. The canyon looks beautiful and the water we went through is crystal clear. The jumps from 6/10/12 meters into the water were the highlight of the tour in my opinion (Sidenote: if you don't want to jump, it is also possible to lower down on a rope). All in all a great day!

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