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RAFTING IN ARACHTHOS RIVER, TZOUMERKA, EPIRUS, GREECE- THE BEST RIVER IN GREECE FOR RAFTING
A ride of unparalleled beauty in the narrowest part of a wild river, whose name means crushing, and which according to an ancient Greek myth shaped his course through the mountains looking for its beautiful sister Salavria who had gone missing, yearning for a god in Olympus.
Choose Arachthos River for a rafting trip of incomparable beauty in one of the most exciting rivers known and ideal for sports activities as its wild gorge and the famous bridge of Plaka, which is the largest single-arched bridge in the Balkans, does not leave the visitor untouched!
Trail 1: Charokopi’s Bridge (Tsibovo)- Plaka’s Bridge
We begin our river ride at the Charokopi’s Bridge, after we get ourselves fully equipped with specialized rafting equipment. The canyon reaches 700 meters high in places and there is a moss-covered cliff-cave of astounding beauty and then the 14-meter high Klifki waterfall, where we can dive in the ice-cold waters. The ride ends after we pass below the impressive 20-meter high and 40 meters width one-arch Plaka Bridge, one of the most beautiful stone bridges in the Balkans, recently reconstructed after a catastrophic flash flood.
Alpine Zone base is a few meters after the bridge, and its staff will be waiting, offering traditional syrup sweets, water, changing rooms and washing facilities, plus a BBQ meal (the last after your request).
✔ Difficulty level: White Water WW IV Class
✔ Participants’ age: children (04+) and adults during the summer season and children (+10) and adults during the winter season
✔ Suitable for experienced rafters
✔ Duration of activity: 4+ hours during the summer season and 3 hours during the winter season
✔ Personal and technical equipment: included
✔ Clients required equipment: swimsuit (or double underwear) and a towel, sun cream
✔ Changing rooms for changing clothes
✔ At the end of the journey, we provide traditional snack and water
✔ Other amenities: pictures from your trip
✔ Available only during the winter season, from December to May, and after communication with us due to the low water level during the summer season
*The World Rafting Federation (WRF) certifies our rafting guides and TÜV Austria-Hellas guarantees the quality of our services.
Trail 2: Politsa’s Bridge (Ambelochori)- Plaka’s Bridge
We begin our river ride at the 19th century Politsa Bridge, after we get ourselves fully equipped with specialized rafting equipment. No previous rafting experience needed. The canyon is 700 meters high in places and there is a moss-covered cliff-cave of astounding beauty and then the 14-meter high Klifki waterfall, where we can dive in the ice-cold waters. The ride ends after we pass below the impressive 20-meter high and 40 meters width one-arch Plaka Bridge, the largest single-arched stone bridge in the Balkans, recently reconstructed after a catastrophic flash flood.
Alpine Zone base is a few meters after the bridge, and its staff will be waiting, offering traditional syrup sweets, water, changing rooms and washing facilities, plus a BBQ meal (the last after your request).
✔ Difficulty level: White Water WW III Class, Highly recommended
✔ Participants’ age: children (04+) and adults during the summer season and children (+10) and adults during the winter season
✔ Suitable for families with small kids
✔ Duration of activity: 4+ hours during the summer season and 3 hours during the winter season
✔ Required experience: none
✔ Personal and technical equipment: included
✔ Clients required equipment: swimsuit (or double underwear) and a towel, sun cream
✔ Changing rooms for changing clothes
✔ At the end of the journey, we provide traditional snack and water
✔ Other amenities: pictures from your trip
*The World Rafting Federation (WRF) certifies our rafting guides and TÜV Austria-Hellas guarantees the quality of our services.
RAFTING IN KALARRITIKOS RIVER, TZOUMERKA, EPIRUS, GREECE
Trail: Michalitsi Bridge – Plaka’s Bridge
Kalarritikos is the most important tributary of Arachthos River, originating from Tzoumerka. Collecting the crystal clear water of the springs from the wider area of Tzoumerka, specifically from the neck of Melissourgos, from Kakarditsa to Peristeri, it manages to feed Arachthos, offering an alpine landscape full of wild beauty.
Description:
We start our 4- hour descent from the Michalitsi Bridge and the ride ends after we pass below the impressive 20-meter high one-arch Plaka Bridge, one of the best stone bridges in the Balkans. The base of Alpine Zone is located just a few meters from the bridge and Alpine Zone staff will be waiting for you at the base, offering you traditional syrup sweets (baklava), changing rooms and washing facilities.
*The World Rafting Federation (WRF) certifies our rafting guides and TÜV Austria-Hellas guarantees the quality of our services.
✔ Difficulty level: White Water WW IV
✔ Participants’ age: children (12+) and adults
✔ Ideal for experienced rafters
✔ Duration of activity: 4 hours in total
✔ Personal and technical equipment: included (neoprene suit, windbreak jacket, helmet, lifejacket, rafting shoes, puddles)
✔ Clients required equipment: swimsuit (or double underwear) and a towel
✔ Changing rooms for changing clothes
✔ At the end of the journey, we provide traditional snack and water
✔ Other facilities: pictures from your trip
RAFTING IN VOIDOMATIS RIVER, ZAGORI, EPIRUS, GREECE- THE CLEANEST RIVER IN WHOLE EUROPE- A MUST HAVE !
A river ride in the heart of the Vikos-Aoos National Park, in the mountain wonderland of Zagori. It was the place of the late Ice Age (actually 17.500-9.500 years ago) where hunters’ settlement dominated the area, the seat of various monasteries and the site of a murder that plunged the area in a deadly blood feud that lasted for years and destroyed a prosperous village in the process.
We start our descent from Aristi Bridge after we get ourselves fully equipped with specialized rafting equipment. No previous rafting experience needed. We slide and wade through some of the clearest (and coldest) waters in Europe, through pristine nature shone by Oriental plane trees, in a place steeped in history. At the end of the ride, we pass below the famous stone bridge of Klidonia (last rebuilt in 1853) and then through an artificial dam that creates a rip current (waterfall).
The base of Alpine Zone is located just a few meters from the bridge and Alpine Zone staff will be waiting for you at the base, offering you traditional syrup sweets (baklava), water, changing rooms and washing facilities.
✔ Difficulty level: II W.W. Class, extremely popular
✔ Participants’ age: children (03+) and adults
✔ Ideal for beginners, suitable for families with small kids
✔ Duration of activity: approx. 3+ hours in total
✔ Required experience: none
✔ Personal and technical equipment: included (neoprene suit, windbreak jacket, helmet, lifejacket, rafting shoes, puddles)
✔ Clients required equipment: swimsuit (or double underwear) and a towel
✔ Changing rooms for changing clothes
✔ At the end of the journey, we provide traditional snack and water
✔ Other facilities: pictures from your trip
*The World Rafting Federation (WRF) certifies our rafting guides and TÜV Austria-Hellas guarantees the quality of our services.
RAFTING WITH HOT DOG
For those who want something more and for the adventurous ones, we offer HOT DOG flexible small boats, fully capable to offer you a more aggressive and rapid technique that will surprise you.
Choose descents with one- seat or two –seats Colorado boats, increase the adrenaline, and take the experience on another level !