Rafting Lousios and Alfeios | Gortyn, Greece

📍 Gortyn, Crete, Greece

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Rafting Lousios and Alfeios | Gortyn, Greece

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Duration4 hours

FitnessModerate

CancellationFree cancellation 7 days before start time

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Overview

Lousios is the river where Zeus took his first bath after his birth. Alfios is the longest river of the Peloponnese and a god himself according to mythology. Both rivers flow through an impressive gorge, with white limestone cliffs rising above surrounded by plant life even in the summer. Until the 20th century, the river's power was harnessed by numerous watermills, whilst the cliffs above provided refuge to hermits and monks in caves and cliff-hugging still-inhabited monasteries.

What you will be doing

Briefing

Our trip starts from the bridge of Atsicholos in Arcadia. In the beginning, a brief training will be conducted by your river guide, and you will be given wetsuits, lifejackets, helmets and paddles.

Rafting

We are ready to discover the hidden natural wonders of the area and have fun whilst paddling and swimming in the crystal-clear waters. The difficulty of the rapids we encounter during the trip is easy with a few moderate parts on levels 2-3 based on the river rating of difficulty. During summer months' river conditions and the volume of water make this activity easier and suitable for everyone: beginners and families with kids. In Spring and Autumn, depending on the rainfall and the water volume the activity gets more challenging and ideal for those seeking more action and adrenaline.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelModerate

Tour languageEnglish | Greek

Licence requiredNone

Previous experience is not required
Minimum age is 10
A minimum of 2 participants is required
We reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or any other reason beyond our control.
Bring reusable bottle of water, sun protection, towel, swimwear or shorts, change of dry clothes (to change after river trekking) and spare pair of shoes that will get wet.
Wear hiking shoes or trainers (open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Tour guide
Photography

❌ Not included

Water
Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Vlachoraptis, 22022 Gortys, GR

Instruction: Meet at Vlachoraptis village.

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.