Rafting week in Epirus
The rivers of Epiros region, "Voidomatis" "Arachthos" "Kalaritikos" "Acherontas" are consider to be a paradise for rafting activities in Greece. The unique natural beauty of these rivers route is passing through ravines and gorges is ideally combined with 2-5 class difficulty passages. A great experience for rafting lovers.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Ioannina airport and transportation to the traditional guesthouse we have selected for you in
Ioannina city. A welcome dinner will follow in order to meet your guides and be informed about the
program’s details.
DAY 2
Voidomatis river in the Zagoria region is the first river we'll start our program with. We will attend a short
course on how we should paddle and behave in the raft boat and the safety rules we should follow. The
rafting activity takes place in the clearest river of Greece following its route through an amazing gorge
connecting the bridge located in Papingo and the old stone bridge of "Klljdonia" inside the National Park.
After this first rafting experience we'll visit the abbey of "Spiliotissa" and "Papingo" in order to have a
traditional lunch. In the afternoon we return to Ioannina.
DAY 3
Today we will be transferred to the one-arc stone bridge of "Plaka" for this day's rafting in the Arachthos
river. The department of river that we will cross, with rapids II and III degree, takes place in an open part
of the river where impressive green rocks dominate the scene. After passing under an impressive 15-meter
waterfall, we will reach "Skoupa" village located before the artificial lake "Pournariou". Then we will be
transported to the village "Katarraktis" and the traditional guesthouse where we'll spend the night.
DAY 4
An impressive route in the most beautiful part of Arachthos river, which follows the big ravine of river and
leads to a splendid gorge. This rafting begins from "Tsibovo" bridge with an impressive start as we pass
from the passage of "Sympligades" IV degree, continuing with consecutive rapids until the end of the
route. The waterfalls we meet en route, the underground river of "Klifki", the impressive nature and the
one arc stone bridge of Plaka make this rafting a unique experience. In the afternoon we will visit the
traditional stone village of "Sjrako" and will wander in its narrow cobblestone streets.
DAY 5
Today's rafting takes place in "Arachthos" branch named "Kalaritikos", inside an impressive gorge very
similar to the Arachthos river gorge. A particularly technical river with possessed passages, turns and rocks
in a route with astonishing beauty. Afterwards, we will visit the village "Kararites".
DAY 6
Today we'll visit the passes of "Aherontas river", the gate to the Underworld according to Greek
Mythology. We will explore this exceptionally beautiful location, a holy place to the ancient Greeks, with
hot-doc (2-seat boats). As we are returning back, we'll visit "Aherontas" necromancy and "Dodonis"
oracle.
DAY 7
Day free for leisure and visits to the nearby villages.
DAY 8
Day free until your departure.
