Rafting & river kayak
Rafting on the Lousios and Alfios and on the Ladonas in the Peloponnese, river kayaking from Karitaina, and rafting on the Nestos and Aggitis in northern Greece. Guides, wetsuits, helmets and life jackets are included.
Rafting & river kayak · Peloponnese
Ladonas River Rafting near Kalavryta: Beginner Friendly, Age 5+
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from €45
Rafting & river kayak · Peloponnese
Lousios & Alfios Rafting at Karitaina: Class II to III White Water
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from €55
Rafting & river kayak · Northern Greece
Nestos River Rafting at Paranesti, Drama: All Year White Water
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from €55
Rafting & river kayak · Peloponnese
River Kayaking at Karitaina: Lousios & Alfios by Kayak
On request
from €150
The rivers of Greece run through green gorges far from the busy coast. We run rafting and river kayak days in Arcadia and Achaea, about 2.5 hours from Athens, and on two rivers in northern Greece for guests who are travelling in the north.
Where do we go rafting and river kayaking?
- Lousios and Alfios rafting: a class II to III descent from Karitaina in Arcadia, about 210 km and 2.5 hours from Athens, taking about 4 hours in total. You can add a bridge rappel on request.
- Ladonas rafting: a gentle 7 km route near Dafni in the Kalavryta area, about 3 hours, open to children from 5 years old.
- River kayak in the Peloponnese: the Lousios and Alfios by inflatable or hard kayak from Karitaina, as a half day of 4 to 5 hours, a full day or a two-day plan. From 14 years old.
- Nestos rafting: at Paranesti near Drama, about 680 km and 7.5 hours from Athens.
- Aggitis rafting: a class III descent at Symvoli near Serres, about 630 km and 6.5 hours from Athens.
Do you need experience?
No. Every trip starts with a safety briefing, and an English-speaking river guide is with you all the way. Basic swimming is recommended. The Ladonas is the gentlest choice for families, while the Lousios and Aggitis give more white water.
What is included?
A wetsuit, neoprene socks or shoes, a helmet and a life jacket are included, along with local transfers between the base and the river. The Lousios and Ladonas rafting trips also include insurance. Transfers from Athens are not included unless the activity page says so. Bring swimwear, water shoes, a towel, water and a snack.
When is the best season?
The Lousios and Nestos run all year, and the Lousios carries the most water from April to June. The Ladonas runs from March to December on Friday to Sunday, and daily in August.
Are the northern Greece rivers a day trip from Athens?
No. At 6.5 to 7.5 hours by road, the Nestos and Aggitis make sense only if you are staying in the north. There you can combine them with hiking at Pangaion or the Aggitis gorge.