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River Rafting
GLYKI, EPIRUS01
+ The Acheron, since 1998

River.Rafting.

Navigate the Gates of Hades — 30 minutes of cold, clear Epirus water through ancient canyon walls.

3h on waterAges 5+May – Oct
4.9(680 reviews)Top rated 2025

Experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the legendary Acheron — the river the ancient Greeks believed carried souls to the underworld. Today it carries families, couples and first-timers through 30 minutes of cool, vivid, unforgettable water. Guided by our certified crew, you'll paddle past limestone cliffs and through clear turquoise pools. No prior experience needed.

+ What you get

Three hours.
Everything sorted.

30 min rafting

Gentle class I–II rapids, safe for kids 5+

Certified guides

Local team trained in swift-water rescue

Family-friendly

Designed for families and first-time paddlers

Cool & refreshing

Springwater stays 11–15 °C all summer

Post-ride options

Stay for lunch, coffee, or optional add-ons nearby

Low-impact

Carbon-free tours, protected watershed

+ Moments on the water

From the
river itself.

Splashing through the Gates
Splashing through the Gates
Families on the water
Families on the water
Deep turquoise pools
Deep turquoise pools
Kids, 5+ welcome
Kids, 5+ welcome
Certified safety gear
Certified safety gear
Mid-river swim stop
Mid-river swim stop
+ What's included

In the bag.

  • Wetsuit, helmet & life jacket (all sizes)
  • Certified bilingual guide (EN/GR/DE)
  • Rafting boat & all paddling equipment
  • Transport from the meeting point
  • Safety briefing & dry-bag for valuables

Not included

  • Lunch and optional extras
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Hotel pickup from outside Glyki
+ Safety & difficulty

Mild river,
serious crew.

The Acheron's rafting stretch is spring-fed, shallow and classified as mild. Every trip runs with a certified guide-to-paddler ratio of 1:6 or better. All equipment is inspected daily. Children from age 6 are welcome with a parent in the boat.

Rapids class

I – II

Min age

6 yrs

Water temp

11–15°C

Guide ratio

1 : 6

+ Your day

How it
unfolds.

09:30

Meet at Pony Club base

Check-in, coffee, and meet your guide.

10:00

Gear up & safety briefing

Wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, and paddling fundamentals.

10:45

Launch at the Springs

A short walk to the turquoise put-in pool below the cliffs.

11:00

On the river

30 minutes of rapids, calm pools, and a swim stop between canyon walls.

12:00

Return to base

A short ride back, time to warm up and change.

12:30

Free time by the river

Stay for lunch, coffee, or combine with another activity.

+ Before you go

Common
questions.

No. Our Acheron route is rated Class I–II — perfect for first-timers. Your guide covers every technique in the briefing.

+ Tales from the river

What others
say.

Perfectly safe for our kids

An absolute must-do in Epirus. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the local myths. The water is freezing but so refreshing!

MMaria K.
Google

Cold water, warm welcome

We came for the rafting and stayed for the lunch. The whole team made us feel like family.

JJames T.
Tripadvisor

Worth the drive from Athens

A four-hour drive but absolutely worth it. Top-notch equipment and scenery that doesn't feel real.

SSofia P.
Google
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another trip.

From

20/ adult