River.Rafting.
Navigate the Gates of Hades — 30 minutes of cold, clear Epirus water through ancient canyon walls.
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.
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
From the
river itself.
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
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
How it
unfolds.
Meet at Pony Club base
Check-in, coffee, and meet your guide.
Gear up & safety briefing
Wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, and paddling fundamentals.
Launch at the Springs
A short walk to the turquoise put-in pool below the cliffs.
On the river
30 minutes of rapids, calm pools, and a swim stop between canyon walls.
Return to base
A short ride back, time to warm up and change.
Free time by the river
Stay for lunch, coffee, or combine with another activity.
Common
questions.
No. Our Acheron route is rated Class I–II — perfect for first-timers. Your guide covers every technique in the briefing.
What others
say.
Pair with
another trip.
From
20 €/ adult