4.9(43 reviews)
Kayak & Canoe Tour in Ardèche from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc - 13km
From€38.5
4 hours
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
About this activity
This 13 km long Maxi-Discovery tour is ideal for a sporty half-day. The beautiful river section starts in Vallon Pont d'Arc and takes you to the beginnings of the Ardèche canyon as well as through a succession of slides and small rapids. You will also pass under the famous "Pont d'Arc" arch. It is the perfect option to combine sport, and to enjoy yourself by taking the time to sunbathe, swim, and why not to have a little picnic! Alone, among family or friends, you will descend at your own pace as this section is suitable for everybody.
Highlights
- River: Gorges de l'Ardèche from Vallon Pont d'Arc
- Description: easy tour, with successive water planes and slides
- Route: departure 5 km upstream, arrival at meeting point 13 km down the river
- Distance: 13 km
- Total duration: 4 to 6 hrs
- Time on the river: you will paddle during 3 hrs, and you can keep the canoe for a total of 4hrs, 5 hrs or even 6 hrs if you'd like
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child from 7 to 11)
Full description
Tour programme
- Preparation:
We meet at our base in Vallon Pont d'Arc at the time indicated on your booking confirmation.
- Tour:
First you pick up your equipment, and after your briefing, we go together by bus to the starting point which is about 5 km upstream from the base. From there, you board alone or in pairs on your canoe for a nice descent of 13 km to the meeting point, where we come to pick you up with our bus (departure every hour until 6pm).
- Preparation:
We meet at our base in Vallon Pont d'Arc at the time indicated on your booking confirmation.
- Tour:
First you pick up your equipment, and after your briefing, we go together by bus to the starting point which is about 5 km upstream from the base. From there, you board alone or in pairs on your canoe for a nice descent of 13 km to the meeting point, where we come to pick you up with our bus (departure every hour until 6pm).
Included / Excluded
- Canoe, paddles, life jacket (spring/fall: neoprene suit)
- Waterproof container for your belongings during the descent
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base
- Parking space
- Hot showers
- Dogs allowed on board
Meeting point
Start Location
Route des Gorges, 07150 Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum age: 7
- Swimming ability
- Physical health
Know before you go
- River: Gorges de l'Ardèche from Vallon Pont d'Arc
- Description: easy tour, with successive water planes and slides
- Route: departure 5 km upstream, arrival at meeting point 13 km down the river
- Distance: 13 km
- Total duration: 4 to 6 hrs
- Time on the river: you will paddle during 3 hrs, and you can keep the canoe for a total of 4hrs, 5 hrs or even 6 hrs if you'd like
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child from 7 to 11)
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
4.9(43 reviews)
Marie-Ève
Sep 20255.0
Nous sommes vraiment heureux de notre activité ! Nous avons adoré le groupe. La guide Luisa fut merveilleuse. Merci encore! Je recommande sans hésiter!
Maureen
Sep 20255.0
Each vineyard was wonderful and our guide was excellent. So was the lunch
Terri
Sep 20255.0
This tour was exactly what we had wished for and more! loads of opportunities to ask questions, learn about the wine, the food, the culture and more. Chiara, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Chianti area and Tuscany region. Book this tour, you'll be glad you did!