Verdon River Adventure Tour with Hotel | 6D/5N
Four water disciplines, one extraordinary canyon, six days of guided and self-guided immersion in the Verdon Regional Nature Park.
This Verdon Gorges multi-activity water tour brings together packraft, canyoning, canoeing, and aqua hiking across six days of moderate-intensity adventure in one of Europe's most dramatic canyon landscapes. Guided sessions alternate with self-guided exploration, giving participants both expert instruction and personal freedom. The program runs Sunday to Friday with half-board hotel accommodation included.
The Gorges du Verdon is a limestone canyon carved by the Verdon River in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Its turquoise waters and sheer cliffs reaching up to 700 metres make it one of the most sought-after outdoor destinations on the continent. The Regional Nature Park surrounding the gorge protects a remarkably intact ecosystem rarely experienced at water level.
Each activity is designed to reveal a different face of the Verdon. Packrafting combines the rhythm of hiking with the mobility of a two-seater inflatable canoe, while canyoning descends the Baou canyon through natural pools, optional jumps, and abseiling sequences. The self-guided canoe day on the lakes offers a quieter, exploratory pace, and the aqua hike immerses participants directly in the Grand Canyon's current wearing a neoprene wetsuit.
Accommodation is arranged on a half-board basis in single rooms or private dormitories, ensuring participants are well-rested and fed between activity days. The itinerary is structured to build progressively in challenge and familiarity with the water environment, making it suitable for active adults with basic swimming ability and no prior technical experience required.
Tour Highlights
Packraft through the Gorges du Verdon aboard two-seater expedition canoes with a certified guide alongside.
Descend the Baou canyon by canyoning, navigating natural pools, abseils, and optional jump sections.
Self-guided canoe day on the Verdon lakes, exploring at your own pace aboard inflatable canoes.
Aqua hike through the Grand Canyon in a neoprene wetsuit, swimming the most scenic corridors of the river.
Five nights of half-board hotel accommodation in single rooms or private dormitories included in the package.
Professional guides accompany three of the four activity days, providing safety oversight and local expertise.
Full immersion in the Verdon Regional Nature Park, one of France's most protected and biodiverse landscapes.
Itinerary Overview
Participants arrive at the Gorges du Verdon base and check into their accommodation. The evening includes a welcome briefing covering the week's schedule, safety procedures, and equipment fitting.
A guided packraft session combines light hiking access with paddling through the interior sections of the Verdon Gorges aboard two-seater inflatable canoes. The guide leads the group through the most scenic corridors of the canyon.
A guided descent of the Baou canyon featuring natural pool swimming, abseiling sequences, and optional jump points. Technical equipment is provided and safety instructions are given on-site before entry.
Participants take inflatable canoes out independently on the lakes of the Verdon Gorges. This self-guided format allows freedom to set pace, stop at viewpoints, and explore at leisure.
A guided aqua hike through the Grand Canyon of the Verdon in neoprene wetsuits. Participants swim and wade through the river's most striking natural passages under guide supervision.
After breakfast, participants check out and depart. No activity is scheduled on the final morning, allowing time for travel arrangements.
What Is Included
Included
- 5 nights half-board hotel accommodation (single room or private dormitory)
- Guided packraft session in the Gorges du Verdon
- Guided canyoning descent of the Baou canyon
- Self-guided inflatable canoe day on the Verdon lakes
- Guided aqua hike in the Grand Canyon with neoprene wetsuit
- All technical equipment for guided activities
- Professional certified guides for three activity days
- Welcome briefing and safety orientation
Not Included
- Transport to and from the Gorges du Verdon
- Personal travel insurance
- Lunches and beverages outside of half-board meals
- Personal items and clothing
- Optional gratuities for guides
- Any activities or excursions not listed in the program
Important Information
Ready to Explore the Verdon by Water?
Six days of packrafting, canyoning, canoeing, and aqua hiking in one of France's most spectacular natural parks. Half-board accommodation is included. Availability is limited each week.
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