Rafting “Private tour”
Private rafting tour on the stunning River Salza with a full range of services!
The Salza in Styria is one of the most scenic and charming rafting rivers in Europe. Crystal-clear, turquoise-green water, an impressive riverside landscape and a variety of jumping spots characterise this fascinating river. Added to this is magnificent white water of medium difficulty, which offers a sporting challenge. A nature experience in its purest form – combined with a touch of adventure!
- Meeting point
… is our Freelife base camp in Palfau. After a welcome, each guest will be provided with the appropriate safety equipment (wetsuit and jacket, neoprene shoes, lifejacket, helmet, paddle). Heated changing rooms, showers and toilet facilities are available. You will then be transferred to the launch point, where the guide will give you a safety briefing. - Tour:
After about 30 minutes, we reach the Wasserlochklamm gorge, where the more daring participants have the chance to take a leap of around 5 metres from the bridge into the ice-cold Salza. After this first challenge, the tour continues through gentle rapids to Erzhalden. We then head into the impressive Palfauer Gorge – a unique natural experience. The unspoilt landscape is reminiscent of a film set straight out of ‘Jurassic Park’ and captivates with its wild beauty. At the end of the gorge, another opportunity to jump awaits you. The duration of the tour may vary slightly depending on the water level and any breaks taken.
- After the tour, we disembark directly at our private landing point near the camp.
- Canyoning tour
- Certified canyoning guide
- All equipment:
Wetsuit, neoprene socks, harness + helmet, Professional canyoning boots
- A sporty attitude
- Minimum age 10
- Journey to the gorge by private car (10 minutes)
If you’re looking for suitable accommodation: Right at the starting point of the tour is the Freelife Guesthouse, which offers cosy 2–4-bed rooms or dormitories, including breakfast.
Alternatively, the Freelife Apartments are available: two fully equipped apartments, each with two double bedrooms and a private kitchen, or two double bedrooms for a maximum of two people with a shared kitchen.
- Do I need any prior experience for canyoning?
No. The tour is ideal for beginners. Our guides explain everything step by step. - What do I need to bring?
Swimwear, a towel. If you wear glasses, a glasses strap (also available to buy on site). - What equipment do you provide?
We provide a wetsuit and socks, as well as shoes, a harness and a helmet. - Does the tour go ahead in bad weather or rain?
Yes – canyoning generally goes ahead even in the rain. In the event of extreme conditions (e.g. severe flooding, severe weather) or water levels that are too high, we will contact you in advance. If a tour cannot take place for safety reasons, no cancellation fees will apply. In exceptional cases, it may happen that - How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts a total of approx. 4–5 hours, including preparation and transfer. - Can I bypass individual sections if I don’t feel confident?
On this tour, it is possible to bypass some of the slides and jumps. Unfortunately, the higher abseil section cannot be bypassed. - Is there a minimum number of participants per tour?
For a tour to take place, we require at least 4 participants per session. Individuals or small groups are always welcome – we’ll pair participants with suitable groups on site so that you’re out and about with other guests. - Is there a maximum number of participants per tour?
Thanks to our extensive facilities, we can accommodate group sizes of up to approximately 32 people per time slot. - Is canyoning safe?
Yes. Safety is our top priority. Our guides provide professional supervision and instruction and meet all safety standards. - How does transport work?
We usually require you to provide your own private vehicles for the transfer. However, the rafting buses are often available for transport as well. - What happens to my valuables?
These can be safely stored in the vehicles. The guides will take the keys. - Are there changing rooms and showers?
Yes, these facilities are available at our base. - Can I take part if I have physical limitations?
Please make sure to discuss any health or physical limitations with us in advance so that we can cater for your individual needs.
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