I actually was a customer of River Tribe in July but completely forgot to write a review! Until now, when I was daydreaming about that excursion. My boyfriend and I... read more did the stand-up paddle board (SUP) on the Lao and absolutely loved it. We felt that it was very professional and safe, and a very special way to experience Pollino. Everyone there is really kind and great to speak with, it's not only a business, but a community! We can't wait to go back.

  Well organised and friendly organisation with professional guides and equipment! Super experience and fun time.

  We did rafting and canyoning and it was great. These guys are professional, friendly patient and their base camp is filled with a positive vibe and friendly staff.

  The Startup Lao River Tribe offers various activeties around the Lao River in Calabria. Staff and equipment are excellent and the rafting tour we took could not have been better... read more - but others have written how good they are, so I do not need to repeat this. Instead I would like to draw the attention to the smaller things they do, but have an exceptional social and environmental impact on this very poor region. Antonio and his team try to create jobs for the local youths that would otherwise leave the region in search of employment, in an area where unemployment rates of 30% are not uncommon this is something important. Further, the continous battle of keeping and protecting the Lao River safe and clean is draining substantial resources - especially when battling "minor" companies like ENEL who want to build a dam there, making the gorges history.
Go there, have a good time (thanks Mephisto & Adriaaaan) and support the region!

  I m just coming from different part of the world and i m so happy be back in my country , my beautiful Italy. I felt so lucky to have... read more great experience in kayak and spending a relax day along Lao River . I m so proud we have something like that in italy .
Really nice people and good hospitality .
The excursion is perfect for everyone especially who love the nature and water .
I’ll be back soon !

  Amazing first experience of rafting. The local area and canyon are stunning, and the staff here couldn’t be more welcoming. We felt thoroughly looked after the whole time, and can’t... read more stress enough how happy we are we used River Tribe!

  Very professional, friendly and very good value for the money. We were there in October. We were lucky, the weather the day before and after was rainy, but we had... read more three hours of sunshine. We were the only costumers and had it all for us alone (plus two guides).The canyon is amazing! We have some quite a bit of rafting before. In comparison, the special thing about this the is the canyon itself; it is really really narrow in many stretches, which is fun to navigate through.
Equipment was very good, all safety measures met, friendly people!
Recommendation.

  We did the Rafting Experience, which means two days with camping. It was absolutely great. The reception at the base camp was very relaxed. We were several hours early, but... read more down by the river are hammocks and picknick tables and if that is not your thing there is a small pool near the reception. The rafting itself was downright gorgeous. Nature was outerworldly. The camping under the olive trees with the sound of the stream to fall asleep with was great and, as everywhere, in Italy, a real effort was made to make sure we were not hungry. An abundance of great food! The service from River Tribe was fantastic from start to finish.

  Our tour was a rafting tour, executed by a professional team of an experienced guide. The team was also flexible upon our spontaneous decision to make a rafting tour.
The... read more whole ride was very exciting and we enjoyed it very much, since the team was not only experienced and professional but also funny and helpful afterwards. We were able to to enjoy a sporty activity and beautiful nature at the same time. Fully recommended.

Greetings to the river tribe team! See you next time 🙂

  Booked this randomly on arrival in the area. The activity was very well organised, the staff very professional and most importantly made the whole experience enjoyable and welcoming. Would highly... read more recommend them. Kids loved the river walking and the “drops” on the raft.