We are surrounded by nature but reaching us is very easy. Exit the Highway at Laino Borgo and follow River Tribe signs for about 6 km. From the Riviera dei Cedri, Maratea, Scalea or Praia a Mare, you can reach us passing through Galdo – Lauria.
You will find b&b in the little villages, family-run farmhouses, scattered hotels (hotels with rooms scattered in the historic centers of the villages: this is a recent solution to avoid depopulation of many empty houses of the villages that come back to life). At the River Tribe base, you can live the experience of sleeping in Tentsile, suspended tree tents, in classic camping tents near the river, or in our new Glamping area.
Inside the Pollino National Park you can eat in a divine way! The area remained authentic like dishes served. All products are biological and prepared with ancient recipes. Most of the restaurants are family run and often you can find a grandmother in the kitchen preparing one of her specialties. We recommend a selection of quality facilities that are part of COOPTAA consortium.
There are several trips, so different prices starting from 20 euros for Rafting Fun Trip, of about 1 hour.
We are lucky, Lao is the only Italian river navigable all year round. The best time to go rafting on the Lao River is from spring to autumn.
Pollino Park is a wild territory and according to the season it’s important to dress appropriately. River Tribe provides all necessary equipment for the river activities, shoes included. Swimsuit and the necessary to take a shower are recommended.
Safety always comes first! It is possible, except under adverse conditions, when we’ll cancel activities for safety reasons.
During rafting descent, they will be stored by River Tribe organization.
In the canyon section you need to know how to swim, while the section upstream the Lao canyon is suitable even for children or for those who cannot swim.
Minimum 4 years old for Rafting Fun Trip, and minimum 14 years old for Rafting Canyon. Minors must be authorized by a parent.
The Lao River is not the same everywhere: each section has its own particularity, where you can do different activities. Along the first stretch, it is possible to do River Walking and combine it with Rafting Fun Trip; in this section, in addition to rafting you can also do Stand Up Paddle, Kayak, Pack Raft, Tubing. In the canyon section you can do rafting instead.
Sure! Rafting Fun Trip can be done from 4 years old up. Also Rafting Grand Canyon is a wonderful activity that you can do with the family. (from 14 years up, perfect for teenagers!)
Rafting is a naturopathic activity thanks to the contact with nature. Paddling all together flowing with the current is a beautiful gesture that will make you feel one with the environment… also strengthens the bonds between people because you live strong and real emotions that remain in time.
Everyone! We are lucky: Lao river offers trips of different difficulties. In the quieter section, children and schoolchildren can do it, while in the canyon section you can do it from 14 years up. Minors must always be authorized by an adult.
Yes you can, 🙂 but don’t worry: before starting the activity, during the briefing, the guide will explain to you how to behave in case of a fall in the river.
The length of the activities is variable: Rafting Fun Trip about 1 hour, Rafting Grand Canyon about 3 hours and a half, Rafting No Limits about 7 hours, Rafting Expedition 2 days.
