What is the best time to visit Greece for Rafting?
We examined the most popular rafting tours in Greece and present you the ideal time for each one!
Rafting is a great activity, refreshing for your mind and body! Enjoying a river is suitable for all, groups of friends, couples, families with children…
We have selected below the most popular rafting trips of Greece with the best season to enjoy each one:
1. Rafting in Aliakmonas
Highlights: The surrounding rocks that resemble Meteora
Ideal for: groups of friends, families
Difficulty: 2-3
Best season: Throughout the year
Cost: 40 euro per person, special offers for families
2. Rafting in Venetikos A
Highlights: Passes under the arches of old stone bridges
Ideal for: groups of friends
Difficulty: 3
Best season: November to May
Cost: 50 euro per person
3. Rafting in Voidomatis
Highlights: Takes place in the heart of Vikos Aoos National Park
Ideal for: families
Difficulty: 2
Best season: Throughout the year
Cost: 35 euro per person
4. Rafting in Pineios
Highlights: The price for rafting includes archery too
Ideal for: groups of friends, families
Difficulty: 2
Best season: Throughout the year
Cost: 40 euro per person
5. Rafting in Arachthos
Highlights: Gorgeous surrounding landscape
Ideal for: groups of friends, families
Difficulty: 2
Best season: Throughout the year
Cost: 40 euro per person
6. Rafting in Lousios and Alfios
Highlights: You raft in 2 different rivers at once
Ideal for: groups of friends
Difficulty: 3
Best season: Throughout the year
Cost: 55 euro per person
7. Rafting in Mileopotamos
Highlights: A difficult rafting tour, ideal for experienced rafting fans
Ideal for: groups of friends
Difficulty: 4-5
Best season: December – May
Cost: 60 euro per person
In general, the best time to go to Greece is from late April to early November, although the sunniest days are from May to October. July and August are the hottest months and thus they are very suitable for swimming but not too suitable for sightseeing.
For new couples, the best time to travel to Greece for their honeymoon, would be June and September and the best time for a family vacation to Greece is late May to early October.