How does a canyoning tour operate?
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Topics
1. Meeting point & introduction
Arrive at the agreed time at the base or directly at the starting point. Guide welcomes the group, explains the procedure, answers questions. Everything you wonder about: now is the moment.
2. Equipment & changing
Receive: wetsuit, socks, helmet, harness, shoes. Try on on site. Change at base or at entry depending on tour. Personal items stay in vehicle or stored safely.
3. Transfer & approach
Drive to the canyon. Usually a short walk to entry – a few minutes up to half an hour depending on tour.
4. Safety briefing at entry
Guide explains:
- How to move in the stream bed.
- How to jump and land correctly.
- How to slide safely.
- How rappelling works.
- Which hand signals to use for communication.
- Equipment check for everyone. Harness secure? Helmet tight? Then start.
5. In the canyon
Now comes planned activities:
- Rappelling down rock steps and waterfalls.
- Sliding through water-carved channels.
- Jumping from various heights.
- Swimming in pools.
- Climbing over wet rocks.
- All in the group, all guided. Guide secures, signals, shows how to handle obstacles. Duration: 1.5 to 6 hours depending on tour.
6. Return & wrap-up
At exit, walk back on trail. Often a drink or small snack afterwards.
Clear structure, full of movement.