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Packrafting in the Verdon Gorge: The Ultimate Land & Water Hybrid Adventure

The PACKRAFT offers you the opportunity to mix multiple sports in one adventure and allows us to imagine even more unusual experiences. From micro-expeditions to multi-day trips, it's just a step away.

If you're passionate about adventure and nature and don't want to do what everyone else is doing... Look no further, this activity is for you! Moreover, it will be an original way to discover the sublime sites of the Verdon Regional Park, its lakes, and its gorges.

But what is a PACKRAFT?

Born in Alaska, the PACKRAFT is a type of ultralight inflatable boat, halfway between a kayak and rafting. Made of durable and resistant materials, its advantages mainly lie in its ease of transport, accessibility, and versatility.
In fact, the packraft is called so because it can be easily folded and carried in a compact backpack (or "pack" in English).

Combined with other outdoor activities such as hiking or biking, PACKRAFTING offers a wide variety of experiences. It also allows adventurers to explore remote and less frequented places.

Our mini-expeditions and courses:

We offer small expeditions and courses led by experienced professional guides. They are designed to last for 1, 2, or 4 days. They are also progressive and adaptable according to the participants' needs and skills. Do you want to improve your PACKRAFTing skills and gain more autonomy?

That's what the Buena Vista Rafting team offers you with our progressive COURSES: a perfect combination of PACKRAFTing on lakes and rivers and electric mountain biking.

Our PACKRAFT formulas

Rafting - Packraft 1/2 journée Carajuan / Point Sublime
55€/pers

Packraft 1/2 journée Carajuan / Point Sublime

Packrafting from Carajuan to Point Sublime: The Spring Micro-Expedition Experience an action-packed half-day wilderness adventure on the V ...

Rafting - Packraft discovery day
90€/pers

Packraft discovery day

Full-Day Packrafting Discovery: The Ultimate e-Bike, Hike & Paddle Combo Welcome to our signature multi-sport "initiation" day! This exclu ...

Rafting - Packraft expedition day
100€/pers

Packraft expedition day

Full-Day Packraft Expedition on the Verdon: Castellane to Point Sublime Are you ready for the ultimate river epic? This full-day packrafti ...

Rafting - Verdon Canyon Packraft Adventure
120€/pers

Verdon Canyon Packraft Adventure

The Wild Odyssey: Packrafting the Verdon Grand Canyon Experience the ultimate whitewater adventure in the heart of Europe’s deepest canyon ...

Rafting - Packraft initiation course 2 days
170€/pers

Packraft initiation course 2 days

Objectives: To offer you as many sensations and discoveries as possible in a short period of time.   Course Schedule: Day 1:  Electr ...

Rafting - Advanced packraft course 4days
420€/pers

Advanced packraft course 4days

So, you've fallen for the charms of PACKRAFT and you really want to take it to the next level. Let yourself be tempted by our Perf' Traini ...

Comparative - packraft on Verdon canyon

prerequisites Price
Packraft discovery day90€
Packraft initiation course 2 daysTo have already paddled, to go straight, to turn, to stop170€
Advanced packraft course 4daysTo have already paddled, to go straight, to turn, to stop420€
Packraft expedition dayTo have already paddled, to go straight, to turn, to stop100€
Packraft 1/2 journée Carajuan / Point SublimeTo have already paddled, to go straight, to turn, to stop55€
Verdon Canyon Packraft AdventureTo have already paddled, to go straight, to turn, to stop120€

Location - packraft on Verdon canyon

You can use the map below to calculate your route. Do not forget to increase Google's estimated time by about 20%, which corresponds to the lost time on our small mountain roads.

Veuillez patienter pendant le chargement de la carte...

Our courses

Our courses are designed for:

  • Those who want to learn or improve their skills with this watercraft before embarking on independent adventures.
  • They are also suitable for those seeking guidance from professional guides after purchasing a packraft or considering a future purchase.

Our objectives for you are:

  • To learn river navigation techniques
  • Acquire the necessary skills to be self-sufficient on the water, 
  • Understand and master river safety rules,
  • And discover the Verdon region in all its splendor.

Our sports activities and supports include:

The packraft, which successfully combines the best of kayaking and rafting. It is inflatable, ultralight, compact, and easy to transport in a backpack. It is the ideal vessel for navigating lakes and rivers and exploring otherwise inaccessible places.

The electric-assist mountain bike (VTTAE) allows you to effortlessly traverse steep trails and winding paths in the Verdon region. Combined with the packraft, we can embark on adventures that most people wouldn't be able to do independently.

At Buena Vista Rafting, we have some unique offerings

  • such as the "Packraft / VTTAE" combo, which is exclusive to us in the Verdon region.
  • We also provide the option for customized courses.
  • Our welcoming base includes private parking, picnic areas, toilets, showers, and a kitchen with a fridge that you can use.
  • We have a meeting room for theoretical classes,
  • All the necessary technical equipment is provided.
  • Our equipment is new, and we have selected the "Packraft Eaux-vives" from Mekong, the JAN GIN CAN. It is self-draining, playful, and most importantly, very stable.
  • And last but not least, we have the best team in the Verdon region.wink
Nos activités phares

Our most popular activities

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Aqua trekking - Couloir Samson
50€/pers

Aqua trekking - Couloir Samson

Classic Aqua Trekking: The Iconic Couloir Samson Tour Aqua trekking is hands down the absolute best way to discover the Grand Canyon from ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Aqua trekking -  Tusset
50€/pers

Aqua trekking - Tusset

Family Aqua Trekking: The Tusset Discovery Tour The Tusset Aqua Trekking tour is the dream excursion for a first smooth introduction to ou ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Aqua trekking - Samson Trescaire
75€/pers

Aqua trekking - Samson Trescaire

 Full-Day Aqua Trekking: The Samson-Trescaire Canyon Expedition Experience the pleasure, camaraderie, and pure joy of a full-day immersive ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Packraft 1/2 journée Carajuan / Point Sublime
55€/pers

Packraft 1/2 journée Carajuan / Point Sublime

Packrafting from Carajuan to Point Sublime: The Spring Micro-Expedition Experience an action-packed half-day wilderness adventure on the V ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Packraft discovery day
90€/pers

Packraft discovery day

Full-Day Packrafting Discovery: The Ultimate e-Bike, Hike & Paddle Combo Welcome to our signature multi-sport "initiation" day! This exclu ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Packraft expedition day
100€/pers

Packraft expedition day

Full-Day Packraft Expedition on the Verdon: Castellane to Point Sublime Are you ready for the ultimate river epic? This full-day packrafti ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Verdon Canyon Packraft Adventure
120€/pers

Verdon Canyon Packraft Adventure

The Wild Odyssey: Packrafting the Verdon Grand Canyon Experience the ultimate whitewater adventure in the heart of Europe’s deepest canyon ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Packraft initiation course 2 days
170€/pers

Packraft initiation course 2 days

Objectives: To offer you as many sensations and discoveries as possible in a short period of time.   Course Schedule: Day 1:  Electr ...

Selection activités sportive dans le Verdon - Advanced packraft course 4days
420€/pers

Advanced packraft course 4days

So, you've fallen for the charms of PACKRAFT and you really want to take it to the next level. Let yourself be tempted by our Perf' Traini ...