Lower North Oropouche Hike & Exploration

Palance868 Adventures furthers our enjoyable river exploration events by venturing into the Oropouche River in the peaceful east village of Valencia, for another guaranteed amazing day.
This particular journey begins at the popular spot along Valencia Road. We embark upriver along a shallow, gentle current, passing some pristine, emerald green pools ideal for a refreshing cool down. A small waterfall off the trail is also available for our viewing pleasure. We will then be greeted by a spectacular, otherworldly gorge, where we will be required to swim for roughly 3 minutes to get across. Further upstream takes us to a line of beautiful rocks with cascading water and another gorgeous pool to sojourn in, where we will stop and relax along the bank. The river can be further navigated to locate a few other pools, before we make the return journey downstream.

A booking is required for all Palance868 events. WhatsApp us at 747-9655 or inbox the page to book.

When booking please provide the following for each attendee:
1) Name & cell contact
2) Age (if under the age of 18)
3) Any major medical issues. This includes allergies to insect bites, asthma, heart issues, bone or muscle injuries.
4) Any medication you take for any condition stated above.
5) Swimmer or non swimmer?

Cost: $75 per hiker (transportation not provided)
(Security for vehicles provided at a cost of $30 per vehicle)
Assembly: 6:30 am, Arima
(exact location provided once you are confirmed)
Rating: 3 easy (to 1st set of pools) – 4 moderate (to 2nd set of pools)

A 1 1/2 – 2 hour walk directly up the river. Water is shallow for the most part, with a few deep pools and a gorge to swim through.

Important Note: You WILL get wet. Ensure that your belongings are properly secured and waterproofed for the entire journey. life jackets are mandatory and each hiker will be provided with one for the day.

The Palance868 Adventures Hiking Checklist:
⬜Lifejackets ✔
⬜Rope✔
⬜First Aid Kit✔
⬜First Aid Trained Hike Leaders✔
⬜Rescue Can✔
⬜Machetes✔
⬜Security for vehicles✔

How to prepare?
List of recommended hiking essentials:
1) At least 2L of water
2) Juice/energy drink, snacks, sandwiches, garbage bag for your trash
3) Sunblock
4) Short or Long pants/tights and loose tops recommended, bathing suits can be worn underneath
5) Comfortable footwear, sneakers with good grips or hiking boots are a MUST! (check for any signs of it unsticking or dry rotting)
6) Insect repellant
7) Any medication you must take
8.) A comfortable backpack leaving your hands free to help yourself or a friend
9) Cell phone/camera in waterproof/ziplock bags
10) Towel, change of clothing AND footwear (eg slippers) to be left in vehicle
11) Plastic bag for your wet clothes

CANCELLATION POLICY:
➖Cancellations made more than 5 days before the event are entitled to a full refund.
➖Cancellations made 5-3 days before will have 50% fee attached
➖There is a no refund policy for cancellations made less than 3 days before the event.
Palance868 Adventures reserves to right to cancel or postpone any event due to adverse weather or any other conditions we deem to be unsafe for our hikers.