1. A packraft trip
Want to test this boat that fits in a bag and came straight from Alaska? Then this activity is for you, one day packraft discovery.
The day starts at the village of Maboge nestled in the middle of the Ourthe valley. On foot, you will go up the stream by its steep slopes and its breathtaking views with the packrafts in the bag.
Arrived at the Nisramont dam, you will inflate the boats and descend the river to your starting point. This day includes the packrafts, paddles and life jackets if you wish. The pace of the hike and the descent is intentionally cool. The goal of this day is to make you discover this discipline quietly at the option of the river and the sweetness of the forest.
More Infos: Belgium packraft
2. Stand-up paddle
Standup paddleboarding is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii. Stand up paddle boarders stand on boards that are floating on the water, and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water.
Coming from Hawai, this water sport start to be well known in Belgium, there are many places to try or explore this brand new activity. Belgium offers many spots to go and if you travel there, don’t forget your SUP. Renting is possible also with many online agencies, price starts at 15€/h.
3. A treetop adventure
Treetop is an adventure course set in beautiful woods, with a lot of obstacles including suspended bridges, giant zip lines, cargo nets, Tarzan swings, and many thrilling other elements.
Take a journey and explore the outdoors like never before.
Here are some of the best treetop adventure in Belgium:
The outsider ( Dinant), Dinant evasion, Adventure parc ( Wavre),…
4. Pairi Daiza
You cannot visit Belgium without a stop at the number one zoo in Europe, especially if you travel with kids. Awarded “best zoo” in 2018, 2019, it’s divided into 5 continents and showcase more than 7000 animals. This zoo is well known in Europe for its Pandas.
The zoo has a resort or You can sleepover in the city of Mons, not so far from the zoo and with a train line to this beautiful park. Plus, while you are in Mons, you can enjoy the town because there is a lot to see.
5. Ladders Walk
Only 6 km long, this walk is nonetheless sporty. Due to its ladders fixed to the rock and its steep paths, this walk is for the bravest among you! You will undertake many climbs and descents by small steep paths and follow the Semois river and its many meanders for a while. This walk will offer you breathtaking views of the valley.
A you can see, there is plenty activities to do in Belgium, or course mountains activities with children will be limited in the flat country. But this road of the ladders can be a little practice before heading to the real mountain with kids.
