Do I need prior experience to go tubing?

No prior experience is required; guides provide a safety briefing and accompany the group in a kayak.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 12 years old; minors need to be accompanied by an adult.

Bring swimwear, a quick-dry shirt, trainers that can get wet, a towel and a dry change of clothes.

Is the activity safe for non-swimmers?

All participants must be able to swim; the setting is managed for lower flows and guides monitor safety throughout.

How do I get to the meeting point?

Meet at the base in San Pellegrino Terme, Viale Bortolo Belotti 5; leave cars in the nearby football field parking and walk 100 m to the base.

Are showers and changing rooms available?

Yes, the base provides changing rooms and showers for guests after the activity.

River Tubing on the Brembo: Family-Friendly Tubing in Val Brembana | River Tube | Rafting

River Tubing sul Brembo delivers a lively, accessible river experience in Val Brembana, northern Italy, that blends bright alpine water, short rapids, and friendly guide support into a three-hour outing adults and families remember. Based in San Pellegrino Terme at Viale Bortolo Belotti 5, the operation outfits guests with purpose-built inflatable tubes, paddles and wetsuit-friendly accessories, then shuttles small groups to a scenic put-in upstream. From there you float and paddle under steep valley sides, past stone outcrops and mixed beech and chestnut woodlands, navigating riffles, gravel bars and short class I–II drops that are exciting without being technical.

The course runs toward Zogno and takes advantage of clearer, cooler Brembo flows that have been sculpted by seasonal runoff and local bedrock. Unique features include exposed cobble runs that make splashy eddies, shallow ledges that create playful current lines, and transparent pools that reveal the riverbed beneath—perfect for quick cool-offs between rapids. Guides follow the group in a kayak throughout the descent, offering coaching on paddle strokes, safety positioning and how to remount a tube after a swim. A short pre-launch briefing covers river etiquette, entry and exit points, and what to do if you encounter an obstacle.

Operational details are straightforward: departures last about three hours, maximum group size is six, and participants must be at least twelve years old and able to swim. The base in San Pellegrino Terme provides changing rooms and showers, and a shuttle returns participants to the base at the end of the run. Guests are advised to bring a quick-dry shirt, swimwear, trainers that can get wet, a dry change of clothes and basic toiletries for the post-run shower.

What makes this offering special is its balance of safe instruction and playful river features set in a valley shaped by the Bergamo Prealps. It’s an ideal starter river trip for travelers staying in San Pellegrino Terme or nearby Bergamo who want active time in nature without committing to whitewater courses. The outing pairs naturally with local attractions—historic spa architecture and mountain trails within easy reach—so you can combine a morning float with an afternoon hike or town stroll.

For photographers, late afternoon light skims the riffles and brings out color in the surrounding forests. For families, the guided format and low-flow timing make this a reliable way to introduce younger participants to rivercraft. River Tubing sul Brembo is simple, social, and rooted in the valley’s clear, lively water—an approachable taste of Lombardy’s outdoor side. Book online to confirm schedules and availability, arrive early to check gear fit, and rely on patient local guides who help you learn rivercraft skills while minimizing impact and respecting local wildlife habitats.