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Canoeing on the Mondego River

Coimbra, Portugalby Trans Serrano

  • 3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 200 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish

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Overview

This activity is special for the unique experience of going down the Mondego River, the largest in Portugal, between the Carvoeira dam (Penacova) and Praia Fluvial dos Palheiros / Zorro (Coimbra), on a 12km route. It stands out as the biggest tourist attraction in the country, perfect for kayaking beginners. With stunning natural surroundings, full of vegetation and birds, it also offers small rapids in the summer for an exciting touch. At 1pm, a break for food on the riverbank, providing moments of relaxation and contact with nature. This combination of incredible landscapes, excitement and conviviality makes the experience truly special and memorable for all participants.

What's included

  • Life jacket
  • Canoes
  • Photographs
  • Pagaias
  • Lunch

Itinerary

Descent of the Mondego River, the largest Portuguese river, in a 12km sector between the Carvoeira Penacova dam and Praia Fluvial dos Palheiros, Zorro Coimbra. This is the largest and most commercial tourist entertainment activity in our country, and is recommended for getting started in canoeing. It has stunning natural surroundings with varied vegetation and countless birds. During the summer there are some small rapids that provide some excitement. Halfway down the descent, at around 1pm, there is a stop on the riverbank where participants receive food supplements, which they must bring from home.

Meeting and pickup

Park your car here and wait for one of the monitors to come to you. We always wear orange, it's our uniform!

End point

Park your car here and wait for one of the monitors to come to you. We always wear orange, it's our uniform!

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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