This activity isn’t for the light of heart, it’ll be a challenge, physically! It is beautiful and a great way to get a new view of Portugal. Another very noteworthy comment is that our guides were incredibly accommodating. We didn’t realize the whole trip would be >4 hours and when mentioning that we had already booked a train, our tour guide made several phone calls to make sure that my friend and I back to our luggage (which they stored for us) in enough time to be at the train station.

A lot of fun kayaking along the Mondego river, even after we capsized in the first minute! Whoops! Make sure to listen to the guides, they are there to help, especially with a few spots where there are small rapids or stronger currents. We were a bit worried at these parts but our confidence built as we went along and they became very enjoyable.

I really loved spending the day kayaking down the Mondego river. Everything throughout the day went really smoothly. Pick up in Coimbra was on time, getting organised to get on the water was efficient. The guides gave clear instructions on how to kayak and also on the water for the appropriate route to take. We stopped for late lunch / drinks which has a good menu of food and plenty of time to eat. You could also eat your own food if you brought your own lunch along. Then the transfer back to Coimbra at the end of the day was quick and easy. There was a friendly bunch of people on the tour so easy to make friends and chat throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour. It is great value for a fun and mostly relaxing day out on a river that would be otherwise a lot more difficult to access as an international tourist.