Category Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Porto · KAYAKING & PADDLEBOARDING

The 9 Best Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Porto

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Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch

Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch - Caniçada reservoir kayaking: calm water, beach breaks, and real swimming time

1.Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 10 hours · from $123Our pick

Kayak on Caniçada, swim at the lake and a waterfall, then enjoy a traditional lunch with Verde wine in Peneda-Gerês from Porto.

“The tour was absolutely incredible! It is not so boring with a huge amount of walks, but you visit banch spots per this trip. Very cool tour agenda, including kayaking and swimming. But the true gem of the tour it is the waterfall, since it is a perfect way to refresh. Nuno is a perfect guide, he was take the conversation with all tour members, make a warmups, telling us interesting stories and a bit of history. Very easy and friendly guide, totally recommend it.”

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Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto - Morning kayaking on Caniçada Lake (and a likely swim)

2.Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Kayak Caniçada Lake, swim near a hidden waterfall, and enjoy a local lunch with wine on a small-group Peneda-Gerês day trip from Porto.

“Inês was an amazing guide, and we had such a fun and relaxing day! She was super informative, made sure everyone was safe and by the end of the day we were all singing along together in the car ride home haha! Would really recommend:)”

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KAYAK TOUR: Descend the Beautiful Lima River

KAYAK TOUR: Descend the Beautiful Lima River - Entering Bravães Kayak Park and getting outfitted

Pinhão: 4 Hour Douro Valley Kayak Rental

Pinhão: 4 Hour Douro Valley Kayak Rental - Self-guided kayak time: how “autonomous” feels in real life

4.Pinhão: 4 Hour Douro Valley Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $42Best value

4-hour self-guided kayak rental in Pinhão with life jackets and a waterproof bag, plus vineyard views along the Douro River.

“Wij hebben totaal geen opmerkingen. Alles is perfect en vlot verlopen. Heel vriendelijk onthaal, mooie verzorgde omgeving.”

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From Porto: SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer

From Porto: SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer - Pickup across the Porto area: less driving stress, more paddle time

5.From Porto: SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $85

SUP the Paiva River from Porto with pickup, small-group coaching, and photos. Learn fast, paddle calm water, and enjoy scenic stops.

“We had the best time paddle boarding with Henrique. The three people in our group had mixed abilities (one expert and two novices) and he catered to all our individual needs. We were conveniently picked up and dropped off right outside our Airbnb, with Henrique taking the time to drive us a scenic route back afterwards. The paddle boarding location was a beautiful spot on the Douro river, with places to stop and swim every so often. Henrique was a charismatic host who picked us up with a cheerful demeanour and entertained us all along the river; we all had a lot of laughs. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this…”

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From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

From Porto: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour - The canoe-raft run: rapids, pauses, and optional jumps

Pinhão: Douro Valley Rabelo Boat Tour and Kayak Experience

Pinhão: Douro Valley Rabelo Boat Tour and Kayak Experience - The rabelo boat hour: upstream views with an easy rhythm

7.Pinhão: Douro Valley Rabelo Boat Tour and Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Traditional rabelo cruise on the Douro, then a self-paced kayak back to Pinhão through terraced vineyards. Small group, 12 km.

“Overall the kayaking experience was just great. They allowed us to experience it at our own pace as well as gave us the freedom to choose where and when we wanted to stop along the Douro River. Be prepared that the kayaking could be challenging at times but if you want time experience the Douro River from another perspective and like active leisure activities, it is well worth the effort and 3 hours. We would highly recommend it. The staff were great as well (supportive and easy going).”

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From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour - Where You Start: Passadiços do Paiva (Areinho) at 10:00 AM

8.From Arouca: Paiva River Canoe Rafting Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

4-hour Paiva River canoe-raft near Arouca: rapids and optional jumps, provided gear, snack or lunch in town, English.

“We had so much fun! 4 hours flew past. Alvaro was a great guide - helpful, informative and very kind. We came at the end of the season so the water was slightly lower than it should’ve been, meaning the rapids weren’t too extreme and we did end up getting stuck on the rocks - remember to wiggle and shake to free the canoe! The company provide you with full gear, a bottle of water and a small snack along the way. Being able to swim helps, but even if you can’t, the life jackets provide full support. We stopped at 2 spots where we swam - one of which…”

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Caves of Porto Palermo: Kayak/SUP Tour with Castle Sea View

Caves of Porto Palermo: Kayak/SUP Tour with Castle Sea View - Paddle Along the Emerald-Green Coast and Through Cave Corners