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Paddle the Douro River across Portugal with  Burnham Guides and 4 of our specialized Douro guidesThis will be the very l...
07/08/2024

Paddle the Douro River across Portugal with Burnham Guides and 4 of our specialized Douro guides
This will be the very last opportunity in 2024 to do the Douro with Douro Kayak Expeditions

07/08/2024

WE HAVE ONE PLACE AVAILABLE ON OUR 10-DAY TOUR STARTING ON OCTOBER 4.

Here are pictures of the best of our team.
19/07/2024

Here are pictures of the best of our team.

28/06/2024

Douro Kayak Expeditions. Kayak across Portugal in 10 days or only do the upper Douro Valley in 6 day

27/06/2024

A couple of days ago, I received the following from a very happy paddler. The writer is David Pisaneschi, who Paddled the Douro earlier this June.

Twelve intrepid paddlers embarked on a kayak journey across Portugal on the Douro River.
Written by David Pisaneschi

Friday, May 31: At 4:00 pm, We met our guide Rui, at our hotel in Porto. After settling accounts and brief introductions, we were treated to a 3-hour walking tour of Porto, including the old city, which is a UNESCO site and dinner at a 5-star restaurant.

Saturday, June 1: Boarding our train in Porto, we sat back and took in the rural countryside , which was reminiscent of the Southwest ( without the rattlesnakes), including flowering prickly pear cactus. After a brief stop for lunch ( which was more like dinner), we journeyed to our lodge at Barca d' Alva near the border with Spain. After settling in, our guides took us on a brief trip along the Douro and up the Agueda River, a tributary of the Douro, which served as the border between Portugal and Spain. A headwind on the Douro made things interesting. We paddled only 1.96 miles in .75 hours.

Sunday, June 2: Barca d' Alva to Vila to Nova de Fox Coa. We paddled from the Marca River bridge to the mouth of the Coa River. Had lunch at the Coa River Ramp. Visited the museum a short distance from the ramp. The museum highlights the archaeological significance of the Coa River valley. The discovery of an ancient civilization and paintings along the valley walls led to the cancellation of a proposed dam which would have flooded the Coa River Valley. We stayed at a local farm and were treated to homemade port wine and snacks before dinner. We paddled 11.50 miles in 4.5 hours.

Monday, June 3: Vila to Nova de Fox Coa to Terre de Moncovo. After a short break in the morning, we stopped halfway for lunch ( 8.0 miles). Most of us continued on in the afternoon, stopping for a break along the way at an orange grove, where we helped ourselves to fresh oranges. Got great pics of flowering prickly pear cactus. We paddled 16.83 miles in 7 hours.

Tuesday. June 4: Sao Joao da Pesqueira to just past the Valeira Dam
We paddled out of the tributary where we finished the prior day out onto the Douro. We paddled into a picturesque canyon where we waited for over an hour to gain access to the lock at the Valeira Dam. Since the wind picked up in the afternoon, we packed up after lunch and drove 1.5 hours to our lodge. This day, we only covered 6 miles in 4 hours.

Wednesday, June 5: Peso da Regua to Emida Beech. The river became wider with more development. We were leaving the remote, rural upper valley. The day started out with a headwind and chop. Most folks stayed close to shore where the chop and wind were less severe. Rui paddled in the middle of the river to ride the chop and take advantage of the current. We stopped for lunch at the 7-mile mark. Continuing further downstream, we stopped after 2 miles at a local cafe. Continuing on, we took a side trip up a tributary to view a waterfall. Enroute, we paddled under an RR bridge and an ancient Roman bridge
( 2, 000 + ?? years old). Our lodge was just down the river. Nice rugs and hardwood floors for yoga and stretching. We paddled 11.50 miles in 7.0 hours.

Thursday, June 6: Emida Beech to Porto Antigo Ramp. Paddled only in the morning . Took an interesting local hike in the afternoon. Paddled 8.65 miles in 4.0 hours.

Friday. June 7: Porto Antigo Ramp to Amores Love Island. Calm, sunny day. Glass like water. Past through the Carrapatelo Dam. This lock was quicker than the previous lock. No delay. We got in at our appointed time of 11:15am. We stopped for lunch further down at the halfway point (6 miles). After lunch, we continued downriver to take out at Amores Love Island. Our group enjoyed the bar while our guides loaded boats and gear. We paddled 12.6 miles in 5.15 hours.

Saturday, June 8: Crestuma Dam to Porto. Starting just below the dam, we encountered headwinds. The incoming tide was now a factor. Our plan was to cover most of the miles before lunch. We stopped for lunch at a local park in Porto. After lunch we paddled the last 3 miles which was quite interesting. Lots of boat traffic which created cross wakes. Shore fishing activity was another factor. Very bumpy ride, requiring constant paddling and attention. Took out at Gaia across the river from Porto ,just before the Atlantic. We paddled 11.28 miles in 5 hours.

Sunday , June 9: After breakfast we bid farewell to our guides and new found paddling friends. Joining me on this trip were Jim, Charlene, Chistiane, Trace, Denise, Jim, Collen, Dave, Julie, Paula and Kevin. Thanks to our guides extraordinaire: Rui, Pedro and Miguel.

Final Notes: The most dangerous part of this trip is the cuisine. With 5 star accommodations , it's hard not to gain weight. We only paddled 80 miles out of the entire river length of 130 . The reason being it would require 3 lock crossings which presented logistical issues. Since I've been through locks before this trip, I didn't feel like I missed anything. I think others got the idea after going through 2 locks.

If interested contact Douro Kayak Expeditions at :

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Douro Kayak Expeditions. Kayak across Portugal in 10 days or only do the upper Douro Valley in 6 day

I have been very fortunate to have done this 3 times. A beautiful celebration of human powered watercraft,
21/05/2024

I have been very fortunate to have done this 3 times. A beautiful celebration of human powered watercraft,

One of our lunches on the Douro River.
18/05/2024

One of our lunches on the Douro River.

17/05/2024
22/03/2024
This was said by a client last year.In short, we absolutely loved everything. Your guys are top-notch. Real pros and kin...
22/03/2024

This was said by a client last year.

In short, we absolutely loved everything. Your guys are top-notch. Real pros and kind people. First-class excursion. First-class accommodations. First-class guide and assistants. Doing what you and Rui do is a great public service. It makes a difference in so many lives and it makes the world a better place. It sure makes people love Portugal. So thank you for doing what you do.

12/03/2024

I have no idea of the name of the person who gave my book such a fantastic rating. Here is what was said and I have copied from Amazon:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information for Douro Kayak Trip
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2023
Verified Purchase
This book inspired me to paddle the Douro river, it would of been a much tougher task if it hadn't been written, I referenced the book Kayak each day to know what my options were.

I think although paddling Solo has been a great adventure, I have taken two days more than if I booked on a group tour as sourcing food and on occasions a craft knife and replacement sleeping bag ( I lost it overboard..sorry river) is hard to find, as the river does not have that many towns along the banks. Then you need to ensure your Kayak is left somewhere safe and explain to a taxi driver generally in Portuguese where you need picking up from along the riverbank.
So knowing what I now know booking on a supported expedition makes a lot of sense.

Thanks so much Jack Atkinson

Douro Kayak Expeditions. Kayak across Portugal in 10 days or only do the upper Douro Valley in 6 day

21/02/2024

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15/01/2024

Experience the thrill of paddling across Portugal in 2025 and make unforgettable memories. Act fast and secure your spot now!

Douro Kayak Expeditions. Kayak across Portugal in 10 days or only do the upper Douro Valley in 6 day

13/01/2024

Aqueça os seus dias com um vinho tinto do Douro.

We had an amazing experience on our kayak adventure with Douro Kayak Expedition.   We met beautiful new fiends, had uniq...
26/09/2023

We had an amazing experience on our kayak adventure with Douro Kayak Expedition. We met beautiful new fiends, had unique stays cuisine across beautiful Portugal. The crew of Rui, Tiago and Pedro were awesome. Their kindness, hardwork, respect, personable interactions was so appreciated - a 5 star experience for sure. From a return guest, Valorie Periera

2024 is about sold out, but the 2025 dates are now on our website at www.dourokayak.comDon't miss out!
20/09/2023

2024 is about sold out, but the 2025 dates are now on our website at www.dourokayak.com
Don't miss out!

14/09/2023
Last week with my 3-year-old grandson.
21/08/2023

Last week with my 3-year-old grandson.

10/08/2023

We have had a cancelation on our tour starting Sept 26. If you are interested, contact me ASAP.

Douro Kayak Expeditions. Kayak across Portugal in 10 days or only do the upper Douro Valley in 6 day

03/08/2023

The International magazine for recreational paddlers

12/07/2023

A must read if you are considering a paddle on the Douro River. Available on Amazon.

Douro Kayak Expeditions. Kayak across Portugal in 10 days or only do the upper Douro Valley in 6 day

04/05/2023

Just to let you know, me and the boys had an excellent time on our Douro trip. It exceeded our expectations. Rui and Tiago were very good. A massive thanks!
THIS WAS SENT BY OUR FIRST CLIENTS THIS SEASON!!!

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