--- title: KAYAK TOUR: Descend the Beautiful Lima River lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/braga/tours/kayak-tour-descend-the-beautiful-lima-river/ type: tour city: Braga country: Portugal price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 183 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 6 (Canyoning & Adventure) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/braga/tours/kayak-tour-descend-the-beautiful-lima-river/ --- # KAYAK TOUR: Descend the Beautiful Lima River **Guidekin's take:** A family kayak descent of the Lima river between Ponte da Barca and Ponte de Lima on a calm stretch with a few small rapids, swim stops and snacks, then a van back to the start. Wetsuit, vest, helmet and unedited photos are in; wet shoes, a towel and a change of clothes are on you. 4.97 from 183 reviews at €55 per person. ## Overview Explore the beautiful Lima River on this family-friendly kayak tour along the safe and scenic Açudes Section, between Ponte da Barca and Ponte de Lima. With 5 to 6 small, easy rapids, this route is perfect for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy calm waters, stunning nature, and expert guidance from Centro Aventura instructors. Midway, we pause for refreshing swims and light snacks. At the end, our vans transfer you back to the starting point, making your adventure comfortable and hassle-free. A perfect day of fun, relaxation, and connection with nature for families and friends! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 12 pickup points - Starts 09:30, 15:00: 2 departures a day - Age rule: Minimum age: 4 years ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 183 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Centro Aventura Park ## What's included - Isothermal neoprene suit 4: 3 (in winter / cold weather) - Canoe Lycra, Flotation Vest and Helmet - Kayak Sit-On-Top - All Fees and Taxes - photos and videos of the activity (unedited) - Paddle - Personal accident and liability insurance - Energetic boost in the middle of the route (energy bars, cookies, water, juices and hot tea) ## Not included - They must bring: - FOOTWEAR to wet and protect their feet during the descents or walks (example sneakers or sandals); - You must bring: - CHANGE OF CLOTHES and DRY SHOES to change clothes at the end of the activity, before getting into the vehicles that return to your cars; - They must bring: - SWIMSUIT dressed at home; - They must bring: - BEACH TOWEL; - They must bring: - SUNSCREEN; - They must bring: - for those who need it, wire to hold glasses. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 12 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age: 4 years ## Compared with other Canyoning & Adventure | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 6** | €55 | 3h | 4.97 (183) | shared | | [Canyoning Tour From Porto](/portugal/braga/tours/canyoning-tour-from-porto/?format=md) | €98 | 5h | 5.0 (81) | shared | | [Canyoning Tour](/portugal/braga/tours/canyoning-tour/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 4.97 (236) | shared | | [Tree and Slide Adventure in Lamas de Mouro at PNPG](/portugal/braga/tours/tree-and-slide-adventure-in-lamas-de-mouro-at-pnpg/?format=md) | €22 | 1h | 4.93 (40) | shared | Ranked #3 of 6 in Canyoning & Adventure by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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