Ceira River water walk in Góis: Waterfall jumps & slides

Feel the forest’s mist and spot otters as you explore the Ceira Valley waters

Soft canyoning on the Ceira River near Góis is a water walk where you jump from rocks into pools, slide down natural chutes and wade through rapids in a preserved river valley. The activity lasts around 4 to 5 hours, starts at 9:30 am at Casa de Campo Vale do Ceira, and suits all fitness levels because you can walk the bank if you skip any obstacle. Neoprene suit, socks, helmet and harness are provided. Bring water shoes, sunscreen and a light snack.

The experience

The Ceira River water walk is the first of its kind in Portugal, and it takes you downhill through the Ceira Valley on a route that mixes rock-hopping, swimming and climbing. You'll make more than 10 jumps from rocks ranging from 2 to 8 meters high into deep pools, slide down a chute that Trans Serrano has set into the riverbed, and jump on ropes anchored to the banks. The river itself is the path: you move downstream through dams and over rapids, passing under a spectacular waterfall near the Monte Redondo Hydroelectric Power Station. The final stretch can be done by swimming or on foot, depending on water levels and your choice, and ends at Praia Fluvial da Peneda, a river beach surrounded by forest.

What makes this accessible to everyone is the bank route: if you can't or don't want to jump, slide or swim a section, you walk around it on the path above the water. The neoprene suit, socks, helmet and harness keep you warm and safe in the current. A guide leads the group in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the organization provides waterproof backpacks for your lunch, though eating something before you start is recommended. You'll likely see trout, otters and birds of the region as you move through the preserved riparian gallery.

Meet at Casa de Campo Vale do Ceira at 9:30 am. Bring water-friendly footwear (water shoes work best), sunscreen, a light snack and water to drink. If you wear prescription glasses, bring a lanyard to keep them secure. The activity runs about 4 to 5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Neoprene suit, neoprene socks, helmet and harness.
• waterproof backpack for your lunch.
• guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• access to the full river route with jumps, slides and rope sections, plus the bank path as an alternative for any obstacle.

Options for this experience

2 options

Water walk on the River Ceira in Góis, CoimbraGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 09:30

Afternoon optionGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · Available from 1 Apr 2027A good choice if you'd like to do this activity in the afternoon.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Trans Serrano

Is this one for you?Choose this water walk if you want to jump and slide through a real river rather than a constructed course, and if having the option to walk the bank appeals to you. It means you can do as much or as little of the water obstacles as you feel like on the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do the Ceira River water walk if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Yes. The bank path lets you walk around any section you don't want to swim or jump, so you can follow the route on foot instead. The guide will show you the options at each obstacle.

What jumps and slides are included in the Ceira River walk?

You'll make more than 10 jumps from rocks between 2 and 8 meters high into pools, use a slide set into the riverbed, and jump on ropes anchored to the banks. The final stretch can be swum or walked depending on water levels.

What's provided and what do I need to bring for the water walk?

The operator provides neoprene suit, socks, helmet and harness. You need to bring water-friendly footwear (water shoes are ideal), sunscreen, a light snack and drinking water. A lanyard for glasses is useful if you wear prescription lenses.

How long does the Ceira River water walk take?

The activity lasts around 4 to 5 hours from the 9:30 am start at Casa de Campo Vale do Ceira to the finish at Praia Fluvial da Peneda.

What animals might I see on the Ceira River water walk?

The Ceira Valley is home to trout, otters and various birds of the region. The river's preserved riparian gallery creates habitat for these species, though sightings are not guaranteed.