Hiking tour through Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

10 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 7 years-old and up
Recommended
From€100

Discover the Peneda-Gerês National Park and explore the adventure of nature, tradition and culture. You will appreciate beautiful landscapes close to Porto.

Discover the Peneda-Gerês National Park and explore the adventure of nature, tradition and culture. You will appreciate beautiful landscapes close to Porto.

Enjoy your adventurous side outside the busy city of Porto, appreciate beautiful landscapes, magical trails, a waterfall, a lagoon, an ancient village and delicious local gastronomy, while immersing yourself in magnificent and unique mountains near Porto.

Your trip will start with a 4x4 pick up from your accommodation, you will meet up with a small group of like-minded people to enjoy the excursion and have unlimited fun. You will go on short hikes, until you reach a crystal clear lagoon and a fantastic waterfall.

During the tour, you will get to know community villages of the Portuguese Northeast. Where you will get to know an interesting way of life, based on traditions and focused on heritage and cultural preservation.

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy traditional food and nature at its best during the Peneda-Gerês National Park tour from Porto.

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Practical information

Course of events

- Discover Portuguese countryside, by grounding yourself in a secluded waterfall and lagoon.

- Get to know an ancient village, by preserving their cultural heritage and interact with locals.

- Giving back to nature project - 1 tree per tour to help reduce our footprint.

- Amazing landscapes/viewpoints along the day.

- World biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

- World agricultural heritage by FAO (UN).

Activity requirements

- Travel time 1h40 min: Porto > National Park / National Park > Porto

- Take in consideration that the land rover is a vintage car, built for the mountains but not for comfort- some parts of the ride can be uncomfortable.

-The paths are downhill and uphill, terrain can be slippery and you might need to scramble over some rocks.

- This activity is available all year round.

- The itinerary can be altered to make the best of the weather conditions.

- The tour may be cancelled/rescheduled due to bad weather conditions.

-The tour may be cancelled/rescheduled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

- This activity is suitable for everyone from 3 to 75-years-old.

- The tour is not wheelchair accessible or recommended for people with back/knee problems and serious medical conditions.

Special terms

Short walks - avg. 25 min each way - (easy/moderate level), - to stroll around the village, reach a waterfall and/or lagoon.

Meeting point:
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Porto downton, alternatively you can make your way to Meliá Braga Hotel & Spa: Av. Gen. Carrilho da Silva Pinto 8, 4715-380 Tenões, Braga
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese
Included
  • Friendly nature local guide
  • Pick-up at your accommodation in Porto Downtown
  • Drop-off at your accommodation in Porto Downtown
  • Small-group tour
  • 4x4 Land Rover experience
  • Insurance
  • Traditional lunch at a local restaurant
  • Participative tourism
  • Short walks
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Swimming costume/shorts
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Bottled water and snacks

Reviews

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4.9/5

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Mathilde A., France — 02/07/2023
5/5
It was trully an amzing experience, in a smalll group that makes uou feel like you are not intruding the national park. We trully felt like humble visitors, priviledged to grt a bit of adventure and beautiful landscapes. Discovering the village, its history and way of life was a plus. With Caterina as a such a klowledgeable we felt like the visit had a true added value!
Dawna D., United States — 31/05/2023
5/5
The tour of Geres National Park was an amazing day!
Jeffery S., United States — 30/05/2023
5/5
It was just the right mix of hiking, swimming, and learning about the people and culture.
Lauriane B., France — 18/02/2020
5/5
Un mix entre rando, 4x4 et proximité des locaux. Des points de vue et des endroits magnifiques. Les cascades sont à tomber, tout comme la végétation et la vue panoramique en haut du village. Le déjeuner était copieux et excellent ! La fire water locale aide la digestion sans problème !
Sharon S., Mexico — 17/07/2019
5/5
An all day trip to Geres National Park included short hikes and swimming in a waterfall and river (warmer water!). We also visited a small village and had a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, all of it was wonderful.

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