From Porto: Waterfall, Lagoon, Old Village in Gerês National Park
Description
This tour is more than a simple visit to Peneda-Gerês National Park: it’s a feeling! Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: experiencing beautiful landscapes, magical paths, a waterfall, a lagoon, an typical village and a tasty local gastronomy all emerged in magnificent mountains. Begin your journey with a 4x4 pick-up at the our meeting points, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Explore breathtaking mountain landscapes on short walks to a crystal-clear lagoon and a magical waterfall—perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim. Step back in time as we visit a typical village, where you’ll discover a fascinating way of life rooted in traditions and a commitment to heritage and cultural preservation. Food is a great way to preserve culture, and you’ll enjoy a traditional meal in a welcoming local restaurant, featuring fair, flavorful, and delicious food—green wine included! *Alternative plan for rainy days available!
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Itinerary
08h00 - 08h30: Pick-up at preselected meeting points 1: Rua dos Bragas 208, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal 2: Porto Tram Museum, Alameda de Basílio Teles 51, 4050-127 Porto, Portugal 3: Shopping Brasília, Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque 113, 4100-359 Porto, Portugal 4: Porto República Hostel & Suites, Praça da República 38 4000, 4000 Porto, Portugal 5: Largo Actor Dias 51, 4000-192 Porto, 6: OrangeSpace Self-Storage Porto, Campo 24 de Agosto 125, 4300-096 Porto, Portugal 7: Mamma Mia! - Ristorante & pizerria, Praça do Marquês de Pombal 37, 4000-391 Porto, Portugal 8: Melia Braga, Av. Gen. Carrilho da Silva Pinto 8, 4715-380 Braga, Portugal 9: Café Restaurante Snack Bar Rodrigues, Av. Entroncamento 263, 4850, Portugal
10h00 - 12h30: Arrival at the National Park Visit a Waterfall or Lagoon - swim and enjoy nature - short walk (avg. 25mins each way)
12h30 - 14h00: Traditional lunch at a local restaurant
14h00 - 17h00: Get to know a typical village by preserving their cultural heritage and be part of our reforestation project (avg. 30mins) Visit a Waterfall or Lagoon - swim and enjoy nature - short walk (avg. 25mins each way)
18h30 - 19h00: Drop-off at preselected meeting points 1: Rua dos Bragas 208, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal 2: Porto Tram Museum, Alameda de Basílio Teles 51, 4050-127 Porto, Portugal 3: Shopping Brasília, Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque 113, 4100-359 Porto, Portugal 4: Porto República Hostel & Suites, Praça da República 38 4000, 4000 Porto, Portugal 5: Largo Actor Dias 51, 4000-192 Porto, 6: OrangeSpace Self-Storage Porto, Campo 24 de Agosto 125, 4300-096 Porto, Portugal 7: Mamma Mia! - Ristorante & pizerria, Praça do Marquês de Pombal 37, 4000-391 Porto, Portugal 8: Melia Braga, Av. Gen. Carrilho da Silva Pinto 8, 4715-380 Braga, Portugal 9: Café Restaurante Snack Bar Rodrigues, Av. Entroncamento 263, 4850, Portugal
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time 1h40 min: Porto > National Park / National Park > Porto
- Take into 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, the terrain can be slippery and you might need to scramble over some rocks.
- This activity is available all year round.
- This activity is suitable for everyone from 3 to 75 years old.
- Vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options are available. Please advise at the time of booking ifthere are any specific dietary/allergies.
- We send an email the day before the tour with the exact time for the meeting point - The meeting point time in Porto is between 8h00 and 8h30
- Not recommended for people with knee injuries
Reviews(1,194)
This is a must do, especially if you enjoy hiking and nature. Ricardo, our guide, planned a fantastic day for us. We were eager to explore and it did not disappoint. The hiking and swimming are fantastic. Ricardo was warm and kind, and we enjoyed talking with him. He showed us around the town and it was obvious he was warmly regarded there. We had a delicious lunch - one of the best of our trip. 10/10, a beautiful day, and if you are lucky enough to have Ricardo as your guide you will be even more blessed.
This is a must do, especially if you enjoy hiking and nature. Ricardo, our guide, planned a fantastic day for us. We were eager to explore and it did not disappoint. The hiking and swimming are fantastic. Ricardo was warm and kind, and we enjoyed talking with him. He showed us around the town and it was obvious he was warmly regarded by all we encountered. We had a delicious lunch - one of the best of our trip. 10/10, a beautiful day, and if you are lucky enough to have Ricardo as your guide you will be even more blessed.
Didn't know much about the national park before going. I enjoyed the tour so much! It's so lush and it's healing being in the nature. Lucky to be in a small group and everyone is so friendly. The pace is about right, some hiking, swimming, love the country food and village tour as well. We talked to our guide Ricardo all the time and learned a lot from him. To him, it isn't really a "job", it's something he enjoys doing too.
A great day out with our guide Diogo. He accommodated all our needs and gave us his full attention the whole day. The village food was also delicious.
This was a fantastic experience and Adriano made it extra special. If you love nature and a trip off the beaten path, this is for you. Swimming in the lagoons was spectacular, and the lunch was delish. I can't recommend this tour highly enough.
Beautiful waterfalls, hiking incredible, so much fun! The ride out was smooth, our guide took the time to make everyone feel special and he did a great job!
Can highly recommend! Hikes and lagoon fun. The village where we had lunch was beautiful. Our guide, Adriano, was wonderful. He took his time telling us about flora and fauna, the nation park and the village. Easily the best day on our Portugal trip
Had the best time . Communication was great and guide messaged us the night before to change plans due to bad weather. We therefore did the national park and hopped across the border to Spain to experience the hot springs during a rainstorm which was a wonderful experience . Out guide Miguel was awesome so friendly accommodating and knowledgeable of all the local wonderful sights to see . Swam and jumped off rocks into a crystal clear pool fed by a waterfall. This trip is worth doing for the food alone we had dinner in a local restaurant serving all home cooked Portuguese food the dishes just kept coming
A very nice adventure into the nature. The waterfalls were so inviting. Also the guide, Renate, was very cool, attentive, communicative and seemed to be very caring about the region and the project.
Amazing experience! Very friendly experienced guide who made the whole trip! Jumped right in to the activities with the group. Watched out for everyone’s safety while driving, swimming and hiking. I cannot say enough about this trip and especially the tour guide, absolutely amazing will 100% book additional tours with them!!
