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
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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(1,214)
The walks aren't too long but deffo a bit tricky as per the over reviews. Our guide was amazing and happy to help whenever she could. Only took a star off as the transport isn't that comfortable and not that equipped for families.
Everything was great. Isidro was very nice and friendly. Felt like I was hiking out with friends!
Great day out in the national park, a truly beautiful stunning area. We swam in natural pools and had a fabulous lunch in the mountains. Our guide Ricardo took us to quiet locations away from crowds. An excellent guide and very interesting to talk to. Highly recommended.
We had a very pleasant experience with Miguel and the magnificent landscape he showed us. My kids also had a great time. Every part of the day trip was unique and memorable in its own special way. Our guide, Miguel, was great: professional, informative and caring about the guests and the landscape he was showing us. I’d definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting Porto for a few days. You won’t regret it.
Such a great trip, loved the Land Rover , beautiful drive, fabulous swimming spots, and lunch. Hikes easy for most, a little challenging for mum. Our guide Guilherme was a superstar. Had so much local knowledge, really fun guy and help me masses - highly recommend!
We had a great trip. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide Ricardo was brilliant, super friendly local guy who made a big effort to make sure we had a great day out. He was excellent at sharing the history with us, explaining how the local communities in the villages live and telling us about points of interest during the trip. The national park is beautiful, swimming in the waterfall pools is lovely. The short trails down to the waterfalls were a bit steep but not too bad. Ricardo made sure we were watching our step and guided us down in a safe manner. The lunch was delicious. Well worth taking the trip outside the city to visit this wonderful place! Muito obrigado Ricardo for an awesome trip!
Really nice tour in the mountains. Amazing spots for swimming. Nice food. Fantastic guide Would recommend
We loved our tour of the park, and it was the perfect adventure to have with a child. We loved swimming at the waterfalls, visiting the village, and learning the history of the area. Our guide, Diogo, was very knowledgeable, and ensured we had a great tour.
We had a wonderful day exploring the national park and a local village. The swimming was refreshing on a hot day. Our guide Ricardo was a fantastic host, very nice to spend the day with. The only negative is that the vehicle was a bit uncomfortable for those seated in the very back.
We thoroughly enjoyed this national park, waterfall, and hiking tour! Our guide Gui was outstanding — he provided so much interesting information throughout the day and made the entire experience safe, comfortable, educational, and fun. We especially loved the secret waterfalls where we had the place completely to ourselves, and the lunch was excellent. Highly recommend!
