Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto
Description
Uncover the hidden treasures of a natural paradise as you explore the only National Park in Portugal. A small group ensures that you will make the most of your experience. Absorb breathtaking views and mountain scenery, jump into a cascading waterfall for a refreshing dip and enjoy a tasty picnic lunch while reflecting on your adventure. The guides have local knowledge and will take you through a trip deep inside this natural paradise with all the safety and plenty of fun. Enjoy a picnic in a remote idyllic location (or a local meal at a typical restaurant, depending on the weather conditions) before heading back to your hotel. Please let us know in advance about food restrictions or we will consider no food restrictions. Itinerary may be adapted by the guide, to insure that the best experience possible is provided. Factors like the weather, amount of people in the park, or the characteristics of the group will be take into account by the guide throughout the day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
On the way to Peneda Geres National Park the road takes us by Braga. We do not stop at this location.
The road connection Braga to the National Park passes by this location. From the vehicle it will be possible to see the tower of Povoa de Lanhoso Castle.
Go around the Peneda Geres National Park with experienced and helpful guides. The time spent at the park includes swimming in crystal clear lagoons, hiking in beautiful trails, stopping in typical villages and road connections for a bigger coverage of the area of the park.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pickups at all locations in central Porto (AirBnb's, caffes, shops, etc.)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes and clothes are mandatory
- Swimwear and towel are advised
- Itinerary may change due to circumstances like the weather, groups features or local partners availability.
Reviews(918)
Superb day, guide Lago Rui was top-notch!! It was magnificent, top-notch organization, very kind, everything was perfect, I recommend it 100%
We had an incredible time touring the national park with our guide, Pedro Rosário. From the moment we met him, it was clear he genuinely loves this landscape — he pointed out wildlife, plants, and viewpoints most visitors would completely miss, and had a great story or bit of local history for almost every stop along the way. Pedro struck the perfect balance: knowledgeable without being a lecture, relaxed without ever feeling rushed. He was patient with our questions, flexible when we wanted to linger somewhere longer for photos, and just an easygoing, fun guy to spend the day with. It felt less like a guided tour and more like exploring the park with a friend who happened to know everything about it. If you're visiting this park, ask for Pedro. Highly recommend.
We spent a wonderful day with our guide, Hernan. The day started gray and looked like rain, but as we got closer it cleared up and we hiked some trails and saw incredible waterfalls and natural pools. Many thanks to Hernan for an unforgettable day.
Teresa is the best guide! Excellent trip! We had a fantastic time! Highly recommended and I hope you get her as a guide!
Great trip. 3 winery stops. 1 boat ride. It was nice and chill. A great way to see some beautiful parts on the country.
Great day at Gerês Park! Marco showed us magnificent places to swim, superb viewpoints, and magnificent waterfalls. He knew how to adapt to our wishes, to everyone's pace, as well as to everyone's language, which made the day very pleasant. Everything was perfectly organized, from start to finish. Marco picked me up directly at my hotel and dropped me back off there at the end of the excursion, which was very much appreciated. The meal was excellent, with a truly delicious vegetarian option. Throughout the day, Marco shared many explanations and anecdotes about the region, which made the visit even more interesting. His good humor, his availability, and his professionalism made this excursion a real pleasure. I recommend this experience with my eyes closed!
What a beautiful day! I couldn't ask for more and this was definitely a highlight of my time in Portugal.Thank you Petito for thinking of all of the details for us! The pace of the tour was perfect with a quick stop for coffee first, a beautiful guided hike in the mountains to a waterfall as well as a tour of several local villages and time to swim after a picnic lunch by the river. Petito was incredibly knowledgeable about everything Porto, very fun and kept anticipating our needs and making sure we were well taken care of...I especially appreciated Petito explaining the commitment to sustainability, the environment and the fact that this tour supports the local villages we visited. I can't wait for my next tour with Detours.
The day started off with Pedro picking us at the hotel which we loved! It was my family of 4 from NJ, one single lady and a couple from CA. Pedro was so helpful on the hike, guiding us if we needed help on the slippery rocks near waterfalls. The lunch was perfect and even provided my daughter a last minute change in menu bc she is vegan and I forgot to notify them when I booked! Lunch was family style with a mix of meat s and fresh veggies, local wines and coffees! We had a great day and my 19 yeaqr old daughter said this was her favorite day of our two week vacation in Portugal ending in Braga for a family destination wedding! Would reco this tour and Pedro to all my family and friends! Thank you!
A superb experience in this park with a very professional and nice guide, thanks again Marco!
We had Teresa as our guide, love love love her! Super friendly, very warm, knowledgable and fun which made the whole trip experience so much better! Would give her 5 stars for her service and definitely recommend her to anyone who’s looking for adventure alongside a fun loving and friendly guide!
