From Porto Waterfall Lagoon Old Village in Gerês National Park

4.9(1242)9 hours - 10 hoursEnglishBook 2 hours aheadPorto, Portugal

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$123

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!

Included

Friendly local nature guide
Small-group tour and routes adjusted to weather conditions
Lunch
Participative tourism: contribute to our reforestation project
4x4 Land Rover experience
Insurance
Pick-up and drop-off at preselected meeting points

Not included

Gratuities
Personal expenses

What you'll do

Porto
Porto, Portugal
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
2 hours
10h00 - 12h30
Arrival at the National Park Visit a Waterfall or Lagoon - swim and enjoy nature - short walk (avg. 25mins each way)
2 hours
Peneda-Geres National Park
Portugal
12h30 - 14h00: Traditional lunch at a local restaurant
1 hour
Peneda-Geres National Park
Portugal
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)
3 hours
Porto
Porto, Portugal
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
2 hours

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

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The guide will stop there. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

We meet at the door of Melia Hotel. The guide will park there. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

We meet at the door of Mamma Mia! - Ristorante & pizerria. The guide will park there or close. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

Wait on the grey stairs, beneath the large glass building. The guide will park there. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

Look for the fountain in the middle of the small square. The guide will park close. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

We meet at the door of Porto República Hostel & Suites. The guide will park there. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

Wait under the large green sign that says Brasilia shopping centre. The guide will park there. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

Look for the gate that gives cars access to the Tram Museum, next to the supermarket (Continente). The guide will park there. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

Basecamp Oporto Adventure Tours - Go to the door 208 and the guide will meet you at the entrance, before leaving the basecamp. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color.

Good to know

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.