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Overview
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!
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Redemption Instructions
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 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. 10h00 - 12h30: Arrival at the National Park Visit a Waterfall or Lagoon - swim and enjoy nature - short walk (avg. 25mins each way)
3. 12h30 - 14h00: Traditional lunch at a local restaurant
4. 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)
5. 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
Inclusion
Friendly local nature guide
Small-group tour and routes adjusted to weather conditions
Participative tourism: contribute to our reforestation project
4x4 Land Rover experience
Insurance
Pick-up and drop-off at preselected meeting points
Exclusion
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
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
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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