Peneda-Gerês: Breathtaking Waterfalls, Lagoons, Ancient Villages
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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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Helima_M, 10/20/2025 2:15:05 PM
It was a great tour Pedro tailed it to our ability and was very passionate and took good card of us all
Abigail_R, 10/20/2025 6:29:09 AM
This was an absolutely amazing experience! Diolgo was super friendly and chatty, and very knowledgeable in the history of the area, making for a fascinating learning experience while having such a great time hiking trails, swimming in lagoons, and tasting the wild fruits of the region. This trip is a definite must-do if you are visiting Porto.
Jon G, 10/20/2025 4:12:22 AM
Beautiful scenery. Cata was an awesome guide. Intelligent, funny, interesting. Great group. What an incredible experience
795kellyen, 10/19/2025 11:47:53 AM
We had the best day ever. Cata took us to all these really special places that we would’ve never seen on our own. We got to experience nature in a way that we couldn’t have done without her. It was spectacular! Plenty of bathroom and coffee/snack breaks, so we were comfortable. And we went to the Wolf Village and had an amazing farm to table Portuguese lunch and learned all about the history. She taught us so much about the park and the trees and really took good care of us. It was a very special day and I would highly recommend it. Just make sure you’re somewhat physically fit person. To get to all those special places and crystal clear swimming lagoons you have to do a bit of bouldering. But we had a blast doing it and it was fine and Cata helped us the whole way. Just do it! 😁
MarcoUsaiUK, 10/18/2025 11:49:23 AM
Cata was absolutely fantastic and I could not have asked for a better guide. I had a wonderful time and I am super grateful!!!
Rim_D, 10/18/2025 6:51:26 AM
We had an absolutely amazing time with this excursion!! Pedro was our guide and he was phenomenal with taking us to the most beautiful spots we've ever seen. He took great care of us and made sure everybody had a good time. This was our most favorite excursion during our vacation in Portugal and I highly recommend it. Thank you for making our trip unforgettable.
Sandra_C, 10/17/2025 1:24:03 PM
It was an amazing trip! Very good driver Anthony Montero and we had some very nice spots along the way ! Good company and the support was excellent! Our lunch was great and the wine was served different but loved the taste! I was wondering why no wine glass but a bowl ?! Love it very much and it was nice meeting Melissa with Andreas & David with Suzanne too! I higly recommend this tour ♥️
Dale_F, 10/17/2025 10:55:46 AM
It was an excellent experience. Good combination of breath taking scenery , history and local culture
lucia_d, 10/10/2025 4:04:54 AM
Hiked along beautiful scenery to the waterfall and lagoon. Explored the village area too with a traditional Portuguese lunch/wines. Antonio was our tour guide, he was welcoming and made the experience more enjoyable. It’s a long day with moderate degree of difficulty for the hikes, so be prepared for a 10+ hour day. It’s a full day tour for those who enjoy the outdoors and hiking.
Evelyn_J, 10/8/2025 12:13:43 PM
This is a beautiful part of Portugal to experience. The hike is a little aggressive if you’re older and not in shape, but doable. Pedro was a fantastic guide! Felt much less touristy than the city experience! Very happy we did this.
- 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
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