Water activity

From Porto: Peneda-Gerês Park Kayaking and Waterfall Hike

Activity provider: Oporto Adventure Tours
Water activity

From Porto: Peneda-Gerês Park Kayaking and Waterfall Hike

Activity provider: Oporto Adventure Tours

From US$ 106.18 per person

Explore Gerês National Park on a day tour from Porto. Enjoy hiking and kayaking. Savor northern Portuguese cuisine during a restaurant lunch.

About this activity

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese
Pickup included
Hotel pick up and drop-off in Porto and in some meeting points in Braga. Your exact pick up time will be confirmed after booking.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the Gerês National Park by kayaking, hiking, and swimming
  • Relax and enjoy kayaking in clear blue waters
  • Stop in an old village for lunch featuring northern Portuguese cuisine
Full description

Discover one of Portugal’s hidden treasures on a full-day excursion to Gerês National Park. Experience the beauty of this unique landscape thorugh a day of of hiking, kayaking, and swimming. Savor local food with the included traditional Portuguese lunch.

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up at your door in Porto and travel to the park in an air-conditioned van. Reach the lake, where you’ll begin your tour by kayaking over its calm waters. Afterwards, relax on a sandy beach and try to stand up paddle before returning to the van.

Stop at a local restaurant with amazing views of Rio Cavado, and refill with mouth-watering local cuisine paired with delectable wine. In the afternoon, visit a waterfall and lagoon, where you can swim and relax.

Visit the old village of Fafiao, and learn more about Portuguese lifestyle in the countryside. Return to your accommodation in Porto at the end of your tour.

Includes
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off in Porto and some meeting points in Braga and Gerês
  • Guide and transportation by 4x4 Land Rover
  • Personal insurance
  • Traditional Portuguese lunch
  • Photos and videos
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops

Know before you go

  • Be sure to bring swimwear and a towel, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing
  • Sunscreen is recommended
  • The tour can be canceled due to severe weather conditions (such as severe rain, snow or thunderstorms)
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • The itinerary can be altered to make the best of the weather conditions in winter and summer
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 130 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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What a fabulous day out! Big thanks to Miguel who really made the trip even more memorable. He had great local knowledge, was easygoing and created a nice group dynamic. This trip was great value for money and the kayaking+ paddleboarding was the highlight. As a non-swimmer, Miguel paid extra attention to make sure I felt safe and didn't miss out on the experience. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Porto! Unfortunately we left before we could give a tip, but please accept a huge thanks from us! E&E

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March 24, 2023

This trip was honestly amazing, so glad we went! We had visited Geres park a few years ago but this was such a different trip. Kayaking on the lake was really fun, lunch was delicious and getting to swim near the waterfall was fantastic! The place we swam was so secluded, no other people there just our group of 7. Would highly recommend this trip to see some beautiful natural sights! Shout out to our incredible guide Renata (probably one of the best tour guides ever). She has so much knowledge of the national park and surrounding area. The whole day was so relaxing and nothing was too much trouble for Renata, she really made the experience for us!

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March 24, 2023

If you are having second thoughts or reconsidering this trip, don't! Just do it. And if you are lucky, Diogo will be taking you. If not, ask for him. The views were amazing, the trip was adaptable to the energy of the group. Slippery rocks and steep climbs were manageable under the scorching hot weather because our guide, Amazing Diogo made great efforts to assure the safety of everyone and that we were all having a great time. We went off-road to our first location where we kayaked, then we had lunch and trekked to the waterfalls, and lastly, a visit to the village. The only thing... Just wished the time spent at the waterfalls were longer. Everything else was perfect.

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March 24, 2023

Product ID: 72364