Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto | La Vacanza Travel

Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Destination: Portugal, Porto, Porto
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  • 9 to 10 hours
  • Porto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Peneda-Gerês National Park - Where adventure meets nature, tradition and culture.
If you are a water lover and a nature addict this experience is for you!

Surrounded by mountain landscapes: join us on a day tour that combines kayaking, tasty food, a waterfall, and amazing places to swim!

Explore the National Park with a Kayak activity in the Caniçada reservoir (apx. 1h30 min).
The magnificent landscape will be your background for the morning, while you can be active by paddling and swimming around the lake.
Take a pit stop on a small sandy beach, to swim, relax and try stand up paddle.

Savour a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, delicious food and wine included!

After lunch is the moment where a (easy/moderate) walk will take you to a stunningshing waterfall, you'll be able to ground​ yourself, swim and enjoy the magic!

​Throughout the day, you will learn about the cultural and traditional aspects of the villages in the Park.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Peneda-Geres National Park Portugal

* Morning Kayak activity surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes;

* Swim and relax at the beaches of the Caniçada lake. Try Stand up paddle;

* Throughout the day learn the cultural and traditional aspects of the villages in the park;

* Enjoy a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, flavoured, deliciou food and wine included;

* Short walk - avg. 25 min each way - (easy/moderate level) - path to a hidden waterfall - perfect to swim in crystal clear water;

* Supporting our active/participative environmental project at the National Park;

*Amazing landscapes/viewpoints along the way.

Duration: 6 hours

Inclusions
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation - Porto downtown
  • Small-group tour and routes adjusted to weather conditions;
  • Participative tourism: be a part of our environmental tourism care project
  • Insurance;
  • Lunch - in a local restaurant
  • Friendly nature local guide
  • kayak and safety equipment

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • ​Travel time 1h40 min: Porto > National Park / National Park > Porto
  • Take in 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 kayak activity is apx. 1h30min.
  • The path is downhill and uphill, terrain can be slippery and you might need to scramble over some rocks.
  • Vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options are available. Please advise at the time of booking if there are any specific dietary requirements/allergies.
  • This activity is suitable for everyone from 5 to 75 years old.
  • Not recommended for travelers with knee problems
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Departure Point

R. do Alferes Malheiro 60, 4000-541 Porto, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up from Porto city downtowm , in your Hotel, Airbnb, Hostel, we will be there !

Pick up from airports or places near Braga or Gerês are an option but only by consulting us before!


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 to 10 hours


User's Reviews

Sarah d

24 Apr, 2024

I had an amazing time on the adventurous tour I went on yesterday. Renate and Sofia, our guides, were absolutely lovely and made sure we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The highlight for me was definitely visiting the stunning waterfall - it was incredibly beautiful. The traditional Portuguese lunch was delicious, especially the tender meat dishes, and the restaurant had an authentic atmosphere. The kayaking and swimming were great fun, and the off-road journey to the waterfall added an extra thrill with all the bumps along the way. Renate and Sofia shared interesting insights about the village we visited and made sure we got some great pictures. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone looking for adventure and authentic Portuguese experiences!"

mollieb412

22 Apr, 2024

Had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide Diogo was super enthusiastic and had great energy and an even greater playlist. The tour is a wonderful way to gain access to parts of Portugal that as a tourist would be difficult to explore off your own back. We learned lots about the culture surrounding the national park and enjoyed the beautiful setting of the trip. Lunch at the restaurant was tasty and filling and the activities throughout the day were thoroughly enjoyable. The highlight of the day was visiting a gorgeous waterfall and swimming in the pool below. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting a day of adventure and outdoor activities.

249aarone

20 Apr, 2024

We had the best time with Renate and pedro. They were so lovely and always had a smile on their face. They let us have fun whilst keeping us safe. Thank you both.

Paul_H

03 Apr, 2024

Fantastic tour. Nuno is wonderful (and we benefited from two other guides training who will be excellent too!). This company does a wonderful job of giving you the full Gerez experience. The park is beautiful, the waterfalls spectacular, and the setting incredible. We did the kayaking and highly recommend. We are a family of 4 with two kids ages 9 and 7 and they were wonderful with the kids. We couldn’t have asked for more from this experience.

Ashley_H

22 Oct, 2023

We had a great day with Renate! We were picked up promptly at our hotel and driven to Geres National Park--which is stunningly beautiful. The kyaking was so chill and enjoyable and we had a lovely authentic lunch before departing on our hike. She noticed that we were game for adventure and modified our hike accordingly...we had a great time. I would highly recommend this trip if you want an active day outside of the city. I have actually already referred some of my friends.

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Thrilling adventure: Exploring Portugal's natural beauty and cuisine

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Amazing day-trip exploring the national park.

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Highlight of our weekend

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10/10 Trip to Geres

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An Unmissable Day in the Portuguese Countryside

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i would do it all over again!

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Great guide but trip lacked a bit of content.

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Amazing experience with an awesome guide!!! 100% recommend!!

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BEST OF THE BEST

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A great day at Gerês National Park

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Great tour, watch the weather!

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Magical mystery tour of Portugal’s naturally beautiful environment

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Great experience! May is a good time to go.

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Beautiful day

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A MUST DO!

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This trip was magical

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Amazing day with Luis

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Wonderful Peneda-Gerês

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Amazing day out in national park

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Wonderful day in Geres National Park

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Best day in Portugal

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You must check out the Peneda-Gerês National park!

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Kayaking & hiking is a perfect combination!

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