Kayaking in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

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Enjoy kayaking and hiking in the beautiful surroundings of the Peneda-Geres National Park. Explore the nature and admire the waterfalls and mountain scenery!

Enjoy kayaking and hiking in the beautiful surroundings of the Peneda-Geres National Park. Explore the nature and admire the mountain scenery at the waterfalls.

Pass through rivers, lagoons and waterfalls whilst discovering some of Portugal’s best-kept secrets, hidden away from the usual tourist trail. If you are a water lover and a nature addict, this experience is for you!

One of Portugal’s biggest national parks, Peneda-Geres, sits on the country’s northern border with Spain. The area is a nature lover's paradise that offers an alternative to Portugal’s popular coastline destinations. The area is home to wild deer, wolves and Golden Eagles. Littered with wonderful lakes and lagoons the region is packed with wonderful hidden treats waiting to be discovered.

This tour includes a kayak ride of about 90 minutes' duration, a delicious local lunch with wine included, and a few treks into the forest and up to vantage points where you’ll witness some fantastic panoramic views of the region. This is a great place to take some amazing photos. You’ll then head back to your meeting point to round off an amazing day in pure nature!

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Practical information

Course of events

Activity Itinerary

  • Pick-up at preselected meeting points.
  • Ride to the park.
  • Kayak in the Caniçada Reservoir (approx. 1h30min).
  • Lunch at a local restaurant with delicious food and wine (included).
  • Enjoy a moderate walk through the park.
  • Drop-off at preselected meeting points.

Pick-up Locations

  • Rua dos bragas 208, 4050-122 Porto (Basecamp)
  • Porto Tram Museum, Alameda de Basílio Teles 51, 4050-127 Porto
  • Shopping Brasília - Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque 113, 4100-359 Porto
  • Porto República Hostel & Suites, Praça da República 38, 4000 Porto
  • Largo Actor Dias 51, 4000-192 Porto
  • Orange Space Self-Storage Porto, Campo 24 de Agosto 35, 4300-096 Porto
  • Mamma Mia! - Ristorante & pizzeria, Praça do Marquês de Pombal 37, 4000-391 Porto
  • Hotel Meliã Braga - Av. Gen. Carrilho da Silva Pinto 8, 4715-380 Braga
  • Café Rodrigues - Avenida Entroncamento 263, 4850 (Gerês)
Activity requirements

All children under 18 y/o must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

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 path is downhill and uphill, terrain can be slippery and you might need to scramble over some rocks.

The itinerary can be altered to make the best of the weather conditions.

The tour may be cancelled/rescheduled due to bad weather conditions (you will receive a full refund).

The tour may be cancelled/rescheduled if the minimum number of participants is not reached (you will receive a full refund).

The tour is not wheelchair accessible or recommended for people with back/knee problems and serious medical conditions.

Meeting point:
Pick-up at one of the preselected meeting points in Porto (see the itinerary)
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Food and Drink
  • Safety Equipment
  • Kayak
  • Photos and Videos from the tour
  • Pick-up at one of the preselected meeting points in Porto
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Walking Shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

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Uri M., Israel — 17/08/2021
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Kayaking on the lake was very relaxing and enjoyable

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