This tour was carefully planned for those who like trekking and to get a close contact with local traditions: a three-day hike in Peneda-Gerês National Park, land of wild nature and idyllic landscapes, unique and stunning sites. Stroll through the mountain paths and trails to unravel the deep contrasts between the green and rocky or between the smooth and the rough. A diverse, rural and mountain scenery of dense vegetation and wildlife, rich in history and culture. In the remaining time it will be up to you to decide the perfect activity to top your day: a relaxing horseback ride through the mountains, a fun canoe river descent or a delightful bike ride along an eco-trail following the river.

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Oporto
  • End Oporto
  • Countries
    • Portugal
  • City
    • Oporto
    • Geres
    • Arcos de Valdevez
  • Theme Adventure and trekking
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Discover Oporto
    Day 1

    Meet and greet at Oporto airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time to visit Oporto. Welcome dinner at a restaurant with typical Portuguese cuisine. Return to the hotel. 

    Visited places:
    • Oporto
  • 2
    Oporto - Geres National Park
    Day 2

    After an early call for a tasty and rich breakfast we leave towards Gerês National Park. On this day you can expect a 14 km trekking path through a magnificent and diversified landscape. Hike through the mountain and breathe its fresh air, as you allow yourself to be fulfilled by such unique and ancient scenarios. Discover years of history step by step, path by path. Dinner and accommodation at a typical rural tourism house in the heart of the mountains.

    Visited places:
    • Oporto
    • Geres
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Discover Peneda Mountain
    Day 3

    After breakfast we invite you for another trekking day. We follow today's path towards Peneda Mountain. Once again a mountainous scenario rich in biodiversity, beauty and silence, where nature meets culture and history in the mountain villages lost in time and space, ancient agro-pastoral constructions, cliffs and prominent formations.Dinner at a restaurant with typical Portuguese cuisine. Accommodation at a typical hotel in the mountain.

     

    Visited places:
    • Geres
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    The pilgrims' route
    Day 4

    Breakfast. The third spectacular trekking awaits us. Today we will follow centennial routes of pilgrims and smugglers. We may also observe a grand reservoir, one of the biggest in all Iberia, as well as the famous and amazing granaries of Soajo village.Dinner in a typical restaurant with regional dishes. Rural hotel accommodation in a typical village.

     

    Visited places:
    • Geres
    • Arcos de Valdevez
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Free day
    Day 5

    This day is of your complete choice and will, so that you can recover your strenghts. Choose between a relaxing horseback ride through idyllic landscapes or a refreshing canoe ride - guaranteed fun for friends and family. If you prefer something more genuine, take part in a local workshop on how to bake traditional cornbread. While waiting for the final result, you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm and taste some wines. Lunch and dinner in a picturesque restaurant with a regional menu. Rural hotel accommodation in a typical village.

     

    Visited places:
    • Arcos de Valdevez
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Back to Oporto
    Day 6

    Breakfast.  Following a delightful path, go for a hike or ride a bike - either way you will encounter serenity landscapes. And well-timed you will find a delightful picnic waiting for you, made from carefully selected regional products. And for those seeking adrenaline, we offer the opportunity to go all the way around and try an unforgettable canyoning experience (only available between March and October), which will end with a well-deserved (and desired) regional products tasting. Depending on your mood, before returning to Oporto you will still have time to visit Ponte de Lima, Portugal's oldest village. Return trip to Oporto and hotel accommodation in the city.

     

    Visited places:
    • Arcos de Valdevez
    • Oporto
  • 7
    Free day in Oporto - End of tour
    Day 7

     Free day in Oporto city.Transfer to Oporto Airport at due schedule. End of our services.

     

    Visited places:
    • Oporto
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Food reinforcement / energetic supplements 
    • Access licenses to restricted areas from the natural reserve and national park
    • Logistic support in all activities 
    • Escorting made by specialized guides and monitors, fluent English speaking  
    Price does not include
    • Day 6 dinner 
    • Day 7 both lunch and dinner
    • Food and drinks not specified on the program
    • Transfers not mentioned on the program
    • Flights