Geres Experience Tour: Feel Like a Local While Exploring Breathtaking Landscapes
5.0
22 Ratings
Porto
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Gerês National Park on this walking and sightseeing tour. Discover hidden gems, observe flora and fauna, and dive into natural lagoons. Experience the local villages and uncover the unique nature, history, and culture of this World Biosphere Reserve.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Peneda-Geres National Park - Our target is more than a simple tour in Gerês!

We pick you up at your accommodation, and your escape to routine start!

Enjoy the fascinating landscape of the National Park Peneda-Gerês, that connects the Spain and Portuguese borders, located in the northeast of Portugal.

Beautiful waterfalls, postcard viewpoints, mountain peaks – the full nature package is waiting for you.

Our local guide will take you on a small hiking trip, explaining the countryside and the nature heritage of the Park. If you are lucky you can see wild horses, a ibex or a deer on the track.

After the lunch time you will have some free time to visit the village and explore people and culture on your way. Enjoy the afternoon at a lagoon, where you can dive into crystal clear water if you feel up to.

Open your heart and clean your mind, and be prepared to absorb all the sounds, smells and natural beauty.

Get ready for a breathtaking experience

What's Included
  • Insurance, Taxes, Fees and Commissions covered
  • Convenient Pickup & Drop-off service
  • Full day tour, approximately 10 hours of adventure
  • Commemorative Photos of the tour
  • Authentic Local Experiences
  • Easy hikes through natural and rural landscapes
  • Visit to stunning scenery of Gerês National Park
  • Small group tours, max of 6 participants
  • Friendly local driver/guide for a personalized experience
What's Not Included
  • Other expenses and activities not mentioned
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an experiential walking and sightseeing tour designed to make you immerse in the local life and discover the off-the-beaten-track treasures of Gerês!

Key points:
• Pickup & drop-off to and from hotels
• Multiple natural interactions
• Journey through the National Park
• Captivating natural sceneries
• Flora and fauna viewing
• Swim in astonishingly beautiful natural lagoons
• Explore the local hamlets

Considering the vast natural attractions, why not take up the challenge and start unraveling the distinct flora, history, and culture of this World Biosphere Reserve?

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Location
Gabinete do Munícipe
Praça General Humberto Delgado
Meeting point. https://goo.gl/maps/fGyxpbP7dZRTW1vZ9
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robd795
May 23, 2024
A day full of remarkable locations and insights - We had a great day touring Peneda-Geres with Bruno. He picked us up directly from our guesthouse and took us on an almost 9 hour tour. You couldn't ask for a more knowledgeable guide. Bruno is an expert on the history, geography, nature, and the people of the region. He explained how the locals have lived in the region for centuries, shepherding their flocks, watering their land from mountain canals, and now conserving nature. We made many stops with hikes along the way. Highlights included an ancient Roman bridge, an ingenious trap for funneling wolves, several waterfalls, and a vantage over much of the park. There's no way visitors traveling independently could hope to see and learn as much as Bruno showed us. Excellent value. The restaurant you stop in for lunch is a bit pricey, so travelers on a budget might want to choose the picnic lunch option.
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Carlotta
Apr 28, 2024
An unforgettable trip! - We met Bruno for a visit to the Geres natural park. We spent extraordinary moments in silence, immersed in nature, among the less traveled paths that only the local inhabitants know about. We also learned about the culture and life of those who are there every day. Bruno was punctual, attentive to our every request and respectful of our times and needs. A truly pleasant climate of knowledge and sharing was created in which telling stories became enriching. Thanks so much Bruno. We hope to rely on you again soon for other new adventures!
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Ma_n
Apr 11, 2024
Wonderful, fun guide - I have never enjoyed a tour as much as I enjoyed this tour. Ricardo was amazing as a tour guide. He took us all over the park. He had us hiking in beautiful places. He took us to the cathedrals in Sao Bento, which were gorgeous. And he had us laughing and enjoying ourselves the entire day. He was a tremendous amount of fun and has a wonderful sense of humor. We got very lucky in that there usually are more proof on the tour, but we were the only two. So we had a private tour. One caveat... one part of the description says lunch included, one says lunch is excluded. That needs to be corrected.
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472vikkic
Oct 12, 2023
A beautiful experience in northern Portugal - A great day exploring Geres national park with our guide Ricardo. Beautiful scenery, mountains and waterfalls. Enjoyed some short scenic walks and wading in the lake.
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G8515bsstevenh
Jul 15, 2023
Great tour to do to get out of the cities - Beautiful views of the Park with an amazing swim at a waterfall. Ricardo was a great guide and very knowledgeable. My kids (22,20 and 17) loved the hike and the tour of the park ended up being one of their favorite things.
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Gus
Jun 13, 2023
Best way to get out of the city and see Portugal's scenic beauty. - Great local guide with knowledge of the area, culture, and history. It is a great way to see something other than a big city. Geres Park is near both Portugal and Spain's border, so the area has a lot of history and beauty.
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Led15
May 17, 2023
Give this tour a shot! - Our family had the great pleasure of experiencing the beauty and history of Geres with Ricardo. He was a very caring and warm person and we enjoyed his company very much. Our lunch was at a quaint restaurant and was delicious. Especially the delicious liquor made by the owners. Yum! Thank you Ricardo
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Teresas62
Oct 12, 2022
Perfect day in Geres - Francisco was great. Knowledgeable and knew all the perfect spots to take us. The park was breathtaking.
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Lise
Jul 25, 2022
An amazing day - This was a highlight of our trip to Portugal. Bruno, our guide and driver, was interesting, passionate, knowledgeable, safe, and fun. He showed us great highlights of the park, took us to a local restaurant for an incredible lunch, introduced us to an almost empty swimming lagoon, and shared his infectious passion for this beautiful national park. I highly recommend taking this tour.
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Mayaamo
Apr 10, 2022
Amazing day for our soul. - Amazing reserve, Beautiful mountains and lake. Brono our guide was kind and Pleasant, Very professional, has a lot of knowledge. It begins with a sunny day, traveling, walking, clean air, and a lot of quiet. Just what we need. One of the best day of my life . Thank you brono.
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