NATIONAL PARK TOURING
The tours worth booking.
The 13 national park tours in portugal travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are out, who runs the tour, and what a seat costs.
Ride from Porto into Peneda-Gerês National Park for waterfall and lagoon swims, a village visit, and a traditional lunch with wine.
Most Popular“This is for people who like to be in the outdoors, hiking and seeing nature and local villages. Getting out of the city is a nice change!”
Small-group 10-hour trip from Porto into Peneda-Gerês for waterfalls, lagoon swimming, village culture, and lunch with wine.
“Really great day. We felt very lucky that we chose to do this tour: Guide - Mariana was super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, fun and all round lovely person Group - group size is perfect to get to know everyone and just have a good time Lunch - blew us away. All the food was so…”
Small-group Peneda-Geres day trip from Porto with pickup, local guide-led viewpoints, lagoons and hikes, plus picnic lunch.
“A very enjoyable day! Pedro was an excellent driver with a fun personality. Also full of knowledge. Many memorable adventures! If you enjoy nature you will love this day trip. We truly enjoyed our day with Pedro.”
Canyoning in Gerês National Park from Porto: wetsuit and gear included, with slides, zip lines, abseiling, and hotel transfers for $115.
“This tour has been my favorite part of visiting Europe. They provide all the gear that you need including wet suit, wet socks, and wet shoes and you just wear a bathing suit underneath. I have extremely sensitive skin and had no issues (which I was worried about beforehand) but everything was comfortable and clean.…”
Porto to Peneda-Gerês: 4x4 Land Rover, Caniçada lake kayaking, waterfall swim, and a Portuguese lunch with wine. Small group.
“The kayaking was great, the water at a perfect temperature and all perfectly coordinated. Lunch was good but I wish we had been offered the choice of grilled chicken. The hike was more strenuous than I anticipated (I am 70 and out of shape) but the reward of the waterfall was worth it. The views…”
Small-group Gerês day trip from Porto with village stops, Pedra Bela views, waterfall swims, and a guided picnic with local support.
“Our guide Marc was great, transportation was easly arrange, we were in group of 7 so it wasn't to many people at once and the whole experince was great.”
From Porto to Gerês National Park: waterfall loop with lunch or a 10 km hike to swim in natural pools, plus Bom Jesus photos.
“Beautiful hike, was the highlight of our Porto Trip!! The ride was calm and the hike was pretty easy with our friendly guide. The water was so refreshing and beautiful!”
Porto to Peneda-Gerês in a vintage Land Rover: kayaking on Caniçada Lake, swim stops, a hidden waterfall hike, and local lunch with wine.
“Went kajakking and swimming, and a tour in a small village, with a very skilled guide (Mikas). It was the best experience I had this vacation!”
Private Jeep Cabrio day trip from Lisbon to Arrábida National Park, Galapinhos Beach, Sesimbra, and an optional cave stop.
“This is a must do if you want to get out of Lisbon and off the beaten path! Riding in the open air jeep through wineries, the forest and the mountains is a blast. Incredible views, awesome lunch at a restaurant on the beach and an easy hike to an ocean cave plus sampled some…”
Private Peneda-Gerês National Park tour from Porto with transfers and lunch, plus waterfalls, villages, and trails tailored to your group.
“Andre was excellent! Great day. Visited many waterfalls, small town, and here’s the city. Saw animals”
Half-day boat cruise from Olhão through Ria Formosa, with stops at Culatra and Farol plus a free-time lunch break in Cultura.
“Goede boot, allerlei informatie over gebied. Stop bij Armanda had langer gemogen. De gids heeft weinig inbreng / toegevoegde waarde. Chatfunctie wordt te laat op gereageerd, vroegtijdig een bericht gestuurd en werd tijdens de toer pas op geantwoord… Terwijl de meiden op kantoor, voor de toer, wel tijd hebben om met elkaar te ‘chatten’”
Day trip from Lisbon to Arrábida and Sesimbra with cliff views, a Moorish castle, and 5 wines at a family winery.
“We had an amazing time with our guide, Catarina - she was so knowledgeable, friendly, and generous! This region is definitely worth discovering - it’s off the beaten path and the scenery is absolutely stunning. 100% recommend! 😊”
6-hour Ria Formosa boat tour from Faro with stops on Culatra and Ilha do Farol, lighthouse views, oyster areas, and optional island lunch.
“Quelle journée magnifique avec mon fils de 11 ans. A peine sortis de la marina nous avons eu la chance d'apercevoir des dauphins. Nuno Pudim est un réel passionné. Il est conscient de la chance d'habiter cette région. Toujours le sourire et il arrêtait même le moteur du bateau quand on lui posait des questions…”
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