Top Northern Portugal Wildlife Encounters

Take a break from the bustling city of Porto and discover the serene countryside of Viana do Castelo by horseback. Depart Porto or Braga with your private guide and head to the ranch to begin your tour. Trot through flower fields, along mountain trails, and past the beautiful beaches of Viana do Castelo, learning how to better control your horse from your guide.

The Douro Valley’s landscapes are replete with vineyards and bounteous produce: sip and sample the best of the region’s culinary offerings on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside your guide, visit wine estates and spectacular viewpoints. See, too, the beauty of the Douro River during a boat ride and enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant.

The rocky mountains, oak forests, and historic villages of the Geres National Park lie just over an hour’s drive from Porto. With this tour, venture off the beaten track in a 4WD and explore little-known viewpoints, local villages, and secret swimming holes. Stop along the way to admire the wild landscapes and waterfalls, enjoy short hikes, tuck into a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cool off with a swim in a natural lagoon.

In our 4x4 vehicles, which in addition to the comfort offered, takes us to unique places, come to the discovery and be dazzled by the surrounding nature. You will see stunning and unique landscapes (sea, mountain, valleys and rivers), the existing fauna and flora, historical villages, customs and traditions and their people, monuments, history and cultural heritage. You will get to know the natural waterfalls and lagoons on the slopes of the mountains, where you can take a refreshing shower and delight in the whole environment, as well as savor the local gastronomy. Guaranteedly awaits you a filled day and to remember.

Get out of the city and enjoy a day in the countryside during this small-group excursion from Porto. You will travel to local places in the countryside where you will taste local drinks. At the Serras do Porto Park you'll have the chance to explore ancient Roman mines dating back 2,000 years. You’ll also stop at the River Sousa, home to rock formations between 250 million and 500 million years old.

Learn to surf in a scenic location on your Porto vacation, and head to Praia de Matosinhos, where soft sand and professional surfers await you. Bookable for a private group, the surf lesson is run by a well-established local operator, who limits groups to just eight people to ensure personal attention in the water.

Escape Porto for a full-day adventure in Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park. Travel with a local guide beyond the typical tourist routes to discover mountain viewpoints, hike scenic trails, swim beneath a refreshing waterfall, and enjoy a picnic in a secluded natural setting. Hotel pickup and drop-off make it easy to experience one of Portugal’s most spectacular landscapes.

Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: join us on a day tour that combines kayaking, tasty food/wine, a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by mountain landscapes and amazing places to swim! The journey begins with a 4x4 pick-up at the pre-selected meeting point, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Start your day in the National Park with a beginner-friendly kayak experience on the serene Caniçada Lake (approx. 1h30m). Enjoy a morning of paddling with the magnificient landscapes as your background. Take a pit stop on a small sandy beach to swim, relax and try a stand-up paddleboard. Savour a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, delicious food and vinho verde included. After lunch, we take a short walk to a magical waterfall —perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim.

In our 4x4 vehicles, which in addition to the comfort offered, takes us to unique places, come to the discovery and be dazzled by the surrounding nature. You will see impressive and unique landscapes (sea, mountain, valleys and rivers), as well as the existing fauna and flora. We will take a short walk in nature, which allows us to discover authentic paradises and access to places that would otherwise be inaccessible along the river that rises in the middle of the Serra d'Arga. We will see waterfalls and ponds, and a vast biodiversity of fauna and flora, creating a place of rare beauty. Here we can bathe in its lagoons and enjoy its crystal clear waters! They are guaranteed a half day filled and to remember.

Travel to the outskirts of Porto where you'll take a 4x4 tour and discover another side of Porto. See Roman excavations and learn about their history. Visit a rural mountain village where you'll see only 6 inhabitants. All this in a 4x4 vehicle on off-road trails, accompanied by a local guide. We adapt the tour to all ages. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but only 20 minutes away. Private tour

Simply, one of the best Canyoning tracks in Northern Portugal! With magical waterfalls and crystal clear waters, it will be a pleasure to go down the Rio de Frades, using ropes and various water dynamics, always with the watchful eye and collaboration of experienced monitors. The guide will also interpret the incredible history of the entire region, marked by mining exploration, now abandoned.

Take a break from the bustle of Porto and slow down in the nature of the Serras do Porto Park with this guided hiking tour. Hiking in the nature park you’ll cross suspended bridges, follow rivers, and stop at tiny villages. Sample a range of regional produce including cheese, fruit, meats, and wine during your picnic lunch. Places on this small-group tour are limited to ten participants.