Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto
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Porto, Portugal
- 9 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Uncover the hidden treasures of Portugal’s only national park without the stress of self-driving on an adventure from Porto. Led by local guides, head off the usual tourist trail to enjoy mountain views, a refreshing waterfall swim, and hiking. Midway through the journey, pause for a picnic in a secluded scenic spot and chat to other members of your group. The perfect way to explore beyond Portugal's cities, without having to plan a thing yourself.
- Round-trip transport is included for a hassle-free experience
- Uncover spots that only the locals know about
- Refuel with an included picnic lunch in a scenic spot
- Gain insight into Portugal through the knowledge of your local guide
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- All activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- LunchA pic nic lunch is included. We need to be informed in advance about food restrictions - we will consider no food restrictions if we are not informed in advance.
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We provide pickups at all locations in central Porto (AirBnb's, caffes, shops, etc.)
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
Braga (Pass By)
Povoa de Lanhoso (Pass By)
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Parque Nacional Peneda-Geres
7 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes and clothes are mandatory
- Swimwear and towel are advised
- Itinerary may change due to circumstances like the weather, groups features or local partners availability.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 858 reviews
Inga_S, Apr 2026
It was a very nice hiking day in the nature and in small villages. Well organized, punctual pick up, delicious lunch. Our guide Hernan was friendly, informativ and a had a good sense of humor. Definitely worth to take this tour.
Leslie_T, Apr 2026
Bea was a great tour guide! The weather was unfortunately raining for part of the day, but she made the best of it.
Angela_M, Mar 2026
Lovely trip that gives a flavour of what the park has to offer. Well organised, good communication and friendly, helpful staff.
Cassidy_R, Feb 2026
This was by far the best tour I’ve ever done!!!! Our tour guide Maia (apologies if I got the name wrong) was incredible - he was so knowledgeable and made our day the best ever and fostered the best vibes. Totally recommend if you’re looking for a tour off the beaten path!
Tammy_T, Dec 2025
We went on an all-day tour to Geres National Park. It was early November, so temperatures were a bit cool and breezy, and the picnic portion of the tour was converted to a delicious afternoon lunch at a local restaurant affiliated with a Bed and Breakfast. Initially we were greeted at the hotel by our tour guide, Daniel, and we traveled through Braga and on towards our destination. Daniel was very friendly, completely fluent in English, and very knowledgeable about the local history, current information on the area, and lots of information about the geography and natural environment. Once at the park we took a short easy hike to the waterfall there. There are several dozen stairs to the falls overlook, but Daniel was patient with us, and since one in our party was fluent in Portuguese, they had a few fun-spirited conversations, and we were all very at ease with Daniel. Daniel stopped at several beautiful overlooks for us to take pictures and was very willing to do just about anything we requested in order to give us a full experience. We had a lot of fun and laughs along the way. Daniel was also careful to include comfort stops for restrooms and beverages as needed. Throughout the day we stopped for coffee in the morning, stopped for beer at a little pub in the tiny village of Lombadinha, in the national park, and viewed the historical sights there. We enjoyed spending time meeting a few of the locals and seeing their simple way of life. Afterward, we were treated to a wonderful late lunch (included) at Casa Criado. The spread was huge! We sampled many local foods and traditional specialties served family style, as well as local wines. I guarantee you no one went hungry. There were foods available for everyone, plenty of vegetable dishes as well as several items for the carnivores among us. We were very happy with the meal and the welcoming personalities of the hosts. We felt like family. On the way home we made a comfort stop at another village called Sao Bento and had some refreshments before the trip back to our hotel. It was a wonderful way to start our vacation in the Douro river area. I cannot say enough about how wonderful Daniel was as a guide. He made the day fun and adapted it to our interests without any hesitation. Toward the end of the tour, he mentioned that our day with him didn't even feel like work, and we had to agree. It was so comfortable and easy, like touring with one of our own friends or relatives. I recommend this tour to anyone with a desire to get out of the cities and see the countryside, enjoy historical sites and enjoy Portugal's only national park. Ask for Daniel as your guide and I know you will have a great day.
June_R, Nov 2025
There is a lot of flexibility in where you go and stop, which was nice. The meal is a full sit-down affair in a village restaurant, which was wonderful. I was expecting a boxed lunch. Pedro, our tour guide, was great. There were several stops, some with short walks to scenic places and viewpoints. It was a 3-hr drive to the first site on the tour. Had I known that would be the case I might not have signed up. Before we'd seen anything I felt like half the day was gone. That was the only bad part of the trip. We had stopped at a cafe along the way, which was nice, but I would have preferred skipping that so that we weren't driving for so long.
Ali_S, Nov 2025
Pedro Raphaello was simply the best! I had such a great time and Pedro really made the trip amazing. He was so knowledgable, good fun, and knows all the spots. We even crossed over into Spain and went in the naturally heated thermal waters.
Thanks for such a great trip Pedro! Ali
Gunther_F, Oct 2025
The weather was awful, but Miguel was great and came up with a wonderful plan-B. Miguel was wonderful, caring, and knowledgeable. We truely enjoy our time despite the weather which no one can control.
RossKoenig, Oct 2025
Very small group (just 3 of us), so it was a lot of personal attention. Our guide, Andre, was terrific. Took us to a swimming area with absolutely no one else there--very cool.
Marti_K, Sep 2025
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.
Cherry_X, Jul 2025
We went on a full day trip to Gere's national park with Teresa. She looked after us so well. The whole trip was adventurous and rewarding. We swam in a green lake and in a water fall. It involves rock climbing on steep hills so not advised for people with mobility issues. Teresa is very knowledgeable and caring. She lookes after everyone and checked on everyone to make sure everyone was safe and happy. The trip itself was great and Teresa just made it even better. BTW the picnic was delicious!
Tina_S, May 2025
Comfortable journey with lovely views. Comfort stops included. Beautiful waterfalls and opportunity to take photos & to paddle. Lunch was absolutely delicious we couldn’t have asked for better. LPetito was a great guide friendly and informative
Tom_M, Apr 2025
Pedro was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and thoughtful, and an excellent driver on the many winding roads on which we traveled. Every stop we made was interesting, and the landscape was amazing. Our small group (eight guests and our driver/guide) learned a lot about each other over the 10 or so hours we were together, and Pedro was a big part of that as he conversed with each guest. By the end of the day, we felt like a group of friends having a great adventure together. Although I would have liked more hiking, this trip was a great introduction, and I expect I will be back for a more in-depth exploration of the National Park.
richard_c, Apr 2025
Really helpful guide who knew the area particularly well. People in the back of the van had difficulty hearing so suggest some form of speaker system.
Valentina_C, Apr 2025
Our guide Pedro Almeida showed us the beaty of Gerês from the perspective of real lover of its nature. Lunch was domestic and tasty in family atmosphere. We had oportunity to enjoy in nature alone. In some places there were no other visitors at all.
Natalie_L, Jan 2025
Our tour guide was Hernan and he was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area, giving lots of info during the drive, and he was familiar with the locals. We even got some homemade limoncello!
Unfortunately there was bad weather in the morning that made the trails too muddy and slippery to use, but Hernan drove us to some beautiful lookout spots so we could still make the most of the day.
The restaurant for lunch had pretty standard good food, but didn't have a lot of options for dietary restrictions and the glass I received was dirty.
RD_M, Dec 2024
Pedro is an outstanding tour guide with incredible knowledge of the local history and geography. He made the experience engaging and memorable, and I especially enjoyed our lively conversation about football during the ride. The Peneda-Gerês National Park is breathtaking, and Pedro ensured we visited some of the most stunning viewpoints. It was an unforgettable adventure, and I highly recommend exploring with Detours!
Sebastian_R, Dec 2024
Great Tour guide. All of the locations are beautiful and highly recommend. Bring good Hiking or track shoes for the hikes.
Zoe_M, Nov 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of the Peneda Geres National Park! The phenomenal views, gorgeous waterfalls and a delicious local meal made this a great experience. Our tour guide Francisco was very friendly and had great knowledge of the area. I highly recommend this tour to anybody that enjoys being in nature!
Mark_L, Oct 2024
The overall trip turned out to be great. We ate a local restaurant that was ran out of someone’s home. You’re local vilage and stopped at multiple vistas. No waterfalls or hikes like we were expecting as it is considered the “winter” tour now.
Sam_D, Oct 2024
João and Herman were so much fun as guides. They were fun and funny, providing excellent service and so much information about the park and areas. They were attentive and added so much extra value
We got to experience so many vistas throughout the park. We were treated to an incredible meal made fresh and sourced locally. Our final stop was at Fafião, where they host a wolf festival, and we got to speak to the curator of the eco-museum before walking around the village and seeing an actual wolf trap
This is a tour I would take again
Donna_K, Oct 2024
Petitto was very knowledgeable and personable. We had a wonderful day with him. I would highly recommend this tour.
Barbara_B, Oct 2024
Everything was great! Guide, hike, history, lunch, group and views. Very pleasurable would highly recommend. Guide was wonderful.
Aurora_D, Oct 2024
Fabulous trip! Amazing landscapes, great hike, excellent lunch and awesome guide!!!
Highly recommend!
Fiona_D, Oct 2024
Our lovely guides arrived promptly at 8.30am for our pick up and from then onwards we had a fantastic day out. We loved the hike to the waterfall, seeing the beautiful villages and views, and lunch was really fantastic. They were even able to accommodate my need for gluten free food. The guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!
TiffanyLiao_W, Oct 2024
The view of the river valley from the top and the old wolf village are the highlights of my trip. It is wonderful to have this break in the countryside surrounded by green trees, especially after the Porto city tour.
Dawn_D, Oct 2024
We had a great time. Francisco was just the right balance of informative and fun. Bring Dramamine if you’re prone to getting car sick. All the hikes are less than 1/2 a mile but you need to be able to traverse over rocky terrain.
Jane_K, Oct 2024
If you like nature tours, don’t miss this one. Even though we had a rainy day, we still really enjoyed this small tour. We were able to do a little hiking and walking around in different spots. Lunch was one of our best meals of the trip. Carlos was a great guide. He very personable and knowledgeable and was super helpful in making recommendations for our next stop in the Algarve region. If we ever get back to Porto, we would take this tour again.
Jonathan_S, Sep 2024
It was so refreshing to leave the hustle and bustle of Porto to this beautiful national Park. Our guide, Francisco was personable, knowledgeable and last but not least humorous! He led with his heart and it's very clear that he has a genuine love for the outdoors and his country. Bravo!
Tony_B, Sep 2024
Really enjoyable day out exploring the beautiful Peneda Geres national park. Tomas, our host, has first class knowledge of the area, and was great company for myself, my son, and the two other guests.
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