9 National Parks Tours in Portugal Worth Booking

1.Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Porto to Peneda-Gerês: waterfall and lagoon hike, possible swims, old village stop, lunch with green wine, vintage 4x4 day trip.

“My husband and I planned multiple excursions over our three week honeymoon in Portugal and Spain. This was hands-down our favorite and the one we keep sharing over and over with everyone who is asking us about the trip. This is even though the day was rainy and overcast, not the most enticing day to be outside. But the history we learned, the views we saw, jumping in the almost freezing lagoon, everything was perfect!”

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2.Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,128 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Porto to Peneda-Gerês in a vintage 4x4 for two swims, waterfall and lagoon views, a wolf village walk, and a local lunch with wine.

“We absolutely loved the tour!! This has been a highlight of mine and my mom‘s mother daughter trip so far to Europe and we’ve been here for two weeks and have taken tours in Spain and Italy. As well as in Sintra (which was also awesome, just different…) we really enjoyed the national park and the lunch was unbelievably good. Ines was our tour guide and she was incredibly helpful with my 71-year-old mother and some of the more challenging aspects of the hike. We knew that it was relatively for beginners however as a 71-year-old a few parts of the trail were somewhat challenging and our guide made sure…”

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3.Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 906 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Best value

Kayak to Garajau Nature Reserve and snorkel Madeira for $41. Learn fast, see lots of fish, pebble beaches, and weather backup.

“I would recommend to familiarise yourself with kayaking as it can be tough for beginners...the snorkeling was a great experience.”

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4.Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Small-group Peneda-Gerês day trip from Porto with hotel pickup, crystal-clear lagoons, village stops, and a picnic lunch, led in English.

“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…”

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5.Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 452 reviews · 9h 30m · from $88

Gerês National Park hike and swim from Porto, 10 km round trip to natural pools with up to 2 hours to relax and swim.

“It was just all around a great experience. Can highly recommend Miguel our tourguide. My son forgot his phone in the van, and after hours they texted me back that they found it. 👏👏👏”

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6.Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Gerês National Park canyoning from Porto, with hotel transfers, wetsuit and canyon shoes, zip lines, slides, abseiling, and rock jumps.

“We had an amazing time with this excursion! It was truly a blast to trek through the river and jump into the various natural pools and slides. Tiago and Marta our guides were great at explaining how to get through everything safely. You will definitely want to have at least a little experience trekking/hiking or being active, as I could see it being a bit challenging for those who do not. Would definitely recommend if you have time in Porto, the perfect way to get outside and see some of Portugal’s natural beauty (especially for those without a car).”

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7.Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Kayak on Portugal’s Caniçada lake, swim at a waterfall, hike in Peneda-Gerês, and enjoy a traditional lunch with wine on a small group Land Rover day.

“With Ricciardo as our guide we had a great time driving through portugals national park in his Land Rover and experiencing portugal from a completely different side. We were provided with a very solid lunch and kayaking on one of the rivers was a highlight for us.”

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8.Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Kayak Caniçada Lake and swim at a hidden waterfall in Peneda-Gerês, with village culture and a local lunch from Porto.

“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!”

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9.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Kayak then snorkel Madeira’s Garajau Underwater Nature Reserve. Small group, gear and life jacket included. 2 hours, from $59.26.

“Amazing experience with Luis. We went on the kayak tour with the family. Luis was very knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. Would warmly recommend!”

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