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15 Park and Reserve Trips in Portugal That Earn the Detour

15 tours

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

Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park - Hiking to waterfalls and lagoons: worth it, but you need grip

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

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

Porto to Peneda-Gerês by vintage 4x4 for waterfall and lagoon swims, a village visit, reforestation help, plus lunch with green wine.

“We had an absolutely amazing time with this excursion!! Pedro was our guide and he was phenomenal with taking us to the most beautiful spots we've ever seen. He took great care of us and made sure everybody had a good time. This was our most favorite excursion during our vacation in Portugal and I highly recommend it. Thank you for making our trip unforgettable.”

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Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour - The Paddle to Lazareto: Workout Time With Real Coast Views

From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch

From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch - Price and value: what you get for $114

3.From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 886 reviews · from $114

Porto to Peneda-Gerês: waterfalls, a crystal lagoon swim, an ancient village, and lunch with wine, plus a reforestation project.

“the trip was awesome, I really liked the national park and the small village inside it as well as the hiking routes chosen, the views are beautiful up there big thanks to the great guide Alejandro - he explained everything and is a nice guy to talk to would definitely recommend this one : ) and it also helps with preservation of the area which is a massive plus”

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Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto

Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto - Morning route from Porto, plus those castle views from the road

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-Geres day trip from Porto with expert guiding, lagoon swims, village stops, and an included lunch.

“Best day of our 10 day trip to Portugal! The scenery was beautiful and Teresa provided a relaxed, fun-filled day. She taught us so much about the area and answered all our questions. Highly recommend this tour if you want to get out of the city and into nature!”

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From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip - Porto hotel pickup and the van ride to Gerês

5.From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

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

Gerês canyoning from Porto with zip lines, abseiling, slides, and optional jumps, plus hotel transfers and included canyoning gear for $115.

“The guides were really nice and the scenery was absolutely incredible ! Same for the cannyoning part, it was perfectly adapted for beginners with a few jumps here and there. We met some amazing people and it was overall an amazing, fun experience. Definitely worth the price !”

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Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch

Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch - Kayaking on Caniçada: peaceful water, then you earn your swim time

6.Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch

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

Spend 10 hours from Porto in Peneda-Gerês, paddling Caniçada, swimming waterfalls, hiking to lagoon views, and enjoying lunch on a Land Rover.

“The trip was amazing. Nuno is a great guide, he created a friendly environment that made the trip easy and enjoyable. We kayaked, paddled, also visited paradise places with waterfalls and views, and ate delicious traditional Portuguese food at local restaurant”

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From Porto: Small Group Day Tour of Geres National Park

From Porto: Small Group Day Tour of Geres National Park - Pickup, small-group comfort, and guide energy on the road

From Porto: Hike, Swim or just Explore Gerês National Park

From Porto: Hike, Swim or just Explore Gerês National Park - Choosing Option 1 vs Option 2 (and matching it to your comfort level)

Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto - Caniçada Lake kayaking: the 1.5-hour water time you’ll remember

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

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

Kayak Caniçada Lake, swim by a waterfall, and hike in Peneda-Gerês from Porto, with lunch, wine, and small-group guides.

“We had an incredible day on our tour, thanks to our fantastic guide, Di, and intern, Ana. Di was not only knowledgeable but also kept us entertained with a great playlist as we navigated the scenic back roads of Braga. After a 1.5-hour drive from Porto, we arrived at a stunning lake where we kayaked and had the lake to ourselves due to the rain. The experience was breathtaking, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Following our kayaking adventure, we enjoyed a hearty three-course lunch with verde vino! Our adventure continued with a brief hike up the mountain to a hidden waterfall. We had the place to ourselves. Di, our guide, was…”

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Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers - Pickup from Porto, and why the start time matters

10.Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $290

A private Peneda-Gerês national park day trip from Porto with transfers, lunch, and hikes, plus waterfalls, villages, and wildlife.

“Carlos was very friendly and informative. He also was able to pick us up at our accommodation and was on time. We appreciated his attentiveness, expert driving skills and being flexible based on our interests. The views of the park were amazing and we definitely appreciated Carlos’s knowledge. We wouldn’t have wanted to drive the very narrow and curvy roads on our own. The lunch was also delicious!”

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Sesimbra & Arrábida National Park Tour with 5 Wines Tasting

Sesimbra & Arrábida National Park Tour with 5 Wines Tasting - The drive that starts with the Salazar Bridge and ends in sea-cliff viewpoints

11.Sesimbra & Arrábida National Park Tour with 5 Wines Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · from $85

Arrábida and Sesimbra by sea cliffs, Moorish castle views, and a family winery tasting of five local wines from Lisbon.

“Very nice trip - especially the guide Inès was amazing with her great energy and enthusiasm about her area. My absolute highlight beside the guide was the restaurant recommendations she gave to us for sesimbra - thanks to her I had an amazing restaurant experience at a typical seafood restaurant where even locals travel to to eat. Cheap and soo delicious. Will never forget this. In terms of places you visit: I expected seeing the lagoon which is mentioned at the beginning of the itinerary- but we didn’t see it. I would also have preferred to visit setubal with its magic landscape we could see from the top of the…”

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Lisbon: Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve Birdwatching Boat Tour

Lisbon: Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve Birdwatching Boat Tour - Meeting at Onda Luso-Americana, then settling in for 3 hours

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - Snorkeling in Garajau’s Atlantic playground: what you might see

6 hour boat tour navegating through the Islands of Ria Formosa National Park

6 hour boat tour navegating through the Islands of Ria Formosa National Park - Farol and the Saint Mary Lighthouse Village: Short, Sharp, and Scenic

14.6 hour boat tour navegating through the Islands of Ria Formosa National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $51

6-hour boat tour in Faro through Ria Formosa National Park, with Culatra and Farol lighthouse village stops and time to explore.

“I had a lovely afternoon thanks to Mr. Pudim and his amazing tour. I loved all the knowledge and enthousiasm our guide had for the islands and Natural Park and he made sure to answer any questions we had. The places we saw were stunning and if you like the beach I recommend bringing a swimsuit as you definitely have enough time for a swim. My personal favorites where the Oyster Farms and Desert Island but there is really nothing not to like. If need to find the location, its the shop in the middle of Google maps (Salts and Sea) but great communication with Mr. Pudim before that (he…”

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Olhão: Ria Formosa National Park Boat Cruise

Olhão: Ria Formosa National Park Boat Cruise - Price and what $34 buys you

15.Olhão: Ria Formosa National Park Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · from $34Lowest price

3-hour Olhão boat cruise through Ria Formosa channels to Armona or Desert Beach and Culatra. Learn, beach time, snacks, free exploring.

“The tour was an amazing experience and a real highlight of our trip to Olhao! Our captain Claudio was so informative and really did every he could to make sure we had the best experience we could. From exploring the islands to watching the sunset in the middle of sea, every moment of the tour was wonderful and added up to a truly special experience.”

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