Portugal · NATIONAL PARKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 national park tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Review of Porto’s Peneda-Gerês day tour, with waterfalls, lagoon swims, hiking, village life, lunch, green wine, and a vintage Land Rover ride.
“It was an excellent experience. Good combination of breath taking scenery , history and local culture”
Paddle Madeira’s Garajau Nature Reserve, snorkel in clear water, spot fish, and enjoy a family-friendly three-hour sea adventure.
“Marco was amazing! He made sure everyone had a good time while being safe on the ocean! Merci Marco!”
Explore Peneda-Gerês from Porto by vintage Land Rover, with waterfalls, river swimming, village traditions, a generous lunch, and local guides.
“I really loved swimming in river and under the waterfall. Tour around the village was entertaining and lunch was very tasty. I also enjoyed the bumpy road in landrover!”
Review of the Geres National Park day trip from Porto, with waterfalls, villages, swimming spots, local lunch, guide tips, and practical advice.
“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!”
Canyoning from Porto through Gerês National Park with waterfalls, natural slides, jumps, zip lines, gear, guides, and hotel transfers.
“We booked the tour with Miguel and Pinto and one day later we are still thrilled by this experience. It was all about adventure, pushing your limits and feeling free and happy. All that surrounded by great panorama and two really committed and sympathetic guides that made us feel save the whole time. Our highlight was the jump from the rocks at a height of eight meters down to a crystal clear little lake. We strongly recommend it to every person who likes a little adventure within their holiday. It’s definitely not an everyday experience. By the way the equipment was high quality. Thanks guys for an amazing day!”
Review of Porto’s Peneda-Gerês tour with kayaking, waterfall swimming, Land Rover rides, village lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Elena was an excellent guide. Very informative and made sure to give everyone in the group equal amount of attention. She was picking up trash everywhere we went. The ride to the restaurant was harrowing and bumpy but she made it fun. Beautiful park and we enjoyed the local village. Great day with a great group of people. Thanks Elena.”
Explore Gerês National Park from Porto with waterfall swims, mountain views, villages, a picnic, and a flexible small-group itinerary.
“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.”
Escape Porto for Gerês National Park, with waterfalls, mountain pools, hiking, local lunch, and a quick Bom Jesus stop.
“Our host was really friendly and made for a great experience! Beautiful nature.”
Explore Lisbon’s Tagus Estuary by small boat with guide Carlos Cera, spotting flamingos, spoonbills, herons, and more near the city.
“This was a great trip, the guide was very informative and friendly. We learnt lots about the local area, the wildlife and the habitat. We was a great number of birds and the senery was stunning and so peaceful. We would definitely repeat the trip if we go back to Lisbon.”
Review of Madeira’s Garajau kayak and snorkeling tour, with practical advice on sea conditions, wildlife, guides, price, and who should book.
“Great time kayaking and snorkeling with our guide Nacho! Despite the windy conditions, we were able to snorkel and saw tons of fish :-)”
Review of Faro’s six-hour Ria Formosa boat tour, with Culatra, Farol, beaches, wildlife, local lunch options, price, and practical tips.
“Our boat tour with Skipper Pudim was an absolute highlight! He's incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, with a clear passion for preserving the local wildlife and natural habitat. It was wonderful how he tailored the tour to our interests, making the experience truly personalized. We were incredibly fortunate to spot dolphins and explore the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park. The tour itself was a perfect blend of sightseeing, informative commentary, and even some time for us to explore on our own.”
Cruise the Ria Formosa from Olhão, visit Armona and Culatra, learn local history, and enjoy beaches, island time, and seafood.
“Thank you very much! We had a fantastic time and can highly recommend the tour. Very friendly staff and great experience 😊”
Kayak from Funchal to Garajau Nature Reserve for snorkeling, sea views, helpful guides, and a lively 2.5-hour Madeira adventure.
“It was very nice. We had a lot of fun. 🚣♀️and 🤿. Masks were provided and guids were so cute and helpful. Extremely recommended 💙”
Snorkel beside Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço, with boat views, quality gear, a safety briefing, and a small group.
“Leider fand der Ausflug nicht statt, wegen mangelnder Teilnehmerzahl.Sehr enttäuscht. Gerde wegen mangelnder Touristen wegen Corona, sollte man trotzdem Ausflüge mit wenigen Personen stattfinden lassen.”
Swim in seven clear lagoons, hike Gerês National Park, enjoy a Portuguese picnic, and visit a traditional village from Porto.
“We had an amazing trip. Ruben is a really great guide who always looked after us and made sure that we had enough rest. We learned a lot from him and his insights. The lagunes are stunning and swimming in them felt really refreshing after the hike. The view was simply breathtaking. We really recommend Ruben as a guide and the Gerês-Nationalpark for a beginner friendly hiking activity.”
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