The 15 Best National Parks Tours in Porto

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

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

A full day from Porto into Peneda-Gerês National Park for waterfall and lagoon swims, village culture, and a tasty lunch with local green wine.

“Our tour through Peneda-Gerês was absolutely incredible from start to finish! Between the breathtaking waterfalls, crystal-clear lagoons, scenic hiking trails, refreshing swims, and the unique experience of visiting the wolf village, every moment was unforgettable. Riding through the park in a vintage Land Rover made it all feel like a true adventure. What truly made the day special, though, was our guide, Cata. She was not only extremely knowledgeable about the park, the wildlife, and the history of the wolf village, but also incredibly friendly and FUN to be around. Her passion for both the adventure and her deep connection to the village shone through in everything she shared, which…”

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2.Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch

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

Porto to Peneda-Gerês: waterfall and lagoon swims, a village walk, and a local lunch with wine, plus reforestation impact.

“Really great day. We felt very lucky that we chose to do this tour: Guide - Mariana was super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, fun and all round lovely person Group - group size is perfect to get to know everyone and just have a good time Lunch - blew us away. All the food was so fresh, authentic and much more than we expected. We were so full. Views - stunning, photos do not do the environment justice Swimming - one of the best swims I have had. Ample time to enjoy the water, surrounding and relax. We were able to do two swims at two separate places. Overall, highly recommend…”

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3.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 pickup, lagoon swims and hikes, plus a picnic lunch, guided in English.

“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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4.Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

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

Canyoning in Gerês National Park from Porto, with wetsuit gear, zip lines, abseiling, jumps, and pickup plus drop-off in 6 hours.

“This tour has been my favorite part of visiting Europe. They provide all the gear that you need including wet suit, wet socks, and wet shoes and you just wear a bathing suit underneath. I have extremely sensitive skin and had no issues (which I was worried about beforehand) but everything was comfortable and clean. They lock up and take your belongings to where you end up afterwards so that you can put your clothes on right after you take off the wetsuit too. Everything was so much fun and well taken care of and I hope to canyon with them again someday.”

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

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

Spend a full day in Peneda-Gerês from Porto, kayaking on Caniçada lake, swimming at beaches and a waterfall, plus an included lunch.

“Had a great time, such a beautiful place and Mariana was so nice and friendly and very informative”

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6.Small Group Day Tour of Geres National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 379 reviews · from $114

Small group day trip from Porto to Peneda-Gerês National Park with village walks, waterfall swims, Pedra Bela viewpoints, and a picnic.

“Our guide, Maia was the perfect tour guide, and took us to some incredible places for a swim, view, and animals. He accommodated for us and toilered the trip depending on the people, weather and traffic to ensure we had the best trip. He was also easy to talk to and made the overall experience.”

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7.Hike, Swim or just Explore Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 323 reviews · from $77

Hike to natural pools or tour Gerês waterfalls from Porto, with a guided small-group day, transport, and swimming time.

“Andre was a great guide, we had a really nice day!”

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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 on Caniçada Lake, swim at Portugal’s hidden waterfall, and eat a hearty lunch with wine, all from Porto in a small group.

“Our guide, Nuno, made the whole experience really memorable! He was full of enthusiasm and energy and was great company throughout the trip. We enjoyed all the activities but for me the waterfall in particular was spectacular! We had the whole area to ourselves. We were able to climb behind the waterfall and jump into the pool! The water is so clean and clear there. The kayaking was also great, again, we had the whole lake practically to ourselves! I had great fun trying the SUP too. I would highly recommend this adventure! If we come back to Porto or the surrounding areas (which we very likely will) we will…”

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9.Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers

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

Private Peneda-Gerês tour from Porto with lunch and transfers. See villages, waterfalls, wildlife, and hike your pace in UNESCO nature.

“This tour was amazingly beautiful and really showcased the natural beauty of Portugal. The day of our tour was pouring down rain but our guide Rosario was so a master at adapting the tour to the weather conditions and still ensuring that we had an incredible day. Rosario was personable and the ultimate host.”

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10.swimming, hiking, picnic in Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 9 hours · from $76

Porto to Peneda-Gerês National Park for a small-group hike and wild swim in seven lagoons, with breakfast, picnic lunch, and photos.

“Michael was a great tour guide. He kept a good pace for us to hike and knew of good spots for photos. We had a delicious and plentiful homemade lunch. He even taught us so much about Portuguese wine, it was like two tours in one.”

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11.Gerês Braga: Horseback Ride in Peneda Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $97

A 2-hour guided horseback ride through Peneda-Gerês National Park, passing Campo de Gerês and Vilarinho da Furna ruins.

“We went on an unforgettable horseback ride, with some of the best views we've ever seen in Portugal — breathtaking landscapes! It was a very pleasant and peaceful experience, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The horses were very gentle and well cared for, which made us feel completely at ease, even without much experience. A special thanks to Filipe, who accompanied us throughout the tour with great friendliness, attention, and knowledge of the region. We would recommend it without hesitation to anyone who wants to experience a special moment in contact with nature!Read more”

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12.Peneda Gerês National Park: Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Self-guided e-bike in Peneda-Gerês National Park: 50 km, 1,300 m descent, Soajo granaries and Lindoso castle. KTM bike included.

“Decent quality equipment and e-bike. Route easy to follow. Takes in some beautiful parts of Geres National Park.”

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13.Gerês National Park Waterfalls and wolf village in 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $153

A small-group 4x4 day from Porto into Peneda-Gerês National Park, with Caniçada Dam views, Arado waterfall stops, a picnic, and a wolf village visit.

“Rui nous a fait découvrir de magnifiques points de vue , repas typique délicieux. Merci pour tout.”

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14.Gerês National Park: Self-guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $70Best value

3-hour, self-guided e-bike ride in Peneda-Gerês National Park with a KTM e-bike and a GPS route, about 35 km of scenic trails.

“they let us take a tour in a very hot wether and a rout not suitable.”

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15.Full Day Tour in Peneda Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $171

Full-day Peneda-Gerês tour by electric car, with cascades, viewpoints, a Slow-food lunch option, and time in Ponte de Lima and Soajo.

“We had a perfect day thanks to Manuel! The car was also very comfortable and the meal was the best one that we had during our whole vacation, highest quality and truly authentic.”

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