Private Peneda-Gerês Adventure
Step into the untouched beauty of northern Portugal.
Discover the Peneda-Gerês National Park, a unique sanctuary where nature and tradition exist in perfect harmony. Located in Portugal’s remote northwest, between the regions of Upper Minho and Trás-os-Montes, this is the country’s only national park—and a world apart.
Your day begins with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation, followed by a fully private journey into the wild. This tour is tailored to the season to ensure the best possible experience, revealing the park’s hidden gems and local culture.
Wander through breathtaking landscapes, marvel at cascading waterfalls—perfect for a refreshing swim in warmer months—and take in panoramic views from the iconic Pedra Bela viewpoint. Along the way, you may encounter the park’s elusive roebuck, the majestic Iberian wolf, or the free-roaming wild ponies that call these mountains home.
Traditional Barrosã cattle and the noble Castro Laboreiro dogs, guardians of the highland herds, are part of the living heritage you’ll witness on this immersive tour.
Midday, enjoy a gourmet picnic featuring local flavors in the heart of this awe-inspiring wilderness. It’s a moment to savor the sights, scents, and silence that only true nature can provide.
This is more than a tour—it’s an invitation to reconnect with the wild, to open your heart and mind, and to experience Portugal at its most raw and real.
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Departure Time
09:00 AM - Pick up at your accommodation -
Return Time
Approximately 06:00 PM -
Dress Code
Casual attire is recommended. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and during winter, be sure to bring a hat and a warm jacket -
Included
GuideInsuranceMeals -
Not Included
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Explore Portugal's wild side on a private Peneda-Gerês tour with waterfalls, wildlife, viewpoints, and a local picnic in breathtaking nature.
Tour Plan
Highlights
Step into untouched beauty where nature and tradition unite.
Explore hidden gems and wildlife in Portugal’s only national park.
Refresh your soul with waterfalls, panoramic views, and local flavors.
Experience a private journey into the raw, real Portugal wilderness.
Tour Location
Peneda-Gerês National Park
In Portugal’s far northeast, between Alto Minho and Trás-os-Montes, the Serra da Peneda and Serra do Gerês make up the nation’s only officially designated National Park. This is a place apart, where centuries-old traditions and human life blend seamlessly with the natural world—a harmony still visible in the mountain communities of Pitões das Júnias and Tourém.
The slopes burst with every shade of green, from dense forests to rare habitats like Portugal’s sole holly woodland. Among the wild flora, the blue-violet Gerês lily—found nowhere else—sprinkles color across meadows and valleys. Rugged ridges and cliffs are carved by fast-flowing rivers and streams that tumble into waterfalls before slowing in reservoirs such as Caniçada, Vilarinho das Furnas, and Portela do Homem. The resulting landscapes are nothing short of spectacular.
Wildlife abounds. With luck, you might glimpse the park’s emblematic roe deer or the elusive Iberian wolf. More often, you’ll spot garrano ponies roaming freely over the hills. Traditional farming endures here, with Barrosã cattle grazing and Castro Laboreiro dogs guarding flocks of goats and sheep as they move seasonally between the highland “brandas” in summer and the sheltered “inverneiras” in winter.
