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KAYAK IN PENEDA-GERÊS NATIONAL PARK TOUR

10 hours

Easy

Peneda-Gerês National Park - Where adventure meets nature, tradition and culture.

About Kayak in Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour

Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Porto: join us on a day tour that combines kayaking, tasty food/wine, a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by mountain landscapes and amazing places to swim!


Plan for the day

The journey begins with a 4x4 pick-up at the pre-selected meeting point, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers.

Start your day in the National Park with a beginner-friendly kayak experience on the serene Caniçada Lake (approx. 1h30m). Enjoy a morning of paddling with the magnificent landscapes as your background. Take a pit stop on a small sandy beach to swim, relax and try a stand-up paddleboarding.

Savour a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, delicious food and  vinho verde included.
After lunch, we take a short walk to a magical waterfall —perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim.


Highlights

  • Easy morning Kayak activity on serene Caniçada lake
  • Swim and relax at the lake and waterfall
  • Short path to a hidden waterfall - swim in crystal clear water
  • Enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant and try vinho verde
  • Participative tourism: be a part of our reforestation project
What's included?
    • A friendly nature local guide
    • Pick-up and drop-off at pre-selected meeting points - See our meeting points available before booking
    • Small group tour - up to 8 pax
    • 4×4 Land Rover experience
    • Traditional lunch at a local restaurant
    • Insurance
    • Kayak equipment
    Exclusions
      • Personal expenses.
      • Gratuities.
      • The tour is not wheelchair accessible or recommended for people with back/knee problems or serious medical conditions.
      Please note
        • Travel time 1h40 min:  Porto > National Park / National Park > Porto.


        • Take into consideration that the Land Rover is a vintage car, built for the mountains but not for comfort- some parts of the ride can be uncomfortable.
        • Some of the seats of the 4x4 vehicle are not facing forward, and taller travellers may feel cramped.
        • Being a vintage car the seatbelts are different from modern cars, some seats just have the waist belt.
        • If you suffer from car sickness you should take medication before the tour or bring it with you on the tour.
        • We advise you to swap seats with the other travellers during the day.


        • Infant seats are available - children must be accompanied by an adult.
        • Age restriction: 5 to 75 years old.


        • The kayak activity is approx. 1h30min.


        • The paths are downhill and uphill, terrain can be slippery and you might need to scramble over some rocks.
        • This activity is available from April to October.
        • The itinerary can be altered to make the most of the what the National Park has to offer.
        • The tour may be cancelled/rescheduled: due to bad weather conditions or if the minimum number of participants is not reached.


        • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
        • Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or mobility needs at the time of booking.


        • On the day before the tour we send an email with the final details.


        • Meeting points are accessible by public transportation
        What to bring
          • Comfortable,  weather appropriate clothing & non-slip walking shoes (no sandals or flip flops please);
          • Warm clothes / change of clothing / raincoat or jacket (fall and spring)
          • Swimsuit and a towel
          • Sunscreen
          • Snack for mid-morning/afternoon
          • Water: we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle, which you can refill with fresh mountain water along the way.