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15 Best National Parks Tours In Portugal

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The 15 most popular national parks tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.

15 Best National Parks Tours In Portugal

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

Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park - Old village and local meal: why the culture part matters

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

From Porto, hike Peneda-Gerês waterfalls and lagoons, visit an old village, and eat local lunch with green wine on a 4x4 day.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience! Diolgo was super friendly and chatty, and very knowledgeable in the history of the area, making for a fascinating learning experience while having such a great time hiking trails, swimming in lagoons, and tasting the wild fruits of the region. This trip is a definite must-do if you are…”

1,132 reviews9 to 10 hours (approx.)From $126.98by Oporto adventure tours

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From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch

From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch - Entering the park on short, easy-moderate walks (with real footing)

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

★ 4.9

Small-group Peneda-Gerês tour from Porto with Land Rover mountain roads, waterfall and lagoon swimming, village time, and lunch with wine.

“This was a very relaxed day trip from Porto. We had a short walk to one waterfall, then walked around the wolf village. Next we had a leisurely lunch, then a short walk to another waterfall. The scenery in the national park is so beautiful. It’s very green, mountainous and has the big river. Our…”

1,128 reviews10 hoursFrom $123by Oporto Adventure Tours

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Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour - From Cristiano Ronaldo Statue to Garajau: timing that matters

Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto

Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto - Arriving at Peneda-Gerês: swims, trails, and village time

From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park - The 10 km Hike: Uneven Ground, Full Sun, and Honest Effort

5.From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

★ 4.8

From Porto, hike 10 km in Gerês National Park and swim in natural pools. Small guided group, great views, pack your lunch.

“Loved the hike in Gerês National Park, a wonderful way to take a break from the city and enjoy the natural beauty of Portugal. A 5k walk to the natural springs and a leisurely hang out to enjoy lunch and swim before heading back to the van. Eduardo was a kind guide, focused on people’s…”

452 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $88by DailyTours

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From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip - Gear-Up: Wetsuit, Adidas Canyoning Shoes, and Wet-Day Comfort

6.From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip

★ 5.0

Canyoning in Gerês from Porto: hotel transfers, wetsuit and Adidas shoes, slides, jumps, zip lines, abseiling, plus photos.

“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.…”

407 reviews6 hoursFrom $115by TOBOGÃ

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

Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch - The lunch stop: traditional Portuguese food with wine included

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

★ 4.9

Kayak and swim in Peneda-Gerês, hike to a waterfall, then enjoy a traditional lunch. Small group Land Rover tour from Porto.

“With Ricciardo as our guide we had a great time driving through portugals national park in his Land Rover and experiencing portugal from a completely different side. We were provided with a very solid lunch and kayaking on one of the rivers was a highlight for us.”

385 reviews10 hoursFrom $123by Oporto Adventure Tours

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Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto - Morning on Caniçada Lake: kayaking, swimming, and trying SUP

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

★ 5.0

Kayak and swim in Peneda-Gerês from Porto, then hike to a hidden waterfall. Includes lunch, wine, and small-group guiding.

“Excellent experience, great tour guide and beautiful scenery. We were able to spend a good amount of time at each stop and it was not too physically strenuous. Nice for a relaxing but active day out, which is a nice change from the busy streets of Oporto !”

276 reviews9 to 10 hours (approx.)From $133.08by Oporto adventure tours

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Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers - Pickup in Porto: Simple start, clear boundaries

9.Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers

★ 5.0

Private Peneda-Geres day from Porto with flexible hikes, waterfalls, village stops, and lunch plus transfers for a personalized nature break.

“The entire day was a blast! Our guide Maia was a total joy. He greeted us with a big smile in the morning, and the day got better from there. We were a group of 7, and everyone had a wonderful day. He made multiple stops and never made us feel rushed at all. He…”

174 reviews8 to 10 hours (approx.)From $290.36by Detours

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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 and getting set up without fuss

10.Lisbon: Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve Birdwatching Boat Tour

★ 4.9

Small-group boat with Carlos Cera on the Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve for close-up birdwatching, photos, and calm Lisbon river views.

“Reminiscing on our trip to Lisbon in October 2024 & this experience is a standout highlight! Everything was perfect. Carlos is knowledgeable & we were able to see many bird species. We were never rushed & he took his time navigating the waters to allow opportunities for photographs while keeping a respectful distance from the…”

117 reviews3 hoursFrom $58by River Friends

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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - Praia de Garajau: The Cove Entry Reality (Ladders, Waves, and Safety)

11.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

★ 4.5

Kayak into Madeira’s Garajau underwater nature reserve and snorkel with a guide, with gear and life jacket included for about 2 hours.

“Despite weather meaning the kayaking had to be cancelled the snorkeling portion was still able to go ahead and was very good, with lots of fish etc to see.”

111 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $59.26by Lokoloko Madeira

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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 - Price and value: is $51.40 per person a good deal?

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

★ 5.0

6-hour Ria Formosa boat tour from Faro with stops on Culatra, Farol lighthouse village, and Desert Island. Small group, English-led.

“Had a wonderful day out exploring the Ria Formosa national park. Skipper Pudim was super friendly and welcoming and told me a lot of interesting facts about the area. Given the low season, I was actually the only person on the tour but he still went ahead with it, which I greatly appreciate. The boat…”

99 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $51.40by Pudim Real Boat Tours

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Olhão: Ria Formosa National Park and Islands Boat Cruise

Olhão: Ria Formosa National Park and Islands Boat Cruise - Navigating the Channels: Nature Lessons From the Captain

Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area - The 2-Hour Swim Plan: How the Afternoon Actually Flows

14.Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

★ 4.5

Snorkel Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço Marine Reserve on a small guided boat stop. Gear is included, with a safety-first briefing.

“We enjoyed our time, the guide was very nice and gave us an excellent safety briefing, but unfortunately we saw much less wildlife than we had expected.”

68 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $42.24by Azul Diving Madeira

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Porto: swimming, hiking, picnic in Gerês National Park

Porto: swimming, hiking, picnic in Gerês National Park - The Drive to Gerês: the 2-hour van ride that makes the day worth it

15.Porto: swimming, hiking, picnic in Gerês National Park

★ 4.8

Porto day trip: hike Gerês National Park’s 7 lagoons, swim in crystal pools, picnic lunch, village visit, 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.”

65 reviews9 hoursFrom $76by Grapes journeys

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