Jeep Tour: Waterfalls 4H from Hotel São Bento

Half-day (4H) tour in 4x4 jeep with private guide to visit the heart of Peneda Gerês National Park. Visit some of the most interesting natural and scenic spots in the Serra do Gerês, including the main waterfalls, lagoons and emblematic viewpoints. Includes short walking routes to points of interest to be visited. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes, shoes suitable for short walks, sunscreen, bath towel, swimsuit and camera. Extra fee applies for pets. Tour carried out in jeep or van.

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Mountain Bike Rental

Bike rental in Gerês Tours on two wheels are part of our wide range of activities. In a totally healthy way for nature, we seek to combine adventure and exploration. We then offer our customers a pleasant mountain bike ride along irregular paths, hidden by nature and its density. Give yourself an opportunity to explore every corner of the mountain in a different, fun and healthy way, invigorating your body and mind. Note: We do not have children's bicycles.

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Jeep Tour: Waterfalls 4H

Half-day (4H) tour in 4x4 jeep with private guide to visit the heart of Peneda Gerês National Park. Visit some of the most interesting natural and scenic spots in the Gerês National Park, including the main waterfalls, lagoons and emblematic viewpoints. Includes short walking hikes to visit some points of interest. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes, shoes suitable for short walks, sunscreen, bath towel, swimsuit and camera. Extra fee applies for pets. Tour can be carried out in jeep or van.

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Jeep Tour: Castles and Granaries 1 Day

Day tour to visit the Gerês-Xurés Transfrontier Reserve, among castles, granaries and typical villages of the region. The Gerês-Xurés transboundary Biosphere Reserve was declared in 2009 by UNESCO and is distributed in two protected areas, divided by a border, but united by the natural and cultural continuum. This combination of parks forms a natural unit of high biodiversity and cultural heritage. Passage through the Serras do Gerês, Amarela, Soajo, Peneda and Xurês, visiting their main attractions. Nothing better than our local guides to discover the nooks, crannies and “charms” of this natural wonder. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear for short walks, sunscreen and a camera. Extra fee applies for pets. Tour carried out in jeep or van.

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Jeep tour: Gerês Pitões das Júnias 1 Day

Let's get to know Alto Barroso, land of good smoked meats, Friday the 13th and friendly people. This tour allows you to visit typical mountain villages where time still passes slowly, in the rhythm of rural activities.Nothing better than our local guides to discover the nooks, crannies and “charms” of this natural wonder. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear for short walks, sunscreen and a camera. Extra fee applies for pets. Tour carried out in jeep or van.

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Jeep Tour: Gerês Nature 1 Day

Full day tour to visit the Peneda Gerês National Park, classified as a World Biosphere Reserve. The Gerês National Park was the first Protected Area created in Portugal, being the only one with the status of "National Park" due to the richness of its natural and cultural heritage, being one of the last strongholds in the country where ecosystems are found in their natural state, with little or no human influence, integrated into a humanized landscape. The Forest de Albergaria and the entire upper valley of the Rio Homem, as well as the Serra do Gerês itself, are a type of landscape that is difficult to find anything comparable in Portugal. If the objective is to get to know the most central area of ​​Gerês in a comprehensive way, we recommend our Gerês Nature Tour (8H) with passage and stops at emblematic points in the heart of the PNPG, among viewpoints, waterfalls and typical villages. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes, shoes suitable for short walks, sunscreen, bath towel, swimsuit and camera. Extra fee applies for pets. Tour carried out in jeep or van. Possibility to book lunch at a local restaurant (not included).

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Jeep Tour: Sistelo 1 Day

Full day tour to one of the "7 Wonders of Portugal" Sistelo won this title in 2017, in the Rural Villas category, standing out for its endless agricultural terraces. These created a peculiar landscape and an example of human resilience in adapting to the environment. On this tour you will pass through mountain areas, rural areas and villages that are important in the history of Portugal. Includes stops with short-term walks along the Ecovia do Vez. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear for short walks, sunscreen and a camera. Extra fee applies for pets. Tour carried out in jeep or van.

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Paintball Kids

Paintball Kids is a suitable activity for children! Now younger kids can also experience the fantastic excitement of a game of Paintball in complete safety, suitable for children aged 6 to 12. This is an activity inspired by Paintball, but with smaller and lighter plastic markers, equipment created specifically for these ages: full protection masks, lighter and safer weapons, smaller paint balls, full costume and a more adapted and fun game dynamic. They can perform a wide variety of combat simulation games: one-on-one, teams, point counting, territory defense, capture the flag, etc. Note: We do not join different groups in this activity.

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Archery in Gerês

Archery requires a great deal of calm, concentration and serenity from its practitioners. Using the use and handling of a bow and multiple arrows, hit the target in order to get the most points. Enjoy moments of precision, without much physical expense, to relieve everyday stress. Duration of 30 minutes. Minimum age: 6 years

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Horse Ride Tour 1 Day

Let the horse take you for a ride through unique and extremely beautiful places! Equestrian tour that requires some experience and comfort on the horse, with an itinerary along the top of the mountain, along paths and old mountain trails, going from village to village, going back to the past where the only means of transport was the horse. You can contemplate natural wonders such as Monte do Castelo, the possibility of spotting Garranos (wild horses), free-grazing animals, crystal-clear water waterfalls, the ancient roman road of Geira Romana, Vale da Albufeira de Vilarinho das Furnas and enjoy a breathtaking walk through beautiful mountain villages. We have 3 trails at your disposal, the Castle, Waterfalls and Villages Trail. This will be chosen by the monitor according to the experience of the participants. Includes lunch in a typical local restaurant. Tour requires experience from all the participants. 5H duration on horseback Maximum weight: 95 kg Minimum age: 14 years old  

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High Ropes Circuit in Gerês

High Ropes Circuit with Mini Slide Venture to the heights by overcoming rope bridges with various difficulties. Use all your flexibility, skill, concentration, dexterity and agility on a circuit of 13 bridges prepared for you to overcome your limits. As it is a modality where overcoming obstacles predominates, we provide you with the most modern safety equipment, also providing support from monitors with specialization in the area so that it can be carried out with maximum safety. At the end you will have a 70m mini slide descent to the ground. Minimum 2 people. Minimum 1.30m tall to be able to carry out the activity.

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Climbing and Rappel Artificial

Climbing and abseiling are practiced on a 6-meter high artificial wood wall. Excellent option, especially for the youngest.  We made the ascent to the top of the platform practicing climbing, after being at the top of the platform we made the reverse way, we descended in rappel. Initiation to Climb and Rappel, easy difficulty. 

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Outdoor Orientation

Don't get lost anymore and become an expert in orienteering! This activity consists of traveling a certain route, establishing connections between several mandatory crossing points. Practitioners of this modality will have to choose the best path to follow and, with the help of a map and a compass, overcome the natural obstacles they may face. On the ground, the different mandatory crossing points are represented by a visible marker (prism), and attached to it are pliers, which must be used by the practitioner on their card, in order to prove their passage through that same point.

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Paintball

Paintball is nothing more than a strategy game in which markers are used whose purpose is to shoot paint balls, eliminating elements of the opposing team that are hit by them. This war game will feature the participation of two or more teams that will face each other on the field. The rules are established at the beginning of each game, as well as the objective of the game. The purpose of the “confrontation” could be to eliminate the opposing team, capture the flag, ambush, all against all, among others, depending on the imagination and courage of the participants. Note: We do not bring together different groups in this activity.

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Horse Ride Tour 1H

Horseback riding in the Peneda Gerês National Park for people with or without experience. The relationship of friendship and companionship that is established between man and horse becomes an attractive factor in moments of leisure and discovery, and there is nothing better than the landscapes of Gerês for this combination to reach its splendor.

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Horse Ride Tour 2H

Horseback riding in the Peneda Gerês National Park for people with experience. Equestrian tour that requires some experience and comfort on the horse, with an itinerary in a typical and mountainous village, with a visit to the Vilarinho da Furna valley and the surroundings of the village of Campo do Gerês along paths of great beauty. Minimum age: 14 years old Requires experience from all the participants.

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Horse Ride Tour 30 minutes

Ideal activity for families and first experience with horses for inexperienced participants, on a guided tour through the village of Campo do Gerês lasting 30 minutes. Minimum for children: 14 years of age.

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Baptism in Horse Riding

Always imagined yourself riding a horse, but never had the opportunity? Ideal for children (minimum 6 years old) and for those who want their first experience with horses, this tour accompanied by a walking monitor is ideal for their first contact with horses. You will meet these beautiful animals and enjoy a short ride of approximately 15 minutes, an opportunity to lose your little “fears” and interact with the magnificent animal that is the horse. NOTE: We do not do pony rides.

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Half-day Guided Hikes

Facing many activity choices, why not opt ​​for the healthiest one and head towards discovering Gerês? Hiking allows us to have deeper contact with the history and biodiversity that makes Gerês National Park one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the country. Caves and crevices carved by nature over thousands of years, waterfalls and protected species are some of the strong points that give added value to this activity. Option of shared or private walking tours. Trails durations from 2 to 4 hours.

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Horse Drawn Carriage Tour

Atop a carriage pulled by the autochthonous breed Garranos, enjoy a ride through characteristic landscapes, which are as versatile as they are beautiful. The longevity of the breed and its strength provide an unforgettable tour in the company of your family and friends, through which you will be able to see some of the most peculiar and striking points of the area: the purity of the forest density and a characteristically Portuguese village where history has laid its roots. The religious monuments and the media village of Vilarinho das Furnas are not neglected, providing, more than visual pleasure, an educational way to enjoy sensations in a group. Capacity of 5 seats in the carriage.

KartCross Tour in Gerês

Explore the natural beauty of the region along dirt and asphalt paths that only our local guides know about. Make the most of a Kart Cross ride visiting places of unique beauty and get to know the area around Albufeira da Caniçada better. Accompanied by a guide in another vehicle, they will visit different locations where the only access is often in vehicles of this type. Tour durations: 1H, 2H, 4H. In August there only 1H durations are done. Activity with starting point in Rio Caldo. Minimum age for accompanying children: 7 years old. - It is mandatory to present a valid driver's license and respect all the guides' instructions. - Tour activity, accelerations without the consent of the guides or drifts that endanger the safety of the tour or damage the vehicles are not permitted. - Sports driving is prohibited (pedestrians, toboggans, accelerating quickly when not necessary) and disrespect for the current Portuguese Traffic Code.  

Full Day Guided Hike

Facing many activity choices, why not opt ​​for the healthiest one and head towards discovering Gerês? Hiking allows us to have deeper contact with the history and biodiversity that makes Gerês National Park one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the country. Caves and crevices carved by nature over thousands of years, waterfalls and protected species are some of the strong points that give added value to this activity. Option of shared or private walking tours. Trails durations from 6 to 7 hours.

Rafting

Rafting is an activity that involves descending rapid rivers in self-sealing inflatable boats. In this activity, the river is in charge - crossing rapids, eddies and waves in an inflatable boat is the main objective of this activity. The rafting we provide of medium/low difficulty consists of descending the Minho River from the Melgaço area, in a pneumatic boat (raft) accompanied by a certified guide, overcoming all the rapids that the river offers. The groups of participants are led by a person responsible for guiding the group throughout the route. To go down the river and overcome its obstacles it is necessary to put into practice team spirit and understand that rhythm, unity, sense of leadership, sensory perception and even solidarity count a lot for the raft to progress. Value: 40€/PAX Minimum 6 participants to book. Minimum age for children: 8 years old

Climbing and Rappel

Enter the game of body contact with Gerês’ massive granitic rocks and take your flexibility, focus, dexterity and agility to the limit. The natural environment is your ally on the ascent to the top. Since this is a modality where obstacles must be surpassed, we put at your disposal the most modern equipment and specialized monitors to ensure safety at all times.  

Transfer Porto - Gerês or Gerês - Porto

Transfer transportation from the Porto area and Sá Carneiro airport to the Gerês area, Terras de Bouro, on request.

Draft horse training

Draft horse training at Peneda-Gerês National Park.   Certified professionals. Contact us for more information.  

Self Drive Boat Rental

To discover the landscapes at a different speed (and without any physical effort), we have some boats that can be piloted by you! After a brief explanation and demonstration of how to drive the self-drive boat, you can set off to explore Albufeira da Caniçada. Simple self drive boats of 5 or 8 seats. Prices include gasoline and life jackets. From €55/per boat

Ski Tube

If you enjoyed flying, this is your chance!  In ski tubes towed by high-speed boats, you can experience the adrenaline of a flight over water.  We always have some different ski tubes to choose from ones that takes several people to individual ski tubes.   If you do not know how to swim you must notify the monitors! Only allowed to children over 12 years old. Minimum 2 people. From 15€ per person

Canoeing Caniçada

Canoeing is a great way to discover the corners of Albufeira da Caniçada.Very easy-to-use kayaks allow you to explore the water, take a dip, but also stop and explore the shores of the lake. With family or friends, a kayak trip is always a good option. For the kayak rental, you can choose between our single (one person) and double (two person) kayaks. Group prices upon request.

Canyoning

Test your limits in this activity that consists of descending waterfalls, gorges or canyons, following the course of a river, using different progression techniques. You will overcome waterfalls, swim in crystal-clear lagoons and jump into natural pools, always accompanied by breathtaking landscapes. Discover untouched places, where nature shows all its magic and magnificence, combining the splendor of the water with the beauty of the mountains. Reccomended to bring: Towels, swimming suits and water. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have the possibility to do this activity in two locations, two different rivers: • River Arado, near Vila do Gerês fix schedule 9:20AM (not held from November to March) • River Carcerelha, near Ponte da Barca fix schedule 10:00AM (not held from November to April)