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Peneda-Gerês National Park Discovery Tour
Private full-day tour of both sides of Portugal's only National Park — Gerês and Peneda.
Full day · 8 hoursEasy · short walksPrivate tour
DurationFull day · approx. 8 h
DifficultyEasy · short walks only
GroupPrivate · just your group
SeasonAll year round
Starts inArcos de Valdevez
GuideLocal, English-speaking
The experience
Both sides of Portugal's only National Park in a single day
See the whole National Park in one day. With your private guide, explore the protected forests of the Gerês side, walk a stretch of the historic Roman road and visit the Campo do Gerês museums.
In the afternoon, cross to the Peneda side for mountain villages, viewpoints and local traditions — with a taste of a traditional cake along the way. It is the perfect introduction to Peneda-Gerês for travellers who want to see the essentials at a relaxed pace, with someone who knows every corner.
- Both sides of the National Park in one day
- Roman road and protected forest
- Campo do Gerês museums
- Mountain villages and viewpoints
Itinerary
Your day, step by step
- Meet your guide in Arcos de Valdevez.
- Start on the Gerês side: protected forest and a walk on the Roman road.
- Stop in a typical mountain village.
- Visit the Campo do Gerês museums, then cross to the Peneda side for mountain villages, viewpoints and local traditions.
- End of the tour.
Times are approximate. As this is a private tour, we adapt the pace and stops to you.
Prices & conditions
What's included
Included
- Private tour with a local English-speaking guide
- Private transport
- Museum entrance fees
- Personal accident insurance
- Peneda-Gerês National Park sticker
Not included
- Lunch (see optional extras)
- Personal expenses
Optional extras
- Picnic or lunch at a local restaurant: €30 per person
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation: from Porto €120 · from Braga €60 (up to 4 people)
Good to know
Before you go
Difficulty
Easy · short walks only · 8 hours in total.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Light jacket
Getting there
Arcos de Valdevez is 1 hour from Porto and 30 minutes from Braga and Viana do Castelo. Pick-up from your accommodation is available as an optional extra.
Season
All year round — every season shows a different side of the park.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this tour good if I don't want to hike?
Yes. It's mostly a scenic tour with short, easy walks.
Can we customise the stops?
Of course — it's a private tour, so we adapt it to your interests.
Where does the tour start?
In Arcos de Valdevez, 1 hour from Porto. Pick-up from your accommodation in Porto or Braga can be added as an optional extra.
How do I book this private tour?
Send us your preferred date and the size of your group using the form on this page. We will reply personally with availability and a proposal — there are no booking fees.
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Tell us your preferred date, the size of your group and where you are staying. We reply within 24 hours with availability and a tailored proposal — no booking fees.
Prefer to chat? Message us on WhatsApp or write to geral@montesa.pt.
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