Peneda-Gerês National Park: Lakes, Trails & Savors

Dive into Portugal’s wild side with a day of kayaking, hiking, and savoring local flavors in the breathtaking Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Explore Portugal’s only national park on a full-day adventure in Peneda-Gerês. Paddle your kayak across the serene waters of Caniçada Lake, hike through breathtaking mountain trails, and discover mesmerizing waterfalls, vibrant fauna, and panoramic viewpoints. After the action, savor a traditional lunch in a charming mountain village, where stunning scenery meets (delicious) local flavors. With professional guides and a small group setting, this is nature at its most unforgettable.
Shore Thing Highlights
Savor a traditional lunch in a picturesque Gerês mountain village
Hike scenic mountain trails and admire stunning waterfalls
Kayak on Caniçada Lake, surrounded by serene, wild landscapes
Need to know
This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Approximately 1 hour 30 minute drive each way to/from the pier
Includes 1 drink and lunch
Sailors should wear a swimsuit and bring a towel if they would like to swim at the beach stop
Sailors will hike for approximately 1.5 hours
Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
Experience shores the Virgin way

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Select tour bookings to help social charities

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