Kayak In Peneda Gerês National Park
Peneda-Gerês National Park - Where adventure meets nature, tradition and culture.
Peneda-Gerês National Park
10h
Easy
€110
Kayak In Peneda Gerês National Park
Peneda-Gerês National Park - Where adventure meets nature, tradition and culture.
Peneda-Gerês National Park
10H
EASY
€110
What's Included?
FRIENDLY LOCAL GUIDE
Explore the region with someone who knows it inside out
ICONIC TRANSPORTATION
LUNCH INCLUDED
Enjoy a traditional meal and taste the famous green wine
NATURE EXPLORATION
Short walks to a scenic waterfall and a crystal-clear lagoon
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Explore the biggest lake of the National Park on a Kayak

COMMUNITY
Meaningful connections with local families and businesses
About Kayak in Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour
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. 1h30min). 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.
08h00 - 08h30
Pick-up at preselected meeting points
10h00 - 12h00
Arrival at the National Park
Easy kayak activity on the lake
12h00 - 13h30
Traditional lunch at a portuguese local restaurant
14h00 - 17h00
Visit a waterfall - swim and enjoy nature - short walk (avg. 25mins each way)
Take in one of the most spectacular views of the National Park
18h30 - 19h00
Drop-off at preselected meeting points
WHATS INCLUDED
A friendly nature local guide;
Pick-up and drop off at preselected meeting points - See our meeting points available before booking;
Small group tour - up to 8 participants;
4×4 Land Rover experience;
Traditional lunch at a local restaurant;
Insurance;
Equipment (kayak single or double, drybag, lockers and life-vest).
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Tip or gratuity;
Personal expenses;
The tour is not wheelchair accessible or recommended for people with back/knee problems or serious medical conditions.
What To Bring
Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and non-slip walking shoes (no sandals or flip flops please);
Warm clothes, change of clothing and 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.
Important Notes
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 forward-facing, 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 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.
Cancellation Policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100%, if the booking is cancelled 24h or less before start time.
Viator traveler - United States
Perfect way of visiting this part of Portugal. Well balanced and not ordinary mix of sightseeing and active pleasure. Our group was led to fantastic viewpoints and we could admire mesmerizing views. Kayaking was refreshing and fun and opportunity to try SUP was vary nice yet tricky part :)
GetYourGuide traveler - Germany
The tour was great overall. The pick-up went perfectly, and vegan requests were accommodated for the food. Canoeing was a lot of fun, and swimming at the waterfall was a unique experience. Our guide Emanuel accompanied us excellently throughout the day, paying attention to each individual and ensuring that everyone in the group got their money's worth. Our expectations were exceeded.
Libby - United Kingdom
The trip was fantastic! Our guide Pedro was really friendly and knowledgeable. The park is a stunning place for kayaking and having a dip in the waterfall. 10/10 would recommend for anyone wanting a lovely day out of Porto city centre
Daisy - United States
Just such a fab trip! The tour guide, Renate, was wonderful and made the day easy and fun. The local food was delicious and the scenery was some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. The kayaking was a workout! And the hike was perhaps a little more than moderate… VERY steep and scrambly! But my word, the views and the waterfall were worth it.
Yuske - Netherlands
What a fantastic little gem this company is. While we expected to have a regular kayak outing, we were surprised by an amazing tour on which we got to see the national park Peneda-Gerês from a local perspective. Made possible by our amazing tour guide Luis, who has an amazing knowledge of Portugal, the region, the park and the world in general, we got to see Portugal from a not-so-touristy perspective. The day has not only this to offer, but is full of activity and the most beautiful scenery. I’m not going into too much details here, you should experience it for yourself, since we absolutely recommend this trip! Thanks Oporto Adventure Tours and Luis especially for this unforgettable experience!
Melanie - United Kingdom
We had an amazing day with Miguel! High recommend. The river we kayaked on was warm so when we went to swim in it, it was lovely. The waterfall swim is the highlight, very scenic and refreshing. The weather wasn’t great but we still had a great time. The afternoon is filled with the sights of the park. The actual walking time isn’t too long but some bits are intense so make sure to have grippy shoes and be confident in your ability.
Christa - Netherlands
This was an amazing day! Pick-up was arranged perfectly fine and very smooth. We had the perfect weather for kajaking and doing a little walk. Emmanuele was a wonderful guide: he was a good driver, very friendly and could tell us a lot about Porto and the nature. Our favorite part was the little swim we did in the midden lagoon, with no other people around! Lunch was wonderful too! Altogether would highly recommend this tour, so much fun!
Viator traveler - United Kingdom
A fantastic company! Very organised from start to finish, we had two trips booked and both were excellent. A great way to see the National Park and our guide Elena was super friendly and ensured we had a great day. Would highly recommend this company and would definitely use again.
Karkowski - France
The best day of our trip. Everything was perfect. Marinha is adorable. Our group was really great. We had wonderful encounters. Marinha explained a lot of things to us about the national park. She really knows the area well. Delicious meal with typical Portuguese dishes. Special moment at the waterfall. Marinha took great care of each of us. FABULOUS!!!!
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