Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

4.9(304)10 hFree cancellationBy Oporto adventure tours

About this activity

Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: join us on a day tour that combines kayaking, tasty food/wine, a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by mountain landscapes and amazing places to swim!

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. 1h30m). Enjoy a morning of paddling with the magnificient landscapes as your background. Take a pit stop on a small sandy beach to swim, relax and try a stand-up paddleboard.

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.

What's included

✓4×4 Land Rover experience
✓A friendly nature local guide
✓Lunch
✓Small group tour
✓Insurance
✓Equipment (kayak single or double, drybag, lockers and life-vest)
✓Pick-up and drop-off at preselected meeting points

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Personal expenses

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time 1h40 min: Porto > National Park / National Park > Porto
Take in 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.
The kayak activity is apx. 1h30min.
The path is downhill and uphill, terrain can be slippery and you might need to scramble over some rocks.
Vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options are available. Please advise at the time of booking if there are any specific dietary requirements/allergies.
This activity is suitable for everyone from 5 to 75 years old.
We send an email the day before the tour with the exact time for the meeting point - The meeting point time in Porto is between 8h00 and 8h30.
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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