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Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto

4.9 Excellent 298 reviews
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9h–10h
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English
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

New to kayaking? in our Gerês National Park comparison. For beginner kayaking, book the kayak and waterfall tour with lunch at €110 per person; moderate fitness required, no hotel pickup. 4.9 from 298 reviews.

Trade-off: No hotel pickup.

Last checked: September 14, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

From the guide

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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:15, 08:30
Scheduled through October 2026

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:15, 08:30. Scheduled through October 2026. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Personal expenses

Itinerary

Parque Nacional Peneda-Geres Stop 1
* Morning Kayak activity surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes; * Swim and relax at the beaches of the Caniçada lake. Try Stand up paddle; * Throughout the day learn the cultural and traditional aspects of the villages in the park; * Enjoy a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, flavoured, deliciou food and wine included; * Short walk - avg. 25 min each way - (easy/moderate level) - path to a hidden waterfall - perfect to swim in crystal clear water; * Supporting our active/participative environmental project at the National Park; *Amazing landscapes/viewpoints along the way.
6h

Additional Information

  • 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.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 110 / person