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Hiking and Swimming in Geres National Park

4.9 · 70 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Porto Operated by DailyTours - Porto and Douro Valley excursions Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
9h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A day in the Gerês national park with a driver guide, waterfalls, viewpoints and short walks, and a swim when the weather allows, with a coffee stop on the way up.

Food and drinks are not included and a moderate level of fitness is expected. 4.89 from 70 reviews at €75 per person.

In our comparison: #4 of 5 in Gerês National Park, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €75 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Driver/guide
  • Insurance to all participants
  • Food and drinks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 31 August 2026.

Reviews

4.9
70 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 70 of 70

Star breakdown of all 70 ratings

5 stars
62 · 89%
4 stars
8 · 11%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the helpful guides and lagoon swims; rocky paths and heat can make the hike demanding.

Praised

  • Friendly guides check on walkers and help with difficult sections of the trail
  • Guides share local stories and knowledge during the drive and hike
  • Mountain scenery and clear natural pools for swimming
  • Time to swim and relax at the lagoons without feeling rushed

Complaints

  • Some find the hike easy, while others struggle with rocky footing and heat
  • Lack of food on the hike prompts complaints and reminders to pack lunch or snacks
  • The drive from Porto feels lengthy to some travellers

Written by Guidekin from the 48 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 June 2018 to 23 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Pick ups at any other location in Porto area can be requested for an extra 20 euro fee. It need to be requested until 12 hours before the experience starts. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
DailyTours - Porto and Douro Valley excursions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 5+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Gerês National Park

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 5€759h4.89 (70)shared
Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto€1009h4.95 (949)shared
Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers€2408h4.95 (203)private
Geres Experience Tour€1309h4.94 (32)shared

Ranked #4 of 5 in Gerês National Park by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €240, median €105; typical length 9h. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Gerês National Park

From €75 per adult