--- title: Hiking and Swimming in Geres National Park lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/hiking-and-swimming-in-geres-national-park/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 70 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Budget hiking and swimming rank_in_category: 4 of 5 (Gerês National Park) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/hiking-and-swimming-in-geres-national-park/ --- # Hiking and Swimming in Geres National Park **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 (table below). ## Overview Gerês Nationa Park is situated one and half hour driving from Porto and this is what it will take to be in the heart of the park. Because we don't want to annoy you with so much driving, we will stop midway to stretch our legs and have a coffee (not included). Once in Gerês National Park, we will cross the park to visit the most amazing spots as the astonishing waterfalls and viewpoints from this beautiful park as walking a bit in order to feel in true contact with Nature and breath this fresh air ;) On our way, we will have time to visit Gerês Village, known for the termal waters for a few snacks (not included) and relax a bit. Arrival to Porto will be around 18:30pm ## Before you book - Meeting point: Pick ups at any other location in Porto… - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 5+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 70 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: DailyTours - Porto and Douro Valley excursions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31 ## Reviews 4.89 from 70 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 70 of 70. - 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 (2018-06-13 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Driver/guide - Insurance to all participants ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJUYtttOFkJA0R_AWJwZinGUk Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Gerês National Park | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 5** | €75 | 9h | 4.89 (70) | shared | | [Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto](/portugal/porto/tours/small-group-geres-national-park-full-day-with-picnic-from-porto/?format=md) | €100 | 9h | 4.95 (949) | shared | | [Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers](/portugal/porto/tours/private-geres-national-park-tour-with-lunch-and-transfers/?format=md) | €240 | 8h | 4.95 (203) | private | | [Geres Experience Tour](/portugal/porto/tours/geres-experience-tour/?format=md) | €130 | 9h | 4.94 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/geres/?format=md ## More in Porto - All Porto tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/hiking-and-swimming-in-geres-national-park/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md