The ride is rough and the day needs moderate fitness. 4.9 from 304 reviews at €110 per person.
Best for: For beginner kayaking, book the kayak and waterfall tour with lunch at €110 per person; moderate fitness required, no hotel pickup. 4.9 from 304 reviews. Gerês National Park comparison
Trade-off: No hotel pickup.
In our comparison: #6 of 6 in Gerês National Park, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €110 per adult.
Children from €85 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 296 of 304
Star breakdown of all 304 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, water activities and lunch; the main caveat is how much of the outing is spent in the car.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 July 2024 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
* 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.
6hEmbrace 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.
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The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 6 | €110 | 9h–10h | 4.9 (304) | shared |
| Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto | €100 | 9h | 4.95 (949) | shared |
| Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers | €240 | 8h | 4.95 (203) | private |
| Geres Experience Tour | €130 | 9h | 4.94 (32) | shared |
Ranked #6 of 6 in Gerês National Park by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €240, median €108; typical length 9h. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Gerês National Park