--- title: Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/private-geres-national-park-tour-with-lunch-and-transfers/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 240 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 203 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private with lunch? rank_in_category: 2 of 5 (Gerês National Park) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/private-geres-national-park-tour-with-lunch-and-transfers/ --- # Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers **Guidekin's take:** A private day in Peneda Gerês with your own vehicle, lunch and a donation to a local association, with options that add horse riding or a bread workshop, and a chance of spotting garrano horses or deer. Routes are confirmed after booking. 4.95 from 203 reviews at €240 per person. **Private with lunch?:** For a private day, book Private Geres National Park Tour at €240 per person with lunch and pickup; minimum two people. 4.95 from 203 reviews. Trade-off: Minimum two people, priced per person. (last checked September 14, 2026) In our comparison: #2 of 5 in Gerês National Park, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This private tour will allow you to explore the Peneda Geres National Park in a unique and personalized way. Founded in 1971 to preserve the region’s biodiversity and traditions. Let us introduce to Peneda-Geres National Park. Beginning the journey in Porto or and always with the greatest comfort we will head towards the national Park. Behold wild animals such as the horse Garrano, the deer and who knows…, even the famous Iberian Wolf. Once you book, we will get back to you and create your program according to your preferences. We can have a nice family day with smooth transfers and easy hikes to calm lakes... or more demanding treks for hiking lovers! You can choose to spend your day hiking, swimming in lakes, bathing in waterfalls or visiting traditional villages. Note that by booking with us you are directly contributing to a local development association. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 154 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 12+: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 154 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €240 per person for the Private Geres National Park Tour option; other options up to €325 - Duration: 8h–10h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 203 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Detours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 203 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 203 of 203. - 5 stars: 193 (95%) - 4 stars: 10 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the adaptable guides, swimming spots and local lunches; the hiking can be physically demanding. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, encouraging guides attentive to comfort and safety - Routes and pace tailored to guests' interests and fitness - Waterfalls, mountain views and swimming in natural pools - Generous lunches featuring local Portuguese dishes - Guides finding quieter routes and less crowded swimming spots **Complaints:** - Some find the trails easy, while others warn that the hiking requires fitness and sturdy shoes Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-07-01 to 2026-09-18); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private Geres National Park Tour | €240 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, French, English | Pickup included | | Geres Tour With Horse Riding | €290 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, French, English | Horse Riding Tour Pickup included | | Bread Workshop in Geres | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, French, English | Local Bread Workshop Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Donation for a local development association - Bottled water - Lunch ## Not included - Personal Expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Peneda-Geres National Park** (7h) - Made of Earth and Soul, this is one of the most magical places in Portugal. World Biodiversity Reserve by UNESCO since 2009, the park is a unique attraction in Portugal, for its size, diversity, and beauty. There are centuries-old agro-pastoral villages shaped by their... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 154 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €480 | €240 | | 4 | €540 | €135 | | 6 | €690 | €115 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Gerês National Park start at €75 per person. ## Compared with other Gerês National Park | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 5** | €240 | 8h–10h | 4.95 (203) | private | | [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 | | [Geres Experience Tour](/portugal/porto/tours/geres-experience-tour/?format=md) | €130 | 9h | 4.94 (32) | shared | | [Hiking and Swimming in Geres National Park](/portugal/porto/tours/hiking-and-swimming-in-geres-national-park/?format=md) | €75 | 9h | 4.89 (70) | shared | Ranked #2 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. 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