--- title: Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/waterfall-lagoon-and-old-village-in-peneda-ger-s-national-park/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 1242 duration_minutes: 540 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: First Gerês visit? rank_in_category: 5 of 5 (Gerês National Park) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/waterfall-lagoon-and-old-village-in-peneda-ger-s-national-park/ --- # Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park **Guidekin's take:** A vintage Land Rover day in Peneda Gerês with short walks to a waterfall, a lagoon and a mountain village, lunch and a reforestation stop, in a small group. The ride is built for the mountains, not for comfort, and needs moderate fitness. 4.91 from 1242 reviews at €105 per person. **First Gerês visit?:** For a first visit, book Off Track to Lagoons&Waterfall with an old village stop and lunch at €105 per person; meeting point pickup. 4.91 from 1242 reviews. Trade-off: Not recommended for people with knee injuries. (last checked September 14, 2026) In our comparison: #5 of 5 in Gerês National Park, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This tour is more than a simple visit to Peneda-Gerês National Park: it’s a feeling! Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: experiencing beautiful landscapes, magical paths, a waterfall, a lagoon, an typical village and a tasty local gastronomy all emerged in magnificent mountains. Begin your journey with a 4x4 pick-up at the our meeting points, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Explore breathtaking mountain landscapes on short walks to a crystal-clear lagoon and a magical waterfall—perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim. Step back in time as we visit a typical village, where you’ll discover a fascinating way of life rooted in traditions and a commitment to heritage and cultural preservation. Food is a great way to preserve culture, and you’ll enjoy a traditional meal in a welcoming local restaurant, featuring fair, flavorful, and delicious food—green wine included! *Alternative plan for rainy days available! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will stop there. - Starts 08:15: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €80: ages 3 to 15 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person - Duration: 9h–10h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 1242 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Oporto adventure tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02 ## Reviews 4.91 from 1242 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1223 of 1242. - 5 stars: 1169 (94%) - 4 stars: 54 (4%) - 3 stars: 10 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, lagoon swims and village food; some struggle on the trails while others want more hiking. **Praised:** - Guides share knowledge of wildlife, village traditions and local history - Patient guides help less confident hikers on steep or rocky paths - Refreshing swims in natural pools and beneath waterfalls - Traditional village lunches that accommodate dietary requirements - Small groups with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere **Complaints:** - Some struggle on steep, rocky paths, while others want more walking or a harder hike - Some find the tour vehicles uncomfortable to ride in - Winding, bumpy drives prompt warnings about motion sickness Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-03-26 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Friendly local nature guide - Small-group tour and routes adjusted to weather conditions - Lunch - Participative tourism: contribute to our reforestation project - 4x4 Land Rover experience - Insurance - Pick-up and drop-off at preselected meeting points ## Not included - Gratuities - Personal expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Peneda-Geres National Park** (7h) - - Discover the Portuguese countryside surrounded by beautiful mountains - Immerse yourself in wild nature and swim in the crystal-clear waters of a waterfall and lagoon - Enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant and try green wine - Get to know a typical village and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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 The guide will stop there. In the day before's message, you will receive information about the car that will help you identify it - model and color. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJOSLGWiQeJQ0Ru4Vtx2PnmAU Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 into 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 paths are downhill and uphill, the terrain can be slippery and you might need to scramble over some rocks. - This activity is available all year round. - This activity is suitable for everyone from 3 to 75 years old. - Vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options are available. Please advise at the time of booking ifthere are any specific dietary/allergies. - 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 people with knee injuries Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Gerês National Park | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 5** | €105 | 9h–10h | 4.91 (1242) | 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 #5 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/waterfall-lagoon-and-old-village-in-peneda-ger-s-national-park/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md