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2-Days Peneda-Gerês National Park Hiking Tour
Experience the Best of Portugal’s Natural Beauty!
Explore the Peneda-Gerês National Park in an Unforgettable 2-days Adventure
Join us for an immersive hiking experience in Portugal’s only national park. Over two days, you’ll discover breathtaking landscapes, hidden waterfalls, and charming traditional villages. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike, this tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with Portugal’s pristine wilderness.
Itinerary 2-Days Peneda-Gerês National Park Hiking Tour
Day 1: Immerse Yourself in the Gerês Mountain Range and Ancient Forests
Uncover the breathtaking beauty of the Gerês Mountain Range, a defining feature of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, stretching along Portugal’s border with Spain.
On this day, you’ll explore diverse landscapes shaped by the park’s unique microclimates. At higher altitudes, rugged rocky terrains dominate, while the valleys reveal lush, verdant forests enriched by rivers and crystal-clear lagoons.
A highlight of the journey is the iconic Mata da Albergaria, one of Portugal’s most pristine and protected forests. As you hike through this magical setting, follow the ancient Roman road that once connected Braga to Astorga, immersing yourself in the historical and natural wonders of the region.
- Diverse Landscapes: Witness rugged rocky peaks, lush valleys, and crystal-clear rivers.
- Mata da Albergaria: Hike through one of Portugal’s best-preserved forests, crossed by an ancient Roman road that once connected Braga to Astorga.
- Nature and History: Immerse yourself in the region’s unique biodiversity and historical charm.
Day 2: High-Altitude Hiking and the Wonders of Pitões das Júnias
Start your day in Pitões das Júnias, a charming village located over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level, making it one of Portugal’s highest settlements. Surrounded by majestic granite peaks sculpted by millions of years of natural erosion, this area offers unparalleled hiking experiences.
Venture along ancient trails flanked by colossal granite formations, keeping an eye out for wild goats and the rare, vibrant Gerês Lilies (Lírios do Gerês), a flower unique to this region. With its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, this day is a must for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
- Granite Peaks: Hike amidst massive rock formations shaped by millions of years of erosion.
- Flora and Fauna: Spot wild goats and marvel at the rare Gerês Lilies, found only in this region.
- Breathtaking Views: Enjoy stunning vistas and the tranquility of untouched nature.
What´s included?
- Transfers (when booked)
- Accommodation (when booked in 2* hotel – Upgrade by request)
- 2 Lunches
- Local English-speaking guide
- Water
- Personal accident insurance
- All fees in the Park
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
What to bring to Penda-Gerês National Park day tour?
- Comfortable clothes
- Comfortable footwear
- Sun screen
- Beach towel (summer)
- Hat
- Rain jacket (winter)
- Hiking poles (if have knee or back problems)
- Snacks
- Camera
Book Your Tour Today
Don’t miss out on the chance to explore Peneda-Gerês National Park with an expert guide. Book your day tour to Peneda-Gerês today and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature, history, and culture that this UNESCO-listed destination has to offer.
Ashwani –
Glad we booked tour with them. They provide full information a out history, Plants, small animals and peoples living in Geres.
The Hike is also great with them, they are bever in a hurry, they give you full attention and full time throuth journey. Its really great to visit amazing and very beautiful locations with them . Some of the them are really dream locations.
We really enjoyed with them. Happy & Satisfied. Highly recommended!!
Ralph –
Fantastic experience! Samuel was very helpful in assisting us in planning our trip to the area and did a great job of staying in touch with us even though we booked many months in advance. Carlos was our guide for both days of our hikes. He is a great guy and first-rate guide who even escorted us to our Airbnb when we got lost, which was greatly appreciated. He is passionate about nature and very knowledgeable about PGNP and does a fantastic job of explaining all facets of the flora and fauna that we encountered on our hikes. We enjoyed leisurely lunches with him at nice local restaurants which gave us a good flavor of the local area. PGNP is even more beautiful than it appears in photos and the experience is enhanced greatly by both Carlos and Samuel. I highly recommend National Park Tours for an overall great experience and we will definitely hire them again when we return to the area!
Shasta Kadonaga –
We had a great 2 days of hiking and visiting this special park with our 2 teenaged kids. Carlos planned great swimming spots for us to cool down. We appreciated Carlos knowledge he shared of the park biology and villages. He took care to ensure we had a great experience and also took some great photos of our family. Our lunch stops were very good and generous quantities. You must try to visit this beautiful park as there is a lot to see.