Private Tour of the Natural Waterfalls and Lagoons of Gerês
Overview
This Experience was carefully designed for true lovers of mountain hikes.
This experience provides, in addition to the benefits of mountain hiking, a very direct contact with the ancestral traditions of pastoralism in the villages through the visit to their corrals and shelters, but it also has a very strong natural component of relaxation between places.
Everything is programmed at a pace that allows people to enjoy the places without haste so that they can truly take advantage of these places ...
For lovers of waterfalls and lagoons it is undoubtedly an asset as several are presented along the route after lunch that are not within the reach of the normal walker ...
We have this experience tested with good results so we strongly believe in its quality and we decided to share it with anyone who wants to venture with us.
We are waiting for you
This experience provides, in addition to the benefits of mountain hiking, a very direct contact with the ancestral traditions of pastoralism in the villages through the visit to their corrals and shelters, but it also has a very strong natural component of relaxation between places.
Everything is programmed at a pace that allows people to enjoy the places without haste so that they can truly take advantage of these places ...
For lovers of waterfalls and lagoons it is undoubtedly an asset as several are presented along the route after lunch that are not within the reach of the normal walker ...
We have this experience tested with good results so we strongly believe in its quality and we decided to share it with anyone who wants to venture with us.
We are waiting for you
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Snacks - Red wine, cheese, sausages and bread
- Power bank for charging mobile devices
- Photographs that will then be sent to participants by email
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Geres, Geres, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Beginning of the experience from the meeting point at 10 am in the morning with all participants heading to Pedra bela ... Passing through various picnic areas and climbing to the top of the mountain through the middle of a forest.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Pedra Bela, Geres Portugal
Location with fantastic views over the whole Gerês Valley and Albufeira da Caniçada. Breathtaking landscapes where you can see some Peaks of the Serra do Gerês ...
Beginning of the walk around 10:45 am that will take us to the Curral de Carvalhas das Éguas and its pastoral shelter ...
After a short stop at 11:25 am we proceed to the Curral da Lomba do Vidoeiro where we will be able to observe its old shelter, the place where the Shepherds stay overnight ...
New stop to contemplate the place and at 11:50 am we start the final phase of the hike to Prado da Teixeira with arrival close to 12:25 pm where we will stop to relax in the shade of its imposing oaks in a green meadow, to know its shepherds shelter and absorb the power of the surrounding landscapes ... A small stream that passes there forms a natural pool of pure and crystalline water where it is possible to take some beautiful dives ... A true mountain oasis ...
Time also for lunch (picnic) and restoring energy for the rest of the day ...
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Peneda-Geres National Park, Peneda-Geres National Park, Northern Portugal
At 2:30 pm we start a new hike that will take us to one of the biggest secrets of Gerês, the Fecha da Pombeira with its huge waterfall and its natural swimming pool which they call Cascata dos Hippies ... Mandatory stopping place not only for also to contemplate what nature has to offer us ...
Around 15: 30h we continue our walk this time by the river bed where we will find true natural treasures until we reach the Olympic Lagoon, place of mandatory stop for bathing and connection with nature in its pure and wild state ...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cascata do Arado, Portugal, 4845 Vilar da Veiga, Portugal
At 4:30 pm time to resume walking to one of the best known waterfalls in our National Park, Cascata do Arado, along the way we will still see some other lagoons and waterfalls ...
At 17: 00h time to stop again in a picnic park a little further ahead where a snack with wine, cheese, bread and sausages will be served to replenish the energy for the final walk that will take us back to the starting point of the walk. .
17: 30h, with the energies restored, time to make the final walk that will take us back to the place where we started the day, Pedra Bela ...
Once we reach the end of this circular trail around 18: 45h we will return to the meeting point in the village of Gerês ...
Estimated arrival time around 19: 00H ... We ask that you note that all these times are based on people with some mountain rhythm and experience, so the guide may feel the need to change the program times to guarantee the your success.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Geres, Geres, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Beginning of the experience from the meeting point at 10 am in the morning with all participants heading to Pedra bela ... Passing through various picnic areas and climbing to the top of the mountain through the middle of a forest.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Pedra Bela, Geres Portugal
Location with fantastic views over the whole Gerês Valley and Albufeira da Caniçada. Breathtaking landscapes where you can see some Peaks of the Serra do Gerês ...
Beginning of the walk around 10:45 am that will take us to the Curral de Carvalhas das Éguas and its pastoral shelter ...
After a short stop at 11:25 am we proceed to the Curral da Lomba do Vidoeiro where we will be able to observe its old shelter, the place where the Shepherds stay overnight ...
New stop to contemplate the place and at 11:50 am we start the final phase of the hike to Prado da Teixeira with arrival close to 12:25 pm where we will stop to relax in the shade of its imposing oaks in a green meadow, to know its shepherds shelter and absorb the power of the surrounding landscapes ... A small stream that passes there forms a natural pool of pure and crystalline water where it is possible to take some beautiful dives ... A true mountain oasis ...
Time also for lunch (picnic) and restoring energy for the rest of the day ...
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Peneda-Geres National Park, Peneda-Geres National Park, Northern Portugal
At 2:30 pm we start a new hike that will take us to one of the biggest secrets of Gerês, the Fecha da Pombeira with its huge waterfall and its natural swimming pool which they call Cascata dos Hippies ... Mandatory stopping place not only for also to contemplate what nature has to offer us ...
Around 15: 30h we continue our walk this time by the river bed where we will find true natural treasures until we reach the Olympic Lagoon, place of mandatory stop for bathing and connection with nature in its pure and wild state ...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cascata do Arado, Portugal, 4845 Vilar da Veiga, Portugal
At 4:30 pm time to resume walking to one of the best known waterfalls in our National Park, Cascata do Arado, along the way we will still see some other lagoons and waterfalls ...
At 17: 00h time to stop again in a picnic park a little further ahead where a snack with wine, cheese, bread and sausages will be served to replenish the energy for the final walk that will take us back to the starting point of the walk. .
17: 30h, with the energies restored, time to make the final walk that will take us back to the place where we started the day, Pedra Bela ...
Once we reach the end of this circular trail around 18: 45h we will return to the meeting point in the village of Gerês ...
Estimated arrival time around 19: 00H ... We ask that you note that all these times are based on people with some mountain rhythm and experience, so the guide may feel the need to change the program times to guarantee the your success.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Filipajrf
June 2021
Foi uma das experiências mais incríveis, gratificantes, relaxantes, mágicas que tive em toda a minha vida! Aconselho a todas as pessoas que gostem de apreciar a natureza no seu estado mais puro, e que queriam praticar desporto aliado a umas paisagens de cortar a respiração! Obrigado ao staff pe...
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June 2021
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June 2021
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June 2021
Experiência a repetir. Adoramos! Tudo 5 estrelas! Uma pessoa fica a adorar ainda mais o gerês. O único problema foi ter que vir embora 👏👏
Experiência a repetir. Adoramos! Tudo 5 estrelas! Uma pessoa fica a adorar ainda mais o gerês. O único problema foi ter que vir embora 👏👏carlalila1993
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Tudo é planeado ao pormenor e adaptado a cada pessoa, o Nelson e o Freitas são os melhores guias de sempre. Uma das melhores partes é poder simplesmente apreciar e eles tratam de fotografar todos os momentos. Para quem quer conhecer o Gerês, ter uma experiência na natureza e provar a gastronomia local é este tipo de aventuras que devem procurar. Temos um cãozinho e a experiência também foi adaptada a ele e foi fantástico. Deixo aqui um grande agradecimento a estes guias maravilhosos e muito sucesso. Obrigada pela experiência! PS: todas as normas da DGS foram compridas, clean and safe