Peneda's Glacial Landscape Geotour with Keen Tours
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9–11 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for participants in good physical shape with experience in multi-hour hikes on varied terrain.
Overview
Uncover the last Ice Age’s imprint on Portugal’s only national park with Keen Tours' immersive Peneda's Glacial Landscape Geotour. Walk among ancient moraines and historic villages on this full-day adventure.
Peneda's Glacial Landscape - Geotour
From 155€ per Person | Private Tour | Full-Day
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About This Adventure
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Rates per person
1 Person: 420€ 2 People: 235€ 3 People: 170€ 4+ People: 155€
Duration
11 hours
About
Discover all about the glaciers that covered this mountain during the last ice-age through the many records you’ll be able to recognize in the landscape.
During this fantastic 5-hour hike come across well-preserved moraines and thick lodgement-till deposits, estimate the weight of massive erratic blocs, wander around the plateau and deduce the ancient ice-flow direction just by looking at roche-moutonnée.
If the weather is kind to us, enjoy a unique view over all the mountain ranges that constitute the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Notice how the people occupying these tough territories used Geology to their advantage and made changes to the landscape to serve different purposes. Explore small villages settled on cirques’ slopes and stone fenced fields, dispersed over fine-graded materials on their floors.
Complete the tour visiting Our Lady of Peneda (a 18th century sanctuary built over a 13th century shrine) which will offer an incredible example of how the landscape can become part of the religious rite.
Price Specifics per tour / Pick-up & Drop-off
- free | Braga, Terras de Bouro, Ponte da Barca, Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre
- 150€ | Guimarães
- 185€ | Ponte de Lima
- 210€ | Viana do Castelo
- 255€ | Porto
Specifics
- Suitable from 10* to 75 years old
- 5h00m long hike
- Duration: full day – 9:00 to 20:00
- For groups of 7 or more people, please call or e-mail to book
10 is not a strict rule, if you think your child can handle the hike or you have a way to transport him/her you’re welcome to bring your kid.
Recommendations
- Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes – remember to bring trousers suitable for the horseback riding, namely that don’t restrict your movements
- Bring sunscreen (if relevant)
Includes
- Pick-up and Drop-off at accommodation
- SUV with all seats facing forward
- Toddler/child car seats available (9 to 36 kg)
- Lunch, snacks and water
- Photos and videos
- Specialized local guide with first aid training and carrying a first aid kit
- Contribution for a conservation project and a 120% compensation of the CO2 produced during the tour
- All equipment necessary for the activities
- Insurance, both personal and liability
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy hiking shoes
The varied terrain includes rocky glacial deposits and uneven ground, so solid footwear is essential.
Bring sun protection
Exposed plateaus offer little shade; sunscreen and a hat will keep you comfortable during the hike.
Prepare for a full-day tour
The tour lasts around 11 hours with concentrated hiking over 5 hours; bring snacks and water.
Check weather before booking
Conditions greatly affect visibility from viewpoints; clear skies reward with expansive mountain views.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Iberian ibex roaming steep cliffs
- Golden eagles soaring over valleys
History
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peneda combines 13th and 18th-century religious architecture, showcasing the cultural ties between the landscape and local traditions.
Conservation
Keen Tours actively supports regional conservation efforts and offsets carbon emissions to preserve this fragile environment for future visitors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Hiking boots
Provides ankle support and grip on uneven glacial terrain.
Sunhat and sunscreen
Protects against strong UV exposure on high, open plateaus.
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Water bottle or hydration system
Stay hydrated throughout the long day on remote trails.
Layered clothing
Adapt to rapidly changing mountain weather by layering.
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