Description
PROGRAM
DAY 1 – Welcome & Initial Briefing
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Arrival at Porto Airport, where a member of our team will be waiting for you.
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Private transfer to Castro Laboreiro. (1 hour & 3o minutes)
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Welcome briefing in Castro Laboreiro.
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Accommodation in a 3★ hotel with breakfast in Castro Laboreiro.
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Dinner on reservation.
DAY 2 – Summer & Winter Villages (Brandas and Inverneiras)
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Guided hike in Castro Laboreiro (11.6 km; elevation gain/loss: –430 m | +475 m).
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Packed lunch (included).
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Visit to the Castro Laboreiro Museum.
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Dinner on reservation.
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Accommodation in a 3★ hotel with breakfast in Castro Laboreiro.
DAY 3 – Peneda
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Transfer to the Peneda mountains (20 minutes).
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Visit to one of Portugal’s most important mountain sanctuaries.
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Guided circular hike in the Peneda mountains (11 km; elevation gain/loss: –510 m | +565 m).
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Packed lunch (included).
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Transfer back to Castro Laboreiro (20 minutes).
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Dinner on reservation.
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Accommodation in a 3★ hotel with breakfast in Castro Laboreiro.
DAY 4 – Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour or Free Day
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Suggested tour to the Park’s most emblematic sites (included). Alternatively, rest or choose another activity of your liking.
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Packed lunch (included).
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Dinner on reservation.
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Accommodation in a 3★ hotel with breakfast in Castro Laboreiro.
DAY 5 – Soajo – History & Tradition
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Transfer to Soajo (45 minutes).
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Guided circular hike in the Soajo mountains (10 km; elevation gain/loss: –410 m | +365 m).
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Scenic traditional picnic with mountain views.
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Stroll through the beautiful, historic village of Soajo.
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Transfer to Viana do Castelo.
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Accommodation in a 3★ hotel in Viana do Castelo.
DAY 6 – Camino de Santiago along the Atlantic Coast
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Guided walk on the Atlantic Coastal Way of the Camino de Santiago (14 km; elevation gain/loss: –120 m | +133 m). Option to take a longer coastal bike ride instead.
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Lunch at a local restaurant in Viana do Castelo.
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Free afternoon to explore the city or relax on the beach.
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Accommodation in a 3★ hotel with breakfast in Viana do Castelo.
DAY 7 – Explore the City of Porto
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Transfer to Porto (40 minutes).
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Walking tour of Porto’s historic centre: Ribeira, Cathedral (Sé), São Bento Station, and Palácio da Bolsa.
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Lunch at a typical restaurant on the Gaia side, overlooking Ribeira.
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Accommodation in a 4★ hotel with breakfast in Porto.
DAY 8 – End of Programme
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Private transfer from the hotel to Porto Airport.
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End of our services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
What’s included:
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7 nights with breakfast
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3 packed lunches
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1 traditional picnic (Day 5)
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1 lunch at a local restaurant (Day 6)
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4 guided hikes
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1 National Park tour (Day 4)
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All necessary transfers during the programme
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24/7 support
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Certified guide
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Personal accident insurance
What’s not included:
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Anything not expressly mentioned above
What to bring:
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Trekking boots or sturdy hiking shoes (Mandatory)
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Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather
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Reusable water bottle or canteen
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Daypack sized to carry essentials during the hike
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Bag (or equivalent) to carry out any waste produced
Prices:
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Double room – from €1,050
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