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Family Active Portugal

8 days
From Porto to Vila Praia de Ancora
4.7
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arcos de Valdevez

    Start point
    Rua De Santa Catarina 197, 4000-450 Porto, Porto, Portugal (Meet at the Grand Hotel de Porto, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ribeira Collection Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Porto airport (OPO) - group transfer departs 4pm
    • Independent travel to Arcos de Valdevez via public bus service
    Landmarks
    Peneda-Gerês National Park
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  2. Day 2

    Arcos de Valdevez

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch by the river)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ribeira Collection Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Viewpoint visit over Sistelo village
    • Exploration of Sistelo village
    • 8km river valley hike with boardwalk and cobbled sections
    • Picnic lunch by the river
    • Wild swimming in natural rock pools
    Landmarks
    Sistelo
    Peneda-Gerês National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Entre Ambos os Rios

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ribeira Collection Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Entre Ambos os Rios Adventure Centre
    • Canyoning adventure - clambering, jumping, sliding and floating down canyon
    • Late lunch at base
    Landmarks
    Entre Ambos os Rios Adventure Centre
  4. Day 4

    Arcos de Valdevez

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ribeira Collection Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour paddle boarding lesson with local instructor

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local town and area (free afternoon)
  5. Day 5

    Melgaco to Vila Praia de Ancora

    Meals
    Snack (Light snack - sandwich and bottle of water after rafting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meira Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Melgaco rafting site
    • Rafting expedition on Minho River (10-14km depending on river conditions)
    • Light snack - sandwich and water after rafting
    • Transfer to Vila Praia de Ancora
    • Check-in to Hotel Meira

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Melgaco area (not included)
    Landmarks
    Minho River
    Vila Praia de Ancora
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  6. Day 6

    Vila Praia de Ancora

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meira Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration and swimming
    • Visit to Fort Lagarteira
    • Ice cream or refreshments by the beach
    • Hotel pool relaxation
    • Dining at local seafood restaurants
    • Wandering side streets
    Landmarks
    Fort Lagarteira
    Praia de Ancora Beach
  7. Day 7

    Vila Praia de Ancora

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meira Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour surfing lesson at Praia de Ancora

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation after lesson
    • Hotel pool swimming
    • Coastal walk to Afife village
    • Lunch or dinner at Mariana restaurant in Afife
    • Walk to Carreco village
    • Visit to Montedor lighthouse
    • Visit to old windmills and fortress in Paco
    Landmarks
    Praia de Ancora Beach
    Afife
    Mariana Restaurant
    Carreco
    Montedor Lighthouse
    Paco
  8. Day 8

    Vila Praia de Ancora to Porto

    End point
    Rua 5 De Outubro 56, 4910-386 Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo, Portugal (Depart from the Meira Hotel, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Porto Airport
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  • Family Active Portugal reviewer 1
    July 30th, 2024
    5
    The adventures we went on as a family will be remembered forever! Rafting, surfing, hiking, picnics…it was so fun!...
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    Traveled in July 2024
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    Hi Jovelyn, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We are delighted to have been a part of making such wonderful memories for your family and that David took such great care of you all! I will ensure that he receives your kind words. We hope to have the chance to welcome you and your family on another Explore adventure in the future! Best regards, Explore!
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    July 24th, 2023
    4.8
    Wild swimming, ziplining, white water rafting and surfing were all brilliant
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    August 15th, 2023
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    August 27th, 2023
    5
    Every activity or tour we went on, exceeded our expectations.
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  • A
    September 14th, 2022
    5
    We would recommend the trip. All the arrangements were well planned without feeling over regimented. The overall pace...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Explore!
    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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    Leanne

    Asked on December 17th, 2024

    Can I book a Family Tour if I’m not traveling with a child?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Family Tours are specifically designed for families traveling with children. Unfortunately, these tours are not available for booking if you are not traveling with a child. This ensures the experience remains focused on creating a family-friendly atmosphere and catering to the needs of young travelers and their families.

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    Joy

    Asked on March 29th, 2024

    I'm looking to book this but the discount is no longer shown. It was advertised until April 2 that the discount is available. Could you please advise.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2024

      Our Europe sale for our UK and European market, ended on 26th March 2024.

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    Kelly

    Asked on February 2nd, 2024

    Regarding the single room, we know we need 2 rooms, and we planned on having 2 in one and 3 in the other. As long as there is no increase in price for doing so, this will not be an issue, however if the price changes and not in our favor, we may need to reconsider our plans.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2024

      You will receive a complimentary transfer to the airport if you are departing on the last day of the tour and provide us with your flight details no later than 14 days before travel. If you were to stay and find other arrangements, you can ask you tour leader for advice and help in hiring a car etc.

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    Elaine

    Asked on March 8th, 2023

    looking for individual tour for the month of May 2023

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2023

      We run our Departures for this trip from July through to August and then 1 week in October

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