Includes
Pick-up & drop-off
Lunch + snacks + water
Insurance
Conservation support
Horseback Riding
Duration and availability
Full-day | 09:00 – 20:00
Spring / Summer
Autumn / Winter
Price
125€/pax | Porto
125€/pax | Viana do Castelo
105€/pax | Guimarães
90€/pax | Braga / Gerês
Horseback Riding
How about feeling part of Robin Hood’s crew? The view of the forest from the back of a horse is just delightful! Enjoy all the different shades of the leaves only to the sound of your horse’s hoofbeats.
You’ll have the chance to meet a Garrano pony, that the Celts brought all the way from the Asian Steppes – its name originated from the Proto-Celtic word Gearran.
The tour continues, now in a contemporary fashion – back to our SUV -, through the forests and hills of Gerês, discovering everything it has to offer: amazing landscapes, inviting waterfalls, peaceful animals grazing…
This tour allows you to experience the natural wonders and ancient cultural heritage of the Peneda-Gerês National Park and relax on fresh waters of a waterfall or hot springs.
The horseback riding tour in Gerês is the perfect outdoor activity for a family and first time riders!
Specifics
- Suitable from around 8 to 75 years old*
- 2 easy small hikes (approx. 30min each)
- 1 hour horseback ride
- Maximum weight: 95 kg (210 lbs)
- Minimum group size: 2
- Maximum group size: 6
- Available all year round
- Duration: full day – 9:00 to 20:00
*under 14 depends on the rider’s experience and above 65 depends on his/her level of fitness
Recommendations
- Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes – remember to bring trousers suitable for the horseback riding, namely that don’t restrict your movements
- Bring swimwear – to dress up and take off on location (to avoid returning wet) -, a towel (you can rent one for 2€) and flip-flops (not essential)
- Bring sunscreen (if relevant)
All the tours include:
- 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
- A 2,00 € contribution for a conservation project
- Small-group tour
- All equipment necessary for the activities
- Insurance, both personal and liability
The tours do not include:
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Swimwear
- Towels (you can rent one for 2€)