Douro Cliffs
€3,290.00
Kayak Portugal tours invites you to explore the cliffs and the world’s oldest demarcated wine region in the Douro Valley (since 1756) by kayak.
In the 20th century, with the construction of 5 dams in Portuguese territory, it allowed safe navigation between Porto and Barca d`Alba.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to appreciate the varied landscape that the Douro valley offers us. Cliffs, vineyards, olive fields are examples of the natural beauty of the douro valley.
You will experience the Portuguese culture, gastronomy and visit historical towns and villages.
UNESCO also gave particular emphasis to the Côa Valley, considered World Heritage in 1998, as “the most important site with open-air Palaeolithic rock art”. It is called an open-air gallery, which helps well to understand the charm of another Douro Region. Here we can witness the primitive art of our ancestors and we can also appreciate another set of beautiful landscapes that dress the River Côa, a tributary of the Douro river.
We invite you to explore with us this magical valley where colours merge in the shadows of the hills. Come and paddle with us on Kayak to visit the Douro cliffs, the rock art, the Port wine estates and much more.
The expedition is fully guided by very experienced guides registered with the Portuguese Tourist Board.
Let us guide you to an emotional, spiritual and unforgettable kayak tour, exploring the Douro Valley.
On ours kayak tours we try to create an unique atmosphere between man and nature. Each day of our tour will be unique, with breathtaking landscapes, wonderful cuisine and accommodation in typical villages. You will live an exciting, spiritual and unique expedition with us, exploring the Douro Valley.
For 9 days we will explore hidden places!
Come with us!
1º day – “Welcome day”
It’s the arrival day in Oporto. We suggest a visit to the city. There are some places of interest. Dinner in a typical restaurant.
Interesting places to visit:
- – Clérigos tower
- – Bolsa Palace
- – Cristal Palace – gardens
- – Botânico garden
2º day – “The beautiful train ride to Pocinho”
In the morning we take the train from the beautiful São Bento train station towards Pocinho. The journey is unique, through the Douro valley, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
We will have lunch in a mountain village and in the evening we will stay in a typical mountain lodge.
3º day – “The tour begins, on internacional douro river”
(We will start our expedition from “Cais da Lagoaça” to “Praia da Congida” – 17km/ 10 miles.)
The cliffs of the Douro leave us breathless in the evening we will visit the Prehistoric Park to see the engravings.
We will spend the night in a typical mountain village.
Interesting places to visit:
Pre-historical park – Foz Côa
https://arte-coa.pt/
4º day – “We will paddle from “Barca D’Alva” to Foz Côa train station”
After the cliffs, today we will start to see olive plantations and some vineyards in the Douro valley.
– 17 km / 10,5 milhas.
Interesting places to visit:
Freixo de Numão Castle
https://www.cm-fozcoa.pt/index.php/turismo/circuito-arqueologico-freixo-de-numao
5º day – “From Foz do Sabor river to Cais da Preguiça”
(We will paddle from “Foz do Sabor” to “Cais da Preguiça” 13km/ 8 miles.)
Today we will again see cliffs in the douro valley as well as the approach of the most wine producing area of the Douro valley
Interesting places to visit:
– Quinta do Vesuvio
– Port wine farm.
6º day – “From Cais da Preguiça to Ferradosa”
(Cais da Preguiça a Ferradosa – 11 km / 6 milhas.)
Today we will paddle only in the morning where we will reach the beautiful village of Ferradosa. From here we will go by train to a famous restaurant overlooking the Douro valley. After lunch, we will go to the picturesque village of Pinhão.
Lunch at Calça Curta restaurante.
Interesting places do visit:
- – Port wine farms
- – Provesende village
- – https://www.aldeiasdeportugal.pt/aldeia/provesende/
- – Pinhão village
7º day – “Through the valley where port wine is produced”
(Pinhão – Cais da Folgosa – 14km/8.7miles)
Today we will paddle in the main region where the famous Port wine is produced. It will be 14k/8.7 miles surrounded by the famous vineyards of the best Port Wine brands. A day not to be forgotten…
8º day – “On the way to Caldas de Aregos – Thermal waters”
From the village called Rede we paddle towards Caldas de Aregos.
16k/10miles
At Caldas de Aregos we will have a Thermal moment.
Interesting places to visit:
- – Caldas de Aregos
- – Thermal
9º day – “Free day in Porto”
We will have time to have lunch together and remember the best moments of our expedition.
We don’t say “goodbye”, we just say – See you soon….
What is included?
A fully guided expedition, Liability insurance, Life jackets, All meals, Transfers, Kayak, carbon paddles, Sightseeing visits, Thermal session, visit Foz Côa Park and Port wine Estate, and Accommodation (9 nights).
Price per person – 3290.00€ (taxes included)
Minimum 4 persons
Note – We DO NOT INCLUDE alcoholic drinks, with exception of visits to Port Wine Farms.
For reservations or more information, please contact by email – info@7riversexpeditions.com or mobile phone – 00 351 964713499
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