The Greater Côa Valley Expedition (4 days)
The Greater Côa Valley like you have never seen it before. On this amazing expedition we’ll take you on a journey of discovery of the whole course of the River Côa, right from its spring all the way up to the mouth in the Douro, travelling along some of the most beautiful landscapes you will ever see. Along the four days of this trip, we’ll explore the whole region and discover the various ecosystems and dimensions of the Côa River, with visits to the rewilding areas, birdwatching and immersive cultural activities. Depending on the weather, the number of people and the customer’s preferences, accommodation on this expedition will be in local B&B’s or at the Wilder Camp, where you can experience what it feels like to sleep under the stars. All meals are included in this programme, whether it’s the hearty breakfasts, the fancy picnics in the countryside (with local products) or the dinners at the accommodations or local restaurants. Available for groups of 4 or 8 participants, in one or two vehicles respectively. Programme subject to prior confirmation. This programme can be adapted to include more activities, and prior consultation is needed to get a quote and check availability. IMPORTANT NOTE: The listed price is per person.
Details
- Country🇵🇹 Portugal
- Duration (in days)
- Approved by Rewilding Europe and member of a rewilding businesses network?Yes, and member of the Wild Côa Network - Portugal
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival and reception of participants. Dinner and accommodation at Casa de Vilar Maior. Day 2 - Visit to the source of the river Côa (short walking route). Visit to the Alfaiates Dam (photography, nature observation) and Alfaiates village. Passage over the Sequeiros bridge and picnic-lunch. Walking tour to the Carapito Valley rewilding area (photography, nature observation). Interpretative tour to Vilar Maior. Dinner and accommodation at Casa de Vilar Maior. Day 3 - Departure from Vilar Maior. Itinerary through Paul de Toirões rewilding area, Malhada Sorda and Freineda villages. Guided tour to Castelo Mendo. Picnic-lunch in Castelo Mendo, with products from the Wild Côa Network. Walking tour to Ermo das Águias rewilding area (photography, nature observation). Dinner by Chef Miguel Veiga, from the Wild Côa Network. Accommodation at Casa da Praça, Pinhel. Day 4 - Visit to Pinhel historical centre and the Pinhel Cavacas Factory. Visit to Faia viewpoint and to Cidadelhe. Picnic-lunch with products from the Wild Côa Network in Cidadelhe. Visit to the Côa Museum and the Penascosa rock engravings. Closing meal in Ervamoira vineyard. Accommodation in Foz Côa. Day 5 - Departure.
What's Included?
4 nights in a double room with breakfast included; 4 dinners; 3 picnic lunches; Tour guide; All permits; Nature conservation contribution fee; Local transport; Insurance.
How your experience helps rewilding efforts
Through our activities, we are financially supporting habitat management and conservation actions, which promote the coexistence and return of wild species to the Greater Côa Valley, under the responsibility of Rewilding Portugal. This programme brings together various partners from the Côa Selvagem network.
Dates & Duration
4 days, 4 nights
Seasonal Availability
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
Difficulty
Grade Easy Daily tours will consist on road trips with several stops and short hikings. On average, walking 3 to 4 km per day.
Group size
Till 8 persons.
What to Bring
For this activity, you will need comfortable footwear (preferably mountain boots or trainers), trousers, windbreaker and other clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast. A hat for your head and sun cream. Bring water and individual food reinforcement (if justified). The planned programme may be subject to some changes should the weather conditions be too adverse.
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About the listing author
WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a small travel agency and tourism operator company based in the central interior of Portugal, specialising in the promotion and implementation of nature tourism activities. With in-depth knowledge of Portugal’s natural values, we seek to publicise and promote this wealth through nature tourism activities, arousing our clients’ curiosity about these aspects and making them aware of the importance of conserving this heritage. Our specific nature observation, photography and interpretation activities are often combined with the walking routes we take, making them an enriching experience from a physical, psychological and cognitive point of view. Operating in Portugal, we organise specific tours for nature observation and interpretation (birds and mammals, insects, botany, reptiles and amphibians, geology, etc.). We are trained and properly accredited to organise visits to the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. We also organise a number of wildlife photography tours. In this sense, through a collaborative partnership with Rewilding Portugal, we are managing a series of wildlife photographic hides in the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. In addition to the natural heritage, we try to highlight the cultural, historical and gastronomic values that differentiate the territories where we operate. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a member of the Wild Côa Network and is helping to make the Greater Côa Valley a more natural and wilder place, valuing and promoting the coexistence of natural values with local communities and traditional practices. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has the support and backing of the Rewilding Europe Foundation, a Europe-wide initiative whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to develop nature tourism in these areas. Licensed by Turismo de Portugal, with RNAVT 12577 and RNAAT 369/2025 registrations, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has a Nature Tourism certificate and is a NATURAL.PT member, as we have chosen the National Network of Protected Areas for most of our activities, as it is in these natural spaces that we find the most significant values of our natural heritage.
WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a small travel agency and tourism operator company based in the central interior of Portugal, specialising in the promotion and implementation of nature tourism activities. With in-depth knowledge of Portugal’s natural values, we seek to publicise and promote this wealth through nature tourism activities, arousing our clients’ curiosity about these aspects and making them aware of the importance of conserving this heritage. Our specific nature observation, photography and interpretation activities are often combined with the walking routes we take, making them an enriching experience from a physical, psychological and cognitive point of view. Operating in Portugal, we organise specific tours for nature observation and interpretation (birds and mammals, insects, botany, reptiles and amphibians, geology, etc.). We are trained and properly accredited to organise visits to the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. We also organise a number of wildlife photography tours. In this sense, through a collaborative partnership with Rewilding Portugal, we are managing a series of wildlife photographic hides in the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. In addition to the natural heritage, we try to highlight the cultural, historical and gastronomic values that differentiate the territories where we operate. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a member of the Wild Côa Network and is helping to make the Greater Côa Valley a more natural and wilder place, valuing and promoting the coexistence of natural values with local communities and traditional practices. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has the support and backing of the Rewilding Europe Foundation, a Europe-wide initiative whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to develop nature tourism in these areas. Licensed by Turismo de Portugal, with RNAVT 12577 and RNAAT 369/2025 registrations, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has a Nature Tourism certificate and is a NATURAL.PT member, as we have chosen the National Network of Protected Areas for most of our activities, as it is in these natural spaces that we find the most significant values of our natural heritage.
The Greater Côa Valley Expedition (4 days)
The Greater Côa Valley Expedition (4 days)
€1,010.00