What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

Itinerary

Each program is individually designed and may include: • Half or full-day field experience, or multi-day experience • Birdwatching from panoramic viewpoints • Amphibian and reptile observation • Geological exploration • Transport between sites with high-clearance 4×4 vehicle The route and timing are adjusted during the day to maximize wildlife encounters.

What's Included?

Local expert guide • Custom trip design and planning • Transport within the region • Access to hides when included in the program • Interpretation of species, habitats, and conservation context Optional add-ons depending on the program: • Wildlife photography guidance

What to Bring

• Comfortable outdoor clothing • Sturdy footwear • Camera and binoculars (optional) • Weather-appropriate gear

Food & Stay

Accommodation and meals arranged separately or recommended locally.

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

This experience is provided by Rewilding Portugal, an NGO that is part of Rewilding Europe's range of landscapes and has been developing strong rewilding efforts in the Greater Côa Valley region in Portugal since 2019. All profits from these tourist experiences are directly invested in their conservation and ecological restoration projects.

Rewilding landscape

Rewilding vision

The Greater Cõa Valley | Portugal

The return of wildlife—including Iberian wolves, Iberian ibex, red deer, and roe deer— is leading to more naturally balanced populations. Blending these natural gains with traditional local practices, heritage, and products has fostered new economic opportunities and a renewed sense of regional pride.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This experience involves

• Hiking
• Wildlife tracking
• Wildlife photography
• Birdwatching
• Gastronomy (local)
• Farm (co-existence)
• Educational experience
• Foraging
• Mountain biking

Wildlife in this landscapePlease note that the presence of wildlife doesn’t guarantee sightings — these animals live freely and may remain out of view.

Location