This bespoke multi-day or day-time experience allows visitors to create their own rewilding program in the Greater Coa Valley, guided by experienced local naturalists.
Based on preferences, the experience can combine birdwatching, wildlife observation, photography from hides, tracking mammals, reptiles and amphibians exploration, river landscapes, and geological sites.
The program is flexible and adapted on the ground according to weather conditions, season, animal activity, and guests’ priorities.
Details
CountryPortugal
Duration (in days)6
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
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.
Dates & Duration
Flexible dates, available year-round
Seasonal focus depending on wildlife activity
Seasonal Availability
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Food & Stay
Accommodation and meals arranged separately or recommended locally.
Languages spoken
Portuguese
Difficulty
From beginners to experienced nature enthusiasts!
Group size
2-10 people
What to Bring
• Comfortable outdoor clothing
• Sturdy footwear
• Camera and binoculars (optional)
• Weather-appropriate gear
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this be focused entirely on photography?
Yes. The tour can prioritize hides and optimal light conditions.
Is wildlife guaranteed?
No. The program is designed to maximize chances while respecting natural behavior.
Can activities change during the tour?
Yes. The itinerary is flexible and adapted daily.
This experience involves
Hiking
Wildlife tracking
Wildlife photography
Birdwatching
Gastronomy (local)
Farm (co-existence)
Educational experience
Foraging
Mountain biking
Herbivores in this landscape
Tauros
Wild horse
Roe deer
European rabbit
Scavengers and other large birds in this landscape
Cinereous vulture
Griffon vulture
Egyptian vulture
Golden eagle
Bonelli’s eagle
Location
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About the listing author
Hello, I'm Rewilding Portugal 🇵🇹.
We are currently working in the areas of Riba-Côa and Beira Alta in northern Portugal, a region where high rates of land abandonment have created opportunities for bringing nature back with rewilding measures and practices.
This region, Greater Côa Valley, is an important wildlife corridor for many species in the region and reinforcing that corridor could play an important role in the recovery of rare species such as the black stork and Iberian wolf.
Rewilding Portugal is the main partner of Rewilding Europe in the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area and is working closely with Rewilding Europe to achieve the shared goal of making Portugal a wilder place.
We are also setting the ground to a more nature-based economy in the region, with the creation of our own nature tourism offer and the creation of the Wild Côa Network, a network of small local businesses united to create special and unique experiences that coexist in a positive way with wildlife in the wildest side of Portugal
We are currently working in the areas of Riba-Côa and Beira Alta in northern Portugal, a region where high rates of land abandonment have created opportunities for bringing nature back with rewilding measures and practices.
This region, Greater Côa Valley, is an important wildlife corridor for many species in the region and reinforcing that corridor could play an important role in the recovery of rare species such as the black stork and Iberian wolf.
Rewilding Portugal is the main partner of Rewilding Europe in the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area and is working closely with Rewilding Europe to achieve the shared goal of making Portugal a wilder place.
We are also setting the ground to a more nature-based economy in the region, with the creation of our own nature tourism offer and the creation of the Wild Côa Network, a network of small local businesses united to create special and unique experiences that coexist in a positive way with wildlife in the wildest side of Portugal
Custom Rewilding experience in the Greater Coa Valley
