Discover Rural and Wild Portugal

Portugal has a strong and rich natural and historic heritage waiting for you.

Discover the rural and wild Portugal that you didn’t know exists.
Come and learn about rewilding, learn about the positive side of agricultural abandonment and discover nature in process of restoration with a guided walk tour through nature.
You can contribute to monitoring wildlife in the rewilding area through a citizen science platform or even practice nature photography.

This tour is an opportunity to discover the true rural Portugal and support a local organization dedicated to preserving the region’s natural and historic heritage. The village of Vilar Maior is an old border town between Portugal and Spain, with a rich and long history, from the Roman bridge to the centenary church to the medieval castle.
The accommodation is in a rural typical house. Meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included and made with local products. There are plant-based options.

 

  • Check the itinerary below for more details about this experience.

 

 

Price

From 408€ / 2 people

Included

Accommodation

Meals

Guided Tours

 

Not Included

Transport to and from the Village

Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal
Discover Rural and Wild Portugal

More about this Experience

What is the itinerary for this experience?

Day 1 
18:00 Arrival at Vilar Maior village in the afternoon
20:30 Dinner at rural accommodation 

Day 2 
7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Guided walk tour through nature in Vale Carapito with a local environmental organization
12:30 Picnic in the countryside
16:00 End of the tour 
16:30 Free Time
20:00 Dinner

 

Day 3 
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Guided visit to the Village (museum, castle, bridge, and mother church)
13:00 Lunch
15:00 End of the tour program

How and when do I need to pay for my responsible experience with ImpacTrip??

You can pay us through Paypal or bank transfer. We will kindly ask you to pay 50% of your bill at the time of your booking to secure your spot! The other 50% will be due at least one day before your experience! 

Does this experience include food and beverages?

Yes, there will be food and drinks provided during this experience! Feel free to take a look at our itinerary, experience description and pricing info for more detailed information on what you can expect!

Is accommodation included in this experience fee?

Yes, your accommodation is already included in the price of this experience! For more detailed information, take a look at the experience description, the itinerary and the pricing info!