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Private Monchique Guided Forest Hike w/Medronho Tasting
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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
Portuguese
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Offered languages
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- Portuguese
- English
- Breathe the fresh mountain air as you explore lush forest trails with your guide
- Visit a distillery and try Medronho, a local drink made from medronheiro fruit
- Lose yourself in the winding alleys and picturesque streets of Monchique Village
- Learn about native plants, birds, and geology from your guide as you walk
- Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a round-trip transfer from your hotel
What's Included
Private transportation
Mountain walk
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Medronho (traditional drink) tasting
Snacks
Bottled water
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:
Your guide will pick you up directly from your accommodation. Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your address.
What to expect
Hike through the lush landscapes surrounding Monchique on a guided day trip from Lagos.
After being picked up from your hotel, arrive at Monchique and begin your guided hike in the village. Lose yourself in the quaint streets and alleys, and admire the traditional architecture and skirted chimneys.
Head beyond the village and see the farmhouses and vegetable gardens of the countryside. Make a stop at a local distillery to try the famous local drink, medronho, made from the fruit of the *medronheiro* (strawberry tree).
Continue toward the forest and marvel at its towering cork oak trees. As you walk, your guide will point out various native plants and animals. Follow your guide along scenic mountain trails that lead you to a creek where you can take a break.
After approximately 11 km, you will arrive back at Monchique Village. Then relax on a comfortable transfer to your hotel.
After being picked up from your hotel, arrive at Monchique and begin your guided hike in the village. Lose yourself in the quaint streets and alleys, and admire the traditional architecture and skirted chimneys.
Head beyond the village and see the farmhouses and vegetable gardens of the countryside. Make a stop at a local distillery to try the famous local drink, medronho, made from the fruit of the *medronheiro* (strawberry tree).
Continue toward the forest and marvel at its towering cork oak trees. As you walk, your guide will point out various native plants and animals. Follow your guide along scenic mountain trails that lead you to a creek where you can take a break.
After approximately 11 km, you will arrive back at Monchique Village. Then relax on a comfortable transfer to your hotel.
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties
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Additional info
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties
- The route covers around 11 kilometers in total and is steep in some sections.
Tags
Hiking Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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