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The terms rolling hills, steep valleys, and grapevine-covered terraces may have been coined here in the Douro Valley, and here they apply as nowhere else.
We offer two expeditions and no one can match our quality offer at a reasonable cost. One is ten days (Itinerary I), and another is six days (Itinerary II). Regardless of which Expedition you choose, you will not be disappointed. Please ask us if you need help to decide.
Our 10-day Expedition: Paddle across Portugal from Spain to the Sea (Itinerary I)
Visit three World Heritage Sites in ten days and nine nights filled with mystery, beauty, history, nature, and gastronomy. This is the Douro River Expedition. The Douro River is an extraordinary place, magical, some people say. High, steep banks that, in many places, are sheer granite walls rising several hundred feet. Many years of hard work have terraced the steep banks in other areas. The Romans first created many terraces to raise grapes, make wine, and send it to the Roman Empire. In some places, the terraced mountainsides stretch as far as we can see.
The Douro River brings life to all it passes, and in Portugal, this life is very much alive, as you will experience if you join us. We start at the World Heritage Site of the landscapes of the Alto Douro Wine Region and continue through another World Heritage Site of Prehistoric Rock Art in the Coa Valley. Continuing our journey, we live and operate according to the traditional Environmentalist Creed; “Take only pictures and leave only footprints.” We are not tourists; we are travelers. We go down the Douro River to observe, learn, and enjoy. Making new friends as we go along. We end our expedition in Porto, the third World Heritage Site.
Our six-day Expedition to the Upper Douro Wine Region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site (Itinerary II)
This expedition of five nights and six days combines the World Heritage Site city of Porto with its wine cellars and Art Deco, the famous train line “Linha do Douro” the Douro Valley, the World Heritage Site of the prehistoric rock engravings of Foz Coa, the towns of Foz Coa, Pinhao and Peso da Regua, the small hilltop village of Murca and paddling the Douro River to unite all the above.
“Given your own contributions of commentary on history, local culture, and the remarkable places you’ve found for people to stay over and dine, what you offer could be described as a work of art.” Haydon, Virginia, USA.
ENDORSED BY BURNHAM GUIDES www.burnhamguides.com
Sustainable Tourism: We are proud to always focus our trips on sustainable tourism with serious social dedication. Douro Kayak Expeditions aims to provide authentic experiences of the highest quality.
Family and closed team-building groups. We offer a wonderful opportunity for far-flung families and affinity groups to spend quality time together. These groups are looking to create long-lasting memories, and we can provide a perfect setting. These trips are tailor-made for each group and can vary from soft to hard. Please consult us as soon as possible in advance for these special opportunities.
All our Expeditions are limited to only 12 plus guides. We feel this provides optimum possibilities for forming a compact group and providing the best experience. Please refer to our FAQ and the Itinerary for more detailed information. Don’t hesitate to email us with any questions.
Starting in 2019, we have been partnering with Portugal Green Walks. https://www.portugalgreenwalks.com/ We have partnered with Portugal Green Walks because, like us, they are a local company offering outstanding quality at a reasonable price. For those of you who want to do more in Portugal, you might consider the Portugal Camino de Santiago or any other of their walks. If you contact Portugal Green Walks, please mention Douro Kayak Expeditions.
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