Peneda Gerês National Park Ride
(IT-PTPGNP)
Northern Portugal, Portugal
8 days / 7 nights, rate from
$1,935
Close to the northern border between Portugal and Spain lies the Peneda-Geres National Park, a region of varied habitats which range from the high granite mountain landscapes to dense oak forests. Not only is this a beautiful, natural landscape but it is also the territory of a large predator, the magical Iberian Wolf, a species which your hosts have studied closely for several years. In your exploration of this peaceful region you will look for signs of the wolves' passage, visit fojos (ancient stone traps to catch the wolf) and talk about the history and legends surrounding the species. You may also be treated to one of the most enchanting sounds in nature - the howl of the wolf.
In addition to the wolf, the wild Garrano horse also roams this area freely. The ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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