Private Monchique Guided Forest Hike w/Medronho Tasting
Overview
- 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Medronho (traditional drink) tasting
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties
- The route covers around 11 kilometers in total and is steep in some sections.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Monchique Guided Forest Hike w/Medronho Tasting?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- This tour 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.
- Private transportation.
- Mountain walk.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Medronho (traditional drink) tasting.
- Professional guide.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Monchique Guided Forest Hike w/Medronho Tasting is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties
- The route covers around 11 kilometers in total and is steep in some sections.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Monchique Guided Forest Hike w/Medronho Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private transportation
- Mountain walk
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Medronho (traditional drink) tasting
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties
- The route covers around 11 kilometers in total and is steep in some sections.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
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