Private Tour

Private 4x4 Expedition: Nature and Footprints of Dinosaur Alcobaça

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Leave the tour buses full behind and discover the hidden geological wonders of the centre of Portugal that most travelers let go of. Just 25 minutes from Fatima, in the heart of Porto de Mós, enter the wild and untouched heart of the Natural Park of the Serras de Aire and Landeeiros.

Led by a resident naturalist and passionate for the region, this 100% private 4x4 SUV expedition takes you to colossal amphitheaters, ancient tropical seabed transformed into mountain peaks, and outdoor footprints left by 30-ton dinosaurs 175 million years ago.

Because it is a totally private tour, there are no rigid scripts or rushes. The rhythm is dictated entirely by his curiosity, walking on land paths and demanding trails that a regular rental car cannot reach. Ideal for families, history enthusiasts and curious travelers looking for an authentic and deep adventure in the interior of Portugal.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Mendiga

Brief introduction to local geological and cultural heritage.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mendiga

Batista Amado Park – DE starting point to feel the Earth alive Between the silence DA Mendiga and the murmuring DA mountain, the Batista Amado Park is where the journey begins. Here, the stone and water have met for millions DE years, shaping the territory and teaching us how to listen to the landscape. It is the natural portal to the Water Roof, where the limestone breathes and the rain draws ephemeral shapes. In this space DE balance between man and nature, each step prepares the visitor for what follows: the total immersion in the cársic heart of the Natural Park of the Serras DE Aire y Candeeiros.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Accompanied by a professional naturalist and resident Guide.

Bottled water

Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 SUV with air conditioning.

Mandatory Insurance for all travellers

Free pick-up/drop-off service at the hotel (Port de Mós, Fatima, Batalha).

Private tour exclusive to your group (no sharing with strangers).

A smile :-)

Anything not explicitly mentioned as part of the tour.

Lunch, meals or drinks (we will make a stop at an authentic local restaurant for those who wish to have lunch).

Gratifications / Slots (optional).

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

SUV Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Three very pleasant days
Meander64506531443,Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent guide, made us a great visit to the area of port mós and beggar and even offered us tea and cake! The car was comfortable and even had some blankets for more comfort!
A fantastic and very interesting day with Hernâni
650marjoleina,May 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic day with Hernâni driving around in Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Condeeiras and can recommend this tour to everyone. Hernâni is a very knowledgable guide. He knows a lot about the park, about the nature, biodiversity, geology and history of the park. He had a good feel of what we were interested in, which was basically all of the above. He brought us to some unique sites with dinosaur footprints and fossils, but also drove us to spectacular views. During some small hikes he showed us all different kinds of flowers, herbs and vegetation and explained park management in relation to the impact of the quarries. You could sense his love for the park. Besides all this, he treated us on a homemade cake and some delicious herbal tea during lunch. In the end we also received some great wine from a local vineyard. Hernâni, thank you so much for this wonderful experience!
Repeating…
Tour20513673912,Dec 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing! A tour that I highly recommend. Hernâni is a person with spectacular professionalism, tireless dedication, combined with his remarkable competence. It was a very well spent day.
Divine
Roving58814610930,Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A simply wonderful day. With a full heart, everything was perfect. Perfect service, both in terms of comfort and knowledge of the territory and its own history.
Beautiful trip
mariadac0ncei 0n,Jun 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The landscape is beautiful. We love the footprints of dinosaurs and the Jurassic beach. The guide is very friendly and made the trip much more interesting
Great experience and to repeat soon - Congratulations!!
Maps40685059371,May 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience and to repeat! Everything very well organized and wonderful landscapes. Congratulations to our excellent guide Hernâni Magalhães!
A wonderful day trip with Harvey.
Road496275,Aug 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hernani, a professional, pleasant, informative guide, guided us on a tour of the park area and introduced us to places we would not get to independently, even though we arrived by car. We saw fossils, traces of dinosaurs, visited an amazing cave at viewpoints and ate a stunning lunch. Through Hernani's stories we also got to know life in Portugal history and people.
Experience treasures of nature and culture
infoM3596YO,Aug 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An experience not to forget; We were immersed in a warm atmosphere and genuine hospitality, homemade traditional dishes. All this combined with excellent knowledge about nature and culture from long ago and the reality of today
Fantastic Exploration
MCUNHA83,Feb 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole tour was spectacular, Mr Hernâni is super attentive and has knowledge of the area at 100%, takes us to places that we would never discover ourselves, from telling stories about the events of each exploration and the knowledge of each place we visited... Super patient with our kids who are pests, very attentive to any danger that could be with them (which basically was no 😂). From lunch to snack in the morning and afternoon, with homemade cake and hot tea, also fruit and juices for the children. The lunch was made at the Retiro da Avó Lidia where we spent 2 excellent nights with a divine breakfast. The retreat wine is a real delight advice to buy a few bottles to remember later. Super sympathetic, we feel that Mr Hernâni is D. Teresa were also a member of our family. We loved the tour and believe that to fantastic sites that only with Hernâni we were able to discover. WE LOVE... We recommend any tour with Hernâni 😊.
Excellent tour
Mag197409,Jan 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The visit was excellent. The guide is familiar with the area, but also has a number of general knowledge, which left us very impressed. I highly recommend this tour.