Alentejo Cork Forest Tour: Explore Traditional Harvesting and Enjoy Local Cuisine
4.8
32 Ratings
Redondo
Embark on a 2-hour guided tour of the Alentejo cork forest, where you'll learn about traditional cork harvesting and indulge in local cuisine. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Corktrekking - Be our trekking companion on a journey along the farm roads with the Serra D’Ossa in sight.

Uncover a new part of the farm production past the corner: cork, wine, pork, honey.

Feel part of the Alentejo landscape step after step and get back to nature for a while

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Lunch included if option selected
What's Not Included
  • Shuttle service available under consulting - not included in the price
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Alentejo and delve into the heart of a cork forest with this 2-hour guided excursion from Redondo. Wander through the forest to learn about the cork collection process at a family-managed farm that’s been in operation for six generations. With a small group setting, this tour ensures individual attention, along with the option of a classic meal enjoyed by cork harvesters, if selected.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Corktrekking
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brad
Apr 10, 2024
Very informative tour in places few people see. - Chantelle gave us a great tour of the cork farm. Very informative! Thanks for a memorable experience! We will recommend to our Canadian friends planning trips to Portugal.
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Y3153hndonnac
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent in every way - From first contact to the end this experience was perfect. Margarida and Philp were wonderful hosts and their farm and land are idyllic. Our guides Chantal and Celino were easy to laugh, knowledgeable and organized. It was like sharing a walk with friends. We learned about cork and wine growing and everything in between. The history is so interesting and the cork trees are amazing. We enjoyed their wines with local meat and cheese and ended the evening at a local restaurant. I wish we had more time here to explore more of this area. We would definitely take this tour again and recommend it. Great value for the cost.
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Nikdom1
Oct 26, 2023
Must do - This was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip to Portugal. Andre was great, very informative and knowledgeable. The lunch was amazing. We had a great time!
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Resort65872178522
Oct 23, 2023
Fantastic afternoon cork trekking - Joana is amazing. Even from the booking stage she was very accommodating and helpful. My husband and I had a very short window of time for us to do the tour and not only was she accommodating, but she came in on her day off so that we could do the tour. It really is one of the highlights of our trip. Joana was very informative, she was funny, an all-around great host. We learned so much about cork trees and their farm and their winery. It truly was fantastic! And even though it was a drizzly, grey day, didn’t matter at all. I loved how everything was organic. The cows are happy, the pigs are happy, the cork trees are happy and healthy and you could see that Joanna loves her job!!
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Scenic313372
Oct 12, 2023
So much more than a walk through a cork forest - This tour was so much more than just a walk through a cork forest. We learned about the agriculture of Alentejo, the history of the family that owns the land, the farming practices they follow to make the endeavor successful and sustainable, and so much more. Our guide Joana Salgado was funny, engaging, and knowledgeable. She is from Redendo and so she is in tune with the local economy and customs but also brings a perspective that is so much broader based on her own life experience. It was truly one of the highlights of our vacation in Portugal.
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Linda_h
May 6, 2023
Recommend tour - Andre was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent. A very interesting and informative afternoon walking in the cork, acorn trees, and vineyards. The only downside for me was the heat in late afternoon, but I can’t fault Corktreking for the weather.
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B2270dzjulia
Mar 9, 2023
Portugal's Cork Heritage - A must see if you travel to Portugal. Learn about the long and special process the cork in your wine bottle comes from. It is an art! One of Portugal's cultural gems. Guide is professional and makes the tour interesting and fun.
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Carol_h
Feb 25, 2023
Cork tour is must - After a glitch regarding pickup, Joanna gave us a wonderful tour. She knows and understands the business and her English is perfect.
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Larry
Feb 25, 2023
Learn about cork - Joanna was knowledgeable, friendly and nice. Talked with us, explained the why's of cork growing, etc. It was a lot of fun!
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Suskwolek
May 10, 2023
Cork trekking with wine tasting Maroteiro Winery and Cork Farm Redondo - This tour was a highlight of our trip to Portugal. We were impressed with the Jeep tour and we got a real flavour of the family’s commitment to sustainability and commitment to the environment. The actual Jeep ride and tour provided by Joana was excellent and very informative. I was awed by the cork trees and learned tons about the harvest, the years it takes to produce the harvestable layers and the manual effort to peel the cork layer without harming the tree. I would definitely recommend it. A plus was then a trip to the winery for a tasting. The wines were excellent quality and taste. Wish we could take even more home!
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