10–15 people
Spanish, English and Galician
2 hours
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At Quinta Sacra, we are deeply committed to sustainable tourism.
- We promote river, rural, cultural, and heritage tourism, as well as a connection with nature, all while minimizing our environmental impact.
- We promote the region’s cuisine by offering only local products, support the local economy, and assist various community groups.
- We preserve and share culture and history, build community, and organize clean-up efforts to clear the banks of the Miño River.
Open map Pincelo, Chantada (Lugo), España
Augacaída, Castro de Marce, and Sernande Island from the water
A guided boat tour lasting about two hours through the Miño Canyon in the Ribeira Sacra Miñota, aboard Quinta Sacra’s Narwhal semi-rigid boats (capacity for 9 or 15 people, depending on the boat).
The tour follows the river’s course, bordered by two routes to Santiago—the French Way and the Winter Way—between the towns of Portomarín and Belesar, passing through the oldest oak forests on the planet, the heroic vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra DO, and the highest concentration of rural Romanesque architecture in Europe.
During the tour, there is the option to make various stops (at no extra cost) to enjoy the spectacular Fervenza de Augacaída waterfall, surrounded by forests, and the Castro de Marce, where, according to oral tradition, the Xacias—the mythological beings of the Miño—dwell. You can also visit a bend in the river or the island of Sernande (also known as the island of Maiorga).
The activity is led by the Quinta Sacra team, pioneers in the Ribeira Sacra (since 2008), with commentary on the canyon’s natural and cultural heritage.
Prices
Standard rates:
- Up to 6 people: €250 per boat
- 7 to 9 people: €300 per boat
- 10 to 12 people: €350 per boat
- 13 to 15 people: €400 per boat
Group rates:
- Minimum price per boat, regardless of the number of people: €250
The price includes
- Guided tour on a Narwhal RIB (capacity: 9 or 15 people, depending on the boat).
- Skipper/guide throughout the entire trip.
- Option to make various stops during the trip at no extra cost (Augacaída, Castro de Marce, river bend, Sernande Island).
- Onboard cooler with water, beer, and wine.
Timetable
March through November: Daily.
- Morning hours: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
*Depending on weather conditions
Activity details
- Location: Main departure point: Bodega A Taranxela, Aldea de Pincelo (Chantada).
- Approximate duration: 2 hours
- Maximum number of people per time slot/group: Capacity per boat: 10 people (small boat) or 15 people (large boat).
- Activity not accessible
- Suitable for families with children
- Minimum age to participate: No limit
- Pets allowed
Available languages guide
Spanish, English, and Galician. Basic knowledge of German and Italian
Do not forget
- Closed-toe, comfortable shoes.
- Warm clothing or a windbreaker (it gets chilly in the water).
- Sunscreen and a hat.
- Water.
- Camera.
- For visitors coming from Chantada, the company’s recommendation: first set your GPS to the town of Belesar, and once there, to Pincelo.
Relevance
Please arrive 15–20 minutes before boarding.
Groups
10–15 people
Available languages guide
Spanish, English and Galician
Approximate duration
2 hours