Private Van Tour to Schist Villages of Lousã
Overview
Guided tour in a vehicle with driver/guide through places of greatest natural interest,
human and cultural aspects of Serra da Lousã. Includes visit to Lousã Castle, three Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã (Talasnal,
Candal and Cerdeira), Trevim (highest point of Serra da Lousã), Santo António da Neve and Neveiros Reais (formerly Real
19th century Ice Factory. XVIII), passing through places of rare beauty, such as centuries-old chestnut trees, deciduous forests and
conifers and breathtaking viewpoints.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Lousã Shale Villages Van Tour”.
Octant Hotels Lousa
Rua Viscondessa do Espinhal, Lousa 3200, Portugal
Park your car here and wait for our guide to come to you. We always wear orange, it's our uniform!
For the option “Shortest option (3 hours)”.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Castelo de Arouce - Lousa
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Aldeia Do Candal
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Lousa
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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 (WET).
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Van Tour to Schist Villages of Lousã is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Van Tour to Schist Villages of Lousã will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
