Oriolus Ecotours

Oriolus Ambiente e Ecoturismo Lda was established in 2006 to promote and give legal coverage to environmental studies and ecotourism activities in north-eastern Trás-os-Montes, Portugal. Based in Porto, the company organises private tours lasting from one to seven days for small groups of up to four people, focusing on nature and heritage tourism. The tours include birdwatching, wildlife observation, nature photography and walks through landscapes such as the Douro Internacional Natural Park, the Côa Valley with its rupestrian engravings, and the Paço de Giela area along the River Vez. Signature itineraries include the Arcos Tour, Côa Tour, Douro Tour and the flagship Oriolus Tour, each combining nature walks, gastronomy, wine and cultural heritage. Guests are hosted using specialised hides for wildlife photography, and the tours highlight the region's biodiversity and traditions, including collaboration with local producers such as the Casa da Ti Cura donkey sanctuary and rural tourism unit. Operating with bases in Porto and Atenor, the team is made up of professionals from varied backgrounds — musicians, biotechnological engineers and environmental educators — who share a passion for nature, travel and Portuguese cultural heritage. The company positions itself as a specialist in responsible, small-scale nature tourism, avoiding mass tourism impacts while showcasing the ecological and cultural richness of northern Portugal's less-visited regions.