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Resin Tapping Experience

Starting at €59 | 2.5 hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Calvaria de Cima (Leiria)

Quick Details

Adult & Child Ages 16 & Older
59
Child Ages 08 to 15
30
Young Child Ages 07 & Younger
Free

Come and embark on this journey through the resin tapping process!

Explore the fascinating process of pine resin extraction accompanied by skilled professionals, whose previous generations have dedicated themselves to resin tapping as a way of life. Amidst the majestic pine groves of Pinus pinaster, witness the careful selection of mature trees for precise incisions by experienced resin harvesters.

As we embark on this journey through the resin tapping process, We’ll take a moment to share with you the rich history that resin holds in Portugal.

This journey provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in historical traditions and sustainable practices, as the professionals share their insights into the delicate process of resin extraction.

Join us on this unforgettable experience, where the connection with nature and cultural heritage intertwine at the heart of resin tapping in Portugal.

What is included:

  • Arrival at the meeting point
  • Visit to a pine forest
  • Demonstration of the resining process
    • Tree Selection
    • Incisions and Collection
    • Choosing the Pine
    • Debarking
    • Mounting
    • Renewal
    • Harvest
    • Scraping

What is not included:

  • Transportation to the farm

After booking we will send all the details of the reservation.

If you wish to propose another day or time for the experience, send us a message: [email protected] and we will do our best to reschedule, or we can include one more experience for all day.