Guided Hike on the Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Bridge, near Porto

Please allow around 8.5 hours in total.

• Pick-up at your hotel in the centre of Porto (8 a.m.) or the centre of Porto at Largo Actor Dias (8.30 a.m.), depending on your choice
• Transfer by van to Arouca (approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes) where you will meet the guide
• Briefing on the activity and safety instructions, with some information about the Arouca Geopark and the Paiva River Valley
• Departure for about 4 hours of guided hike on the Paiva Walkways: the outing begins with a walk through the village to reach the 516 Arouca suspension bridge (optional crossing: you can reach the other side of the bridge by jeep if necessary, free of charge), then the visit of the Paiva Walkways (a transfer by jeep will be provided on a closed part of the route to drop you off on a small beach (Vau River Beach) where you will take a short break before reaching the end of the route at the Espiunca)
• At Espiunca, you can swim in the river and have something to eat next to it (at your own expense) for about 1.5 hours of free time
• If you have opted for the lunch option (€20 supplement) when booking, you will enjoy during this 1.5 hours of free time a platter of typical Portuguese cold meats and cheeses (cheese only if you prefer), a drink of your choice (wine included), and then a choice between an Arouquesa steak sandwich, an Arouquesa beef burger, a veggie burger or a tuna sandwich, all served with crispy chips
• Once you have finished your meal, you will head to the Doces Conventuais de Arouca to enjoy a dessert: the ancient Conventual Pastry
• Return journey to Porto (approx. 1 hour) and drop-off at your pick-up point at around 5 p.m.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult. In case of children below 10 years old, they need to bring identification proving age above 6 years old.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this activity.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the pick-up point.

This activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Pets are welcome to join this activity.