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Day trip to the Paiva footbridges - Small group - Departure from Porto

Stroll along the footbridges of Paiva on this excursion departing from Porto!

The essentials

Stroll along the footbridges of Paiva on this excursion departing from Porto!

Duration
8 hours
Languages
English
Portuguese
Starting time
8:00 AM
Cancellation Cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Hiking the Paiva footbridges

Panoramic views of the Arouca Geopark

Typical lunch

Your guide's comments and anecdotes

Description

Stroll along the footbridges of Paiva on this excursion departing from Porto!

You'll start your day with a transfer from your accommodation in Porto, before being driven to Arouca, where you'll discover the famous geopark, recognized by UNESCO for its exceptional geodiversity. Next, you'll reach the Passadiços do Paiva, a series of wooden footbridges winding along the Paiva River.

You'll walk at your own pace, enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding gorges, waterfalls and forests. This 8-kilometer hike across the footbridges offers total immersion in the region's unspoilt wilderness. You'll also have the chance to discover the local flora and fauna, thanks to information panels along the way.

At the halfway point, there's a lunch break where you can recharge your batteries and enjoy a typical lunch. You'll be able to taste Posta Arouquesa, a beef-based dish, followed by Pinguça, a local liqueur. At the end of the hike, you'll be driven back to Porto.

Important information

  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Meeting time and place: pick-up at your hotel in Porto around 8 a.m., exact time to be reconfirmed after booking.
  • Duration: 08:00
  • This is a shared activity for a maximum of 12 people.
  • The guide is bilingual English / Portuguese
  • Please bring hiking boots

Included

  • Pick-up from/to your accommodation in Porto

  • The services of a professional guide

  • Entrance fees to the Arouca Geopark

  • Entrance fees to Paiva footbridge

  • Typical lunch

  • Pinguça tasting

Not included

  • Access fee to the Arouca 516 suspension bridge
  • Tips
  • All other extras

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