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- Portuguese
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Discover the Passages of Paiva on a day trip from Porto. Admire the symbiosis between man-made construction and nature and see the world’s largest suspended bridge. Walk the wooden track in the heart of the Geopark of Arouca, classified as a UNESCO geological site.
Start your tour in the city of Porto and head to Passadiços do Paiva, where you will cross the suspended bridge in Arouca. The Arouca Bridge is 516 m long and 175 m high over the Paiva River.
Walk about 8 km, always accompanied by the sound of the waters of the Paiva River.
Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, see wildlife, waterfalls, river beaches and cross a suspended bridge over the river.
The lunch will be a typical Portuguese picnic, next to Praia do Vau, but we are attentive to the dietary specifications that customers may have.
After the tour, you can visit our store in the heart of Porto to discover and taste the wines of our partner farms.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The customer will be contacted directly by us to match a meeting point. On the day of departure, you must wait for the arrival of the vehicle at the place and time previously established. This meeting point can mark a pick-up at the Hotel or Local Accommodation, a meeting at our store or a convenient place to match.
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Itinerary
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1Porto
8am guide presentation at the meeting place, ticket check and control start of trip to Arouca
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
8.45am arrival in Arouca, 15 min break for coffee and bathrooms
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
9.00 departure to the Paiva walkways,
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
9.30 walk of 8km through the passages of Paiva
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
passage on the Arouca suspension bridge
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
12:30 arrival at Praia do Vau. Free time to relax and bath.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
13.30 Lunch Picnic typical Portuguese. The lunch will be Piquenique, next to Praia do Vau, inserted in the GeoPark of Arouca. The team that accompanies the client on the Tour is in charge of bringing lunch. The standard will be typical Portuguese snacks but we are attentive to the dietary specifications that customers may have, prior notice.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
14:30h Continuation of the Passage.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9
16h arrival at Espiunca. / Start of the return to Porto.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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