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A suspension bridge over a mountainous landscape. 1
A wooden suspension bridge over a river, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain. 2
A wooden staircase leading up a rocky hillside. 3
A mountainous landscape with a river, rocky terrain, and a wooden bridge. 4
A wooden boardwalk with people walking and sitting. 5
By Just Come - Countryside & Adventure Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $107 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Start your adventure from Porto with transportation to Arouca. Begin the hike through old village paths. Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world.

    Set off on the Paiva Walkways, an wooden walkway built along the cliffs of the Paiva River. Halfway through, we will rest at Vau River Beach, on hot days, the river invites you to take a refreshing dip, so bring a swimsuit!

    After the walk, treat yourself with a charming stop in the town of Arouca, where you can enjoy a drink and typical meal — a traditional Arouquesa roasted veal with a drink of your choice (wine included!). For those who prefer the vegetarian option, we offer a rich and flavorful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.

    At dessert, taste some ancient conventual pastry.

Activity location

  • 516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
    • Canelas,
    • 4540-257, Arouca, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Statue of Vímara Peres
    • Calçada de Vandoma
    • 4000-013, Porto, Porto, Portugal

Check availability

Without Lunch

  • Earn $6.40
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$106.61 x 2 Adults$213.22
Total
Price is $213.22
Until Tue, Nov 10

Pick-up at Hotel without Lunch

  • Earn $7.41
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pick-up and Drop-off at Hotel
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$123.44 x 2 Adults$246.88
Total
Price is $246.88
Until Tue, Nov 10

With Lunch

  • Earn $8.42
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Typical Meal: On this Option it's included the Typical Meal + Drinks

Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$140.28 x 2 Adults$280.56
Total
Price is $280.56
Until Tue, Nov 10

Pick-up at Hotel with Lunch

  • Earn $9.09
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Typical Meal
Pick-up and Drop-off at Hotel
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$151.50 x 2 Adults$303.00
Total
Price is $303.00
Until Tue, Nov 10

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Interpretative Guide along the walk
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch"). For desert, you'll taste some of the Conventual Pastry from Arouca.
  • Inclusions
    Personal Accident Insurance
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
  • Inclusions
    Photo Report

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Pessoas com mobilididade reduzida
    • Crianças com menos de 6 anos

Activity itinerary

516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world. Be suspended by Tibetan-style steel cables in the sky, 175 meters above River Paiva and Aguieiras Waterfall. Feel as though you’re walking in the air, immersing yourself in an imposing landscape of wild and stunning nature. If you want a more laid-back experience, be transferred to the other side of the bridge by a 4x4.

Passadicos do Paiva

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Walk along the Paiva Walkways, stop at scenic viewpoints to snap photos. See the famous zig-zag staircases, riparian forests, waterfalls, and cliffs of the gorge. Halfway through, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits. On hot days, take a dip in the river. From here to the end of the trail, get closer to the river. Feel the strength of the rapids through their roaring sounds. After the hike, be driven to the mountain area of Arouca.

Arouca Geopark (Pass by)

The Arouca Geopark, it's a classified territory recognized by UNESCO from 2009, that gathers 41 Geosites within an area of 328 square kilometers. It defines Arouca as a territory with a special Geological Heritage, where you can find phenomena such as "Birthing Stones" and "Giant Trilobite Fossils" that are unique on the world and others like "Frecha da Mizarela", the highest waterfall in mainland Portugal, the "Corn Bread Stones" or the "Union Stones", and some more amazing attractions!

Location

Activity location

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    516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
    • Canelas,
    • 4540-257, Arouca, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Statue of Vímara Peres
    • Calçada de Vandoma
    • 4000-013, Porto, Porto, Portugal

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