Paiva Walkways and Alvarenga Small-Group from Porto

Highlights

Easy way to access the river boardwalk, with hassle-free return hotel transfers
Pass cliffs, woods, and rivers; and spot ancient sites and wildlife on route
Upgrade for picnic or restaurant lunch with liquor tasting for full experience

Summary

Get ready to be amazed by one of the most beautiful riverside hikes in Europe. The Paiva Walkways follows the Paiva River path for 8 Km providing glorious views and an amazing connection with nature. Begin your day with a convenient pick up at your hotel followed by a one and a half hour drive to the start of this great trail. Your personal guide will give you great insights about life in Portugal, our ways and traditions, which will make the way to the Paiva Walkway go by in a flash! The hike along the river is filled with geological, natural and archeological interests located in the most beautiful surroundings. After this 3 hour hike, a great lunch is required! And there is nowhere better to have a great lunch than in this region. Taste the best meat in Portugal at Alvarenga, famous for its “Posta Arouquesa”, a delightful piece of grilled beef that will make you regain all your stamina! End your day with a “Pinguça” tasting, a great Portuguese liquor. Experience the best nature and gastronomy Portugal has to offer! Join us!

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

The Arouca Geopark and its 5-mile (8-kilometer) Paiva Walkways along the River Paiva lies handily close to Porto. With this tour, swap the hassle of buses or self-drive for an easy and informative return journey. Then, follow the wooden walkways through the park's biodiverse mountains, ancient sites, and forests, all rich in flora and fauna. Upgrade for a picnic or restaurant lunch with a local liquor tasting before returning.

What’s included?

Local guide (If option Selected)
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Typical Regional Lunch (if option selected)
Picnic lunch (if option selected)
Tasting of local liquor "Pinguça" (if option selected)
Personal Expenses
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Detours

About operator:

Detours has a team of local colaborators who enjoy living life. We have the knowledge of the life habits, the tastes, the history and the culture of the places we want you to appreciate. Our team loves to travel and we cherish the value of the experience of travel per se. That is why we value the contact with the population and the feeling of belonging and feeling part of the community that surrounds our Detours. Guides and Websites have infinite information about everything and we know that it’s hard for the traveler to decide which course to follow. Come with us and we will show you the best we have to offer. We are not tour guides, we are inhabitants of a magical place we love and that we want you to love.