Discovery Buggy Tour of the Arouca Geopark near Porto
Perfect for a fun outing with family or friends, this buggy excursion in the Arouca Geopark is a must-do activity near Porto!
Buggy Excursion | 4 seater buggy | 1 hour
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 1-hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Listen to anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 1h15 in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your 1-hour buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark (with stops at public toilets).
- Technical route with CAN-AM driving on Monte do Pereiro, between the Canelas and Paiva river valleys, with an obligatory stop to contemplate a 360° panorama, including the best view of the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and the famous, multi-award-winning Passadiços do Paiva.
- The route passes through some of the old tungsten mines of the former Canelas mining complex, where you can learn more about what was known as "black gold", mined in the midst of the Second World War.
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 4 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
Buggy Excursion | 2 seater buggy | 1 hour
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 1-hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Listen to anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 1h15 in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your 1-hour buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark (with stops at public toilets).
- Technical route with CAN-AM driving on Monte do Pereiro, between the Canelas and Paiva river valleys, with an obligatory stop to contemplate a 360° panorama, including the best view of the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and the famous, multi-award-winning Passadiços do Paiva.
- The route passes through some of the old tungsten mines of the former Canelas mining complex, where you can learn more about what was known as "black gold", mined in the midst of the Second World War.
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 2 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
Buggy Excursion | 4 seater buggy | 1.5 hour
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 1.5 hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Listen to anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 1 hour 45 minutes in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark, lasting 1.5 hour (with stops at public toilets).
- CAN-AM tour of Monte do Pereiro, including 360° panoramic views of the 516 Arouca bridge and the Passadiços do Paiva.
- Pass through the complex of old tungsten mines, with the chance to enter the "bowels of the earth"
- The tour adds a breathtaking descent that will take you to an emblematic site: the Areínho river beach.
- Here you can take a refreshing dip in the clear waters of the River Paiva.
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 4 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
Buggy Excursion | 2 seater buggy | 1.5 hour
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 1.5 hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Listen to anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 1 hour 45 minutes in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark, lasting 1.5 hour (with stops at public toilets).
- CAN-AM tour of Monte do Pereiro, including 360° panoramic views of the 516 Arouca bridge and the Passadiços do Paiva.
- Pass through the complex of old tungsten mines, with the chance to enter the "bowels of the earth"
- The tour adds a breathtaking descent that will take you to an emblematic site: the Areínho river beach.
- Here you can take a refreshing dip in the clear waters of the River Paiva.
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 2 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
Buggy Excursion | 4 seater buggy | 2 hours
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 2-hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Listen to anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 2h15 in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your 2-hour buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark (with stops at public toilets).
- The excursion includes a climb to Monte do Pereiro, from where you can enjoy a majestic view of one of the world's largest suspension bridges, 516 Arouca.
- Take a trip back in time with a visit to an old Roman gold mine, near the Canelas shale quarry, where the slate that marks the local architecture is still mined today.
- Learn fascinating anecdotes about the world's largest trilobites, which dominated the seas in the Palaeozoic era.
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 4 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
Buggy Excursion | 2 seater buggy | 2 hours
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 2-hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Listen to anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 2h15 in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your 2-hour buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark (with stops at public toilets).
- The excursion includes a climb to Monte do Pereiro, from where you can enjoy a majestic view of one of the world's largest suspension bridges, 516 Arouca.
- Take a trip back in time with a visit to an old Roman gold mine, near the Canelas shale quarry, where the slate that marks the local architecture is still mined today.
- Learn fascinating anecdotes about the world's largest trilobites, which dominated the seas in the Palaeozoic era.
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 2 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
Buggy Excursion | 4 seater buggy | 3 hours
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 3-hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Learn anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 3h15 in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your 3-hour buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark (with stops at public toilets).
- As well as the best panoramic view of the 516 Arouca Bridge and the Passadiços do Paiva, there are many other attractions waiting for you: a visit to a Roman gold mine, a trip to the Canelas shale quarry and the Trilobite Museum, one of the 100 geosites of international importance.
- You won't want to finish without "playing" on the Santo Adrião swing, which offers a majestic view and is a prelude to the steep descent to the shale villages of Espiunça and Canelas!
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 4 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
Buggy Excursion | 2 seater buggy | 3 hours
Practical information
Explore the Arouca Geopark on a buggy during this 3-hour excursion organised by a professional guide specialising in the region!
- Drive a buggy from the legendary CAN-AM brand
- Discover remarkable geosites
- Learn anecdotes about biodiversity, flora and fauna
Course of events
Please allow 3h15 in total for this activity.
- Briefing (10-15 minutes): welcome, explanation of how the buggies work, handing over of safety equipment (mask and goggles) and presentation of the route to be taken.
- Departure for your 3-hour buggy tour of the Arouca Geopark (with stops at public toilets).
- As well as the best panoramic view of the 516 Arouca Bridge and the Passadiços do Paiva, there are many other attractions waiting for you: a visit to a Roman gold mine, a trip to the Canelas shale quarry and the Trilobite Museum, one of the 100 geosites of international importance.
- You won't want to finish without "playing" on the Santo Adrião swing, which offers a majestic view and is a prelude to the steep descent to the shale villages of Espiunça and Canelas!
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Activity requirements
Drivers must have a physical driving licence.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 100 cm.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Prices are per buggy: a buggy can accommodate up to 2 people at a time.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time.
You will receive your photos at the end of the activity (the same day) by AirDrop, WhatsApp or, if none of these means is possible, by e-mail.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Can-Am Buggy
- Safety equipment
- Photos
Excluded
- Transfers to/from the hotel
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, comfortable clothing suited to the season
- Driving licence
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Enjoy an adrenaline-filled adventure and the thrills of off-road driving in a CAN-AM buggy while discovering the remarkable sites of the Arouca Geopark.
Located about one hour from Porto, the Arouca Geopark is an area with exceptional geological heritage. It is home to unique phenomena such as the famous “stones that give birth to stones” (Pedras Parideiras) in Castanheira—quite unusual, isn’t it?
To explore other unique spots in the geopark, the professional guides from NaTour Way invite you to join a buggy tour departing from Arouca. With their guidance, you’ll learn fascinating facts about the region’s geology, wildlife, and flora.
Depending on your preference, you can choose a 1h, 1h30, 2h, or 3h excursion. The basic 1-hour tour takes you driving across Monte do Pereiro, between the valleys of Canelas and the Paiva River, with a mandatory stop to admire a 360° panoramic viewpoint. From there, you’ll enjoy the best views of the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and the award-winning Paiva Walkways.
By opting for a longer tour, you may also visit other sites such as a Roman gold mine, a river beach, a scenic swing viewpoint, and pass near the Canelas schist quarry and the Trilobite Museum—one of the 100 geosites of international importance.
Whatever duration you choose, this buggy excursion in the Arouca Geopark is sure to delight lovers of scenic landscapes, adrenaline, and geology. Don’t hesitate to book if that sounds like you!
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