Hanging Jump in Melgaço: Free Fall into a Pendulum Swing

Free fall followed by a prolonged swing instead of an abrupt stop.

A hanging jump activity in Melgaço where you leap from a bridge attached to a dynamic rope system, experience a moment of free fall, then swing in a wide pendulum arc back toward the platform. The 90-minute session includes equipment, instruction from a live guide in multiple languages, photos and videos, and liability insurance. Children from age 12 are welcome. No prior experience is required, only willingness to jump.

The experience

You arrive at the bridge, meet the guide and staff, and spend time on the ground learning what comes next. They fit you with a helmet, harness and rope system, then walk you through the technique: how to position your body, how the safety gear works, what to expect when you step to the edge. The guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, so the instruction is clear. This is not rushed. The whole setup takes time because precision matters here.

When you're ready, the staff positions you on the bridge edge, attached to the dynamic rope. The countdown happens, you jump, and for a moment you're in free fall. Then the rope catches and the physics shift: instead of a sudden jolt, you swing in a long, smooth arc. A pendulum motion that feels like flight. You swing back and forth a few times while the monitors watch. Then they bring you safely back to the platform.

The whole experience runs 90 minutes from start to finish. You leave with photos and videos of the jump, proof of what you did. The liability insurance is included, and all areas where you'll walk are wheelchair accessible, though the jump itself requires the physical ability to leap and swing.

What’s included

• Helmet, harness and rope system.
• photos and videos of your jump.
• liability insurance.
• live guide instruction in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ruta Aventura Rafting Melgaço

Is this one for you?You're jumping with a small group of other participants, all following the same sequence of instruction and safety checks. The fixed 90-minute format means everyone moves through at the same pace, so this suits travelers who want structure and don't want to wait around between steps.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years). Under 12: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the age requirement for the hanging jump in Melgaço?

Children can participate from age 12 onward. No upper age limit is stated, though the activity requires at least moderate physical fitness and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular issues or pregnancy.

Do I need any experience or special fitness to do this jump?

No experience is required. You do need a moderate level of physical fitness and the willingness to jump. The guides teach you the technique on the ground before you step to the edge.

What happens during the swing part after I jump?

After the initial free fall, the dynamic rope system engages and converts your descent into a smooth pendulum movement. You swing back and forth in a wide arc. The prolonged motion is what sets this apart from a bungee jump, where the stop is abrupt.

What's included in the 90 minutes?

The time covers reception, safety instruction, equipment fitting, the jump itself and your return to the platform. Helmet, harness and rope system are provided. Photos and videos of your jump are included, as is liability insurance.