Portugal - Alentejo and Algarve Wild Coast Bike Tour

General Tour Information

Duration : 8 days & 7 nights

Dates : Any date except July and August. 2 person minimum. 

Level 2-3 : Moderate to Challenging - flat to rolling countryside; average 58 km per day. Approximately 25% of the route is on dirt or unpaved roads. These sections are not technical but can be bumpy and loose.

Tour Highlights

1) The Luxuriant Mediterranean forest in Arrabida Natural Park
2) Incredible sea views from the sharpen cliffs of Arrabida Sierra
3) The wild beauty of SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park
4) Stunning landscape of this wild Coast
5) Tasty Portuguese fresh fish and wines
6) Cape S. Vicente - the southwestern-most point of Continental Europe
7) Sagres - The epic village where the land finish and the sea start

 

 

Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

What's Included

All hotel, B&B, hostel lodging all nights as shown, breakfasts daily, luggage transfers, arrival transfer from Lisbon airport to the first hotel and return to Lisbon airport, orientation meeting on arrival day, bike delivery and return with setup, local traveler support with our local office throughout the trip, roadbook with riding route maps, and cue sheets, cell phone rental for local use only, suggestions for visitation and dining/lunch stops. We can also arrange additional travel services and stopovers.

Self Guided Travel - Learn More

Guided Tour. It is possible to organize guided tours for groups minimum 4 persons;
please inquire.

Accomodations

7 nights in deluxe hotels to B&B's and upscale hostel; Start and finish in 4 star hotel comfort, 3 star hotels and charming country inns and hostels make up the middle of the tour. A number of dining options exist in or within short walk of each property. All accommodations include private bathroom and a variety of other amenities.

 

 

Tour Rates

Price Per person based on double occupancy (Dec/Jan/February) : 1280 Euros per person
Price Per person based on double occupancy (March/Apr/May/Oct/Nov) : 1330 Euros per person
Price Per person based on double occupancy (June/Sept) : 1380 Euros per person

Single supplement (for a single occupancy room) when 2 or more persons traveling: 360 Euros

Solo supplement (traveling alone): TBD Euros.

Triples available in some locations, please inquire.

Hybrid Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 170 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer.

Transfer from/to Lisbon included; this can be from a hotel in the city or airport.

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Bike Info

Bike rentals are available for all participants and a supplement to the tour price as shown below. Note, we only recommend hybrid bikes adapted to paved and unpaved surfaces which are both on this tour.

BH Treking Hybrids, see rates and details below the itinerary.

Bike Ride options for some longer days
Lisbon or Algarve stop overs
Trains, car rental, other services

Option for Rental bike on the hybrid version - BH trekking Sport K30K Silvertip; 170 euros/bike. Bikes come equipped with handlebar bag, lock, water bottle, gps navigation (1 per couple or group), tire repair kit. Helmet included. For more information and details on this bike, see the manufacturer website at this link.

Note: road bikes are also available; the BH L41 carbon with Ultegra. However, lots of dirt roads on this trip make the hybrid version/routes the most interesting to access beaches and escape the traffic. Road versions are similar in distance to the above quoted distances, but different routes.

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