Portugal cycling vacations, self guided. Helping Dreamers Do

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€665

€729

8 days excluding flights

More info:More info: Including bed and breakfast accommodation, airport transfers, luggage transfers, maps and descriptions of the area. With back-up service. Rental hybrid bike € 95. Rental E-bike € 165. GPS tracks available. Note: Limited spaces, but other options available.

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Late availability:Portugal is open for business this summer and this trip is available until the mid-November.

“Choose one of two self-guided cycling routes across the Alentéjo and Algarve regions of southern Portugal and experience six leisurely days in the saddle at no more than 60kms per day.”

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Departure information

This cycling vacation in Portugal can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures

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Responsible tourism

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your vacation will help support conservation and local people.

Cycling is an ideal way to explore the countryside without damaging the environment. Through our range of Portugal cycling vacations we support the following Portuguese National Parks: Reserva Natural do Sapal, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana.

On our Portugal cycling vacations we encourage guests to visit their information & exhibition centers, keep to the recommended paths, take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints.

We always use local services and accommodation such as small hotels and wherever possible “turismo no espaço rural” which offer rural accommodation run by local families. On these Portugal cycling vacations we work exclusively with small local businesses and use locally owned restaurants. In this way we help to conserve a rural lifestyle and contribute to the overall sustainable development of the region.

We encourage our guests to be environmentally aware and act in a proper, responsible manner at all times. Information, tips and recommendations on the life and customs of the local people are given to all clients on the Portugal cycling vacations.

As much as we can our office recycles waste and we use recycled products whenever possible.

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29 Reviews of Portugal cycling vacations, self guided

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Reviewed on 15 Mar 2020 by Maeve Higgins

5 stars from 13 cyclists Read full review

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2019 by Robbie Syme

Bert gave us a most varied route which gave wonderful views and varied terrain. His route instructions were spot on. Read full review

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2019 by Alvin Wasserman

The most memorable part of the vacation was approaching picturesque towns from a distance after several hours of winding our way through small roads and alongside orchards. Read full review

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2019 by Graham McKibbin

The peace and tranquility of cycling through the countryside and stopping off in small village cafes for a coffee and snack was one of the most pleasurable aspects of our trip. Read full review

Reviewed on 08 Jul 2019 by Peter Mcleod

The most memorable part of the vacation was that at the end of a day riding, arriving at accommodation which far exceeded our expectations, both in terms of the standard of accommodation and its location. Read full review

Reviewed on 31 May 2019 by Jim Allman

The smells of eucalyptus and orange groves were memorable. The walk at Carrapateira was something we will never forget and showed how the local people are preserving that environment. Read full review

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2019 by John Boyce

Bert's superb organisation Great routes, Superb over night stops, cafe suggestions meant the rider only had to cycle through orange groves and seemingly natural countryside between delightful white villages. Read full review

Reviewed on 07 Oct 2018 by Barbralu Cohen

Loved riding through villages and winding through the Algarve on back roads. Wonderful bike trip on great bikes, well maintained and really interesting routes Read full review

Reviewed on 05 Jun 2018 by Kathleen Georgopoulos

We would highly recommend this vacation and you can’t beat the price. Read full review

Reviewed on 03 Jun 2018 by Bill Akeroyd

The riding was excellent on quiet picturesque roads. The spring flowers were in full bloom. The weather was perfect and the small towns and their accommodations were lovely. Read full review

Reviewed on 27 May 2018 by Anne Taylor

We got up in the morning had a great breakfast and onto our bikes-all we had to do was appreciate the beautiful scenery and decide where to stop for coffee. Lunch was a picnic along the way and with nothing else to think about, it made for a very relaxing vacation. Read full review

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2017 by Ian Latimer

Waking up each morning to a new adventure, and not quite knowing what was in store. Read full review

Reviewed on 02 Nov 2017 by Monique St. Germain

Silves Castle and Silves itself was definitely the most memorable. And the hills. Oh my, the hills. Read full review

Reviewed on 04 Oct 2017 by Elaine Braun

A nicely challenging ride culminating with the views from the cliffs at Carrapateira. A nicely challenging ride culminating with the views from the cliffs at Carrapateira Read full review

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2017 by Benjamin Cartwright

Arriving in Carrapateria, the beaches were beautiful!! All the rides had wonderful scenery, lovely small towns to explore and the rides were challenging yet fun and gave us a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. Read full review

Reviewed on 02 Nov 2017 by Sue Mcnuff

The variable surroundings we were in on any one day. The surrounding hills of the Algarve, The beautiful rugged South and West coast. The sunset and sunrise on Salema beach. The Portuguese tarts! Read full review

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2016 by Mel Watson

Everything was great. The accommodation and the recommendations for restaurants was outstanding. Read full review

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2016 by Jane Finegan

The whole cycling trip was memorable as we got to see the real Algarve with its variety of landscapes - from mountains inland to the west and south coast - often away from the tourist hot spots. Read full review

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2016 by David Chown

Excellent trip. Read full review

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2015 by Karin Liimatta

Cycling through the countryside is a wonderful way to reduce your environmental impact while at the same time maximizing your experience with local flora and fauna. Everyone we encountered was so friendly and helpful. We found the directions to be explicit and easy to follow and appreciated the many routes that took us off the beaten path. Read full review

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2014 by Alan Spencer

Very good. I would, and already have, recommended Responsible Travel to people. Knowing that having a very enjoyable experience supports local communities makes it so much better. Thanks once again. Read full review

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2014 by bob sagor

We had a great time. All six of us enjoyed the rides, and think the perspective we enjoyed from the seat of a bike was special. Read full review

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2014 by Guri Roald

The whole week was very memorable as it was so varied. Burt has put a lot of thought into this vacation and has made it very personal. We really liked the various options of rides that were given for each of the days (pending fitness, weather, mood etc... Read full review

Reviewed on 06 Jun 2013 by Liz Martin

Top notch...Cycling through orange groves in the sunshine and stopping to feast on big juicy oranges was the most memorable part.... Fantastic scents from the forests of warm eucalyptus will always remind us of Portugal. Read full review

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2012 by Jane Wills

The range of beautiful places that you visit - cycling through gorgeous countryside with orange trees all along the way, stunning beaches, pretty villages, interesting towns and bright blue skies every day. Read full review

Reviewed on 03 Jan 2012 by Tim Rudkins

We enjoyed the riding through the hills and the extra trip out to the lighthouse and westernmost part of Portugal. Terrific! Read full review

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2012 by Tom Meyer

The best part of the trip was following the route maps through the beautiful Portugal countryside. We had a chance to explore areas we would never have found on our own!. Wonderful trip in all aspects! Read full review

Reviewed on 07 Jun 2012 by Agnes Deloyer

Cycling through the beautiful countryside of Portugal and spending it with 5 awesome friends was the most memorable part of the vacation Read full review

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2011 by Sasha Hannah

10 out of 10. Bert was incredibly detailed, set up a great cycling route, gave great, detailed advice regarding accommodation, each area we visited, restaurants and was efficient and friendly in dealing with all inquiries. Read full review