The Wild Algarve

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This tour starts off cycling in a wild rugged area of the southwest corner of Alentejo and Costa Vicentina National Park on Portugal's  west coast. The tour then runs along the popular south coast, the true Algarve, including many unspoilt beaches and visiting two of the most traditional towns, Lagos and Tavira, finishing close to the Spanish border!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Algarve's picturesque and lively historical centers
    • Enjoy Cycling through incredible and wild scenery on the coast of the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicente National Park
    • See Backwaters and salt mines of Ria Formosa
    • Visit an organic farm and local pastry factory
    • Tasty picnics served at the beach or at local restaurant

What's this trip about?

    This tour starts off cycling in a wild rugged area of the southwest corner of Alentejo and Costa Vicentina National Park on Portugal's  west coast. The tour then runs along the popular south coast, the true Algarve, including many unspoilt beaches and visiting two of the most traditional towns, Lagos and Tavira, finishing close to the Spanish border!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range50 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityFaro
End CityFaro

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Nature
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Van-Guided Tour Support car during the 6 cycling days
    • Guide who drives van and meets cyclists enroute giving advice and information
    • Water and Fruit each day
    • 6 Lunches (including 4 catered picnics)
    • 5 Dinners with wine or soft drinks
    • 1 Liqueur Tasting
    • Train from Lagos to Olhao
    • Entrance to 3 historical sites/museums
    • Free Portugal Best Cycling Jersey Guided Tour Includes all the above for the Van Guided Tour plus: Guide to ride with each group (one or two guides depending on group size)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival

Dinner included in van-guided and guided tours only

Accommodation: In a nice guesthouse in the centre of the village.

Arrival at Faro or Lisbon airport and transfer to Odeceixe.

If you arrive early (flight to Faro) we suggest a visit to the histor...

Day 2: The Wild Beaches

Lunch and dinner included in van-guided and guided tours only.

Accommodation: Vicentina Aparthotel 4*with swimming pool

Distances: 32kms Total ascent: 350 mts

Level: Easy

Optional extra kms: 4 + 20 (to ride to the extra beach)

Cycl...

Day 3: From Impressive Cliffs to Charming Valleys

Picnic and dinner included in van-guided and guided tours only.

Accommodation: Aldeia da Pedralva rural tourism, with swimming pool

Distances: 44kms Total ascent: 650 mts

Level: Medium

Optional extra kms: 4 with 150 mts ascent

Cyclin...

Day 4: Infant D. Henrique and the Sea Discoveries

Picnic and dinner included in van-guided and guided tours only

Accommodation: Charming "Pousada", with swimming pool

Distances: 41kms Total ascent: 500 mts

Level: Easy

Optional extra kms: 4

Cycling from Pedralva to Sagres.

Lea...

Day 5: Beach Roller Coaster!

Picnic included in van-guided and guided tours only. Dinner not included.

Accommodation: Hotel Tivoli 4* with swimming pool

Distances: 43kms Total ascent: 720 mts

Level: Medium

Cycling from Sagres to Lagos.

Today the route goes along...

Day 6: The Charming Villages

Picnic included in van-guided and guided tours only. Dinner not included.

Accommodation: Charming "Pousada", with swimming pool

Distances: 30kms Total Ascent: 220 mts

Level: Easy

Cycling from Lagos to Tavira.

The day starts with a tr...

Day 7: The Local Economy

Picnic and dinner included in van-guided and guided tours only

Accommodation: Hotel Apolo 3* with swimming pool

Distances: 37kms Total Ascent: 250 mts

Level: Easy

Optional extra kms: 13

Cycling from Tavira to Vila Real de Santo Antón...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,796
Price per day$350
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

2017 Guideline Prices are per person based on 2 persons sharing a room and include:

Self-Guided Tour

  • Flight to Lisbon and return from Faro (other UK airports available)
  • Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Odeceixe and Vila Real San Antonio to Faro
  • 7 nights based on a double room at hotels (as specified in itinerary) including breakfast
  • Bicycle with helmet, front bag, back rack, tool kit and pannier or similar
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
  • Detailed maps, route descriptions and history notes
  • 24 hour phone support
  • Personal accident and third party insurance for the tour days

7 Day Tour - Self-GuidedFrom $1742 per person

7 Day Tour - Van-GuidedFrom $2955 per person

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges shown below. *Charges may be higher only where the flights and/or accommodation/car hire we have confirmed to you are “non-refundable" and this will be advised to you at the time of booking. Any party members who travel will receive a revised invoice based on the new party size. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

In the case of scheduled flights these are non-refundable and are usually fully payable at the time of booking as advised on your booking confirmation invoice.In some cases a deposit is payable and you will be advised the balance payment date on your booking confirmation invoice. Once the balance payment date has been surpassed you will be fully liable for the payment of the balance.

Please note that some flights and/or accommodation/car hire are "non-refundable" (as above) and will be in addition to the below cancellation charges.

General Hotel and Villa Bookings

Amount of cancellation charge:

More than 56 days before departure – Deposit only

29 - 56 days before departure – 60%

15 - 28 days before departure – 70%

0 – 14 days before departure – 100%

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Age Requirements
50 years and up
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