About Destination Services Portugal

Destination Services is a global business of local experts crafting worldwide experiences, setting industry leading standards in everything we do. Working with our local partners, we design innovative and creative destination experiences that exceed all expectations. Our staff have decades of experience, and with our combined enthusiasm, dedication and entrepreneurial ....more

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Reasons to tour with Destination Services Portugal

Authentic experiences in Portugal

We seek to support local — guides, accommodations, food venues and experiences — which not only helps the local economy but makes our trips more compelling.

Services provided with high performance.

Safety and Security is our top priority

Experienced staff and dynamic team

Perfectly planned itineraries

Our Story

We believe in creating a safe and trusted environment for our partners, employees and customers. We believe in giving back and build these beliefs into all we do, our offer portfolio and processes. We strive to produce innovative solutions and ideas, tailored for each client demographic, to ensure a memorable experience and seamless customer service. Service with a heart.

Accreditations and Associations

Member of Adventure Travel Trade Association Our mission is to empower the global travel community to protect natural and cultural capital while creating economic value that benefits both trade members and destinations. THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL TRADE ASSOCIATION IS A VITAL LEADERSHIP VOICE AND PARTNER FOR THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL INDUSTRY AROUND ....more

What We Offer

Leading the online distribution space with a wide range of tours and activities worldwide. We embrace the individuality of our partners and look forward to the challenge of designing the most effective digital solution.

Sustainability

"“Better Holidays, Better World“
As the world’s leading tourism business, Destination Services is committed to making our sector more sustainable. Our Better Holidays, Better World strategy is built around four core pillars.
These are areas where we aim to make a positive impact to create change at scale – in our ....more

Responsible Tourism

Human Rights and Child Protection Prevention and reporting procedures are in place to avoid acts of modern slavery and human trafficking, ensuring that children are protected from tourism-related sexual exploitation and all potential forms of abuse.

Cultural Preservation

We have policies and procedures in place to help us work towards a more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable future. Increased transparency and visibility enable travellers to make sustainable holiday choices, creating positive change for people and communities.

Economic Impact

Empower local communities We support local communities through our operations by buying local products, working with local businesses and hiring locally.

Covid Policies

Safe and responsible travel, always, in our company is a major priority. With this in mind, we ensure you that our tours remain safe for all the involved people: for our travellers, our team members, and the people we visit along the way. We're strictly following recommendations from the World Health Organization and the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travel protocols for tour operators. All our tours and suppliers undergo a comprehensive risk assessment and audit after completing COVID-19 health and safety training. If you contract COVID-19 before you leave, or if government-imposed travel restrictions related to COVID-19 mess up your plans, you can cancel your trip right up until the departure day.* *Some exclusions might apply. Please the tour's cancellation policy or contact us for more information. Trips on or before 31 December 2022 If your tour starts on or before 31 December 2022, a proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is compulsory. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional. Children aged between 5 and 17 years old must provide proof of either vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test. Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards From 1 January 2023, proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will not be longer compulsory. However, we continue to strongly recommend that all travellers get vaccinated to protect themselves and other Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline, so please check destination travel and entry requirements carefully. We also recommend to your own local government travel policy when considering if travel to a destination is permitted or appropriate for you. How we monitor safety on our trips Thanks to our local team located in multiple offices worldwide. we are able to constantly monitor global issues on real time, ensuring we have an in-depth understanding of the areas we visit, having access to real-time safety updates and information within the countries we travel to. These staff are available to support to travellers on the ground whenever required. ....less

Awards

Best Travel Distribution Platform

Environmental Sustainability

Tourism: a force for good Our Sustainability Strategy is built on the idea that tourism is a force for good. Our ambition is to lead the industry towards a more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable future for tourism. Animal Welfare Suppliers are audited against standards set by the Global Welfare ....more

Destination Services Portugal Reviews

Portugal Discovery, Self-drive

04-Nov-2022

Great itinerary. Hotels were quite nice with breakfast included. Highways in Portugal may be the best in the world.

Mary Ann

South of Portugal

17-Sep-2022

This tour was so much more than I expected. The hotels were great especially the Villa Gale in Lagos. We had busy days and saw so much. There were only a few of us on my tour so Fernando, our driver, and Miguel, our guide, were flexible about doing independent things plus the regular tour. They were always willing to help and very sociable. I found Portugal to be a hidden gem and would love to return to spend more time in some areas.

Diego

The Best of Portugal

14-Apr-2022

This tour has a lot of walking it’s well educated on the history of Portugal I had a wonderful driver his name was Fabio Gomes and I tour guide Cristina Evo she was wonderful she was very well educated and She knew a lot of information I really like to thank them both it was a great trip

Tony

Wondrs of Portugal

06-Jun-2022

A wonderful Tour Will definitely book again

Pauline

The Best of Portugal

15-Mar-2022

Our tour guide Kristina was fabulous. Our driver Fabio was excellent. Our initial trying to find our tour at Marquis de Pombal Square in Lisbon was very nerve wracking with anxiety as the name Tour Radar was nowhere to be seen. It was under the name Cityrama. Luckily Kristina found us wandering in the parking lot with rolling suitcases. Other than that everything went well and the breakfasts were great and hotels were very good.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.

What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included

Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included

What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.