The Full Portuguese Way Cycle

What's Included

• Accommodation
  15 nights in hotels

• 15 breakfasts - Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices.

• 15 nights in a combination of 3-4 star hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Digital information pack with route notes & GPX

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Mountain bike rental (standard model) with helmet, repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle & pump (gel saddle, toe clips, SPD pedals; bike upgrade options available: Advanced MTB or electric bikes: e-touring, e-MTB - supplement applies). A standard trekk

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Lisbon and from Santiago

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• A 4 night dinner package is available on request, supplement applies. Dinners in Arcos, Ponte de Lima, Tui & Padron. These will usually consist of 3 courses, starting with a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish or pasta dish & finishing with a des

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Helmets are available for purchase (please request if required. Rental is included)

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Transfers (optional transfers are available between Lisbon and Villa Franca de Xira, and Porto to Arcos - additional costs apply)

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage

• Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the GPX files

• Hotel taxes if applicable – payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Lunches, drinks, and dinners

• Entrance fees

• Tour guide – this is a self guided walking trip

• Travel insurance

• Excess baggage charges - please advise us if you will have more than one bag weighing a max of 20kgs as extra charges will apply for additional pieces of luggage. Please do not tie smaller bags onto your main luggage as we only include one bag and they wi

• Helmet rental. Helmets are available for purchase or bring your own.

• A 4 dinner package is available on request, supplement applies. Dinners in Arcos, Ponte de Lima, Tui & Padron. These will usually consist of 3 courses, starting with a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish or pasta dish & finishing with a dessert o

• Helmets - available for purchase or bring your own. If you wish to purchase, please let us know at the time of booking to ensure supply of a helmet

• Guide – this is a self guided walking trip

• Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files

Grading

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING – GRADE 4
The cycling is moderate to challenging (4) grade with daily cycling distances from 26 to 64km /25 to 40mi over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to hilly. There will be some dirt roads as well as the occasional rocky path used during this tour. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good to high level of fitness. Minor roads with reduced traffic are customary on this trip and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with road cycling in light traffic in order to participate. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water.