Camino de Santiago E-Bike Tour
Portugal, Spain Bike Tours
A Coastal Route of the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8–9 days
- Prices from€1723 Rates
Overview
The Portuguese Coastal Way, or Caminho da Costa, is a stunning but easy electric bike alternative route to Santiago de Compostela.
This journey of faith and hope, commonly known as the Camino de Santiago, was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times, undertaken by thousands of pilgrims through the centuries. It was seen as an enactment of the spiritual journey to Christ, and the hardships along the way were welcomed as tests of faith.
The Way of St. James, as it is also known, was originally covered on foot by the devout and is still traversed today, not only on foot, but also by bicycle or electric bicycle! And, if you prefer, high-quality touring bikes are also available (discount applied).
Portugal has become one of Tripsite's favorite destinations, and we think it will become yours as well.
Highlights
- UNESCO rich city of Porto
- Charming seaside towns & villages of Northern Portugal: Esposende, Caminha & Porto
- Coastal rides and vistas
- Santiago de Compostela, the square of Obradoiro and the colossal Baroque Cathedral where the remains of the apostle Santiago lie
- Lovely accommodations
Don’t forget that Tripsite provides many amazing bicycle tours in Portugal along with hundreds of other bike tours in Europe.
Itinerary
Distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local authorities, or unforeseen events. Temporary deviations may occur due to roadwork or other factors. Follow local directions in such cases.
8-Day Option (Guided & Self-Guided)
Day 1: Porto
Day 2: Porto - Esposende, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Esposende - Caminha, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Caminha - Baiona, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Baiona - Pontevedra, 40 mi. (64 km)*
Day 6: Pontevedra - Caldas Dos Reis, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 7: Caldas Dos Reis - Santiago de Compostela, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: DepartureDay 1: Porto
Your first day will be spent in Porto, an ancient port city, once an outpost of the Roman Empire, steeped in history and tradition. Located along the Douro River Valley in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European cities and its historical center was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1996. Once you settle into your tour hotel, you can make your way to our partner's bike shop for a bike fitting followed by an included guided walking tour of this beautiful city. Three tours are offered daily. 10 am, 3 pm, or 4 pm. This will lead you through the art and tradition, such as the blue and white tiled churches, and contemporary highlights, including the bookstore that influenced J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the magnificent Stock Exchange Market. It also includes a visit to a wine cellar.
Sample accommodations
- Standard: Porto Trindade Hotel
- Premium: Porto Infante Sagres Hotel
Day 2: Porto - Esposende, 37 mi. (60 km)
You will enjoy the seaside landscapes and small “Portuguese Rivieras” such as Póvoa de Varzim. This is one of the oldest fishing villages in Portugal with an ancient center, old fishermen's district, beach districts, and an emerging contemporary east district. Póvoa is a hotspot for nightlife as well! The town of Vila do Conde became important in the 15th century as a shipyard and played a role in the era of Portuguese discoveries, known as El Dorado. It has always had an ancient connection to the sea, as do all the coastal cities. The journey ends in Esposende, a seaside city located in the North.
Sample accommodations- Standard: Hotel Suave Mar
- Premium: Hotel Axis offir
Day 3: Esposende – Caminha, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today's agenda includes Viana do Castelo, another seaside city that was very strategic during the era of the Discoveries. During the XIV-XVth Centuries, it was here that the ships were built to sail to Brazil, India, Africa, and other Portuguese colonies. The final destination today will be Caminha, on the delta of the river Minho which became an important trading port early in the 14C, shipping wine to Britain and importing products from Africa, India, and Brazil. Today, Caminha is known for its green rural landscape and pine forests clinging to the slopes of the granite mountains, which provide good hiking. The river estuary is good for boating and the beaches are popular in the summer.
Sample accommodations
- Standard: Hotel Porta Do Sol
- Premium: Superior room upgrade in Hotel Porta Do Sol
Day 4: Caminha - Baiona, 25 mi. (40 km)
Your route leads into Spanish territory, ending in Baiona. In the days of the famous voyages of Christopher Columbus, this was the first port to hear about the discovery of America. Today, a replica of the Pinta is permanently moored in the harbor. Apart from the sea landscape, you can get lost in the old city center, a tangle of inviting lanes, with a handful of 16th and 17th-century houses and chapels. There are quite a few churches and other small buildings of architectural and historical interest. Still, Baiona's most prominent building is the Castelo de Monterreal, a castle on the edge of the town, providing excellent views of the town and the surrounding coastline from its elevated position.Sample accommodation
- Standard : Parador de Baiona
- Premium: Parador de Baiona (superior room)
Day 5: Baiona - Pontevedra, 40 mi. (64 km)
The fifth day will follow the route of the Vigo and pass by San Simon’s Bay. Following the coastline, Pontevedra will be the destination, with its abundance of natural beauty. It is a city built on a hill with some streets sloping down to the Lérez River. The old city center is well-preserved and contains numerous historic buildings and monuments. Pontevedra is proud of its cultural and natural heritage.
Sample accommodation- Standard: Parador de Pontevedra
- Premium: Parador de Pontevedra (superior room)
Day 6: Pontevedra - Caldas Dos Reis, 16 mi. (26 km)
According to historical archives, the first inhabitants of Caldas Dos Reis were a pre-Roman community that lived from the hot springs of this territory. Since the Middle Ages, it has been part of the pilgrim path to Santiago de Compostela. Besides the rich cultural heritage, like Arcade, Caldas de Reis is known for its “empanadas” of lamprey and the traditional Spanish bread. Even today, the hot springs are a unique tourist attraction.Sample accommodation
- Standard: Torre do Rio
- Premium: Torre do Rio (superior room)
Day 7: Caldas Dos Reis - Santiago de Compostela, 25 mi. (40 km)
Your final destination is in sight and will end in Santiago de Compostela and the end of your cycling pilgrimage. It does not matter whether or not you believe in the legend of St. James and the value of the "pilgrimage," Santiago is one of Spain's finest cities. The cathedral of Santiago dominates the golden granite square with its Baroque towers, covered everywhere with ornamentation. The city is surrounded by the hilly, lush terrain of Galicia, dramatic coastal scenery, delicious seafood, fine local wines, and an easygoing ambiance.
Sample accommodations- Standard: Hotel Compostela
- Premium: Parador de Compostela Hotel
Day 8: Departure or extension of stay.
A train ticket back to Porto is included in your tour price.9-Day Option (Self-Guided only)
Day 1: Porto
Day 2: Porto - Esposende, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Esposende - Caminha, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Caminha - Baiona, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Baiona - Vigo, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 6: Vigo - Pontevedra, 24 mi. (39 km) *
Day 7: Pontevedra - Caldas Dos Reis, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 8: Caldas Dos Reis - Santiago de Compostela, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 9: Departure*September Dates - The itinerary may be adjusted due to an event being hosted in Pontevedra.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
During this tour, you can choose your level of accommodations, standard or premium. Don’t let the ‘standard’ designation mislead you, however! Hotels in this category are typically lovely 4-star establishments, such as Porto Trindade Hotel in Porto. Located in the heart of the city of Porto, the Porto Trindade Hotel guarantees a unique stay.
The premium lodgings are 5-star hotels or upgraded rooms within the 4-star establishments. An example of a premium hotel is the Porto Infante Sagres Hotel in Porto, a historic 5-star hotel located in central Porto. It is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, known for its upscale and luxurious accommodations.
Bicycles
Electric Bicycle
KTM Macina
- Bosch motor
- 500 Wh battery
- Aluminum Frame
- Front suspension
- Shimano Deore gearing
- 9 speeds
- Schwalbe Energizer tires
- Shimano Piston brakes
- Platform pedals
- Rear rack
Cube Acid
- Bosch Motor
- 500 Wh battery (frame design)
- Aluminum frame
- Front suspension
- Shimano gearing
- 9 speeds
- Schwalbe Tough Tom tires
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Platform pedals
- Weight: 21.8 kg
Accessories
- Helmet
- Rear rack and pannier
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Touring Bicycle
Kross Trans 5.0
- Aluminum touring frame (available in men's and women's frame)
- Front suspension
- Shimano Tourney and Deore gearing
- 24 speeds
- Schwalbe Silento tires
- Shimano disc brakes
- Selle Royal saddle
- Platform pedals
- Rear rack
- Weight 17. 5 kg
Accessories:
- Helmet
- Rear rack and pannier
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Trail Bicycle
Trek X- Caliber 7
- Aluminum frame
- Front suspension
- Shimano Acera and Shimano Alivio gearing
- 18 speeds
- Bontrager tires
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Bontrager Arvada saddle
- Platform pedals
- Rear rack
- Weight 13.97 kg
Specialized Women's Pitch Comp 27.5
- Aluminum frame
- Front suspension
- Shimano TX800 gearing
- 24 speeds
- Ground Control sport tire (27.5)
- Radius mechanical disc brakes
- Myth sport saddle
- Specialized dirt pedals
- Rear rack
Accessories
- Helmet
- Rear rack and pannier
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Inclusions
What’s Included
Self-Guided:
- Accommodation for 7 or 8 nights in the chosen hotel category
- Breakfast
- Arrival transfer from Porto (air travel details are needed to confirm)
- Departure transfer (only on the official tour end date) to Compostela Airport or hotel or to Porto Airport or hotel. Transfers on any other day will incur a supplement.
- Electric bike rental (equipped with helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack, & pannier bag)
- Pre-loaded GPS
- Tour presentation, bike fitting & 3 hr walking tour of Porto (offered at 10 am, 3 pm, and 4 pm and includes a wine cave visit)
- Route descriptions & maps
- Luggage transfer (Due to prohibitive fuel costs, the cost of this transfer is calculated per piece weighing no more than 20 kg total. You are permitted one suitcase per person. Even a small piece of luggage is considered extra. Please pack accordingly!)
- Accommodation for 7 nights in in the chosen hotel category
- Breakfast
- Airport transfers from Porto (air travel details are needed to confirm)
- Departure transfer (only on official tour end date) to Compostela Airport or hotel or to Porto Airport or hotel. Transfers on any other day will incur a supplement.
- Electric bike rental (equipped with helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack, & pannier bag)
- Tour presentation, bike fitting, & walking tour of Porto (offered at 10 am, 3 pm, and 4 pm and includes a wine cave visit)
- Luggage transfer
- Cycling guide
- Support vehicle will be added for groups of 8 or more at no extra charge
- Cycling jersey
- Accommodation for 7 nights in premium accommodations
- Breakfast
- Drinks & snacks (post ride)
- Airport transfers from Porto (air travel details are needed to confirm)
- Departure transfer (only on official tour end date) to Compostela Airport or hotel or to Porto Airport or hotel. Transfers on any other day will incur a supplement.
- Electric bike rental (equipped with helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack, & pannier bag)
- Tour presentation, bike fitting, and walking tour of Porto (offered at 10 am, 3 pm, and 4 pm and includes a wine cave visit)
- Luggage transfer (20 kg limit)
- Support vehicle
- Cycling guide
- Cycling jersey
Guided:
Premium Guided
What’s Not Included
Self-Guided
- Meals other than breakfast
- Cycling guide & support vehicle
- Departure transfer on any other day except official tour end date
- Extra luggage (subject to a fee of €100 to €200 depending on number of pieces)
- Cycling jersey (available for €45)
- Meals other than breakfast
- GPS
- Support vehichle (will be added for no additional cost with minimum of 8 participants)
- Meals other than breakfast
- GPS
- Gratuities
- Tourist tax in Porto, approx. €2 per night
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Protection
Guided:
Premium guided:
All versions:
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Self-guided (8 & 9-day)
Daily arrivals possibleGuided (8-day)
May 5, May 27, June 14, June 22, September 7 & September 27, 2024Premium guided (8-day)
Groups can request the upgradeLow Season: November 1 to March 25, 2024
Regular Season: March 26 to June 25 & September 26 to October 31, 2024
High Season: September 1 to September 25, 2024
Summer Season: June 26 to August 30, 2024Self-Guided (8 Day) Self-Guided (9 Day) Guided (8 Day) Premium Guided (8 Day) Low Season $ 2864 £ 1512 $ 2,591 € 1723 kr 264334 ₪ 7061 ¥ 295107 Mex$ 31788 NZ$ 3147 NOK 20540 zł 7569 S$ 2566 kr 20580 $ 1,894 $ 3175 £ 1676 $ 2,872 € 1910 kr 293023 ₪ 7828 ¥ 327136 Mex$ 35237 NZ$ 3489 NOK 22769 zł 8390 S$ 2845 kr 22813 $ 2,100 $ 3748 £ 1979 $ 3,391 € 2255 kr 345951 ₪ 9242 ¥ 386226 Mex$ 41602 NZ$ 4119 NOK 26882 zł 9906 S$ 3359 kr 26934 $ 2,479 $ 5411 £ 2857 $ 4,894 € 3255 kr 499366 ₪ 13340 ¥ 557501 Mex$ 60051 NZ$ 5945 NOK 38803 zł 14298 S$ 4848 kr 38878 $ 3,579 Regular Season $ 2997 £ 1583 $ 2,711 € 1803 kr 276607 ₪ 7389 ¥ 308809 Mex$ 33263 NZ$ 3293 NOK 21493 zł 7920 S$ 2686 kr 21535 $ 1,982 $ 3308 £ 1747 $ 2,992 € 1990 kr 305296 ₪ 8156 ¥ 340838 Mex$ 36713 NZ$ 3635 NOK 23723 zł 8741 S$ 2964 kr 23769 $ 2,188 $ 3881 £ 2049 $ 3,511 € 2335 kr 358224 ₪ 9570 ¥ 399928 Mex$ 43078 NZ$ 4265 NOK 27835 zł 10257 S$ 3478 kr 27890 $ 2,567 $ 5544 £ 2927 $ 5,015 € 3335 kr 511639 ₪ 13668 ¥ 571203 Mex$ 61527 NZ$ 6091 NOK 39756 zł 14650 S$ 4968 kr 39834 $ 3,667 High Season $ 3097 £ 1635 $ 2,801 € 1863 kr 285812 ₪ 7635 ¥ 319086 Mex$ 34370 NZ$ 3403 NOK 22209 zł 8184 S$ 2775 kr 22252 $ 2,048 $ 3408 £ 1799 $ 3,082 € 2050 kr 314501 ₪ 8402 ¥ 351114 Mex$ 37820 NZ$ 3744 NOK 24438 zł 9005 S$ 3054 kr 24485 $ 2,254 $ 3981 £ 2102 $ 3,601 € 2395 kr 367429 ₪ 9816 ¥ 410204 Mex$ 44185 NZ$ 4374 NOK 28551 zł 10521 S$ 3567 kr 28606 $ 2,633 $ 5643 £ 2980 $ 5,105 € 3395 kr 520844 ₪ 13914 ¥ 581480 Mex$ 62634 NZ$ 6201 NOK 40472 zł 14913 S$ 5057 kr 40550 $ 3,733 Summer Season $ 3197 £ 1688 $ 2,892 € 1923 kr 295017 ₪ 7881 ¥ 329362 Mex$ 35477 NZ$ 3512 NOK 22924 zł 8447 S$ 2864 kr 22969 $ 2,114 $ 3507 £ 1852 $ 3,173 € 2110 kr 323706 ₪ 8648 ¥ 361391 Mex$ 38927 NZ$ 3854 NOK 25153 zł 9269 S$ 3143 kr 25202 $ 2,320 $ 4081 £ 2155 $ 3,691 € 2455 kr 376634 ₪ 10061 ¥ 420481 Mex$ 45292 NZ$ 4484 NOK 29266 zł 10784 S$ 3657 kr 29323 $ 2,699 $ 5743 £ 3033 $ 5,195 € 3455 kr 530049 ₪ 14160 ¥ 591756 Mex$ 63741 NZ$ 6310 NOK 41187 zł 15177 S$ 5146 kr 41267 $ 3,799 Solo traveler supplement $ 332 £ 176 $ 301 € 200 kr 30683 ₪ 820 ¥ 34255 Mex$ 3690 NZ$ 365 NOK 2384 zł 879 S$ 298 kr 2389 $ 220 $ 366 £ 193 $ 331 € 220 kr 33751 ₪ 902 ¥ 37681 Mex$ 4059 NZ$ 402 NOK 2623 zł 966 S$ 328 kr 2628 $ 242 n/a n/a Low Season Regular Season High Season Summer Season Single Supplement 8-Day Self-Guided & Guided Tour $ 648 £ 342 $ 586 € 390 kr 59832 ₪ 1598 ¥ 66797 Mex$ 7195 NZ$ 712 NOK 4649 zł 1713 S$ 581 kr 4658 $ 429 $ 698 £ 369 $ 632 € 420 kr 64434 ₪ 1721 ¥ 71936 Mex$ 7749 NZ$ 767 NOK 5007 zł 1845 S$ 626 kr 5017 $ 462 $ 748 £ 395 $ 677 € 450 kr 69037 ₪ 1844 ¥ 77074 Mex$ 8302 NZ$ 822 NOK 5364 zł 1977 S$ 670 kr 5375 $ 495 $ 798 £ 421 $ 722 € 480 kr 73639 ₪ 1967 ¥ 82212 Mex$ 8855 NZ$ 877 NOK 5722 zł 2108 S$ 715 kr 5733 $ 528 Single Supplement 8 -Day Premium Guided $ 1064 £ 562 $ 962 € 640 kr 98186 ₪ 2623 ¥ 109616 Mex$ 11807 NZ$ 1169 NOK 7629 zł 2811 S$ 953 kr 7644 $ 704 $ 1114 £ 588 $ 1,007 € 670 kr 102788 ₪ 2746 ¥ 114754 Mex$ 12361 NZ$ 1224 NOK 7987 zł 2943 S$ 998 kr 8003 $ 737 $ 1164 £ 614 $ 1,053 € 700 kr 107391 ₪ 2869 ¥ 119893 Mex$ 12914 NZ$ 1279 NOK 8345 zł 3075 S$ 1043 kr 8361 $ 770 $ 1213 £ 641 $ 1,098 € 730 kr 111993 ₪ 2992 ¥ 125031 Mex$ 13468 NZ$ 1333 NOK 8702 zł 3207 S$ 1087 kr 8719 $ 803 Single Supplement 9-Day Self-Guided Tour $ 740 £ 391 $ 669 € 445 kr 68270 ₪ 1824 ¥ 76218 Mex$ 8210 NZ$ 813 NOK 5305 zł 1955 S$ 663 kr 5315 $ 489 $ 790 £ 417 $ 714 € 475 kr 72872 ₪ 1947 ¥ 81356 Mex$ 8763 NZ$ 868 NOK 5662 zł 2087 S$ 708 kr 5673 $ 522 $ 839 £ 443 $ 759 € 505 kr 77475 ₪ 2070 ¥ 86494 Mex$ 9317 NZ$ 922 NOK 6020 zł 2218 S$ 752 kr 6032 $ 555 $ 889 £ 470 $ 804 € 535 kr 82077 ₪ 2193 ¥ 91632 Mex$ 9870 NZ$ 977 NOK 6378 zł 2350 S$ 797 kr 6390 $ 588 Extra Options
2024
Hotel Upgrade
Self-guided (8-day) Self-guided (9-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Premium hotel upgrade $ 1080 £ 571 $ 977 € 650 kr 99720 ₪ 2664 ¥ 111329 Mex$ 11992 NZ$ 1187 NOK 7749 zł 2855 S$ 968 kr 7764 $ 715 $ 1247 £ 658 $ 1,128 € 750 kr 115061 ₪ 3074 ¥ 128457 Mex$ 13837 NZ$ 1370 NOK 8941 zł 3295 S$ 1117 kr 8958 $ 825 $ 1080 £ 571 $ 977 € 650 kr 99720 ₪ 2664 ¥ 111329 Mex$ 11992 NZ$ 1187 NOK 7749 zł 2855 S$ 968 kr 7764 $ 715 Included Meal Packages
Self-guided (8-day) Self-guided (9-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Dinner package (6 dinners) $ 499 £ 263 $ 451 € 300 kr 46025 ₪ 1230 ¥ 51383 Mex$ 5535 NZ$ 548 NOK 3576 zł 1318 S$ 447 kr 3583 $ 330 $ 499 £ 263 $ 451 € 300 kr 46025 ₪ 1230 ¥ 51383 Mex$ 5535 NZ$ 548 NOK 3576 zł 1318 S$ 447 kr 3583 $ 330 $ 499 £ 263 $ 451 € 300 kr 46025 ₪ 1230 ¥ 51383 Mex$ 5535 NZ$ 548 NOK 3576 zł 1318 S$ 447 kr 3583 $ 330 $ 914 £ 483 $ 827 € 550 kr 84378 ₪ 2254 ¥ 94201 Mex$ 10147 NZ$ 1005 NOK 6557 zł 2416 S$ 819 kr 6569 $ 605 Lunch & dinner package (6 lunches & 6 dinners) Not available Not available $ 914 £ 483 $ 827 € 550 kr 84378 ₪ 2254 ¥ 94201 Mex$ 10147 NZ$ 1005 NOK 6557 zł 2416 S$ 819 kr 6569 $ 605 $ 1413 £ 746 $ 1,278 € 850 kr 130403 ₪ 3484 ¥ 145584 Mex$ 15682 NZ$ 1552 NOK 10133 zł 3734 S$ 1266 kr 10153 $ 935 Bike options & discounts
8-day tour 9-day tour Standard touring bike, discount $ 399 £ 211 $ 361 € 240 kr 36820 ₪ 984 ¥ 41106 Mex$ 4428 NZ$ 438 NOK 2861 zł 1054 S$ 357 kr 2867 $ 264 $ 449 £ 237 $ 406 € 270 kr 41422 ₪ 1107 ¥ 46244 Mex$ 4981 NZ$ 493 NOK 3219 zł 1186 S$ 402 kr 3225 $ 297 Carbon road bike Available on request Extra nights
On request
Departure transfer
Departure transfer from Santiago de Compostela to the Santiago de Compostela airport or back to Porto (airport or city center) on the official tour end day is included. The following is for prices for transfers from Porto requested on any other day.
2 people More than 2 people Porto city center to Porto airport, per group $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4602 ₪ 123 ¥ 5138 Mex$ 553 NZ$ 55 NOK 358 zł 132 S$ 45 kr 358 $ 33 Pending Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy (to moderate - it depends on you!) electric bike tour along the coast, a good alternative to the much more difficult pilgrimages. The first three days are predominantly flat on hard surfaces, but you will encounter a few inclines and varied surfaces (30% bike lanes and wood walkways, 30% dirt roads, mainly smooth, but also partly rough and cobblestoned, and 20% secondary roads with low traffic.) The last three days are the more difficult portion of this tour, again on varied terrain, with short, steep hills. There are 4121 meters of cumulative climbs. On your electric bike, you can make the hills as easy as you would like or adjust your support for a little challenge. High-quality touring bikes are also available if you prefer. (Discount will apply.) This will raise the difficulty level to moderate. Regardless of the type of bike, this is not a tour for inexperienced cyclists as the terrain is varied. It is important to have good balance and good command of your bike. This tour is offered as self-guided, guided, or guided plus with a support vehicle and extra meals included.
Airport Info
Fly to Porto Airport (OPO).
Local Travel
Airport transfers from Porto airport (OPO) and to Santiago Airport (SCQ) are included in your tour price. Please note that the departure airport transfer is included only on the official tour end day. Special departure transfers will incur a supplement. If you fly to Lisbon, the airport is located quite close to Lisbon center. You can take a taxi or train into the city. Lisbon airport is now connected directly to Lisbon center (Saldahna) by underground metro. If you are continuing onward from the airport to Porto, you can take the Airport metro to Orient station and from there, train to Porto with 0 transfers.
Climate
Located in the northern part of the coast of Portugal, the climate is temperate oceanic, with mild, rainy winters and pleasantly warm, sunny summers. Please check local conditions before your arrival.
Day of Rest
If booking self-guided, you can request an extra night on any night during the tour and have a day of rest!
Recommended
Due to prohibitive fuel costs, cost is calculated per piece. You are permitted one suitcase per person. Even a small piece of luggage is considered extra. To avoid additional fees, please pack accordingly!
Remarks
Also available if you prefer: Trek Cross Country hardtail mountain bike with front suspension, alloy frame, and disc brakes or 24 speed Kross trans 5.0 bike with helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack, and pannier bag. Discount applies.
Important to know
Airport transfers
Once your tour is confirmed, please send us your air travel details so that we can arrange your arrival transfer. Please note that departure transfers are included only on the official tour end day. Other transfer requests will incur a supplement.
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements, and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visaTour types
Self-guided: You cycle on your own without a guide or van support and are provided maps, route descriptions, and pre-loaded GPS device or GPS tracks to upload to your own personal device. Assistance is a phone call away.
Guided: You cycle in a group with a guide. If you have 8 or more in your group, a support vehicle is provided with no extra charge that will also serve as luggage transfer vehicle.
Premium guided: You cycle in a group with a guide and support vehicle. Premium level accommodation is included in tour price.Extra Stay
You can book extra nights before or after your tour in Lisbon, Porto, or Santiago de Compostela.
Tour Operator
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