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 $ 2877 £ 1505 $ 2,572 € 1723 kr 264234 ₪ 7191 ¥ 297198 Mex$ 32259 NZ$ 3165 NOK 20751 zł 7582 S$ 2562 kr 20470 $ 1,880 $ 3189 £ 1669 $ 2,851 € 1910 kr 292912 ₪ 7972 ¥ 329453 Mex$ 35760 NZ$ 3509 NOK 23004 zł 8405 S$ 2840 kr 22692 $ 2,084 $ 3765 £ 1970 $ 3,366 € 2255 kr 345820 ₪ 9411 ¥ 388962 Mex$ 42219 NZ$ 4143 NOK 27159 zł 9924 S$ 3352 kr 26791 $ 2,460 $ 5435 £ 2844 $ 4,859 € 3255 kr 499177 ₪ 13585 ¥ 561450 Mex$ 60941 NZ$ 5980 NOK 39203 zł 14324 S$ 4839 kr 38672 $ 3,551 Regular Season $ 3011 £ 1575 $ 2,691 € 1803 kr 276503 ₪ 7525 ¥ 310997 Mex$ 33757 NZ$ 3312 NOK 21715 zł 7934 S$ 2680 kr 21421 $ 1,967 $ 3323 £ 1739 $ 2,970 € 1990 kr 305181 ₪ 8305 ¥ 343252 Mex$ 37258 NZ$ 3656 NOK 23967 zł 8757 S$ 2958 kr 23643 $ 2,171 $ 3899 £ 2040 $ 3,485 € 2335 kr 358089 ₪ 9745 ¥ 402761 Mex$ 43717 NZ$ 4290 NOK 28122 zł 10276 S$ 3471 kr 27741 $ 2,548 $ 5569 £ 2914 $ 4,978 € 3335 kr 511446 ₪ 13919 ¥ 575249 Mex$ 62439 NZ$ 6127 NOK 40166 zł 14676 S$ 4958 kr 39622 $ 3,639 High Season $ 3111 £ 1628 $ 2,781 € 1863 kr 285704 ₪ 7775 ¥ 321346 Mex$ 34880 NZ$ 3422 NOK 22438 zł 8198 S$ 2770 kr 22134 $ 2,033 $ 3423 £ 1791 $ 3,060 € 2050 kr 314382 ₪ 8556 ¥ 353601 Mex$ 38381 NZ$ 3766 NOK 24690 zł 9021 S$ 3048 kr 24355 $ 2,237 $ 3999 £ 2092 $ 3,575 € 2395 kr 367290 ₪ 9996 ¥ 413110 Mex$ 44840 NZ$ 4400 NOK 28845 zł 10540 S$ 3561 kr 28454 $ 2,613 $ 5669 £ 2966 $ 5,068 € 3395 kr 520647 ₪ 14169 ¥ 585598 Mex$ 63563 NZ$ 6237 NOK 40889 zł 14940 S$ 5047 kr 40335 $ 3,704 Summer Season $ 3211 £ 1680 $ 2,870 € 1923 kr 294906 ₪ 8026 ¥ 331695 Mex$ 36003 NZ$ 3533 NOK 23160 zł 8463 S$ 2859 kr 22847 $ 2,098 $ 3523 £ 1843 $ 3,150 € 2110 kr 323583 ₪ 8806 ¥ 363951 Mex$ 39504 NZ$ 3876 NOK 25412 zł 9285 S$ 3137 kr 25068 $ 2,302 $ 4099 £ 2145 $ 3,665 € 2455 kr 376492 ₪ 10246 ¥ 423459 Mex$ 45964 NZ$ 4510 NOK 29568 zł 10804 S$ 3650 kr 29167 $ 2,679 $ 5769 £ 3019 $ 5,157 € 3455 kr 529849 ₪ 14420 ¥ 595948 Mex$ 64686 NZ$ 6347 NOK 41611 zł 15204 S$ 5136 kr 41048 $ 3,770 Solo traveler supplement $ 334 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30671 ₪ 835 ¥ 34498 Mex$ 3744 NZ$ 367 NOK 2409 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2376 $ 218 $ 367 £ 192 $ 328 € 220 kr 33739 ₪ 918 ¥ 37947 Mex$ 4119 NZ$ 404 NOK 2650 zł 968 S$ 327 kr 2614 $ 240 n/a n/a Low Season Regular Season High Season Summer Season Single Supplement 8-Day Self-Guided & Guided Tour $ 651 £ 341 $ 582 € 390 kr 59809 ₪ 1628 ¥ 67271 Mex$ 7302 NZ$ 716 NOK 4697 zł 1716 S$ 580 kr 4633 $ 426 $ 701 £ 367 $ 627 € 420 kr 64410 ₪ 1753 ¥ 72445 Mex$ 7863 NZ$ 772 NOK 5058 zł 1848 S$ 624 kr 4990 $ 458 $ 751 £ 393 $ 672 € 450 kr 69011 ₪ 1878 ¥ 77620 Mex$ 8425 NZ$ 827 NOK 5420 zł 1980 S$ 669 kr 5346 $ 491 $ 802 £ 419 $ 717 € 480 kr 73611 ₪ 2003 ¥ 82794 Mex$ 8987 NZ$ 882 NOK 5781 zł 2112 S$ 714 kr 5703 $ 524 Single Supplement 8 -Day Premium Guided $ 1069 £ 559 $ 955 € 640 kr 98149 ₪ 2671 ¥ 110393 Mex$ 11982 NZ$ 1176 NOK 7708 zł 2816 S$ 951 kr 7604 $ 698 $ 1119 £ 585 $ 1,000 € 670 kr 102749 ₪ 2796 ¥ 115567 Mex$ 12544 NZ$ 1231 NOK 8069 zł 2948 S$ 996 kr 7960 $ 731 $ 1169 £ 612 $ 1,045 € 700 kr 107350 ₪ 2922 ¥ 120742 Mex$ 13106 NZ$ 1286 NOK 8431 zł 3080 S$ 1041 kr 8316 $ 764 $ 1219 £ 638 $ 1,090 € 730 kr 111951 ₪ 3047 ¥ 125917 Mex$ 13667 NZ$ 1341 NOK 8792 zł 3213 S$ 1085 kr 8673 $ 796 Single Supplement 9-Day Self-Guided Tour $ 743 £ 389 $ 664 € 445 kr 68244 ₪ 1857 ¥ 76757 Mex$ 8331 NZ$ 818 NOK 5359 zł 1958 S$ 662 kr 5287 $ 486 $ 793 £ 415 $ 709 € 475 kr 72845 ₪ 1982 ¥ 81932 Mex$ 8893 NZ$ 873 NOK 5721 zł 2090 S$ 706 kr 5643 $ 518 $ 843 £ 441 $ 754 € 505 kr 77445 ₪ 2108 ¥ 87107 Mex$ 9455 NZ$ 928 NOK 6082 zł 2222 S$ 751 kr 6000 $ 551 $ 893 £ 467 $ 799 € 535 kr 82046 ₪ 2233 ¥ 92281 Mex$ 10016 NZ$ 983 NOK 6443 zł 2354 S$ 795 kr 6356 $ 584 Extra Options
2024
Hotel Upgrade
Self-guided (8-day) Self-guided (9-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Premium hotel upgrade $ 1085 £ 568 $ 970 € 650 kr 99682 ₪ 2713 ¥ 112118 Mex$ 12170 NZ$ 1194 NOK 7828 zł 2860 S$ 966 kr 7722 $ 709 $ 1252 £ 655 $ 1,120 € 750 kr 115018 ₪ 3130 ¥ 129366 Mex$ 14042 NZ$ 1378 NOK 9033 zł 3301 S$ 1115 kr 8911 $ 818 $ 1085 £ 568 $ 970 € 650 kr 99682 ₪ 2713 ¥ 112118 Mex$ 12170 NZ$ 1194 NOK 7828 zł 2860 S$ 966 kr 7722 $ 709 Included Meal Packages
Self-guided (8-day) Self-guided (9-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Dinner package (6 dinners) $ 501 £ 262 $ 448 € 300 kr 46007 ₪ 1252 ¥ 51747 Mex$ 5617 NZ$ 551 NOK 3613 zł 1320 S$ 446 kr 3564 $ 327 $ 501 £ 262 $ 448 € 300 kr 46007 ₪ 1252 ¥ 51747 Mex$ 5617 NZ$ 551 NOK 3613 zł 1320 S$ 446 kr 3564 $ 327 $ 501 £ 262 $ 448 € 300 kr 46007 ₪ 1252 ¥ 51747 Mex$ 5617 NZ$ 551 NOK 3613 zł 1320 S$ 446 kr 3564 $ 327 $ 918 £ 481 $ 821 € 550 kr 84346 ₪ 2295 ¥ 94869 Mex$ 10297 NZ$ 1010 NOK 6624 zł 2420 S$ 818 kr 6534 $ 600 Lunch & dinner package (6 lunches & 6 dinners) Not available Not available $ 918 £ 481 $ 821 € 550 kr 84346 ₪ 2295 ¥ 94869 Mex$ 10297 NZ$ 1010 NOK 6624 zł 2420 S$ 818 kr 6534 $ 600 $ 1419 £ 743 $ 1,269 € 850 kr 130353 ₪ 3548 ¥ 146615 Mex$ 15914 NZ$ 1562 NOK 10237 zł 3741 S$ 1264 kr 10099 $ 927 Bike options & discounts
8-day tour 9-day tour Standard touring bike, discount $ 401 £ 210 $ 358 € 240 kr 36806 ₪ 1002 ¥ 41397 Mex$ 4493 NZ$ 441 NOK 2891 zł 1056 S$ 357 kr 2851 $ 262 $ 451 £ 236 $ 403 € 270 kr 41406 ₪ 1127 ¥ 46572 Mex$ 5055 NZ$ 496 NOK 3252 zł 1188 S$ 401 kr 3208 $ 295 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 4601 ₪ 125 ¥ 5175 Mex$ 562 NZ$ 55 NOK 361 zł 132 S$ 45 kr 356 $ 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.
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- 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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