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 $ 2871 £ 1504 $ 2,578 € 1723 kr 264155 ₪ 7020 ¥ 288958 Mex$ 31917 NZ$ 3164 NOK 20725 zł 7616 S$ 2553 kr 20485 $ 1,884 $ 3183 £ 1668 $ 2,858 € 1910 kr 292825 ₪ 7782 ¥ 320319 Mex$ 35381 NZ$ 3507 NOK 22975 zł 8442 S$ 2830 kr 22708 $ 2,088 $ 3758 £ 1969 $ 3,374 € 2255 kr 345717 ₪ 9187 ¥ 378177 Mex$ 41772 NZ$ 4141 NOK 27124 zł 9967 S$ 3342 kr 26810 $ 2,466 $ 5424 £ 2842 $ 4,870 € 3255 kr 499028 ₪ 13262 ¥ 545883 Mex$ 60296 NZ$ 5977 NOK 39153 zł 14387 S$ 4824 kr 38699 $ 3,559 Regular Season $ 3004 £ 1574 $ 2,698 € 1803 kr 276420 ₪ 7346 ¥ 302374 Mex$ 33399 NZ$ 3311 NOK 21687 zł 7969 S$ 2672 kr 21436 $ 1,971 $ 3316 £ 1738 $ 2,978 € 1990 kr 305089 ₪ 8108 ¥ 333735 Mex$ 36863 NZ$ 3654 NOK 23937 zł 8796 S$ 2949 kr 23659 $ 2,176 $ 3891 £ 2039 $ 3,494 € 2335 kr 357982 ₪ 9513 ¥ 391594 Mex$ 43254 NZ$ 4287 NOK 28087 zł 10321 S$ 3460 kr 27761 $ 2,553 $ 5557 £ 2912 $ 4,990 € 3335 kr 511293 ₪ 13588 ¥ 559300 Mex$ 61778 NZ$ 6124 NOK 40115 zł 14741 S$ 4942 kr 39650 $ 3,646 High Season $ 3104 £ 1627 $ 2,788 € 1863 kr 285619 ₪ 7590 ¥ 312437 Mex$ 34511 NZ$ 3421 NOK 22409 zł 8234 S$ 2761 kr 22149 $ 2,037 $ 3416 £ 1790 $ 3,067 € 2050 kr 314288 ₪ 8352 ¥ 343798 Mex$ 37975 NZ$ 3764 NOK 24659 zł 9061 S$ 3038 kr 24373 $ 2,241 $ 3991 £ 2091 $ 3,584 € 2395 kr 367181 ₪ 9758 ¥ 401656 Mex$ 44365 NZ$ 4398 NOK 28808 zł 10586 S$ 3549 kr 28474 $ 2,619 $ 5657 £ 2964 $ 5,080 € 3395 kr 520492 ₪ 13832 ¥ 569362 Mex$ 62890 NZ$ 6234 NOK 40837 zł 15006 S$ 5031 kr 40363 $ 3,712 Summer Season $ 3204 £ 1679 $ 2,877 € 1923 kr 294818 ₪ 7835 ¥ 322499 Mex$ 35622 NZ$ 3531 NOK 23131 zł 8500 S$ 2850 kr 22863 $ 2,103 $ 3516 £ 1842 $ 3,157 € 2110 kr 323487 ₪ 8597 ¥ 353860 Mex$ 39086 NZ$ 3874 NOK 25380 zł 9326 S$ 3127 kr 25086 $ 2,307 $ 4091 £ 2144 $ 3,673 € 2455 kr 376379 ₪ 10002 ¥ 411719 Mex$ 45477 NZ$ 4508 NOK 29530 zł 10851 S$ 3638 kr 29188 $ 2,684 $ 5757 £ 3017 $ 5,170 € 3455 kr 529690 ₪ 14076 ¥ 579425 Mex$ 64001 NZ$ 6344 NOK 41559 zł 15271 S$ 5120 kr 41077 $ 3,778 Solo traveler supplement $ 333 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30662 ₪ 815 ¥ 33541 Mex$ 3705 NZ$ 367 NOK 2406 zł 884 S$ 296 kr 2378 $ 219 $ 367 £ 192 $ 329 € 220 kr 33728 ₪ 896 ¥ 36895 Mex$ 4075 NZ$ 404 NOK 2646 zł 972 S$ 326 kr 2616 $ 241 n/a n/a Low Season Regular Season High Season Summer Season Single Supplement 8-Day Self-Guided & Guided Tour $ 650 £ 341 $ 584 € 390 kr 59791 ₪ 1589 ¥ 65405 Mex$ 7224 NZ$ 716 NOK 4691 zł 1724 S$ 578 kr 4637 $ 426 $ 700 £ 367 $ 628 € 420 kr 64391 ₪ 1711 ¥ 70437 Mex$ 7780 NZ$ 771 NOK 5052 zł 1856 S$ 622 kr 4993 $ 459 $ 750 £ 393 $ 673 € 450 kr 68990 ₪ 1833 ¥ 75468 Mex$ 8336 NZ$ 826 NOK 5413 zł 1989 S$ 667 kr 5350 $ 492 $ 800 £ 419 $ 718 € 480 kr 73589 ₪ 1956 ¥ 80499 Mex$ 8892 NZ$ 881 NOK 5774 zł 2122 S$ 711 kr 5707 $ 525 Single Supplement 8 -Day Premium Guided $ 1066 £ 559 $ 958 € 640 kr 98119 ₪ 2608 ¥ 107332 Mex$ 11855 NZ$ 1175 NOK 7698 zł 2829 S$ 948 kr 7609 $ 700 $ 1116 £ 585 $ 1,003 € 670 kr 102719 ₪ 2730 ¥ 112363 Mex$ 12411 NZ$ 1230 NOK 8059 zł 2961 S$ 993 kr 7966 $ 733 $ 1166 £ 611 $ 1,047 € 700 kr 107318 ₪ 2852 ¥ 117394 Mex$ 12967 NZ$ 1285 NOK 8420 zł 3094 S$ 1037 kr 8322 $ 765 $ 1216 £ 637 $ 1,092 € 730 kr 111917 ₪ 2974 ¥ 122425 Mex$ 13523 NZ$ 1340 NOK 8781 zł 3227 S$ 1082 kr 8679 $ 798 Single Supplement 9-Day Self-Guided Tour $ 742 £ 389 $ 666 € 445 kr 68224 ₪ 1813 ¥ 74629 Mex$ 8243 NZ$ 817 NOK 5353 zł 1967 S$ 659 kr 5291 $ 487 $ 792 £ 415 $ 711 € 475 kr 72823 ₪ 1935 ¥ 79660 Mex$ 8799 NZ$ 872 NOK 5714 zł 2100 S$ 704 kr 5647 $ 519 $ 842 £ 441 $ 756 € 505 kr 77422 ₪ 2057 ¥ 84692 Mex$ 9355 NZ$ 927 NOK 6074 zł 2232 S$ 748 kr 6004 $ 552 $ 892 £ 467 $ 801 € 535 kr 82022 ₪ 2180 ¥ 89723 Mex$ 9910 NZ$ 982 NOK 6435 zł 2365 S$ 793 kr 6361 $ 585 Extra Options
2024
Hotel Upgrade
Self-guided (8-day) Self-guided (9-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Premium hotel upgrade $ 1083 £ 568 $ 973 € 650 kr 99652 ₪ 2648 ¥ 109009 Mex$ 12041 NZ$ 1194 NOK 7819 zł 2873 S$ 963 kr 7728 $ 711 $ 1250 £ 655 $ 1,122 € 750 kr 114983 ₪ 3056 ¥ 125780 Mex$ 13893 NZ$ 1377 NOK 9021 zł 3315 S$ 1111 kr 8917 $ 820 $ 1083 £ 568 $ 973 € 650 kr 99652 ₪ 2648 ¥ 109009 Mex$ 12041 NZ$ 1194 NOK 7819 zł 2873 S$ 963 kr 7728 $ 711 Included Meal Packages
Self-guided (8-day) Self-guided (9-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Dinner package (6 dinners) $ 500 £ 262 $ 449 € 300 kr 45993 ₪ 1222 ¥ 50312 Mex$ 5557 NZ$ 551 NOK 3609 zł 1326 S$ 445 kr 3567 $ 328 $ 500 £ 262 $ 449 € 300 kr 45993 ₪ 1222 ¥ 50312 Mex$ 5557 NZ$ 551 NOK 3609 zł 1326 S$ 445 kr 3567 $ 328 $ 500 £ 262 $ 449 € 300 kr 45993 ₪ 1222 ¥ 50312 Mex$ 5557 NZ$ 551 NOK 3609 zł 1326 S$ 445 kr 3567 $ 328 $ 917 £ 480 $ 823 € 550 kr 84321 ₪ 2241 ¥ 92238 Mex$ 10188 NZ$ 1010 NOK 6616 zł 2431 S$ 815 kr 6539 $ 601 Lunch & dinner package (6 lunches & 6 dinners) Not available Not available $ 917 £ 480 $ 823 € 550 kr 84321 ₪ 2241 ¥ 92238 Mex$ 10188 NZ$ 1010 NOK 6616 zł 2431 S$ 815 kr 6539 $ 601 $ 1416 £ 742 $ 1,272 € 850 kr 130315 ₪ 3463 ¥ 142550 Mex$ 15746 NZ$ 1561 NOK 10224 zł 3757 S$ 1260 kr 10106 $ 929 Bike options & discounts
8-day tour 9-day tour Standard touring bike, discount $ 400 £ 210 $ 359 € 240 kr 36795 ₪ 978 ¥ 40249 Mex$ 4446 NZ$ 441 NOK 2887 zł 1061 S$ 356 kr 2853 $ 262 $ 450 £ 236 $ 404 € 270 kr 41394 ₪ 1100 ¥ 45281 Mex$ 5002 NZ$ 496 NOK 3248 zł 1193 S$ 400 kr 3210 $ 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 4599 ₪ 122 ¥ 5031 Mex$ 556 NZ$ 55 NOK 361 zł 133 S$ 44 kr 357 $ 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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