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Portugal Bike - Hybrid Bike Tours

OUR HYBRID BIKE TOURS (Guided or Self-Guided):


THE SEA AND MYSTICAL SINTRA
Tour Highlights
1. The fishing village of Ericeira
2. Beautiful beaches on the blue coast
3. The village on the cliffs - Azenhas do Mar
4. The beautiful coast of the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais
5. Cape Roca - the westernmost point of Continental Europe
6. The great view from Peninha – Sintra hills
7. The luxuriant vegetation on the hills of Natural Park
8. The romantic, world-renowned Sintra Hills and its palaces
9. The typical desserts of Sintra - «Travesseiros» and «Queijadas»
10. The gorgeous Cascais coast to Lisbon


THE WILD ISLET AND THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
Tour Highlights
1. Multi-coloured fields with various crops
2. Peniche and Baleal Peninsulas
3. The sea, the wind and the rocks
4. The Islet of Berlenga - Natural Reserve
5. Obidos - the beautiful medieval village
6. Obidos castle and its high medieval walls
7. Small houses and narrow streets decorated with flowers
8. “Ginginha” – the delicious cherry liquor
9. The tasty fresh fish of the Atlantic Coast
10. Nazare - the most typical beach in Portugal


RIDING DOWN THE MOUNTAINS
Tour Highlights
1. The Natural Park of Serra da Estrela
2. Torre – the highest peak in Portugal (2000m)
3. Sortelha – the gorgeous historic village
4. The Glacier Valley and Zezere river
5. The dense forest of the highest Portuguese mountain
6. Linhares – the medieval village, its castle and the narrow roads
7. The influence of the European Jews that took refuge in Portugal
8. The beautiful historic town of Belmonte and its castle
9. The limpid waters of the rivers and the refreshing swims
10. Piodao – the famous schist village on the slope


THE MEGALITHIC HERITAGE IN ALENTEJO
Tour Highlights
1. Cork trees and Olive trees
2. Dolmens and Menhirs more than 10.000 years old
3. Vineyards - guided visit and wine tasting
4. Almendres Cromlech and Xurez Cromlech
5. The white Medieval Village of Monsaraz on the top
6. The typical and unique S. Gregorio village
7. Evora - a World Heritage town classified by UNESCO
8. Vast fields with wild flowers and herds
9. Beautiful, white marble quarries
10. The Highest Anta (or Dolmen) in the Iberian Peninsula


THE BEAUTIFUL ALENTEJO BEACHES
Tour Highlights
1. The Natural Park of SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast
2. The most preserved coast all over Europe
3. Tasty fresh fish of the Atlantic Coast
4. Vast fields of vegetable crops
5. The beautiful cliffs of Vicentine Coast
6. The limpid and clear water of the sea
7. Cape S. Vicente - the birds and the sunset into Ocean
8. Sagres - the southwestern-most point of Continental Europe
9. The gorgeous beaches and beatiful coast of Algarve
10. Lagos - the oldest town in Algarve

 
Amenities & Services
Property Amenities
 
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Storage Areas
  • Car Park
  • Business Center
  • Internet Connection
  • Conference Facilities
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steer Room
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Animal Friendly
  • Concierge Desk
  • Travel Desk
 


Room Amenities
 
  • Private Shower
  • Private Bathtub
  • Private Jacuzzi
  • Private Toilet
  • Private Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Air Conditioning
  • Electric Fan
  • TV
  • Video/DVD/Movies
  • Internet Connection
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Minibar
  • Coffee Maker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Trouser Press
 

Additional:

WHAT DOES THE PRICE OF THESE PORTUGALBIKE TOURS INCLUDE?
- PortugalBike Tour with a Guide (or Self-Guided)
- Transfers from and to Lisbon Airport
- Accommodations (usualy a 4*-quality hotel, double bedroom occupancy. Single supplement available)
- All breakfasts
- Car connections at some stages
- Luggage transport from Inn to Inn
- Permanent Backup Vehicle (on Guided PortugalBike Tours)
- Daily energy-bars and water (on Guided PortugalBike Tours)
- Daily nourishing and energetic picnics (on Guided PortugalBike Tours)
- Dinners at the best restaurants with our famous wines and desserts (on Guided PortugalBike Tours)
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Techno-Mechanical Assistance
- First-Aid assistance on location
- Documentation about the PortugalBike Tour
- Other specific costs of specific PortugalBike Tours

 

Nearby Attractions:

- You can visit interesting historical places, such as castles and palaces, medieval villages and megalithic monuments.
- You can enjoy the sun at our famous and vast beaches.
- You can see the manufacture of some products as they were manufactured 100 years ago.
- You can ride in the Natural Parks.
- You can see some unique geological aspects, such as calcareous caves.

Go to our website to know more about each Hybrid Bike Tour like Technical Data, Summary, Programme, Prices and Dates.

 
Schedules & Itineraries

PortugalBike Tours can be Guided (with a Guide) or Self-Guided (with a GPS device with all tracks recorded). The big difference between the prices for Guided and Self-Guided Tours is that the Self-Guided Tours do not include dinners, picnics, energy bars and water during the day. There is always a backup car to provide any assistance you may need.

PortugalBike Tours have a maximum of 16 participants, and a minimum of two. Larger groups are also possible upon request and according to our availability. Our Bike Tours are prepared for one week (7 days / Saturday to Friday).



PRICES AND DATES FOR 2009

The Sea and Mystical Sintra - 7 days / 6 nights / 4 days cycling / 1 day rest (+ beach)
21 ~ 27 February:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1530 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1070 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
21 ~ 27 March:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1530 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1070 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
11 ~ 17 April:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1560 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1100 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
20 ~ 26 June:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1570 (Single Suppl. + € 270)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1110 (Single Suppl. + € 270)
24 ~ 30 October:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1560 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1100 (Single Suppl. + € 260)

The Wild Islet and the Medieval Village - 7 days / 6 nights / 3 days cycling / 1 day walking / 1 day rest (+ beach)
16 ~ 22 May:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1660 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1080 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
13 ~ 19 June:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1660 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1080 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
27 June ~ 03 July:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1660 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1080 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
11 ~ 17 July:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1730 (Single Suppl. + € 290)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1150 (Single Suppl. + € 290)
25 ~ 31 July:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1730 (Single Suppl. + € 290)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1150 (Single Suppl. + € 290)

Riding Down the Mountains - 7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling (+ fluvial beach)
02 ~ 08 May:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1420 (Single Suppl. + € 130)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 900 (Single Suppl. + € 130)
04 ~ 10 July:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1420 (Single Suppl. + € 130)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 900 (Single Suppl. + € 130)
01 ~ 07 August:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1460 (Single Suppl. + € 150)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 940 (Single Suppl. + € 150)
15 ~ 21 August:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1460 (Single Suppl. + € 150)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 940 (Single Suppl. + € 150)

The Megalithic Heritage in Alentejo - 7 days / 6 nights / 4 days cycling / 1 day rest
28 March ~ 03 April:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1680 (Single Suppl. + € 210)
18 ~ 24 April:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1710 (Single Suppl. + € 220)
09 ~ 15 May:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1710 (Single Suppl. + € 220)
29 August ~ 04 September:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1720 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
12 ~ 18 September:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1710 (Single Suppl. + € 220)

The Beautiful Alentejo Beaches - 7 days / 6 nights / 4 days cycling / 1 day rest (+ beach)
14 ~ 20 March:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1490 (Single Suppl. + € 200)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1020 (Single Suppl. + € 200)
25 April ~ 01 May:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1500 (Single Suppl. + € 210)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1030 (Single Suppl. + € 210)
05 ~ 11 September:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1600 (Single Suppl. + € 280)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1130 (Single Suppl. + € 280)
26 September ~ 02 October:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1570 (Single Suppl. + € 270)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1100 (Single Supl.+ €270)
31 October ~ 06 November:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1480 (Single Suppl. + € 190)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1020 (Single Supl.+ €190)

=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel.
=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.

 
Activities & Skills
Required Skill Level:
Intermediate
 
Required Equipment:
Included
 
- Licensed by D.G.T. (Portuguese Tourism Board). License no. 12/2003.
- APECATE Member Associated (Portuguese Association of Professional Organisers of Congresses, Tourism Animation and Events).
- PACTA Member Associated (Portuguese Association of Cultural Animation and Nature and Adventure Tourism Companies).
- ARPTA Member Associated (Regional Association for the Promotion of Tourism in Alentejo).
- In 2006 we were Finalists in the PUBLITURIS Travel Trade & Hotel Guide 2005 Awards for the «Best Company of Active and Animation Tourism in Portugal».

Mountain Biking Skills & Disciplines
  • Road Cycling
  • Offroad Biking
  • Downhill
  • Urban Terrain
  • Cross-country
  • FreeStyle
  • Lap Racing
  • Hill Climb
  • Dirt Jumping
 
 
Pricing & Conditions
Starting Price
€740.00 ($902.80) per Person/Package
 
Season Availability
February to November
Policies & Conditions
Deposit
Book your Tour. After you receive confirmation from BTTour/PortugalBike that your booking is possible, you have to pay a deposit in the amount of Euro 300/person by Bank Transfer to our bank account or via PayPal within five business days.

Final Payment
The final payment for your PortugalBike Tour is due until 45 days before the Tour begins.
According to Portuguese Law our company had to establish a partnership with a Travel Agency to deal with the Accommodations for our Tours. Therefore, Final Payment is divided into the amount referring to the Tour and the amount referring to Accommodations. You will receive 2 PayPal Invoices with the respective amounts. The Invoice referring to the Tour will be sent by BTTour-PortugalBike and the Invoice referring to Accommodations will be sent by CITUR (the Travel Agency that works with us). If we do not receive a Final Payment until the above deadline, we will assume it is a cancellation.
 
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Holiday Overview
Activities Cycling, Mountain Biking
Cities Evora, Lisboa, Sintra, Obidos, Peniche, Nazare, Monsaraz, Marvao, Castelo de Vide, Elvas,Setubal, Sines, Sagres, Lagos
States Evora, Faro, Lisboa, Portalegre, Setubal
Country Portugal
Duration 7 days
Group Size 2 to 16 people
Accommodation 4 Star Hotel
Meals All Meals
Flights Not Included
Airport Transfer Included
Local Transport Included
Insurance Included
Season February to November
Start Price €740.00 ($902.80) per Person/Package
 
Pictures
Fortress - Berlenga Islet (Natural reserve)
Fortress - Berlenga Islet (Natural reserve)
Lagos - the oldest town in Algarve
Lagos - the oldest town in Algarve
Medieval cobblestone paths
Medieval cobblestone paths
Hybrid Bicycle hire included in the price (BH Trekking Sport) with helmet. Aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, seat post with suspension, 27 Shimano speeds, front fork suspension (with lock), 700x38 wheels.
Hybrid Bicycle hire included in the price (BH Trekking Sport) with helmet. Aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, seat post with suspension, 27 Shimano speeds, front fork suspension (with lock), 700x38 wheels.
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