Faqs

Cycling Tours for Every Level

We offer half-day, full-day, and multi-day tours, from easy rides to challenging routes. Themed options include coastal, wine, and heritage tours. Most routes use secondary roads with occasional dirt tracks; asphalt alternatives are available.

Multi-Activity Tours
Combine cycling with hiking, kayaking, wine tasting or cultural experiences for a diverse adventure.

All tours offer stunning routes, local insights, and a mix of independence, support, and comfort.

• Spring (Mar–May): Mild weather, blooming landscapes, fewer tourists. Great for hiking, biking, and sightseeing.
• Early Summer (June): Warm for beaches, fewer crowds. Inland trips may be too hot.
• Summer (July–Aug): Hot, lively, perfect for coastal beaches and festivals. Crowded; inland trips not recommended.
• Late Summer (Sept): Good for beaches and some inland trips. Less crowded later in the month.
• Autumn (Oct–Nov): Pleasant weather, harvest season, fewer tourists. Ideal for wine lovers and relaxed tours.
• Winter (Dec–Feb): Mild temperatures, fewer crowds, good for inland trips. Algarve stays relatively warm; some rain possible.

For detailed weather trends, check Accuweather’s 15-year averages.

Yes, you can have a tailor-made tour, or bespoke. We are very flexible and available to customize a tour to your needs or even create a new one! The best for this is to book a video call with one of our travel specialists so we can fully understand what you like.

No. We are proud to be very flexible. You can start any date!

Some tours have specific starting days. To avoid the fee of starting on a different day, you must start on that day. If starting on a different day, the additional fee will apply.

Yes, you can book your tour as a private departure. However group tours are always super fun and you can meet new people!

Yes we do.
The best option is to book one of our group dates, joining other cyclists. As long as we have the required minimum of 2, your cost will be the announced cost per person plus the singe supplement.
If you want a private date, then it will be more expensive. All prices are calculated for a minimum of 2 people. If you are booking by yourself we need to send you a quote, but note it will be nearly the cost per person x 2.

Yes! We offer a range of tours suitable for all levels. If you're new to cycling or not a frequent cyclist, we recommend opting for easier routes and the guided option.

Absolutely! If you're new to cycling, consider a tour with easier routes or opt for a guided trip.

We only recommend a self-guided tour for people who know at least the basics about fixing the bicycle. Don’t be disappointed, we have the greatest guided tours with experienced guides!

Cycling Tour Types

• Self-Guided: Full independence. Ride at your own pace with route instructions, app navigation, and 24-hour support. Ideal for confident, independent travelers. Daily luggage transfer is included.
• Van Support: Independence with reassurance. Ride on your own while a support van and guide assist as needed, plus local history and refreshments along the way. Daily luggage transfer is included.
• Van Support Plus: Adds airport transfers and full meals to Van Support for extra comfort and a seamless journey.
• Guided: Ride with expert guides and a support vehicle. Enjoy group camaraderie, local insights, and refreshments. Daily luggage transfer is included.
• Guided Plus: Full-service experience with guides, support vehicle, meals, Daily luggage transfer and airport transfers. Focus entirely on riding and enjoying the journey.

One group transfer for all participants is included on group departure dates.
There is an extra fee for different pick-up points.
On private Guided/ Van-Guided Tours, usually transfer is included fromairport or from a hotel in central Lisbon. Nevertheless, check your inclusions on the document sent to you when you do your booking.
On self guided trips we will send you information on how to get to starting point by public transportation and the extra cost for private transfer.

Only on Van Guided and Guided Tours.

All TurAventur activities are preceded by a safety briefing. When it comes to safety we believe all participants involved share the responsibility of acting safely. You are expected to inform your guide of any medical condition which my request special attention or procedures.

In case of accident there are some procedures that imply costs not covered by the TurAventur Personal Accident Insurance Policy that clients should be aware of at the time of the booking, such as:

• Whenever the national emergency system decides that the accidentee does not require an ambulance the accidentee must pay for the transport to the medical center of his choice.

• Only one person can go in the ambulance. If you want your partner to go with you, he/she will have to take a taxi and insurance will not cover for this.

• Be aware that accident insurance does not cover for any thing caused by a pre existence disease. For example in the case of an heart attack, our insurance does not cover.

Procedures:

• By fault, our ambulances take you to a public hospital and this is the option we recommend. If you want a private hospital you must request this and pay the cost of transportation.

• All medical care must be paid by the accidentee.

• The accidentee must collect all documents necessary to later present to the Insurance Company (invoices, reports, exams). If you are on a guided trip your guide will help you with all of these and might accompany you to the hospital – this will depend on a lot of factors.

• TurAventur will file the accident report with the insurance company and support the accidentee in presenting all documents and expenses necessary. The insurance company will from this point on contact directly the accidentee.

• The insurance company will decide if and how much to refund the accidentee, within the limits mentioned on number 6 of our Terms and Conditions. Count on a few months for this process.

• If you continue your treatments at home and want to present those costs also, invoices and reports must be in English or Portuguese.

We recommend hybrid bikes for our tours as they are versatile and comfortable. They weigh around 14 kg and have mixed-road tires (size 38'–40'). These bikes also come with suspension, making them ideal for enjoying a leisurely ride.

If you prefer, we have gravel bikes. Lighter and suitable to all the terrains.

We also have electric bikes which add up on fun. See our blog article about ebikes clicking here.

Road bikes are not part of our standard rental options, though we are happy to accommodate your request for an extra cost of about 270€ per bike per week.

The required documents can change according to your nationality.
1. Passport/ID Card: Valid passport, for up to 3 months from travel day, (international travel) or national ID card (European citizens only)
2. Visa: Please check if from your country you need a visa and be aware of timeframes and any additional requirements. At the time of last update of this document (April 2025), USA and Canada citizens did not need a Visa to visit Portugal for up to 90 days. Uk citizens neither.
3. Flight Itinerary: It is useful to keep it handy.
4. Travel Insurance: If you book an activity with us, a personal accident insurance is included, but not a travel insurance. We strongly recommend you buy one to guarantee you are fully covered in case of cancelation or accident. Our insurance has very limited coverage (the amounts obliged by law). We suggest this one but we don’t sell it.
5. Return Ticket: Not mandatory but recommended.

We recommend hybrid bikes for our tours as they are versatile and comfortable. They weigh around 14 kg and have mixed-road tires (size 38'–40'). These bikes also come with suspension, making them ideal for enjoying a leisurely ride.

If you prefer, we have gravel bikes. Lighter and suitable to all the terrains.

We also have electric bikes which add up on fun. See our blog article about ebikes clicking here.

Road bikes are not part of our standard rental options, though we are happy to accommodate your request for an extra cost of about 270€ per bike per week.

Yes you can, only on Van and Guided Tours. Note we are not responsible for any damage in transportation and airport transfers will be more expensive as we will have to use a van.

If you bring a group of minimum 8 you will get about 10-15% discount.


If you have a larger group, contact us for a budget.

Group discounts will only apply if you bring the group. If we get the other guests for the same date as you, there will be no discount.

If you book a trip at our group departure dates, there is a special price (see price section in website).