E-Bike Holidays on the Portuguese Silver Coast

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced biking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • Support guide
    • 6-day e-bike holidays on the Silver Coast of Portugal (or 5-day holidays for the group departure)
    • Accommodation: 5 nights in 4-star hotels (or 4 nights in 3-star hotels or higher for the group departure)
    • 5 breakfasts (or 4 breakfasts for the group departure)
    • Cannondale Moterra Neo 4 e-bike rental
    • Fox helmet
    • Maintenance kit
    • First aid kit
    • Support car
    • Airport transfers, only from/to Lisbon Airport
    • Luggage transfers
    • Transfers as in the itinerary

  Add-ons:

  • • Extra biking equipment (clip pedals, bike shoes, bike clothes, and GoPro) — rentals available, let us know if you’re interested prior to booking

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to join these e-bike holidays (Silver Coast Portugal), good fitness is required. You’ll be cycling on an e-bike up to 41.1 km (25.5 mi) per day, 5 days in a row (or 4 days in a row, up to 50 km (31 mi) for the group departure). Check out day-by-day distances and elevation changes in the itinerary!

  For more biking adventures in Portugal, click here!

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Comfortable biking shoes
    • Comfortable biking clothes (including bike shorts)
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For these e-bike holidays on the Silver Coast of Portugal, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 18 participants.

  E-bike holidays (Silver Coast Portugal) can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 16 may be permitted to join the E-bike holidays (Silver Coast Portugal) on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  For private departures, the starting point of your e-bike holidays on the Silver Coast of Portugal is Lisbon. To get there, most people fly into Lisbon Airport (LIS), 30 minutes away from downtown. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time.

  For the group departure, the starting point of your e-bike holiday on the Silver Coast of Portugal is São Pedro de Moel. To get there, most people fly into Lisbon Airport (LIS), which is 90 minutes away. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach São Pedro de Moel.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits
  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations
  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.