Hike & Seek: Hiking Holidays in Tavira, Portugal

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Tavira, Portugal hiking holiday with 5 days of hiking
    • Accommodation: 7 nights in a 4-star hotel in Tavira in a twin standard room
    • Meals: 7 breakfasts at the hotel
    • All transports to walks and activities
    • Entry tickets for all visits

  Not included:

  • • Flights to and from Portugal
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary (lunches and dinners)
    • Single supplement, extra nights, and additional transfers — available upon request for an additional fee
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Tavira, Portugal hiking holiday is suitable for everyone, but relatively good walking shape is expected. You should be able to comfortably walk from 9 km / 5.6 mi to 17 km / 10.5 mi on walking days.

  Hiking consecutive full days can be quite strenuous. In preparation for your hike, it’s recommended to do some 5-10 mile (8-16 km) walks – including some uphills and downhills with a loaded backpack.

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• What do I need to bring?

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

  • • Daypack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day
    • Hydration bladder or a water bottle
    • Clothes made from quick-drying fabrics (avoid cotton)
    • Leisure clothing and footwear for the evenings
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Fleece pullover or jacket
    • Quick-dry short-sleeved and long-sleeved tops
    • Quick–dry walking pants (consider the ones that zip off to make shorts)
    • Waterproof pants — optional (unless it’s very cold, it’s usually best to hike in shorts, but feel free to bring these pants if you’d feel more comfortable)
    • Hiking boots or shoes
    • Hiking socks
    • Sunhat
    • Gloves
    • Sunglasses
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Earplugs — optional
    • Basic first aid essentials, such as blister protection
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
    • 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.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Tavira, Portugal hiking holiday, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 20:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 20 participants.

  Hiking in 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 younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

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

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Tavira, Portugal hiking holiday is Tavira. To get there, most people fly into Faro Airport (FAO/LPFR). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Tavira.

  Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 6pm on Day 1 at your hotel in Tavira.

• 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

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-89 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 60-89 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.