Included:

• • An experienced, local cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 6-day cycling tour from Porto to the Serra da Lousã (5 days of cycling)
  • Accommodation for 5 nights at hand-picked charming hotels along the route
  • 5 breakfasts
  • Mountain bike, professionally maintained and fitted to you before you roll out
  • Support van and mechanic assistance throughout the ride
  • Energy snacks and water refills
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Transfer from Porto and back
  • Travel insurance during the tour

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy room
  • E-bike or gravel bike upgrade

Not included:

• • Flights to Portugal
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this Central Portugal cycling tour, good fitness is required as well as comfort riding several days in a row. You’ll cycle an average of 39 km (24 mi) per day, for a total of 196 km (122 mi) over the five days.

Much of the route follows converted railway trails, which are smooth, flat, and car-free, so the riding is easier than the distances suggest. The climb into the Serra da Lousã is the biggest effort of the week, and an e-bike or gravel bike upgrade can be arranged if you’d like a little more help or comfort. A support van travels with the group, and your luggage is moved between hotels, so you ride with nothing more than what you need for the day.

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Cycling gear:

• • Cycling helmet
  • Padded cycling shorts (two pairs are handy for five days of riding)
  • Cycling jersey or breathable top
  • Light windproof or waterproof jacket
  • Cycling gloves
  • Stiff-soled cycling shoes or comfortable trainers
  • Clip-in pedals and shoes, if you prefer riding with your own
  • Padded saddle cover or your own saddle, optional
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L)
  • Small handlebar bag or saddle bag for snacks and a phone

Clothing & footwear:

• • Casual clothes and comfortable shoes for the evenings
  • Warm layer for cooler mountain mornings in the Serra da Lousã
  • Sunhat or cap
  • Swimwear, if your hotel has a pool

Other:

• • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, chamois cream)
  • Personal medication and a few plasters
  • Phone, charger, and power bank
  • Camera, optional but recommended
  • Passport or ID, and a payment card for lunches, dinners, and café stops

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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A Cube hardtail mountain bike is included in the price. It has front suspension, a Shimano Deore 1×10 drivetrain, and hydraulic disc brakes, which make it a good match for this terrain.

If you’d like something different, two upgrades are available at an additional fee:

• • Kona gravel bike — carbon fork, Shimano Cues groupset, hydraulic disc brakes, and mixed-terrain tires
  • Bosch e-bike — Cube or Radon frame, Bosch mid-drive motor, Shimano Cues groupset, and hydraulic disc brakes

Group sizes and pricing:

• • This central Portugal cycling tour runs in small groups with an experienced local guide and a support van.
  • It takes a minimum of 4 cyclists for this tour to run. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  • Central Portugal cycling tours 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 Central Portugal cycling tour 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.

The price for this central Portugal cycling tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

The starting point of your Central Portugal cycling tour is Porto. To get there, most people fly into Porto Airport (OPO). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Porto.

The transfer out of Porto at the start of the tour and back again at the end is included, so once you arrive in the city, the rest is taken care of. Your guides will confirm the exact meeting time and pick-up point before departure.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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