Portuguese Camino Cycle - Porto to Santiago

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in hotels

• 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish or pasta dish & finishing with a

• 7 nights in a combination of 2-4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Mountain bike (MTB) rental (standard model) with helmet, repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle & pump. Bike options available on request: Trekking (non-MTB) bike, or with supplement: Premium MTB or electric MTB or e-Trekking bike. Equipment available:

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Digital information pack with route notes & GPX

• Pilgrim's passport

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Porto and from Santiago

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Bike upgrade models, helmet purchase (if you prefer not to use the rental helmet provided) - supplement applies

• Toe clips, gel saddle, SPD pedals - please ask for our rates

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfer - there is an optional transfer from Porto to Arcos on day 2 available - additional cost applies (must be pre-booked, speak to our staff for details)

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using GPX files

• Hotel taxes - if applicable are payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to Porto and from Santiago

  Travel to Porto and from Santiago is not included.
  
  

• Meals Not Listed

  Meals not listed as included, drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Bike Upgrades

  Advanced model MTB, electric touring e-bike, e-MTB - supplement applies.
  
  

• Tour Guide

  This is a self-guided cycling trip; no tour guide is included.
  
  

• Single Room Supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees not listed as included.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfers not listed as included.
  
  There is an optional transfer between Porto to Arcos available at an additional cost (must be pre-booked).
  
  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are also not included.
  
  

• Excess Luggage

  Excess luggage is not included.
  
  

• Handlebar Phone Holder

  We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder to follow the route more easily using GPX files.
  
  

• Items of a Personal Nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Lunch and Drinks

  Lunch and drinks throughout, 3 dinners are not included.
  
  

• Helmet Rental

  Helmet rental is not included.
  
  Helmets are available for purchase or you can bring your own.
  
  

• Excess Baggage Charges

  Excess baggage charges apply if you have more than one bag weighing a maximum of 20kg.
  
  

Grading

GRADE 4
The cycling is moderate to challenging (4) with daily cycling distances from 26 to 54 km / 16 to 33.5mi over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to hilly and at times there are steep slopes. There will be some dirt roads as well as the occasional rocky path used during this tour. Parts of the Camino have poor tread, stones and gravel which require greater skill with the bike. At times you may need to walk your bike to get around obstacles.
It is important to be in good physical shape to fully enjoy this trip. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good to high level of fitness and who have a strong cycling technique. Minor roads with reduced traffic are customary on this trip and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with road cycling in light traffic in order to participate. *For safety & legal* reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list or provided with bike on request. *Helmets are mandatory in Portugal & Spain on all roads and paths.
CYCLING THE CAMINO - All Camino cycling routes have some demanding parts requiring some technical skills and physical preparation. Some have signposted detours for cyclists but in the main cyclists continue along the Camino, having to get off bikes to avoid obstacles and walkers. The Portuguese 'Central' route is more demanding than the Portuguese Coastal route and in Spain - mainly due to signposting (it's not as well prepared for cyclists as in Spain) and the terrain is more marked.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water.

Mode of Transport

Travel by mountain bike, with rental including helmet, handlebar bag, panniers, water bottle, repair kit, lock, and pump. Optional transfers are available at an additional cost.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in a combination of 3-4 star hotels and charming farmhouse B&Bs, all on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.