Portuguese Coastal Camino Cycle - Porto to Santiago

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in hotels and guesthouses

• 7 breakfasts, 5 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 de

• 7 nights in a combination of 3-4 star hotels & farmhouse B&Bs 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/navigational app

• Pilgrim's Passport

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Porto and from Santiago de Compostela

• 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

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

• Ferry on day 3

• Excess luggage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app/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 de Compostela

  Travel to Porto and from Santiago de Compostela is not included.
  
  

• Meals Not Listed

  Meals not listed as included and drinks are not provided.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Bike Upgrades

  Advanced model MTB, electric touring e-bike, and e-MTB are available for a supplement.
  
  

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees are not included.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided cycling holiday; a guide is not included.
  
  

• Single Room Supplement

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

• Transfers Not Listed

  Transfers not listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers by Taxi or Public Transport

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
  
  

• Ferry on Day 3

  The ferry on day 3 is 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 the trip and 3 dinners are not included.
  
  

• Helmet Rental

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

Grading

The cycling is moderate (3) grade with daily cycling distances from 24 to 66km / 15 to 41mi over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to hilly. There will be some dirt roads as well as the occasional rocky path used during this tour. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good to high level of fitness and some technical skills (for the Baiona-Pontevedra stage). 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 reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.
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. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes mountain bike rental with helmet, handlebar bag, panniers, water bottle, repair kit, lock, and pump. Luggage transfer is provided, and a ferry ride on day 3 is included.

Accommodation

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