• A single group transfer from Faro Airport on Day 1
• A single group transfer to Faro Airport on Day 8
• An experienced English-speaking cycling guide
• Accommodation as described
• Meals as described in the meal plan
• Local bike hire

• Travel insurance
• Airport transfers other than the single group transfer on Day 1 and Day 8
• Some meals as detailed in the Meal Plan
• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional
• Tips for local staff
• Miscellaneous personal expenses

TRAVEL TO YOUR DESTINATION

In some cases you may choose to take a ferry and/or train to your holiday start and end destination. Please see further information on Travelling by Train.

If flying from the UK there are low cost airlines available to the start and from the end of your holiday.

To benefit from full financial protection, ease your holiday planning, and avoid dealing with airlines, we can book scheduled flights from the UK as part of a flight inclusive package. Scheduled flights are usually more expensive that low cost alternatives, however potentially less stressful if your flight is cancelled or delayed. If you book flights through KE Adventure Travel we will offset the carbon of your flight.

A single transfer (1hr 30mins) is provided from Faro Airport to the accommodation at midday on Day 1 the Land Only itinerary.

A money-saving tip is to fly on Friday and overnight in Faro, returning to the airport on Saturday for the transfer.

On the last day of the Land Only itinerary, there will be a single transfer to Faro Airport for flights departing at the earliest at approximately 1100.

There is a certain degree of flexibility with the transfer time depending on the best time for the flights of the group members, however everyone needs to leave the property by 1100.

Those with later flights can take this transfer and have lunch in Faro (5mins in a taxi), or take a trip to one of the islands. There is baggage storage at the airport.

Anyone may join the group transfers by prior arrangement. Travelling as a group or on public transport saves energy. If this is not practical, or you have an earlier flight, we can provide private transfers at an additional cost.

Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation.

All meals are included except for 1 lunche and 2 evening meals in Lagos. This allows you to experience the local cafes/restaurants/bistros.

On the 5 nights that we eat in at the lodge in the evening meals will be 3 course feasts, with local wine, juice and water. We will generally return to the lodge after our ride each day to find it filled with the comforting smells of freshly baked bread, grilling vegetables or meats, or the smoky aromas of pizza baking in the oven or notes of sugar and spice and chocolate – hints of what might be that night’s tasty dessert treat.

A note from your hosts: We love food; good food is one of our greatest pleasures in life. We believe that the better, the fresher, the more naturally produced the original products are, the higher the quality of the meals we serve. We strive to produce foods here on the farm that are in harmony with the environment; no pesticides or un-organic fertilisers. Planting our veggie garden is a labour of love, and the crunchy salad straight from the garden is credit to this. We believe local is great and it's this greatness we search for when we visit shops and markets and our own pantry to produce meals for our guests. Herbs, spices and fresh food are our inspiration! We cook delicately spiced meat dishes, exotic vegetarian meals, tasty vegan and gluten-free feasts - Violeta can make you something special, whatever your needs and desires, but please inform us of any dietary requirements on booking. A tasty surprise this winter was the discovery that our farm produces an array of the most incredible edible mushrooms!

We will take breakfast at the lodge on 5 days and this which will include fresh bread, porridge, eggs, bacon, fruit and croissants. On the bike rides we will generally carry with us a freshly prepared packed lunch, usually including a couple of rolls, fruit and a snack bar.

There is 1 lunch and 2 dinners (when in Lagos) which are not included, leaving you free to sample the delicious treats offered by traditional Portuguese cafes/bakeries/bistros/restaurants.

Filtered water is provided at the lodge. Please fill your personal bottles for your day in the morning. Tap water is not generally drinkable. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide special diets.  Due to the nature of some of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your diet with food/snacks from home.  If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.  Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

We have 5 niights in eco-lodge accommodation and 2 nights in a Lagos hotel. A unique holiday highlight is our charming eco-lodge accommodation where we will be made to feel very welcome by our friendly hosts, Jon and Violeta. Nestled amongst 150 acres of farmland close to the village of Aldeia Da Pedralva in the Cabo Sao Vincente National Park, our lodge is a beautiful, tranquil place. The building have been tastefully renovated and built to integrate into the natural splendour of the landscape. The accommodation is off grid and all its electricity comes from solar power. The rooms only have 12V, enough for the lights. The main room has 220V for charging equipment.

We will be accommodated in individual cottages set among the cork oak forest and surrounded by unspoilt nature. Each room/cottage is a unique space, individually designed and offering its own cosy areas. There are 5 twin/triple/double bedrooms, 3 with ensuite bathrooms and 2 with a shared bathroom. If you are travelling by yourself, you will be paired up with another single client(s) of the same sex. Please contact the KE office if you have specific rooming requirements. We try to ensure that everyone is happy with the rooming and will do our best to arrange this.

All rooms/cottages are their own bathroom or shared bathroom, but should you wish to get back to nature, you can try the outside 'bush showers' overlooking the river. Hidden among the trees you are secluded from the outside world and can shower surrounded by nature.

There is much to explore in the large grounds surrounding the accommodation, including a fruit orchard and a vegetable garden, a spring-fed fresh water lake for swimming, hammocks hanging in the shade - perfect for relaxing, a sun deck for breakfasting in the morning sun, a traditional pizza oven and an outdoor fire pit. Our evenings will be sociable as we gather around the dining table for a feast of excellent freshly home cooked Portuguese cuisine, often created from ingredients grown in the garden, or sit around the fire pit under the stars telling stories and chatting over a glass of local wine. Those seeking a little solitude might want to curl up in the lounge by the corner fireplace to read, write, drink tea or play board games. You will be incredibly well taken care of, fed and wined in the evenings. It's a winning formula and we guarantee you won't want to leave!

Our hosts at the accommodation will also lead the day rides. They are professional and qualified tour leaders.

Approximately £150 (or equivalent in US dollars or Euros) should cover you for non-included meals, miscellaneous expenses, tips, drinks, snacks etc... This figure does not take into account optional activities or alcoholic beverages. Some wine is included with dinners and other drinks can be paid for directly at the end of the week. Euros can be withdrawn from ATMs at Faro Airport and locally. If you are intending to buy expensive souvenirs, you should budget accordingly (credit cards can be useful in this respect).

Tipping is the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ to your leader and local team. Tipping is entirely voluntary and should be dependent on good service. We recommend that you decide levels of tipping and give any tips as a group rather than from individual group members.

On the free day there's the option to do a half-day activity arranged by our host at the lodge. These include surf lessons or kayaking. Each activity will be led by a qualified guide and costs approx. €45 per person, this includes transfer, guide and any specialist equipment required. Activities can be arranged over the course of the week with the tour guide and will be paid for directly.

Bikes are provided locally within the cost of the holiday. Our hosts at the eco-lodge have GT Timberline 2 mountain bikes, which are alloy-framed hardtails with Shimano components, triple chainsets (24 gears), 75mm Suntour front suspension and Shimano V-brakes. The bikes come in a range of sizes, they are well maintained and in good condition. They are fitted with flat pedals and fast-rolling all-round tyres. You can take your own pedals and even your saddle if you wish. These will be fitted for you. Please provide us with your height when you book, so we can make sure you get a bike of the appropriate size.

There is no vehicle support during this holiday. The rides are quite short and the group is never too far from ‘home’. If there is a mechanical breakdown or one of the group needs to take a break, the guide will call up assistance from the lodge.

We recommend that you travel with one main item of luggage, such as a holdall or wheelie-bag, as well as a small day pack or mountain bike-specific hydration pack. The day pack can be used to carry valuable items such as cameras and GPS devices whilst travelling and will also carry your day-ride essentials during the rides.

For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in ‘Dates and Prices’ table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.