• A professional and qualified tour leader
• Single timed airport transfers on arrival & departure
• All accommodation as described
• Meals as described in the Meal Plan
• All land transport required by the itinerary

• Travel insurance
• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional
• Tips
• Miscellaneous personal expenditure - drinks and souvenirs etc...

TRAVEL TO YOUR DESTINATION

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.

The group will meet at our eco-lodge accommodation near Sagres.

A single transfer (1hr 30mins) is provided from Faro Airport to the accommodation at 12 midday of Day 1 the Land Only itinerary.

On the last day of the Land Only Itinerary there will be a single transfer back to Faro Airport in the morning. This will connect with flights leaving at 1100 at the earliest. Those with later departures 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.

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

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

Water is drinkable from the taps on this holiday. Please fill your personal bottles for your day in the morning. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

On the 6 nights where 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 walk 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 each day, which will include fresh bread, porridge, eggs, bacon, fruit and croissants. On most of our walking days we will carry with us a freshly prepared packed lunch, usually including a couple of rolls, fruit and a snack bar.

There are 2 lunches and 1 dinner which are not included, leaving you free to sample the delicious treats offered by some of the traditional Portuguese bistros/restaurants or pick up a simple lunch from a café or bakery.

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.

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 Cape St Vincent National Park, our lodge is a beautiful, tranquil place. The buildings have been tastefully renovated and designed to integrate into the natural splendour of the landscape. The accommodation is 'off grid' and the 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. A limited number of single rooms (may still have shared bathroom) are available for a supplementary cost. Please contact the KE office if you have specific rooming requirements. We try to ensure that everyone is happy with the rooming.

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 grounds, including a fruit orchard and a vegetable garden, hammocks hanging in the shade, 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 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!

The group will be led by a professional and qualified tour leader.

Approximately £100 (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).

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Please note that these prices are correct at time of writing, but are subject to change without warning. All prices are in Euro's. Optional activities taken outside the KE holiday are at your own risk.

Surf Lesson/Kayaking - €45pp

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 our free day with have the option of taking part in some optional half day activities arranged by our host, 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 our hosts and paid for directly.

There is also the option to visit Lagos on our free day. Our hosts will provide a complimentary transfer after breakfast and picking up in the late afternoon for those wishing to take this option.

For this holiday you should take one piece of luggage and a daypack. Luggage with wheels is useful for this holiday. For international flights please check your baggage allowance with your airline.

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.