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Portugal Algarve Coast Multisport

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Portugal’s southern Algarve coast is one of Europe’s top destinations and it’s easy to see why: it gets 300 days of sunshine per year and is cooled by Atlantic Ocean breezes. You’ll find dramatic coastline with caves and cliffs, colorful towns with historic hotels, and miles and miles of sandy beaches. Join us for this NEW easy multisport tour, featuring a bit of hiking, a bit of biking (or e-biking), and fun watersports like kayking, SUP and swimming. We’re excited to add Portugal to our roster!
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Dates: 2025: May 31 - June 7
Trip starts/ends: Lisbon / Faro airport or train station
Activity level: 2+ daily activities include hiking over rocky terrain, easy cycling, and water sports [more info]
Group size: min. 4 - max. 14

Highlights

* start your tour in the marvelous city of Lisbon (extra days can be added if you haven’t been there before)
* hike and bike along the rugged coast near Sagres
* stay in historic hotels known as Pousadas
* hike dramatic trails that follow the rugged coastline and look down into coves, bays, and caves
* try some of the local wine paired with traditional culinary specialties
* bike near the border with Spain on quiet country roads
* swim, paddle or just dip your feet in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean

Trip price includes

 7 nights in historic pousadas and country residences; 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners plus 3 lunches; all visits and transfers as per itinerary; at least 1 bilingual guide to accompany you throughout the week (*Claire will also join this departure, making it two guides)

Not included

3 dinners, 3 lunches, drinks other than water at meals, and anything not listed in the inclusions.

ITINERARY

We’re still figuring out the details, but here are the basics:

Day 1) LISBON 
Meet late afternoon for a short orientation walk around Lisbon and then have drinks and dinner together. We can arrange extra days in Lisbon for anyone who hasn’t been and wants to explore more. There’s a lot to see! Stay the night at the first of three historic hotels that are part of the “pousada” registry.

Days 2 & 3) SAGRES
Transfer south and explore the wild western part of the Algarve with a hike along the coast and a fun e-bike ride. We stay two nights in a historic pousada with a pool and views out over the sea.

Days 4-5) LAGOS
Kayak and hike along the dramatic coastline, with its colorfully striped pinnacles of limestone that form caves and grottoes between stretches of white sand beaches. Relax at your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the peaceful garden and pool, or walk down to the beach for a swim. Walk around the lively historic center of Lagos at night and try the local seafood specialties. We also have a wine tasting lunch at a local winery.

Days 6 & 7) TAVIRA
Head east again to the charming town of Tavira, which sits on a series of lagoons that lead to tranquil islands. Meet local fishermen who show you their traditions and then treat you to lunch, and swim in the translucent waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 8) DEPARTURES from FARO
Faro has an international airport as well as a train station. It’s also a cute town if you want to extend a day or two!

2025 price: from €3,950
[info on prices]

2 reviews for Portugal Algarve Coast Multisport

  1. Marlene S –

    This was an amazing trip! Claire has this trip so well organized that you just get to enjoy the adventure, learn some history of Portugal, indulge in the foods, and meet wonderful new friends. This trip included hiking, biking and kayaking thru the caves of Algarve. A very special lunch at a winery. Beautiful boutique hotels. Lisbon is a beautiful city to explore and the Algarve hikes, beaches, water were magic for the soul. This trip exceeded my expectations and most of that was due to Claire’s attention to the details and her knowledge of combining a multi sport adventure that was fun, interesting and full of beautiful sights and delicious foods. It was a great way to experience Portugal and made me fall in love with the country. Can’t wait to travel again with Wild Sage!!!!

  2. Susan A. –

    From the dramatic, sun-drenched coastline to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, every day was packed with new adventures, breathtaking sights, and unforgettable flavors! The activities were perfectly paced and wonderfully diverse. We spent our days hiking along gorgeous coastal trails with stunning cliffside views, kayaking into hidden sea caves with crystal-clear water, and cruising through charming villages on e-bikes. The scenery was consistently spectacular, and the coastal hikes were manageable and immensely rewarding, offering incredible ocean vistas at every turn. Beyond the outdoor adventures, the cultural and culinary experiences were a true highlight. We enjoyed a fascinating visit to a local winery, savoring the region’s unique varietals. Every meal was a delight, filled with fresh seafood and authentic Portuguese dishes that we’re still dreaming about. Our day trip to Lisbon provided a perfect taste of the city’s rich history and lively atmosphere. What truly made this trip exceptional, however, were our guides. Their knowledge, passion, and sense of fun were infectious. A special shout-out to our dear friend and guide, Claire — celebrating our 17th European tour with her was an absolute joy! Her expertise and wonderful personality continue to make every journey a remarkable one. For anyone looking for an active, beautiful, and delicious adventure, we can’t recommend this trip enough!

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Activity Levels

Some tours have a range of activity levels through the week, where some walks may be more challenging than others, but this will give you a general idea of the type of walking/hiking involved on your tour.

1 – EASY: City walking, all or mostly paved, minimal climbing
2 – GENTLE: Moderate hills & easy terrain
3 – MODERATE: Some sustained hills with occasional steep grades on a mix of terrains
4 – HIKE: Classic hiking with rough/rocky terrain, sustained hills, and longer mileage
5 – CHALLENGING: Challenging hiking with steep climbs and descents over rocky terrain and some longer mileage

See below for more detail:

1 – EASY: City walking, all or mostly paved, with minimal climbing (though some cities may have steeper inclines). Archaeological sites may be unpaved but the grades and difficulty level is easy. TOURS: Sicily Coast-to-Coast and any “light active” version of a tour

2 – GENTLE: Moderate hills & easy terrain
The terrain is easy to navigate with packed earth or gravel roads. There are some climbs but nothing too challenging. TOURS: Tuscany, Puglia, Provence
[2+ The “plus” indicates more challenging terrain though the walks are gentle].

3 – MODERATE: Some sustained hills with occasional steep grades and rocky terrain
Here you find a mix of terrain with some steep stretches.
TOURS: Corsica, Sardinia, some of the Dolomites tours, and some hikes on the Greek Islands
[3+ The plus indicates rockier terrain or lots of stone steps (Amalfi, the Cinque Terre) or greater elevation gain/loss (the Dolomites)].

4 — HIKE: Classical hiking with rough terrain, sustained hills, and more mileage. These hikes are on a mix of rough terrain, sometimes involving steep stretches and difficult footing. TOURS: some of our hikes in Sardinia, some of the days in the Cinque Terre, some of the variants of our Dolomites tours.

5 – CHALLENGING: Longer days, challenging climbs, rocky terrain. We don’t do a lot of seriously challenging tours but we do have a Dolomites trip where we hike from hut to hut, so that’s probably the closest we get to a 5.

Info on prices

Prices indicated are for a minimum of 6 people on our European tours (tours outside of Europe have a higher minimum) and our basic itinerary based on double occupancy — a “single supplement” covers hotel prices only, we apply no extra fees. Departures with fewer people or with upgraded hotels will have a higher price. We can organize private departures for any number of people but prices vary depending on number of participants. Please contact us for details!