Locally run vacations

Like most things, it’s not what you know but whom you know and if you’re looking for insider recommendations and pearls of non-guide book wisdom then locally run vacations are always going to let you explore away from the tourist hordes. From photography in the Pyrenees or walking in Greece to kayaking in Kerala or safaris in South Africa, learning from local experts is a unique experience not to be underestimated.

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Azores multi activity vacation

Azores multi activity vacation

Week of fun activities exploring Sao Miguel Island
From €950 to €1,260 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made between February and December, Saturday or Sunday arrival preferred
Algarve coastal cycling vacation

Algarve coastal cycling vacation

Discover golden sandy beaches and rugged cliff tops
From €799 to €1,499 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Central Camino cycling vacation in Portugal

Central Camino cycling vacation in Portugal

Ride from Porto to Santiago de Compostela
From €1,390 to €2,890 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Central Portugal walking tour

Central Portugal walking tour

Self guided walking tour in Portuguese Schist Villages
From €1,029 to €2,229 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided

Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided

A leisurely cycling holiday in the Algarve
From €665 to €729 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Cycling break in the Algarve

Cycling break in the Algarve

Self guided mini cycling break in Eastern Algarve
From €530 to €830 4 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Alentejo self guided cycling vacation, Portugal

Alentejo self guided cycling vacation, Portugal

center-based holiday sw portugal with great hotels
From €1,186 to €1,336 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This independent holiday is available any day of the year except August and the last two weeks of July.
Alentejo & Algarve self guided biking vacation, Portugal

Alentejo & Algarve self guided biking vacation, Portugal

touring bicycle holidays sw portugal - alentejo and algarve.
From €850 to €950 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This independent holiday is available any day of the year except August and the last two weeks of July.
Portugal cycling vacations, self guided

Portugal cycling vacations, self guided

Tranquility cycling holidays
From €850 to €1,125 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This cycling holiday in Portugal can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Walk the Nazare Way, Portugal

Walk the Nazare Way, Portugal

Walk the beautiful coastal path from Nαzarι to Fαtima
From €649 to €849 6 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Walking the Carmelita route, Portugal

Walking the Carmelita route, Portugal

Walk the lesser known route from Coimbra To Fαtima
From €645 to €845 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cycle the Douro Valley, Portugal

Cycle the Douro Valley, Portugal

Cycling, wine tasting & historical villages in UNESCO wine region
From €1,190 to €1,590 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cycle from Porto to Coimbra, Portugal

Cycle from Porto to Coimbra, Portugal

Leisurely cycling & culture along the Atlantic Coast
From €810 to €925 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vicentina coastal walking holiday, Portugal

Vicentina coastal walking holiday, Portugal

Walk the Rota Vicentina through the Alentejo & Algarve
From €1,290 to €1,590 13 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Self guided walking vacation in the Douro valley

Self guided walking vacation in the Douro valley

1 week self-guided walking holiday in northeast Portugal
From €1,045 to €1,265 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Northern Portugal kayaking vacation, Douro wine region

Northern Portugal kayaking vacation, Douro wine region

Douro river -The world heritage valley
From €2,200 6 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portugal kayaking vacation

Portugal kayaking vacation

Douro river and its tributaries
From €3,075 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Adventure vacation week in the Azores

Adventure vacation week in the Azores

Sao Miguel Island: The playground for your next adventure
From €1,040 to €1,345 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made between February and December, Saturday or Sunday arrival preferred
Hiking vacation in the Azores with thermal hotsprings

Hiking vacation in the Azores with thermal hotsprings

Hike your way through the Green Island and relax in nature
From €900 to €1,170 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made between February and December, Saturday or Sunday arrival preferred
Madeira hiking holiday, self guided

Madeira hiking holiday, self guided

Explore Western Madeira's paradise for hiking enthusiasts
From €890 to €1,290 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portugal guided hiking vacation

Portugal guided hiking vacation

hiking vacations in the Paneda-Geres National Park
From €650 to €750 6 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Horse riding vacation in Portugal

Horse riding vacation in Portugal

Portugal National Park horse riding holiday
From €1,550 to €1,750 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portuguese Camino and Costa Verde walking vacation

Portuguese Camino and Costa Verde walking vacation

Discover the Camino and beautiful Costa Verde
From €775 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago walking vacation

Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago walking vacation

Walk along sandy beaches and through historical towns
From €1,075 to €1,290 15 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Douro Valley self guided cycling vacation, Portugal

Douro Valley self guided cycling vacation, Portugal

Bike touring through the Douro river's wine region
From €1,290 to €2,790 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Guadiana River cycling holiday, Portugal

Guadiana River cycling holiday, Portugal

Cycle the majestic Guadiana River for a relaxing escape
From €1,065 to €1,275 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Alentejo walking vacations in Portugal

Alentejo walking vacations in Portugal

Coastal and hill walking in the S. W. Alentejo, Portugal.
From €580 to €605 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Lisbon to the Algarve cycling tour

Lisbon to the Algarve cycling tour

A cycling tour of fabulous contrasts and spectacular scenery
From €1,180 to €1,610 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portugal mountain biking vacation, Alentejo to Algarve

Portugal mountain biking vacation, Alentejo to Algarve

A true journey through time, local culture and nature.
From €1,095 to €1,360 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portugal mountain bike tour

Portugal mountain bike tour

Self guided biking tour in Portuguese Historical Villages
From €919 to €1,699 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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