Tour Operators

Tours & Tracks Algarve is a travel agency based in Albufeira, specializing in outdoor activities and nature tourism in the South of Portugal.

With qualified tour guides, born or residents in the area, this agency offers visits and tours to experience the essence of the region, be it on foot or by Mountain Bike, not only for those who prefer to venture out on their own without a guide, but also for guided groups  of up to 20 people.

Seeing Portugal in a whole new light. This is how PortugalSoul wants to show the country and in particular the Southwest coast, which is the region in which they base their programmes.

Proximity to the local community, as the principal ambassador of the region, is the aim of this agency which creates trips to suit each travellers requirements – trips by bicycle, on foot, by car or a combination of these.

For those looking to discover the charms of the Sw Alentejo and 

HilltopTreks is an Irish tour operator which invites you to explore and discover the hidden gems of several countries, such as Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, Romania, Morocco and of course, Portugal.

The Rota Vicentina is one of the adventure holidays destinations suggested by this tour operator, which will prepare everything for you to have a great self-guided walk without having to worry about details, such as booking accommodation, choosing an

Cycling Rentals is a privately operated bicycle rental company focussing on sustainable and stress-free travel, specialized in bike tours, bicycle rental and e-bike rentals (electric bicycles) in Portugal and Spain.

Existing since 1986, it presents a vast experience, providing knowledge and positive attitude to those who choose their services, resulting in a comfortable and enriching trip.

For some years now, this travel agency/tour operator is reinventing new tourist itineraries for our Portugal, backpacking or related activities, either for groups or in the self-guided mode.

They love this land and this people. Portugal is unique and Portugal Outside want to show you why!

Portugal Outside is an Aventura X brand.

It is a Dutch tour operator who offers guided walking tours on the Rota Vicentina in the form of holidays arranged for small groups. Combining the Historical Way with the Fishermen's Trail, a beautiful week is created in this area yet to be explored. At Hike2Go we have a passion for Portugal and Alentejo and Vicentina Coast.

In small groups up to 10 people, walk along the beaches, dunes and rocks of this Atlantic coast, but also on the rural trails in the interior. Individually, as a group or with your hiking club, come walk with Hike2Go and meet new people.

PURA is a German Tour Operator specialized on the organization of long distance hikes, trekking, cycling and snow holidays, and was the first German company to offer the complete Rota Vicentina on its home market.

True to its everlasting spirit “Pure & Active”, all programs are thought in detail and fully shaped by the needs and wishes of its

Abanico Individuell Reisen is a German Tour Operator who creates and promotes tours in select accommodations, unforgettable travel experiences and professional organization. Traveling with Abanico means traveling individually, at your own pace, getting to know the country and its people, discovering unexpected treasures. Whether in the form of active holidays, self-guided trips or group holidays.

They have the soul and excitement which always accompanies those who love life and for “We Love Small Hotels”, the passion is Portugal and the desire to extol the best that it has to offer.

The idea is to provide walking, biking and birdwatching experiences having as background the most charming small rural accommodation in the best preserved natural areas of Portugal, not forgetting the elements that make this a remarkable

Preparing trips for lovers of nature, the world of wine and culture is the mission of Tee Travel, a Spanish travel agency which has been planning hiking and cycling trips, gastronomy, wine and cultural programmes in various countries since 2001.

With a young multilingual team, Tee Travel is always in search of new destinations, whether it’s for customers who like to travel alone or for groups.

Founded in 1996, SAL is a tour operator specialized in nature tourism with special attention to hiking tours throughout the territory of Alentejo, where it operates under the Walk in Alentejo ® brand.

The hikes are always accompanied by knowledgeable guides of the territory in its natural and cultural aspects, always making contact with the local populations and the other partners of the tourist offer.

Born in 1998, tour operator Andarilho da Luz began its proposal of ecological therapeutic hikes in a innovative way of perceiving and carrying out walks in nature: seeing, listening, feeling, discovering, knowing, finding, interacting and transforming. The daring was not only in the names of the products they've created: Hike in Silence, Crossings, Literary Hike, Zen Day or Solidary Tourism or Small Village Tourism, but in the way of looking, doing and positioning themselves in the market. After many miles hiking, the joys and experiences provided are

Adagio is a Belgian tour operator specialized in “Slow Travel” in Portugal, Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde mainly for individuals and small groups but they also handle larger groups.

Their focus lies on authentic experiences, small family run accommodations to allow close contact with the locals and their traditions, walking and cycling tours for all ages and lots of other activities.

Specialized in guided and self-guided tours in English, French and German, Portugal A2Z - Walking and Biking is a Portuguese walking and biking Tour Operator, offering its services all over the country. Experts in nature tourism, this tour operator invites you to discover the natural and historical heritage of each region of Portugal. Portugal A2Z - Walking and Biking creates unique itineraries and tailor-made trips in all of the Alentejo and Algarve regions. Discovering the Sw of Portugal along the the Rota Vicentina is one of their most tempting proposals.

Portugal Reiseprofi is a German Tour Operator specialized in individual trips all over Portugal with a strong focus on high quality and tailor made services.

They therefore rather like to work with small, high-quality national guesthouses by avoiding budget tourism locations and accommodations.

Vicentina Travel is a trade name belonging to Aventuractiva, a local “incoming” tour operator specialised in active and nature adventure holidays, for group and individual hiking cycling and multi activity tours. If you are thinking of exploring the Sw region of Portugal you can count on the experience of the professionals of Vicentina Travel leaders for support in every detail of your trip: necessary transfers, booking of accommodation, technical support (maps, tracks, description of the route), bikes and GPS rentals, emergency support and in everything you may need while in trail.

One Foot Abroad literally takes you on the most beautiful walks in Europe, by carefully selecting only the best walking itineraries in each region and country of Europe: Portugal, France, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland and so on.

With an in depth knowledge on the ground and years of walking experience in Europe, in which they've developed contacts with many local providers and personally visited all included accommodations, their main goal is bring their clients the very best that Europe has to offer  -  gastronomy, culture, scenery  -

The travel agency André Tours was created in 1995, with more than 20 years of experience in the business, gained  by some of its board members, aiming to show the best that Portugal, the Azores and Madeira Islands have to offer. From the very beginning their commitment to Portugal has not changed, based on the diversification of the destination as a whole, with a view to  its sustainability and preservation, and always taking into consideration the  quality of the services.

"Whether hiking or mountain biking - the best way to relax is in nature" to complete this motto, it is also possible to add that Picotours has its underlying philosophy: sustainable tourism along with friendly people. Picotours prepares trips so that you get to know the country, the region and the people in an intensive way. For this, they rely on local partners, always prefer small and family structures, in this way promote social integration and sustainable development of their destinations.

Bike Tours Portugal - Luxury On Two Wheels it's a travel agency specialized in cycling, that creates unique experiences, in exclusive and luxury lodges, taking the gourmet style kitchen to genuine places in Portugal with a highly personalized service. With more than 10 years of experience and always with highly skilled guides able to help at any time or when it seems that there is no more strength to complete the stage!

Established in 1984, independent tour operator, Inntravel, the Slow Holiday people, specialise in self-guided holidays in some of the quieter regions of Europe, including Portugal and the Rota Vicentina.

Whether you choose to walk, cycle, ski, or take an inspiring journey by train, boat or car, Inntravel’s holidays ease you into the rhythm and patterns of everyday life as you journey through

 

The Il Mestiere di Viaggiare it's an italian tour operator, based in the very center of Italy and specialized in medium and long distance tours, on foot or bike in several European countries, including Portugal.

Awarded with the "Italian Responsable Tourism" prize and the "UNESCO Culture Tourism" award, they now organize active holidays, both in the Historical Way and the Fishermen's Trail, on Rota Vicentina.

Knowing Alentejo for more than 30 years, Holger's love for this region and his passion for hiking have prompted him to pass on is knowledge of the Sw Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park to other hikers.

Specialists in adventure travel and unsurpassed walking, hiking and cycling activity holidays, Portugal Nature Trails has years of experience and insider knowledge to help you explore and discover authentic Portuguese culture and nature ‘off the beaten track’.

With more than 10 years travelling the world, and set out to be the company of the most outstanding and thrilling hiking and cycling outdoor adventure tours in Portugal, it mainly targets the foreign market. Start your adventure here and explore the country’s wildest and most preserved regions, tasting the best

Portugal Heritage Tours, based in Alvito - Alentejo, specializes in the organization of Cultural, Natural and Gastronomic Tourism programs with a special focus on unknown and often inaccessible heritage. PHT offers all the culture of the Alentejo Litoral territory: visits to unknown and usually closed heritage, cultural craft workshops, performances of traditions, agricultural activities, always with the people of this region by company and always around the Circular Routes of the Rota Vicentina .

Walking holidays specialist company and tour operator, based in rural North Wales. It is small enough to ensure a very personal service and concentrate on the fine details on each booking, whilst large enough to have extensive knowledge in all of the destinations promoted and they also have supplementary support available if needed.

The beautiful Welsh hills surrounding the office are the best inspiration for creating fantastic walking holidays! Offering a wide selection of self-guided and guided walking holidays with a

S-cape Travel is a Spanish travel agency and tour operator based in The Picos de Europa, specialist in organizing self-guided walking and cycling programs all over Europe, including Portugal.

S-cape Travel believes that the best way to experience the nature and cultural heritage of each region is to travel by bike or on foot.

Since the early nineties, S-cape Travel has been designing and organizing  tours in France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal, for

Ramblin'tejano and Ramblin'trails, are a family owned and managed tour operator specialised in the provision of carefree walking holidays, with an emphasis on the Rota Vicentina. For the 2017 season Ramblin'tejano offered eight different self-guided walking programmes covering all the Alentejo sections of the Rota Vicentina, probably the widest choice of self-guided walking holidays in the coastal Alentejo region of Sw Portugal. Their range of packages will soon be expanded to

FreeFlow is a company that promotes and organizes the most exclusive walking and cycling tours for enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Their aim is to offer tours on routes of rare beauty, either on foot or by bike, along which one can take in the local Portuguese culture, its scenery and traditional cuisine, through enriching 

Pelgrimroutes.nl is a specialized tour operator for individual walking and cycling holidays, along historical long distance paths, throughout Europe.

With individual walking and cycling itineraries along de Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena to Rome, this Dutch agency now also offers several individual programs on the Rota Vicentina.