Thoughts on Group Leader
Dinis did a great job of keeping us informed and engaged. He and Filipe made a great team!
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Cycling Portugal
Beautiful weather, great scenery, good group.
Awesome Adventure
Joao was an excellent leader. The quality of equipment, accomodations and the overall experience was top notch.
Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride
It was all very well organised and the guide was excellent. Great knowledge. Genuine local flavour to it all. Route was well chosen. Food was very good with the odd exception.
Most Inspirational Moment
Nazare, lunch stop with the natural spring swimming lake, picnics, countryside, company of all involved
Thoughts on Group Leader
A really nice guy who did an excellent job of keeping us together and enjoying. Great local knowledge. Worth his weight in gold!
Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride
The trip was guided so professionally by Joao Carolina and Rodrigo. We were so well cared for and blessed with good weather. The accommodation was good throughout and we had some excellent catering.
Most Inspirational Moment
The scenery, the picnics arranged by the leading team and the visit to Lisbon.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was so professional throughout. His daily briefings to inform us of what to expect on each days ride were interesting and thorough. Joao was fun, enthusiastic, caring and very knowledgeable about the area and the environment generally. His restaurant suggestions were good.
Windy
Porto and Lisbon are fabulous places to discover if you have a few days and love coffee shops. Lots to do there,lots to see,eat and drink. I could happily spend 3 or 4 days in each city. Some of the small fishing ports were fab too. On the whole it was a little too windy cycling along the coast and uphill but i’m glad I did the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The magnificent and beautiful Lisbon.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dinis but the 3 of them were equally good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get some cycling done before you go, you need to have plenty of miles in the legs .
Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride
I’ve given it 10 because our leader was the best we’ve ever had
Most Inspirational Moment
Scenery and the lovely Portuguese people. Also our leader Dinis and his two assistants Tony and Philip
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was the best leader we’ve ever had. He was passionate and knowledgeable about Portugal. He was very personable and went way above what you could reasonably expect to ensure we had the most amazing trip.
Amazing experience
It was a well planned and executed trip. All the details were taken care of. We really enjoyed it even though my daughter before the trip had food poisoning. She was taken care of by everyone specially Dinish and Tomaz.
Most Inspirational Moment
Biking along the Atlantic and beautiful views.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dinish was really amazing with the right temperament and leadership qualities needed to lead a group of 14 individuals with different needs . He motivated us to keep biking and giving the best. We would love to do more tours with him.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Training for this bike ride is important or else go with ebike option
Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride
We have travelled several times now with Exodus and have thoroughly enjoyed all our experiences. We find the trips to be well organised and lead by inspiring, friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Most Inspirational Moment
The scenery was amazing and varied, particularly the wonderful beaches. I enjoyed cycling over the different terrain, bike paths, boardwalks, quiet roads. The restaurants suggested by our guide were very enjoyable, I don't think we'd have found them on our own. Our group got on well with each other and were supportive of each other. A sense of accomplishment in completing the whole ride.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was an excellent leader. We liked the daily briefing which prepared us really well for the next day without being laborious. Joao made great recommendations for local restaurants and bars and made sure we had reservations for them, he also, along with Tony, provided excellent lunches. We found him to be a very gentle yet strong leader with a good sense of humour. He clearly took our safety very seriously and made sure everyone in the group was happy and their needs were met. He is obviously, rightfully, very proud of his beautiful country and this shone through.
One of the best cycling tours Exodus offers!
I had such an amazing time on this Porto to Lisbon cycling trip. The routes were beautiful and varied, from coastal paths and sandy beaches to charming villages and historic towns like Óbidos. The pace felt relaxed and manageable, with plenty of stops to enjoy the scenery, food and local culture. The hotels were lovely and well located, and everything was really well organised from start to finish. It felt like the perfect balance of activity and downtime, and a great way to see Portugal in a more immersive way. I’d highly recommend it to anyone wanting an active but enjoyable escape. I work for Exodus, and I can caveat that this is ideal for first time cyclists!
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling along the Atlantic coastline with endless ocean views was incredibly inspiring, especially the stretch through the dunes and lagoons near São Jacinto.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable and really well organised throughout. They made everyone feel comfortable from the start and struck the perfect balance between being supportive and giving us space to enjoy the ride at our own pace. Their local knowledge added so much to the experience, from route insights to food recommendations, and they handled everything smoothly behind the scenes. It made the whole trip feel easy, relaxed and really enjoyable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light but smart—comfortable cycling gear, a good pair of padded shorts and layers for changing coastal weather make a big difference. Don’t underestimate the sun, even with the sea breeze, and bring proper sun protection.
Fantastic trip
It was a beautiful ride, every day a little bit different. Joao was an excellent guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
The amazing Atlantic views at Mira and Sao Pedro de Moel
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Told us each day what to expect with expert knowledge and made me as a fairly inexperienced cyclist at my ease. It is important to be prepared and confident though.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for long days but the coffee stops are great. All restaurants are well chosen so beautiful meals.