Guided hikes & real adventures in the Algarve's wildest places
Hey there, traveler —
I create immersive hiking adventures exploring the Algarve's most extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path places. Every journey is carefully crafted to blend movement, storytelling, slow exploration, and moments of discovery into the kind of day that stays with you long after you return home.
If sitting on the beach just isn't enough this holiday, then come with me.
Let's get out there!
— T.J.
ADVENTURING IN THE ALGARVE SINCE 2014
13 years | 1,000+ reviews | 7,000+ guests
"A beautifully curated experience. Unique and surprising."
Joanna T | TripAdvisor Review
What's your style?
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
A wild hiking adventure deep into the Algarve's spectacular Costa Vicentina Nature Park, ending with a homemade tapas & wine at sunset.
My signature West Coast experience.
Join a Small-Group Tour or make a Private Tour
Have something different in mind? Let's build it together and make an experience tailored to your unique interests and intentions.
Create your own adventure.
Private Tours for anyone with their own idea
Fully-planned experiences for groups and retreats, tailored to your needs — from mini-adventures to multi-day itineraries.
Let's build something together.
For retreat leaders, teams, and travel organizers
This is not a sightseeing tour
HOW TO MAKE A WEST COAST ADVENTURE
It's not about ticking off sights, getting pics, or racing from A to B. It’s about how we move through a place, what we discover along the way, and the unexpected moments that become part of the story.
No two adventures are ever the same, but all share a few essential ingredients:
Go where others don't
These aren't the usual trails to the usual places.
I’ve spent thousands of hours over exploring, designing, and refining my own routes to discover places and moments that you won’t find any other way.
Slow down and soak it up
We're not just going far, we're going deep.
Along the trail, I make plenty of space to pause, look closer, feel, and take it all in. We'll not just look with our eyes, but experience with full attention and all our senses.
Leave room for surprises
Carefully crafted, but never scripted.
Each trip is made from scratch and always adapted to the people, conversations, conditions, and the encounters of the trail. This is what turns this the tour into an adventure.
Earn the views
I get it: You want more than sitting on the beach.
This is an active adventure. We'll use our legs, hearts, and whole bodies to explore and experience. The only requirement? A bit of effort & a spirit for adventure.
Bring the land to life
This place has stories to tell.
I’ll help reveal the hidden layers of the land — from rocks and wind to human history and traditions — so you'll leave with a deep appreciation for this remarkable coastline.
Finish with full hearts and stomachs
Good food tastes even better after a day outside.
My signature adventures include homemade tapas and wine at sunset, or a simple lunch on the trail, always shared together someplace magical.
Do your own research
SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID
TRAVEL GUIDES
#westcoastlagos - Taken on tour by my guests
5/5 from 1,000+ reviews and 7,000+ past guests
@izzyfbaby
Bucket list-worthy hike with @westcoastlagos.
A truly unforgettable day.
@stephweiland
Today, I traveled to the end of the world. My heart is so full it's bursting. It has been the most incredible experience.
@eat_shoot_love
What an incredibly wonderful adventure with T.J. So thankful for this amazing day!
@sunsetsandcoconuts
It was far more than just a hike. It was a learning experience, intellectually and spiritually. Trust me. Do it.
@matt.ryall
Was really surprised how a shared experience of nature can make a group of strangers feel as though they've known each other forever.
@thesneakylens
Another huge shoutout to @westcoastlagos for a beautiful and wild hike. Doesn’t get much better than this.
@sunnycbunny
An awe-inspiring day on the west coast of Portugal with the best tour guide.
@samgoldk
Today I chased a sunset to the end of the world. It was beyond amazing.
@karinshhh
Highlight of our trip. Truly one of the best experiences!
THANK YOU T.J.🙏