Off the Beaten Path Hiking Adventure Tours
to the Algarve's wild West Coast, Costa Vicentina, & beyond
- Lagos, Portugal | Est. 2014 -
Sitting on the beach just isn't enough?
This experience was made for you.
Escape the crowds and discover the Algarve’s raw & wild heart on a one-of-a-kind hiking tour along the legendary Costa Vicentina Nature Reserve, epic Fishermen's Trail, and beyond.
Since 2014, I've geen going where others don't: To the hidden, undiscovered corners of the Algarve you won't find in guidebooks, travel blogs, Instagram, or on any other tour, guaranteed.
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This is more than just a sightseeing tour, anyway: This is an immersive, authentic, deeply local adventure travel experience that will move your body, clear your mind, stir your soul—and satisfy your stomach :)
Did I mention the delicious, homemade tapas & wine?​
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Ready to go beyond the beach? Let's go West!
- T.J.​ ​
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TRAVEL GUIDES
5/5 from 1,000+ verified reviews
(not the crowds)
Follow your curiosity
Forget what you know about guided tours.
This is something refreshingly-different:
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​​I create immersive, bespoke adventure travel experiences designed to uncover a different side of the Algarve. My trips are carefully-crafted to blend nature, action, and movement with space for wonder, relaxation, & reflection.
Then I load my tours with laughter, learning & storytelling, and finish with a well-earned feast of Algarvian tapas & wine, crafted with local flavors and lots of love.
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My approach is unique:
I choose wilderness & remoteness over guidebook tourist destinations; intentional, mindful travel over superficial sightseeing; interaction & collaboration over passive following-along; discovery & learning opportunities over photo opportunities; rustic, physical experiences over easy, mass-market ones.​
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My goal is simple & sincere:
I aim to offer a travel experience that’s not just fun, but meaningful. Not just another tour, but a memory for life.
Choose your adventure
So, what makes my tours special?
Here are just a few things...
Expertly crafted, with love
Since 2014, I have led over 8,000 happy hikers across this coast, one small batch at a time. I know this land better than anyone else.
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I will share with you a side of the Algarve few visitors—or even locals—have ever seen.
To a land far, far away
This land is so wild and incredible it was once thought to be the actual End of the World… and still today, it feels like it just might be.
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All of my tours go beyond the expected and into the most remote, hidden, and undiscovered corners of the Algarve.
Designed to challenge & inspire
Hiking with me means venturing to places you wouldn't go on your own.
I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way, helping you feel the reward that comes only after a bit of hard work :)
Balanced with stillness
Appreciation can't be rushed.
Although we work hard, we go at a relaxed pace, slowing down to reflect, connect, and soak it all up.
Out here, it’s not about how far we go, but how deeply we feel it.
Educational & inspirational
We won’t just walk through this land—we'll bring it to life with stories, legends, & hands-on encounters that uncover the coast's hidden history, culture, and natural wonders.
You'll leave with a sense of appreciation you cannot get on your own. Oh, and I've got plenty of fun facts!
Did I mention the food?
There’s no better way to understand a place—and celebrate together—than with food.
Every journey ends with a homemade picnic dinner— a spread of Algarvian tapas & wine that highlights the region’s rich and diverse flavors. Sourced with care, prepared with love, and enjoyed at sunset, it’s the perfect finish.
But don't just take my word for it...
"A beautifully curated experience. From the locations and hike, to the food and wonderful company, every aspect has been so carefully considered... I’ve been traveling to Portugal for over ten years and this is hands down the best experience I have had there! I highly, highly recommend!"
Joanna T. | TripAdvisor
@izzyfbaby
Bucket list-worthy hike with @westcoastlagos to stunning Cape St Vincent. 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.
@sunsetsandcoconuts
What a special experience. It was far from just a hike. It was a learning experience, both 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.
@sunnycbunny
An awe-inspiring day on the west coast of Portugal with the best tour guide
@westcoastlagos
@samgoldk
Today I chased a sunset to the end of the world. It was beyond amazing.
#grateful #westcoastlagos