Guided hikes & real adventures in the Algarve's wildest places
SINCE 2014
The world is too wild to follow the crowds...
I create immersive outdoor adventures exploring the Algarve's most extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path places.
Every journey is carefully crafted to blend hiking, storytelling, slow exploration, and moments of discovery into the kind of day that stays with you long after you return home.
So, if you're looking to experience the Algarve differently, come with me.
Let's get out there!
— T.J.
1,000+ reviews | 7,000+ guests
"A beautifully curated experience. Unique and surprising."
Joanna T | TripAdvisor Review
TRAVEL GUIDES
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
More than just a tour
HOW TO MAKE AN ADVENTURE
It's not about ticking off sights, getting the shots, 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 bring us deep into the Algarve's wildest corners 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 stop, wander, look closer, and take it all in. We'll experience this place not just with our eyes, but with our whole bodies, our full attention, and all our senses.
Leave room for surprises
Carefully crafted, but never scripted.
Each trip is made from scratch and shaped as we go, adapting to the people, conversations, conditions, and the unique encounters of the trail. This is the secret sauce that turns this from just-another-tour into a real adventure.
Earn the views
I get it: Sitting on the beach just isn't enough.
We're going to use our legs, hearts, and whole bodies to go where the busses and jeeps cannot reach, adapting to the energy and comfort of the group as we go. The only requirement? A good effort and a spirit for adventure.
Bring the land to life
This place has stories to tell.
I’ll help reveal the hidden layers of the landscape — from plants, rocks, and wildlife to the human history, traditions and legends that have shaped this place — so you'll leave with a real appreciation for this remarkable coastline.
Finish with full hearts and stomachs
Good food tastes better after a day of movement.
That's why my signature adventures include homemade Algarvian tapas, prepared by me and shared together someplace magical. Finish the day with a full sunset picnic and wine, or enjoy a simple lunch on the trail.
Do your own research
WHAT MY GUESTS SAY
5/5 from 1,000+ reviews and 7,000+ past guests
#westcoastlagos - Taken on tour by my 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. and a group of nature-loving travelers from all over the world. So thankful for this amazing day!
@sunsetsandcoconuts
What a special experience. It was far from 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, and sunset picnic.
Doesn’t get much better than that.
@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
@karinshhh
Exploring with @westcoastlagos was the highlight of our Portugal trip. Truly
one of the best experiences!
THANK YOU T.J.🙏