Handcrafted Algarve Hiking Experiences, Designed Just for You

Every private adventure is adjustable. Routes, pace, difficulty, and rhythm can all be adapted to your group.

That said, each adventure also has a natural character shaped by its terrain and setting. The Adventure Style gives a starting point for what kind of physical effort, immersion, and commitment best suit that landscape.

From there, we fine-tune together:

• Shorter or longer

• Gentler or more demanding

• More walking, more pauses, or more challenge

• Adapted for kids, mixed abilities, or different energy levels

You don’t need to choose perfectly — that’s my job.

👉 Learn more about Adventure Styles

Half-Day (≈5 hours)

A focused adventure with plenty of time to move, explore, and connect — ideal if you want something meaningful without committing a full day. Best planned between meals (roughly morning → lunch, or lunch → early evening), either ending with an optional included meal, or ending in time to get home to your own meal.

Full-Day (≈7.5 hours)

A deeper journey with space to reach more remote places, explore more fully, and finish with a proper meal. Some of the most awesome places are simple not accessible without the extra time, commitment, and effort. This is where the experience really unfolds — and the option I recommend whenever possible.

Food is part of the experience, not an afterthought.

On full-day and/or sunset adventures, I strongly recommend including a meal — it creates a natural rhythm to the day and gives us a moment to slow down, connect, and reflect.

• Dinner & wine: Homemade, seasonal, locally sourced, and shared in a beautiful setting

• Lunch option: Simple, nourishing trail lunch for midday adventures

• Half-day tours: Food is optional; guests should plan snacks or book a meal with me.

Dietary needs are always accommodated.

Departure times depend on the adventure, season, and whether food is included, and can be adjusted to your timing needs.

• Sunset adventures depart in the afternoon, 4-6 hours before sunset, depending on the tour length and food options.

• All other adventures are recommended to start either first thing in the morning, or just after lunch.

Once we choose the route and format, I’ll recommend the best timing.

Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in the Lagos area is always included.

If you’re staying outside Lagos, you can:

• Meet me in Lagos, or

• Enquire about special pick-up arrangements

Details are confirmed after booking.

More than just a guided day out — this is a thoughtfully crafted experience.

✔ Personal planning & communication before your tour

✔ A fully tailored route and rhythm for your group

✔ Transportation from Lagos area

✔ Gear as needed (backpacks, jackets, towels, water, poles)

✔ A licensed, experienced guide (me)

✔ Insurance coverage

Food options (lunch or dinner) can be added depending on your day and timing.

Not staying in Lagos? See "Transportation" below for more info.

Private tours are ideal for families and mixed-ability groups.

• Routes and pacing can be adapted

• Extra pauses, shorter distances, or gentler terrain are always possible

• I regularly guide young children, guests in their 70s, and everyone in between
  

For a gentle hiking experience, no extreme fitness is required — just basic mobility, good health, and a willingness to move on uneven terrain.

Weather is part of the adventure — and rarely a problem.

• West Coast (Costa Vicentina): A cool Atlantic microclimate, usually 5–10°C cooler than the rest of the Algarve. Fantastic even on hot summer days, but breezy and jacket-worthy year-round.

• Monchique Mountains: Best outside peak summer, when it gets very hot.

• South Coast routes (Wild Beaches, Lagos, Seven Hanging Valleys): Great year-round. Swimming is best June–November (unless you enjoy a cold dip).
  

The Algarve is mostly sunny, especially from June–September. Spring and autumn are beautiful but changeable. Winter can be wetter — though rarely extreme.

Forecasts here are famously unreliable. I almost never cancel in advance. We go, assess conditions on the ground, and adapt. If conditions are unsafe or genuinely unfun, we adjust or cancel fairly.

Nothing fancy — just the basics:

✔ Comfortable shoes (trainers are fine)

✔ Water bottle (I provide refills)

✔ Sun protection

✔ Swimsuit & towel (optional)

✔ Warm layer for after sunset

✔ Backpack (or borrow one of mine)

If you’re unsure, that’s completely normal.

Start with:

• Which landscape excites you most

• How immersive you want the day to feel

• Whether you prefer gentle exploration or a bigger physical effort
  

From there, tell me a bit about your group — and I’ll help you choose (or shape) the right adventure.