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constantly changing terrain and dramatic coastline

As an Exodus employee who has done only a handful of cycling trips, I found one of the real attractions of the Lisbon to Algarve Ride is the variety it offers, both in scenery and riding style. Over the course of the week, you’ll cycle a mix of quiet tarmac roads, coastal gravel tracks, purpose-built trails and the occasional sandy section, ensuring the terrain is constantly changing and engaging. Following sections of the spectacular fishermans trail, you’ll ride through rolling countryside, traditional villages, pine forests, dramatic cliff-top paths and some of Portugal’s most unspoilt beaches.

Most Inspirational Moment

One of the most meaningful moments of the trip is the visit to the Junior Jacques Distillery. More than just a tasting stop, it's an opportunity to meet the people preserving generations of local tradition and craftsmanship. Hearing their story and seeing how deeply connected they are to the land provides a genuine insight into rural Portuguese life that many visitors never experience. After days spent cycling through the region, it creates a powerful connection to the culture, people and landscapes you've been travelling through, making it a highlight that stays with many travellers long after the ride has ended.

Thoughts on Group Leader

João is the sort of leader who transforms a great cycling holiday into a truly memorable journey. What makes João such a special leader is his genuine love for Portugal and his passion for adventure. As someone who thrives on cycling, the outdoors and extreme sports, he has an incredible appreciation for the wild coastlines, hidden trails and untamed landscapes you'll experience on this trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My biggest piece of advice is not to underestimate this trip. While it's a Grade 3 ride rather than a high-mountain challenge, it's definitely not designed for beginner cyclists. IF you know the basics come along, and the Ebikes are the best I've seen !

Wonderful Taste of Italy

I joined the trip as an Exodus staff member. This trip is a lovely mix of walking and culture experiences. The food was incredible and it was fun tasting each village’s special meal or drink.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Matera for the first time is quite special. What a fascinating place!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ioana was knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. She is an excellent leader! She helped to arrange lunch and dinner reservations and was always spot on with her recommendations.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring a wide-brimmed hat as walks can have very little shade. The walks are fairly flat but you'd still need to bring proper walking shoes/boots.

First time Exodus travelers Croatia bicycle trip review

My wife and I travelled to Croatia and participated in an Exodus Travels cycling trip through the Dalmatian coastal islands of Croatia. The trip met and exceeded our expectations and our fellow travelers were awesome and guide Alan Skulic was fantastic. Could not have asked for a better person to help us travel and bike worry free and really enjoy the trip. We biked 100 miles in four days which was very doable for us. Great balance of free time and group time.

The accommodations were very nice – we especially enjoyed the resort on Korcula Island.

Most Inspirational Moment

We really enjoyed the group meal at a local, out of the way restaurant on Korcula Island. Super cozy and intimate and good food, beverages, and company.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was fantastic. Good communicator, made sure everyone knew the expectations, and was very concerned about everyone’s safety. As a local, he was very informative, and had good insights to the culture, customs, and norms of the land. We really enjoyed his company and would highly recommend him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I used a regular bike the first day and an ebike the rest of the ride. Super happy with the decision and I enjoyed the ride much more on the ebike. Everyone else had an ebike so that made a lot of sense.

Fantastic Hiking in the Carpathian Mountains!

This was a fantastic trip with a great variety of hikes, balanced nicely by a handful of slower-paced cultural and wildlife experiences throughout the week. The Carpathian Mountains are absolutely beautiful and still feel untouched compared to many of Europe’s more famous hiking destinations. The scenery is stunning, the villages are charming, and the whole region feels authentic and welcoming.

Most Inspirational Moment

The bear hide experience was unforgettable! We saw around 11 bears in total, including cubs, which was an incredible privilege and one of the best wildlife experiences I've had in Europe. Seeing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat was truly magical.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sebi was superb. He has an incredible wealth of knowledge about the region, wildlife, history, and culture. He made sure everyone felt included and safe and had a fantastic sense of humour throughout the week. A genuinely excellent guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely opt for the optional summit hike on Day 7! It was one of the highlights of the entire trip. There is a bit of scrambling involved, but if you're comfortable with that, the views from the top are absolutely spectacular and more than worth the effort. I would also highly recommend adding a pre- or post-tour stay in Bucharest. The tour itself doesn't spend time there, but it's a fascinating city with beautiful architecture, great food, and plenty of history. It's well worth exploring while you're in Romania.

A perfect week in Albania!

The itinerary strikes a fantastic balance between spectacular mountain hiking and authentic cultural experiences. Albania’s landscapes are truly breathtaking – some of the most stunning scenery in the Balkans!
What makes this trip so special is how untouched it still feels. The hikes take you through traditional mountain villages where life moves at a slower pace, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet locals, learn about Albanian culture, and enjoy delicious homecooked food.
Go now before it becomes touristy like the rest of Europe!

Most Inspirational Moment

Crossing the high mountain passes and the unforgettable boat journey across Komani Lake. Both experiences really showed the raw beauty of Albania and were absolute highlights of the trip!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Menduh was an exceptional guide. His knowledge of the region, history, culture, and mountains was outstanding, and he always made the group feel safe and well looked after. His passion for Albania was clear, and I honestly can't imagine a better leader for this trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go now before everyone else discovers it! Albania still feels authentic and unspoiled, but it's easy to see why tourism is growing quickly. I'd also highly recommend extending your stay. Spend a few days in Durrës after the trip, or rent a car and head south to the Albanian Riviera. It's the perfect way to relax after a fantastic week of hiking and explore even more of this remarkable country.

Lisbon to Algarve Ride

This was a wonderful trip, and the scenery was spectacular! Ample opportunity to experience local cuisine.
We rode e-bikes but a few people had regular bikes. Regular bikes are fine for those looking for a physical challenge, but e-bikes made everything so much easier!
There is a significant amount of riding on unpaved trails, some of it quite challenging especially when encountering deeper sand. For those of us who are experienced with riding on unpaved and/or mountain bike trails, riding this terrain was actually quite fun! However this may be somewhat of a surprise for those used to more of a classic road biking experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Joao, was fantastic. He was enthusiastic and well-organized. Daily briefings ensured that we were well-informed, and knew what to expect every day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are determined to have a physical work-out, take a regular bike. If you would like a more relaxed ride with the flexibility to "go hard or go easy," an e-bike is the way to go!

Cycling Portugal II

spectacular weather, great scenery, very good group that bonded well

Thoughts on Group Leader

Joao was terrific! Very engaged and informative and great to be around.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This ride included perhaps 40-50% of off road cycling, riders need to be comfortable with that.

Cycling Portugal

Beautiful weather, great scenery, good group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dinis did a great job of keeping us informed and engaged. He and Filipe made a great team!

Amazing Bike Trip!

Great Cycling Trip incredible coastline, pastoral and mountain settings… wonderful guide, food, hotels…

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at the End of the World!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jao was the best group leader ever!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring Electrolytes!

Exceeded all my expectations!

What an incredible experience from start to finish! This trip exceeded all our expectations.

Frank was an fantastic guide who made the whole trip run seamlessly, alongside incredible local wildlife experts who knew exactly where to go to give us the most extraordinary wildlife encounters. There are plenty of game drives at different times of the day, so we had plenty of opportunities to see different animals and experience the bush in different ways.

The accommodation was fantastic, full of character and incredibly comfortable with all our group’s rooms having a terrace out to the pool. And the food provided was delicious – with plenty of it!

Another real highlight was the Panorama Route, which completely took us by surprise. The scenery was breathtaking and added another incredible dimension to the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Without a doubt, being so close to incredible wildlife in its natural habitat. Nothing can quite prepare you for how special it feels to see these animals in the wild.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Frank was a fantastic local guide, who had a brilliant way of bringing the group together, with plenty of laughs and jokes along the way. He was very knowledgeable, and gave plenty of context around South Africa's history, culture and development. He made the whole experience so much more special and you can tell he genuinely loves being a guide!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Come hungry! The food is amazing and there's plenty of it!