Moto Tour
Portugal
We’ve partnered with Horizon Adventures, the premiere enduro moto outfitters in Portugal. Their spirit of adventure and passion for hospitality matches the Wilderness Way.
The friendly Portuguese locals call this ride the “Atlantic Odyssey”. Five days of fantastic and epic riding as you explore the breathtaking country of Portugal. The beauty of “Costa Vicentina” is known as the last secret paradise on Europe’s West Coast and we’ll be experiencing it far off the tourist beaten path. We’ll ride all kinds of terrain the country has to offer from fast winding roads, mountain trails, rocky sections, sandy sections and gorgeous take-it-all-in sections.
We’ll be staying in UNESCO world heritage towns, awarded rural hotels, country house style hotels and stopping at medieval villages. The food will be a highlight of the trip as we’ll be dining on the traditional Portuguese cuisine at unique restaurants and kitchens along the way.
Moto Tour
Portugal
We’ve partnered with Horizon Adventures, the premiere enduro moto outfitters in Portugal. Their spirit of adventure and passion for hospitality matches the Wilderness Way.
The friendly Portuguese locals call this ride the “Atlantic Odyssey”. Five days of fantastic and epic riding as you explore the breathtaking country of Portugal. The beauty of “Costa Vicentina” is known as the last secret paradise on Europe’s West Coast and we’ll be experiencing it far off the tourist beaten path. We’ll ride all kinds of terrain the country has to offer from fast winding roads, mountain trails, rocky sections, sandy sections and gorgeous take-it-all-in sections.
We’ll be staying in UNESCO world heritage towns, awarded rural hotels, country house style hotels and stopping at medieval villages. The food will be a highlight of the trip as we’ll be dining on the traditional Portuguese cuisine at unique restaurants and kitchens along the way.
All-Inclusive
Beautiful Lodging
Amazing Food
World Heritage Sites
All-Star Crew
Throttle Therapy
Reserve Your Spot
Portugal Moto Trip Includes:
- KTM 450cc moto rental
- Local moto guides
- Support vehicle with parts and tools
- Wilderness Collective host staff
- Wilderness Collective photo & video package
Additional add-ons included (over $1k of value):
- Riding gear rental (Boots, Knee Guards, Upper Body Armor, Goggles, Gloves, Helmet, Riding Pants)
- Damage Insurance (limiting out of pocket to $1,000)
- Commemorative Photo Book
- 6 nights lodging with single occupancy upgrade
- All airport transfers
- All fuel
- All meals including welcome and farewell dinner
Moto Trip Excludes:
- All packing list items
- Airfare
Itinerary is subject to weather and local conditions. Daily mileage is subject to group ability and progress.
DAY 01: Travel Day
- 1hr transfer from Lisbon to Évora
- Gear check
- Dinner in Évora (world heritage city)
DAY 02: Évora – Lousal (134 miles)
- Riders meeting, bike and GPS orientation
- Ride from Évora to the XIII castle of Arraiolos
- Riding past vineyards on the way to lunch in the village of Vendas Novas
- Mixed terrain or sand, rocks and great riding to our arrival at the Lousal mines
DAY 03: Lousal – Portimão (125 miles)
- Depart Lousal for a resupply at Ermidas do Sado
- Long and more challenging ride to Cercal through the S. Luís Mountains through sandy stretches and more technically demanding off-road sections
- Lunch at Odemira
- Ride through the Monchique Mountains high above the Atlantic ocean
- Arrival at our lodging in Portimão
DAY 04: Portimão – Tavira (120 miles)
- The most challenging day of the trip riding an incredible twisting trail high above the Arade and Funcho Dams
- Technical and incredible riding through the forests as we cross the Algarve.
- Resupply and lunch at a local village
- A full afternoon of mountain twisties, stream crossings and epic riding
- Lodging at a country house hotel in Tavira
DAY 05: Tavira – Pias (115 miles)
- A morning of riding long forgotten roads and trails crossing several river beds
- Riding an flowing and scenic trail alongside the Guadiana river to our lunch stop in Mértola
- Fast and wide roads back to Pias and our country hotel style lodging
- A full afternoon of mountain twisties, stream crossings and epic riding
DAY 06: Pias – Évora (132 miles)
- A morning of fast riding towards the village of Cabeça Gorda
- Riding across rhe Guadian River to lunch at the Adega Velha (Old Cellar)
- Afternoon ride to the medieval village of Monsaraz and an incredible view of the largest artificial lake in Europe
- Ride back to Évora for our lodging and farewell dinner
DAY 07: Departure
- 1hr transfer from Évora to Lisbon for outbound flights
International Moto Packing List
Each Guest will have a 20L Dry bag to fit your non-riding gear in. You will need much less clothing than you think during the non-riding time.
We are NOT camping on this trip so that is why the typical camp-related Wilderness gear is omitted from the list below.
Your luggage and any items you don’t wish to bring on the trail with you (IE: clean clothes for flights home), will be secureley stored in our staging location and will be waiting for you after the trip.
What experience level is required for this trip?
This is an intermediate ride with high mileage days and rough terrain. Riders should have plenty of off-road experience and be comfortable standing while riding and have good endurance for longer days.
I’m an advanced rider, will I be bored?
Absolutely not! We know what it’s like to be on a trip and feel like you can’t go as fast as you want so we’ve designed the trip to allow experienced riders to rip at the front of the pack and not have to worry about the rest of the group keeping up. And our lead guides are trained to ride just a bit faster than you 😉
What are the requirements?
- Age 16+ (no max age limit)
- Valid motorcycle license in your state/country (NOT a permit only)
- Good physical fitness
Where do we sleep?
We provide one tent per person. Two-person and larger tents are available upon request.
Where do we poop?
We have a very nice shovel on our chase trucks where you can dig a hole for your very own personal natural commode. Additionally, there are a few gas stations along the way as we resupply.
Can I bring a C-PAP machine?
Yes, if you have a portable C-PAP machine we can charge it nightly with the inverter on the chase truck.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, our talented chefs are happy to accommodate any dietary needs. Upon booking, you can note your specific dietary needs and we will contact you if we have any further questions.
Where do I pack my stuff and keep my luggage?
The chase truck will carry your sleeping bag and ground pad. Your clothing will be packed into a 30L dry bag and loaded into the chase truck.
Additional luggage that you are not bringing on the ride can be stored securely at our staging location.
What if my family needs to get in touch with me?
They can email us at info@wildernesscollective.com and your lead guide will be notified of the emergency. We have a satellite phone and satellite text communicator with us at all times.
What if I get lost?
Every guest is provided with a personal SPOT GPS tracking device which we can use to locate them or trigger a search and rescue with the local SAR services.
What is your firearm policy?
Though you may be accustomed to camping with a personal firearm we have a no firearms policy on all our trips in accordance with our insurance policy guidelines. Please leave it at home.
What about recreational drugs?
Our company guidelines, our insurance policies, and our partners are committed to a drug-free environment on our trips whether legal or not.
i.e. Cannabis is now legal in California in plant and edible form but is still not allowed on our trips, per our insurance policy guidelines.
Weed is what gets stuck in your spokes. Dirt is the only drug you’ll need.
What if I get hurt?
- Should any minor injuries occur on the trip, we will have a comprehensive medical kit along
- Should any serious injury occur, we will take the support vehicle to the nearest town
- Should any life-threatening injury occur we will activate a helicopter medical evacuation through the Satellite Messaging Device
DON’T WORRY, we will have a sat phone with us at all times for inbound and outbound emergency communication with family. All Wilderness trips have been device-free since we started. This means we’ll let your phone take the weekend off in this secure environment.
This is intentional to ensure that you get to experience a unique distraction-free experience and is always a highlight of the guests. Oh and don’t bring your camera either, we’ll be capturing all the photos so you can just enjoy the experience. #trustus
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees will be applied per person according to the following schedule, based on the date we receive your written notification:
- Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Wilderness Collective with more than 60 days notice before tour start date will receive their deposit as a credit to be used towards future tours with Wilderness Collective. The credit expires 1 year after issued.
- Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Wilderness Collective with 60 or less days notice before the tour start date will forfeit their deposit as a cancellation fee. Any balance payments can be held on file as a credit to be used towards future tours and services with Wilderness Collective. The credit expires 1 year after issued.
- Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Wilderness Collective with 30 or less days notice before the tour start date will forfeit their deposit and any balance payments as a cancellation fee.
- Cancellations initiated by Wilderness Collective due to conditions beyond their control including but not limited to fires, weather, terrorism, civil strife, floods, earthquakes, or natural catastrophes, etc. will be credited towards a future trip in full amount of balances paid.
No refunds will be provided for any reason for an unused portion of a trip once the trip begins, including if you leave a trip for any reason or have to be removed from a trip. The trip price is a package cost and refunds and credits are not available for services not used.
There are no exceptions to this cancellation and refund policy, including for reasons related to weather, terrorism, civil strife, personal, family or medical emergencies or any other circumstances beyond our control. For this and other reasons, we encourage you to purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance and travel protection (i.e., travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation services).
Wilderness Collective is not responsible for expenses incurred by Participants in preparing for a trip (eg. nonrefundable advance purchase air tickets, equipment, etc.) or for any additional arrangements pre- or post-departure date. The term applies whether the tour is altered, modified, or canceled by us or by you for any reason.
Our trip minimum is 8 machines, if the trip does not hit the minimum you will be notified and new trip departure dates will be available to you. Because the tour may be canceled when a minimum number of Participants have not signed up, we recommend that you either purchase refundable air tickets or wait until we have confirmed with you approximately 3 months prior to the tour that we have a sufficient number of Participants
