Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2025

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
NZ $2,127 per person

Algarve Seaside self-guided hike tour

8 days
From Tavira to Faro
4.9
14 traveler reviews
From
NZ $2,127 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2025

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: Portuguese, Spanish
Ages 16+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore historic Tavira and its 37 churches
  • Visit Cacela Velha and its ancient fort
  • See Castro Marim's hilltop castle and fort
  • Spot flamingos in Ria Formosa Natural Park
  • Walk the Trail of the Seven Hanging Valleys

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tavira | A stroll through history
  2. Day 2 Cacela Velha to Tavira | A stroll through history
  3. Day 3 Junqueira to Vila Real de Santo António | Where history meets serenity
  4. Day 4 Fuseta to Tavira | The Guadiana route: A journey through nature and heritage
  5. Day 5 Pontal to Quarteira | Gateway to Ria Formosa’s treasures
  6. Day 6 Ferragudo to Carvoeiro| Ria Formosa: a birdwatcher’s paradise
  7. Day 7 Carvoeiro | Nature’s masterpieces
  8. Day 8 End of the Algarve Seaside hike tour
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Operated by

Authentic Trails

4.9
(14 reviews)

Number of tours

19

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

90%

At Authentic Trails, we are passionately interested in the human aspect of...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Ali
    · September 29th, 2025
    Very organized tour. Everything was clear and instructions given by tour organizer were very helpful
    Show more
  • Betsy
    · September 28th, 2025
    The itinerary was awesome. We loved every minute of our ride!! Stunningly beautiful. So grateful for this adventure. Theresa was very responsive and took care of any issue we had. We appreciate her!
    Show more
  • Ludgero
    · June 2nd, 2025
    Perfect weather with beautiful beaches. The Costa Vicentina has some very picturesque little villages with very good food. Everything went very well. Mr António accompanied us on all the transfers in a very friendly way. We'll be back.
    Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2025

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
  • From Monday
    20 Oct, 2025
    To Monday
    27 Oct, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Tuesday
    21 Oct, 2025
    To Tuesday
    28 Oct, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Wednesday
    22 Oct, 2025
    To Wednesday
    29 Oct, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Thursday
    23 Oct, 2025
    To Thursday
    30 Oct, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Friday
    24 Oct, 2025
    To Friday
    31 Oct, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Saturday
    25 Oct, 2025
    To Saturday
    1 Nov, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Sunday
    26 Oct, 2025
    To Sunday
    2 Nov, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Monday
    27 Oct, 2025
    To Monday
    3 Nov, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Tuesday
    28 Oct, 2025
    To Tuesday
    4 Nov, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Wednesday
    29 Oct, 2025
    To Wednesday
    5 Nov, 2025
    From:
    NZ $2,127 per person
    Multiple Room Types
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Authentic Trails with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.
From
NZ $2,127 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2025

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 269823

  • Currency
    Euro
    Portugal
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $0 is required to confirm your booking with Authentic Trails. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Authentic Trails will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Authentic Trails" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2025

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec