Lisbon bike tour & outdoors ag - 2012 (1)

LISBON BIKE TOUR & OUTDOORS

Welcome to Lisbon! We are outdoor specialists and we love our lively, cosmopolitan and historical capital city. For you, that
are visiting Lisbon, we have designed the perfect outdoor tours and we will be delighted to show you around. We are travellers
ourselves and, when we go abroad, we know how a special day can make the difference, how we appreciate to be guided by
someone who can make us learn about the places and its people in a very personalized way.

With us, you will trully experience wonderful Lisboa and its surrondings. Biking, Hiking, Sea Kayaking or Kayak Surfing, you
will discover amazing spots. You will absorb what is around you, the culture and its feelings, the food and its tastes, the local
people and its character, the nature and its smells.

We will make your visit to Lisbon a unique and very special one.

Be our guest

max. participants
TOURS duration dificulty min. participants
per guide
price

LISBON BIKE TOUR 1/2 day easy 4 15 29

PETISCOS BIKE TOUR
new 1/2 day easy/medium 4 10 49

LISBON BIKE CRUISE
new full day easy 4 15 55

LISBON BIKES AND BOATS 1/2 or full day easy 10 12 79

MONSANTO MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR 1/2 day medium 4 8 39

SINTRA HIKE TOUR 1 day easy 4 15 49

new
SINTRA FLY BIKE TOUR 1 day easy 4 8 65

SINTRA MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR 1 day medium 4 8 65

new
KAYAK SURF EXPERIENCE 1 day easy/medium 4 8 69

ARRÁBIDA HIKE TOUR 1 day easy 4 15 55

ARRÁBIDA MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR 1 day medium 4 8 69

ARRÁBIDA SEA KAYAK TOUR 1 day easy 4 8 69

ARRÁBIDA HIKE AND KAYAK 1 day easy 4 8 79

ARRÁBIDA BIKE AND KAYAK 1 day easy 4 8 89

Ginjinha or Port or
WHAT'S INCLUDED guide transfer gear 1 water bottle 1 pastry
Moscatel
insurance VAT (23%)

LISBON BIKE TOUR x x x x x x x

plus 2 wine tastings and a
PETISCOS WINE BIKE TOUR x x x x x x
cheese and iberian pork
LISBON BIKE CRUISE x x x x x x x x

LISBON BIKES AND BOATS x x x x x x

MONSANTO MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR x x x x x x

SINTRA HIKE TOUR x x x x x x x

SINTRA FLY BIKE TOUR x x x x x x x x

SINTRA MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR x x x x x x x x

SINTRA KAYAK SURF EXPERIENCE x x x x x x x x

ARRÁBIDA HIKE TOUR x x x x x x x

ARRÁBIDA MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR x x x x x x x x

ARRÁBIDA SEA KAYAK TOUR x x x x x x x x

ARRÁBIDA HIKE AND KAYAK x x x x x x x x

ARRÁBIDA BIKE AND KAYAK x x x x x x x x

GEAR INCLUDED

Bike tours
- bicycle (1 for each pax)
- helmet (1 for each pax)
- gloves (only in Monsanto, Sintra and Arrábida tours)(1 for each pax)
Sea Kayak tours
- kayak (1 double kayak for 2 pax or a single kayak for 1 pax)
- life vest (1 for each pax)
- paddle (1 for each kayak)
- windprof jacket (1 for each pax)(if necessary)
Kayak Surf tours
- kayak (1 single kayak for each 2 pax)
- life vest (1 for each pax)
- paddle (1 for each kayak)
- windproof jacket (1 for each pax)

INSURANCE - LIBERTY

- Personal Accidents
Death or Permanent Injuries - 20 000,00 euros
Costs of Treatment e Repatriation - 3 500,00 euros
- Civil Responsability
Per accident - 50 000,00 euros

LISBON BIKE TOURS

Why the Lisbon Bike Tours?

With the Lisbon Bike Tour, the Lisbon Bike Cruise or the Petiscos Bike Tour, in only
a few hours, you will see and experience the highlights of Lisbon and you will not
feel as tired as walking neither be confined to a bus or a van.

We will not make you choose between taking a picture or enjoy the views. In our
Lisbon Bike Tour you will have time to do both! You’ll have plenty of time to see
around and to feel the city.

If you feel like getting into town, see the monuments, the architecture, learn about
the history and portuguese society, the Lisbon Bike Tour is ideal for you. And…no,
no, we will not make you climb the seven hills of Lisbon. In fact, you will no climb
at all (unless you want to!!).

We have designed a very easy itinerary, flowing downhill or just flat, along the
beautiful waterfront where the Tagus river meets the Atlantic ocean. Every now
and then we will stop and explain you what is envolving us, why Portugal is the
european country with the oldest borders, why just a small and tiny country has
once been the world’s superpower. You will taste the most famous portuguese
pastry and “ginginha”, a sweet but strong local drink not to be missed.

The Lisbon Bike Tour will lead you in a vibrant and wonderfull Lisbon experience.

LISBON BIKES AND BOATS – half day – ONLY GROUPS

Why the Lisbon Bikes and Boats?

With the Lisbon Bikes and Boats, in just a few hours, you will see and experience
Lisbon inside out. In such a short period of time, you will get a great variety of
perspectives of this cosmopolitan and vibrant city.

If you are looking for something exciting, varied, unique yet very easy, the Lisbon
Bikes and Boats is for you.

We start in the top of Parque Eduardo VII, cycle downhill into the oldest part of
Lisbon and, along the riverfront, to Belém, the other most important historical area
of the portuguese capital.

In Belém, we board the very safe, powerfull and exciting RIB’s (Rubber Inflatable
Boat) and cruise the river Tejo, either upriver to meet both the Lisbon’s bridges,
25th of April and Vasco da Gama, or we will meet the Atlantic and cruise along the
fortresses that use to defend the old Lisbon’s entrance from the Atlantic attacks.

MONSANTO MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR – half day

Why the Monsanto Mountain Bike Tour?

With this outdoor option in the city, only 6 minutes away by bicycle from the
city center you will be able to feel the freedom of an enourmous natural
enviroment.

Where before there use to be just a plain field, today there is a giant forested
recreational area with mediterranean pines, cork and oak trees. Plenty of wide
and narrow trails makes this area ideal for mountain biking. Superb views of
the city and the river Tagus are surprising.

This tour is ideal for those who just want to do some exercise while in Lisbon,
to relax or to be away from the busy city fuss. You can combine this tour with
the reverse Lisbon Bike Tour making it into a longer half day tour or a full day
tour.

SINTRA OUTDOOR TOURS – full day

Why Sintra Outdoor Tours?

Lisbon’s surrondings are rich in landscape and history. In only a few hours, you
will see and experience the World Heritage Site of Sintra in a way almost no
visitor does: not only you will visit the village with its old palaces and manor
houses but also the natural and exotic environment that surrounds it with
astonishing sea views from the mountain side.

Sintra is a prime Portuguese highlight. Since the ancient times its nature and
beautiful rock formations have been attracting many peoples. It has always been
a favorite spot for Romans, Arabs and the Portuguese Aristocracy.

If you feel like getting a bit active to fully enjoy the natural side of the Portuguese
capital and yet not miss the rich cultural and historical heritage, our Sintra
Outdoor Tours will delight you.

You can do hiking, mountain biking or kayak surfing.

All these tours are designed for active people. The full day Sintra Outdoor Tours
will provide you a serene and mystical yet exciting Sintra experience.

ARRÁBIDA OUTDOOR TOURS – full day

Why Arrábida Outdoor Tours?

Lisbon’s surrondings are rich in landscape and history. In only a few hours, you
will experience a true Mediterranean environment with its beautiful light and
picturesque atmosphere. You will be involved by an outstanding nature with
great ocean views yet not missing the rich history of this, once a Moor state.

Arrábida Natural Park is one of the Portuguese jewels and a wonderful place for
outdoors.

If you feel like getting a bit active to fully enjoy the natural side of the
Portuguese capital, our Arrábida Outdoor Tours will delight you.

You can do hiking, mountain biking or sea kayaking and a combination
of hiking or biking with sea kayaking.

All these tours are designed for active people. The full day Arrábida Outdoor
Tours will provide you a unique Portuguese experience.

Lisbon Bike Tour – half day tour description Lisbon Bike Tour is half day and does not include transfers

9.30 a.m. - meeting in the top of Parque Eduardo VII – the guide welcomes the participants and briefs them about the tour

9.35 a.m. - bike and helmet preparation – the guide gives safety procedures, helps the participants to adjust the helmet
and the bicycle and provides a bottle of water
9.45 a.m. - the guide introduces the city (gives some overall information) and the bike tour starts
- stop at the Marquês de Pombal square
- stop at the Avenida da Liberdade
- stop at the Restauradores square
- stop at the Largo de São Domingos – the guide provides the participants with a Ginginha
- stop at the Rossio square
- stop at the Roman Ruins (Millennium BCP headquarters)
11.00 a.m. - stop at the Martinho da Arcada café – the guide provides the participants with a portuguese typical pastry
- stop at the City Council square
- stop at the docks by the 25th of April bridge
- stop in front of Palácio de Belém (on the river side)
- stop at Padrão dos Descobrimentos
- stop at Torre de Belém
1.00 p.m. - bike tour finishes in Belém area. Return is not included. Taxi or public transportation is available on spot.
We suggest a couple of our favourite spots for your lunch and you can explore on your own Belém area.

Petiscos Wine Bike Tour – half day tour description


- stop at the castle and we have a 2 wine tastings with a chesse and iberian pork sausage
1.00 p.m. - bike tour finishes in Belém area. Return is not included. Taxi or public transportation is available on spot.

Lisbon Bike Cruise – full day tour description Lisbon Bike Cruise is full day and includes transfers

8.30 a.m. - meeting at the Cruise Terminal – the guide welcomes the participants and briefs them about the tour
8.45 a.m. - transfer to Lisbon Bike Tour meeting pointi n the top of Parque Eduardo VII
- stop at the Roman Ruins (Millennium BCP headquarters)
1.00 p.m. - biking tour finishes in Belém area. We suggest a couple of our favourite spots for your lunch. After lunch, the
guide meets you and leads in a walking exploration of Belém area with its fine monuments.
4.00 p.m. - Transfer to the Cruise Terminal.

Lisbon Bikes and Boats – half day tour description


- stop at the Praça do Comércio
11.45 a.m. - bike tour finishes and the guide provides the participants with a portuguese typicaL pastry
12.00 a.m. - boat tour starts
1.00 p.m. - boat tour finishes in Belém area. Return is not included. Taxi or public transportation is available on spot.

Monsanto Mountain Bike Tour – half day tour description


9.35 a.m. - bike and helmet preparation – the guide gives safety procedures, helps the participants to adjust the helmet,
the gloves and the bicycle and provides a bottle of water
9.50 a.m. - arrival to Monsanto Urban Park. During the tour the guide will explain the history of the park and the natural
features of geology, flora and animal life
12.00 p.m. - the bike tour finishes in the starting point. The guide provides the participants with a portuguese typical pastry

Sintra Hike Tour – full day tour description

9.30 a.m. - pick up from your hotel – the guide welcomes the participants and briefs them about the tour. Transfer in our
AC van to the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais. Along the way, the guide will introduce the country, the area and
the natural park (gives some overall information)
10.30 a.m. - stop in the old village of Sintra. Free time to stroll around while we get a special local pastry in one of the great
pastry shops of Sintra
11.00 a.m. - transfer to hiking starting point
11.15 a.m. - arrival to Peninha in Sintra mountain and hiking preparation - the guide gives safety procedures and provides a
bottle of water
11.30 a.m. - hike tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the history, natural features of geology, flora and
animal life. During the tour, the guide provides the participants with a portuguese typical pastry
2.00 p.m. - the hike tour finishes in Peninha
2.15 p.m. - transfer to Guincho beach
2.30 p.m. - free lunch at Bar do Guincho (www.bardoguincho.pt) (not included) and free time at the beach. To celebrate,
the guide will provide the participants with a special wine tasting
5.30 p.m. - return to Lisbon by the coastal road Marginal. We will drive the Marginal road along the waterfront and we will
go through Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras and Paço d’Arcos
6.30 p.m. - arrival and drop off at your hotel in Lisbon city area

Sintra Fly Bike Tour – full day tour description

11.00 a.m. - transfer to biking starting point
11.15 a.m. - arrival to Peninha in Sintra mountain. Bike and gear preparation – the guide gives safety procedures, helps the
participants to adjust the helmet, gloves and the bicycle and provides a bottle of water
11.30 a.m. - bike tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the history, natural features of geology, flora and
2.00 p.m. - Stop at Guincho beach for lunch.
2.15 p.m. - free lunch at Bar do Guincho (www.bardoguincho.pt) (not included). In the afternoon, bike ride to Cascais
(45 minutes). To celebrate, the guide will provide the participants with a special wine tasting
5.30 p.m. - return to Lisbon by the coastal road Marginal. We will drive the Marginal road along the water front and we will

Sintra Fly Bike Tour is all in asphalt and mostly downhill and flat

Sintra Mountain Bike Tour – full day tour description

11.00 a.m. - transfer to biking starting point
11.15 a.m. - arrival to Peninha in Sintra mountain. Bike and gear preparation – the guide gives safety procedures, helps the
participants to adjust the helmet, gloves and the bicycle and provides a bottle of water
11.30 a.m. - bike tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the history, natural features of geology, flora and
2.00 p.m. - Stop at Guincho beach for lunch.
2.15 p.m. - free lunch at Bar do Guincho (www.bardoguincho.pt) (not included). In the afternoon, bike ride to Cascais
(45 minutes). To celebrate, the guide will provide the participants with a special wine tasting
5.30 p.m. - return to Lisbon by the coastal road Marginal. We will drive the Marginal road along the water front and we will

Sintra Mountain Bike Tour is mostly off-road and hilly

Kayak Surf Experience – full day tour description (available April through September/October)

AC van to the beach (in Caparica Coast or Cascais area). Along the way, the guide will introduce the country, the
area (gives some overall information)
10.15 a.m. - arrival to the beach. Kayak Surf Experience starts – the guide explains the organization, gives safety
procedures, teaches the basic techniques of the kayak surfing and provides a bottle of water. He helps the
participants wearing the life jacket
1.00 p.m. - free lunch at a beach bar (not included)
5.00 p.m. - Kayak Surfing Experience finishes. To celebrate, the guide provides the participants with a portuguese typical
pastry and a special wine tasting
5.30 p.m. - return to Lisbon through the 25th of April bridge or by the coastal road Marginal. We will ride the Marginal road
along the water front and we will go through Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras and Paço d’Arcos

Arrábida Hike Tour – full day tour description

9.30 a.m. - pick up from your hotel – the guide welcomes the participants and briefs them about the tour. Transfer in our AC
van to Arrábida Natural Park. We will cross the Tagus River through the 25th of April bridge. Along the way, the
guide will introduce the country, the area and the natural park (gives some overall information)
10.15 a.m. - visit to the Sesimbra Castle
10.45 a.m. - transfer to the starting point in Casais da Serra and hiking preparation - the guide gives safety procedures and
provides a bottle of water
11.15 a.m. - hike tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the natural features of geology, flora and animal life. The
guide provides the participants with a portuguese typical pastry
1.45 p.m. - the hike tour finishes
2.00 p.m. - transfer to Portinho da Arrábida beach
2.15 p.m. - free lunch in Portinho da Arrábida (not included)
4.30 p.m. - transfer to Azeitão village
5.00 p.m. - visit the José Maria da Fonseca winery
5.30 p.m. - return to Lisbon

Arrábida Mountain Bike Tour – full day tour description

10.15 a.m. - visit to the Sesimbra Castle
10.45 a.m. - transfer to the starting point in Casais da Serra and bike and gear preparation - the guide gives safety
procedures, helps the participants to adjust the helmet, gloves and the bicycle and provides a bottle of water
11.15 a.m. - bike tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the natural features of geology, flora and animal life. The
1.45 p.m. - bike tour finishes
4.30 p.m. - transfer to Azeitão village
5.00 p.m. - visit the José Maria da Fonseca winery

Arrábida Sea Kayak Tour – full day tour description (available May through September)

10.15 a.m. - arrival to Sesimbra village. We will walk along the waterfront and will stop at the local market and a nice pastry
shop so you can get a pic-nic unch (not included)
11.00 a.m. - Kayak and gear preparation - the guide gives safety procedures, helps the participants wearing the life jacket
and provides a bottle of water
11.30 a.m. - kayak tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the natural features of geology, flora and animal life.
Stop in a beach for the pic-nic lunch. The guide provides the participants with a portuguese typical pastry and a
special wine tasting
4.15 p.m. - the kayak tour finishes
4.45 p.m. - transfer to the Sesimbra castle
5.00 p.m. - visit the Sesimbra castle

Arrábida Hike and Kayak Tour – full day tour description (available May through September)

van to Arrábida Natural Park. We will cross the Tagus River through the 25 of April bridge. Along the way, the
10.15 a.m. - arrival to the starting point in Casais da Serra and hiking preparation - the guide gives safety procedures and
provides a bottle of water
10.30 a.m. - hike tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the natural features of geology, flora and animal life. The
1.30 p.m. - the hike tour finishes
3.00 p.m. - kayak tour starts
5.00 p.m. - kayak tour finishes. To celebrate, the guide provides a special wine tasting

Arrábida Bike and Kayak Tour – full day tour description (available May through September)

van to Arrábida Natural Park. We will cross the Tagus River through the 25 of April bridge. Along the way, the
10.15 a.m. - arrival to the starting point in Casais da Serra. Bike and gear preparation - the guide gives safety procedures,
helps the participants to adjust the helmet, gloves and the bicycle and provides a bottle of water
10.30 a.m. - bike tour starts – during the tour the guide will explain the natural features of geology, flora and animal life. The
1.30 p.m. - the bike tour finishes
3.00 p.m. - kayak tour starts
5.00 p.m. - kayak tour finishes. To celebrate, the guide provides a special wine tasting

ABOUT US

We have the following licenses:
• Turismo de Portugal
• Instituto de Conservação da Natureza e Biodiversidade (Institute for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity)

We are members of:
• APECATE (Portuguese Association of Congresses, Events, Leisure and Outdoor Activities Companies)

ABOUT US

Lisbon Bike Tour & Outdoors is a Portuguese operator with various cycling, hiking and kayaking tours.

The company was set up after Filipe completed a trip around the World with his own mountain bike in 1999/2000 and a solo
kayak expedition in Antarctica in 2005. He choose to dedicate himself to outdoors and travelling. Filipe Palma has guided
several adventure tours in Nepal, Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, and the Azores Islands. He has done extensive outdoor
work with schools, companies and individuals.

Miguel has been doing architecture for more than 20 years. As well as Filipe, his passion has always been adventure sports.
After being in Macau for 9 years, Miguel wanted to change life and decided to return to Portugal. He drove his small Subaru
across China, Kirguistan, Uzbequistan, Turmenistan, Iran, Turquey, Greece, Italy, France and Spain to joined Filipe in
running the Lisbon Bike Tour & Outdoors.

The more Filipe and Miguel travel, the more they are passionate about Portugal. For years and years, Filipe and Miguel have
been biking, hiking, kayaking, windsurfing and rock climbing in Lisbon, Sintra and Arrábida. Now, besides adventuring
themselves, they love to show around their favourites spots.

ABOUT US

At Lisbon Bike Tour & Outdoors, we are keen on sports such as biking, hiking and kayaking – sports that you can find in
many of our tours and programs – but we do not seek to provide radical adventure or great physical challenge.

To us, outdoor sports are synonymous of being close to nature and a healthy lifestyle, and we rather take travelling as a
learning experience and an opportunity to meet people, cultures, and ultimately oneself.

Paulo

David
José

Liliana
Lúcia
Teresa

ABOUT US

We take great care in safety and quality; in our tours you’ll find only good, well maintained equipment, absolute respect for
safety rules and the environment, and guides that are both qualified and passionate about their job.

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