5 Day Off-Road Guided Motorcycle Tour in Oporto, Portugal
Motorcycle Tour in Oporto, Portugal
Experience an amazing off road tour around Oporto villages together with awarded Dakar rider Pedro Bianchi Prata. In this adventure you will try all kinds of terrains (fast/slow, rocky, gravel), explore astonishing mountain landscapes, taste the superb local food and wine, and enjoy the comfort that local hotels provide.
Key information
- Terrain: off-road
- Bike: rental bike (Honda CRF all models)
- Mileage: approximately 400 kilometers / 248 miles
- Daily rides: approximately 100 kilometers / 62 miles
- Riding gear: all off-road equipment included such as helmet, goggles, body armor, elbow pads, kneepads, off-road pants, gloves, boots.
- Meals: breakfast + lunch + dinner (drinks not included)
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Highlights
- Starts and ends in Marco de Canaveses (Oporto)
- Wide range of trails
- Amazing mountain landscapes (Montedeiras saw, Vila Boa de Quires and hills of Abobreira)
- Professional guides with Enduro and Dakar experience
- Transfers from and to the airport
- 4 nights of accommodation + all meals included
Skill level
- Intermediate
Accommodation
4 nights in luxury rural tourism hotels and famous Portuguese food restaurants of excellent quality. Some of the hotels are Park Hotel Spa Penafiel and Hotel Quinta da Pousadela.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Livração-Marco de Canaveses
- 18:00 Reception of the participants in the Bianchi Prata Training Centre - Livração
- 20:00 Dinner at local restaurant Taberna da Cruz
- 22:00 Accommodation in rural tourism hotel Casa de Andrães
Day 2: Livração / Penafiel
- 08:00 Breakfast in the rural tourism hotel Casa de Andrães
- 10:00 Start riding in Montedeiras saw and Vila Boa de Quires
- 13:00 Stop for buffet lunch in the middle of a picnic area
- 14:00 Restart riding in Vila Boa Quires
- 17:00 Final ride in Park Hotel Spa Penafiel
- 21:00 Dinner at the restaurant O Sapo
- 23:00 Overnight at Park Hotel Spa Penafiel
Day 3: Penafiel / Resende
- 08:00 Breakfast at the Park Hotel Spa Penafiel
- 09:00 Start riding in Vila Boa de Quires, Crasto, Montedeiras, Montemuro
- 13:00 Stop for buffet lunch in the middle of a picnic area
- 14:00 Restart riding in Montemuro mountain
- 17:00 Tour final at the Hotel Quinta da Ermida
- 21:00 Dinner at the restaurant Quinta da Ermida
- 23:00 Overnight at Hotel Quinta da Ermida
Day 4: Resende / Amarante
- 08:00 Breakfast at the Hotel Quinta da Ermida
- 09:00 Start riding in the hills of Baiao and Marão
- 13:00 Stop for lunch at restaurant in Campeã
- 14:00 Restart riding in the hills of Marao and Alvão, passing the Fisgas
- 17:00 Tour Final at the Hotel Quinta da Pousadela / Off Track
- 21:00 Dinner at the restaurant Quinta da Pousadela / Off Track
- 23:00 Overnight at Hotel Quinta da Pousadela / Off Track
Day 5: Amarante / Livração
- 08:00 Breakfast at the Hotel Quinta da Pousadela / Off Track
- 09:00 Start riding in the hills of Abobreira
- 13:00 Stop for lunch at the regional restaurant Tasquinha do fumo
- 14:00 Restart ride in the hills of Abobreira
- 17:00 Tour final in Bianchi Prata Training Centre - Livração
Skill level(s) required for this tour:
Intermediate:
- can ride for 3-4 hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Instructors
Pedro Prata
Born and raised in Porto, Portugal, Pedro Bianchi Prata started his sporting career in 1991. In 2000 he started the Bianchi Prata Team and since then the team hasn't stopped growing. At this time, it supports several top riders, where he helped conquer more than 20 national and international titles. Pedro is an eight times Enduro and Cross Country national champion, six times Baja European champion, and finished 10 Dakar Rallies. He also represented Portugal and won 10 medals on the world championships, making Pedro the Portuguese pro rider with the most medals in this championship.
Location
The trip starting point is Oporto/Livração-Marco de Canaveses, but goes around other villages such as Penafiel, Resende, Amarante. All the above locations have a lot of tracks you can explore.
Food
You will be served typical Portuguese food, with the possibility of having vegetarian or other dietary requirements. Drinks are not included.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 4-day tour with an average of 100 kilometers per day
- 4 nights at luxury rural tourism hotels
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Motorcycle rental + service
- Specialized guides with Enduro and Dakar experience
- Vehicle 4 x 4 support
- Insurance for personal accidents
- Transfers from and to the Porto airport - Livração and return
What's not included
- Airfare
- Alcoholic beverages in restaurants or hotels
- Damage from falls or misuse of motorcycles
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
44 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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