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Cycling Coastal Portugal | Porto to Lisbon

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Porto, Aveiro,Lisbon

8 days − self guided, 3 & 4* hotels & country inns.

Ride alongside the Portuguese northern coast to arrive in Lisbon!

This self-guided bike tour is a beautiful journey down the Portuguese shoreline and visiting many cultural and historic sites. It links two of the main cities in Portugal, Porto, and its vibrant capital, Lisbon and many seaside places like Figueira da Foz and Óbidos, the walled town.

Enjoy Porto, a Unesco World Heritage City in Western Europe and learn about its famous wine and gastronomy, experience Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal, and arrive in Lisbon, a city that has served as inspiration for many artists, writers, photographers and filmmakers through the ages.

Admire its brightly coloured buildings straddling the slopes, striking ochre roofs, tile-covered building facades and narrow twisting alleys of the medieval districts.  It is one of Europe’s finest capital cities and a great achievement to cycle to!

This was our second bike tour with Cycling Country and Portugal did not disappoint. Thank you again.”

Birmingham, England

Day 1. PORTO ARRIVAL

Arrive into Porto  and to your hotel in this historic and fascinating city. Creating a bit of a buzz for itself, Porto has become a popular cultural place and you will enjoy your day exploring the Ribeira , the medieval centre and its many interesting buildings, cafes, galleries and shops. Gof for a walk riverside, seeing the Eiffel bridge or over to the Port Wine lodges on the southern bank, but be careful on your way home! Don’t over enjoy those lodges. A UNESCO Heritage city, you will be spoiled for choice here for what to do and that is true especially so for dinner, as the city has many fine Portuguese spots to dine.

Day 2. PORTO TO FURADOURO

Ride: 42 km | Elevation Gain: 77 m It is always nice to get out of the big city and your cycle today is a nice flat one, in which you will just fly along. Via many small towns hugging the coast with Umbrella fir trees and sandy beaches it is a pleasant ride. Heading towards Furadouro , surrounded by pine forests, you will enjoy this quiet ride and the town itself is a good base for the night.

Day 3. FURADOURO TO AVEIRO

Ride: 40 km | Elevation Gain: 40 m Another great day of flat cycling and through the nice Natural Reserve of Sao Jacinto with a small boat transfer. Aveiro is a popular day trip from Porto and it known as the Portuguese Venice with so many inlets and canals with brightly hand painted colourful boats called Moliceiro , used for collecting seaweed bobbing in the marinas. A thriving port through the Middle Ages due to vast sea salt pans which supplied the entire country, you still can visit these salt dunes today and soak in these medicinal properties. Very handsome pastel coloured homes line the streets and the old town is pretty around the fish market. Homes there are attractively tiled in those famous Portuguese Azulejos and there are some very nice examples of Art Nouveau in the town. You might want to try (or not!!) the town’s specialty of eels which are from the town’s lagoon.

Day 4. AVEIRO TO FIGEIRA DA FOZ

Ride: 35 km | Elevation Gain: 124 m A little bit harder cycling day today on your way to Lisbon with a small climb near the end of the day, but a lovely cycle nevertheless. You leave along the canal and reach the town of Mira and its quaint beachside fishing village. The fishing boats are very pretty with their curved bows, reminders of a Phoenician past and the villages along this coast was only settled in the 19th century due to piracy threats onwards from the Vikings.. The coast is long and impressive and stretches for miles here and you can have some marvellous seafood whilst you wait for your transfer to Figueira da Foz . Based on the Rio Mondego, it is a popular place for tourists due to its huge beach and has a lively atmosphere with its many outdoor plazas of cafes and restaurants.

Day 5. TO NAZARÉ

Ride: 81 km | Elevation Gain: 533 m This is a wonderful ride today (although your biggest day yet) along the sparkling Atlantic coast, and via what was the Pinhal de Leira pine forest . This  “Royal Pine Forest” track was originally built in the 14th century by King Dinis, known as the farmer king, in order to build a barrier to the encroaching beach sands. It is a nice area of wildlife and an air infused with pine and sea saltiness.  It is growing back after forest fires of years past but still a pleasant area to cycle. Today’s rolling route follows the Atlantic Road, designated cycling route, past the sentinel lighthouses through the Costa da Prata (Silver coast) to Nazaré , Portugal’s famous fishing town but one now most known for the massive waves that International surfers make their names on. Incredible views of the goliaths that come storming in, is from the upper part of town at the lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic. Try a fish dinner tonight, as it won’t come fresher than those served here.

Day 6. TO ÓBIDOS

Ride: 48 km | Elevation Gain: 460 m This is an exciting day of cycling starting along the Atlantic coast with a more touristic bent included. There is some climbing to do today but it is a charming route with beautiful vistas. You continue inland to medieval Óbidos , with a most enchanting blue and white tiled entrance, the Porta da Vila, through its solid fortified walls. The narrow winding cobbled streets lead up to the beautiful castle with its lovely rounded turrets. The village itself is delightful with flower pots spilling out of windows and bright colours on white-washed walls. In medieval times this place was so loved by the wife of King Dinis, that he gifted it to her. We hope you will feel the same way!

Day 7. LISBOA!

Get up early to wander this atmospheric place of Óbidos before your 11am transfer into the Capital city of Lisbon which rests on the Tagus river. One of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting places appealing to all with its romantic Alfama hillside district where the houses rest on top of each other in a most photogenic way and the modern day “medieval” castle tops it. The sights are many in this lovely city of World War II intrigue, medieval legends, art galleries galore and museums for everyone and without doubt, some world class food opportunities. Catch a tram over to the district of Belem and enjoy the stupendous UNESCO Heritage sites of the Jeronimos Monastery and 16th century Belem Tower the launch marker from which many Portuguese explorers left. Wander over and get a delicious Pastel de nata, cream tart, a real Portuguese favourite and perhaps visit the botanical gardens or even intriguing Carriage museum. This full day doesn’t even factor in, enjoying late night Fado music , a true cultural treat of this city!

Day 8. LISBON TO LISBON AIRPORT

We hate to say goodbye, and so will you for leaving this place really is a heartbreak. Or don’t stop and join us on our guided tour of the beautiful and traditional Alentejo area or keep self guiding all the way down the Blue Coast to the Algarve ! The choices are endless. Boa Viagem and we hope you enjoyed your trip down the West Coast!

Trip details

Leisure Cycling Tour : Self-Guided Bikes : Hybrid or Ebike  Route: Porto, Aveiro, Óbidos, Lisbon Group Size: Minimum 2 people Sunday start. Other days are possible for an extra fee of 240€ pp. Groups 4+ free choice of start.

Easy : Daily average of 45 km over flat/rolling terrain. The tour is suitable for leisure cyclists of all ages who have a good level of fitness and enjoy leisure biking.

Accommodation

7 nights in 3 & 4 Stars Boutique Hotels  | All bedrooms are en-suite | Breakfast included

All breakfasts

Extras Included

Pre-tour information & support on tour Map, Guide Book of history, customs & where to eat, Helmet Bag, Water Bottle & Tee-Shirt Luggage moved on daily Toolkit, first aid kit, puncture repair kit, pump, and spare inner tube and Pre-paid mobile phone GPS loaded with the tracks and a roadbook with detailed information 7 nights Accommodation 5% off on your next tour with Us!

Not Included

Guide and support vehicle Meals, wine experiences and cooking experience Travel Insurance . we suggest Nomads / Worldwide / Colombus Good Quality Bike Hire – Specialized Hybrid Bike (or similar) (€120) | CUBE Reaction HPA e-bike (or similar -*if step Thru wished, please ask specifically*note, not available if under 160cm, or over 180cm)  (€180) *Please note we are unable to take guest’s own bikes on this tour. Porto Gastronomy & Aveiro Boat Experience : €55 per person. Details: ▪ Day 1 – 1 Port Wine visit and tasting, at a historic Port Wine cellar in Porto* (only available for clients arriving before 15:00h this day, because the last possible visit to the cellars is at 17h45 – subject to availability) | ▪ Day 3 – 1 Moliceiro boat trip in Aveiro | ▪ Day 3 : Aveiro’s speciality tasting, including 1 pastry, 1 liquor and biscuits Special Wine & Dine package with 2 dinners : €160 per person. It includes: ▪ Day 1 – Gourmet dinner at Porto with three courses & wine – in Porto ▪ Day 7 – Fado dinner & soirée, three courses menu & wine with typical music Fado show – in Lisbon Picnic package : €110 per person. Includes 5 light lunch meals to carry on bike in riding days. Custom Portugal Cycling Jersey – €65 Extra nights

Quiet country and coastal roads. Some unpaved Bike Paths

A delightful collection of hotels accompany you on this bike tour along the Atlantic. An important part of the journey is where you lay your head after a great day’s cycle. Luckily these 4 star town and city hotels and historical family run spots will not disappoint.

The great stretch of beach outside your hotels, the charming villages to explore once you finish your day’s cycle trip, all will be an exciting part of your daily routine.

You will want to keep cycling on this Atlantic bike ride down Portugal’s beautiful coast!

“The end of our trip was great. We especially liked Obidos and our hotel. Our bikes worked well and were dependable. We really did enjoy the trip and we will return to Portugal in the future.” J. Palo – Oregon, USA – October 2023

“The trip was very good. The hotels and staff were all helpful. The hybrids were excellent. Pick up of goods/us all went smoothly. Good choice of hotels and a very interesting trip. Just too short! PS: The first day I discovered I had left my laptop in Porto. We had biked for about 45 minutes towards the next stop, but I turned around to go back to the hotel to get it. So my first day was not quite as relaxed as I’d hoped! Anyway at least it was a beautiful ride despite my memory loss… Thanks again for your help Maria. We’d like to do something like this again.” B. Jones – British Columbia, Canada – March 2023

“My wife and I really enjoyed our Porto to Lisbon bike tour- a great way to see Portugal’s coast and explore some great cities like Aveiro. Well organized, good equipment, and lovely hotels. We had good weather in mid-October.” T. Gainer – Portland, OR, USA – October 2021

“Amazing experience! My husband and I are back from our biking trip in Portugal with a suitcase full of wonderful memories. I would like to thank Cycling Country for the amazing organization that they provided to make our trip go as smoothly as it did. The bikes were very comfortable and in great condition (thank you for the special Dutch-style bikes – they were great!) and well equipped with emergency tools. They really thought of everything we might need along the road. The “Ride with GPS” navigation was very easy to follow and had lots of interesting tips and useful information. Also the hotels were all very nice and in great locations. In addition, the support we received before and during the trip was first class. Above all, the scenery was fantastic and the trails very varied along the coast, through beautiful parks and interesting places. I highly recommend both the trip and Cycling Country as the organizers.” E. Brager – Bethesda, MA, USA – September 2021

“Self-guided Porto to Lisbon tour – Great experience and very well organized! The selection of cities/towns and routes through Portugal’s central coast is varied and interesting. The route was not very challenging (mostly flat) and great for those who want a laid back ride, and kept us off main roads ( love not having to negotiate much car traffic!). Cycling Country was reliable, friendly and accommodating with good attention to detail. Hotels were solid, with some nice touches, like a few with spa amenities. We were especially grateful for their help with finding places for Covid tests for our return flight to the US. Our flight got canceled and they graciously made accommodations for us, much appreciated!” T. Eggers – Piedmont, CA, USA – July 2021

DATES & RATES

Porto to lisbon.

8 DAYS / 7NIGHTS

SINGLE SUPP. €480

High season price – may 01 to 01 oct: €1,740, single supp. – may 01 to 01 oct: €580.

27 February 2024 to 15 December 2024

Sunday Starts

27 February 2025 to 15 December 2025

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Meet Pedro, a Lisbon native known for his energetic, helpful, and cheerful nature. A dedicated mountain biker, he loves tackling the Sintra trails with skill and enthusiasm. Always ready to put you at ease, Pedro's positivity is infectious.

He genuinely appreciates life's simple pleasures, and loves nothing better than the Alentejo springtime special of wild asparagus with scrambled eggs, paired with a robust local red wine. Whether on the trails or sharing a meal, Pedro's zest for life makes every moment with him a pleasure!

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About Pedro's

We all enjoy the ride. whether commuting by bike to escape traffic or stay in shape, exploring trails with friends, pushing mental and physical limits in a weekend race, or two-wheeled adventures with the family – the bicycle allows pure enjoyment like few other things in life. at pedro’s, we are committed to offering innovative, quality tools that last, and safe, high performance bike care that keep your bike running right, so you enjoy every ride., quality, innovation, and customer focus.

From the beginning, our philosophy has focused on quality, innovation, customer focus, grassroots support, and easy-going attitude.

Our tools are constructed employing the best materials available to give you superior performance and quality we are proud to back with a lifetime warranty. Designed and engineered in-house in the United States, our tool lineup offers true innovations that enhance the art of bicycle mechanics. We strive to bring our customers superior solutions to each task, from simple to complex. We believe the right tools lead to better rides, safer rides, and more fun on every ride.

Our bike care has led the way since 1989 with innovative lubricants, cleaners, and cleaning tools that make maintenance quick and easy. You won't find rebadged off-the-shelf formulas here. Our chemists have been innovating since day one with unique solutions engineered specifically for the task at hand. From formulas that were revolutionary in 1994, and still are today, to lubricants that perform at the highest levels using safe plant-based ingredients, we focus on offering solutions that not only make your bike run and look like new, but are safe for you, your family, and the environment. We believe the right bike care lead to better rides, safer rides, and more fun on every ride.

A Brief Pedro’s History

In 1989, roommates Bruce Fina and Andrew Herrick founded the Pedro’s brand around a revolutionary chain lube called Syn Lube  developed by Bruce’s tribologist brother. Friends of Bruce and Andrew were living and racing mountain bikes in the Pacific Northwest and couldn’t find a lube that would last an entire race in the muddy conditions. The other Teflon-based chain lubes couldn’t handle the mud. Formulated with extreme pressure additives, corrosion inhibitors, and tackifiers to provide incredible wear protection, lubrication, and staying power in extreme wet and muddy conditions, Syn Lube quickly became the lube of choice. Once mountain bikers tried Syn Lube and experienced its performance, word spread, demand skyrocketed, and the Pedro’s brand was officially off to the races!

With the mountain bike boom of the 90’s, the New England based Pedro’s grew quickly over the next six years introducing Syn Grease, Syn Lube Road, Bio Degreaser, Bike Lust polish, Extra Dry lube, Oranj Peelz degreaser, and a small line of accessories made from recycled plastics including the Milk levers, Milk Cage, and grips. The brand also launched its famous grassroots support program, racing service program, and mountain bike festival. The brand’s roots in cycling had been firmly planted and a cult following ensued. People loved Pedro’s for its customer focus, grassroots support, easy-going nature, and growing line of eco friendly products.

By 2000, Pedro’s added a complete line of professional grade tools uniquely positioning itself as a complete bicycle maintenance brand. The additional products further supported the grassroots program and Pedro’s Racing Service and Pedro’s supported as many as 375 grassroots riders and 60 events each year.

Today, our small team proudly carries on the Pedro’s traditions of customer focus, grassroots support, and easy-going attitude while continuing to offer innovative, quality tools that last, and safe, high performance bike care that keep your bike running right, so you enjoy every ride.

Most of our tools and accessories are  designed and engineered in the United States and manufactured in Taiwan where we work with a small family-run business which has worked exclusively with Pedro’s since the late 1990s. They provide Pedro’s with incredible manufacturing expertise and contribute significantly to the quality Pedro’s is known for. To ensure all products are purchased at fair rates, we utilize an open pricing policy with our partner giving two-way visibility to all costs and sales pricing. Our partner employs many workers directly at fair wages as determined by local cost of living and quality of life, and also works with local manufacturing facilities to source components for our products working diligently to ensure these businesses treat their employees fairly and safely.

Pedro’s bike care products for sale in North America, South America, Asia, and Australia are produced in the United States. Components for these products are sourced from a variety of U.S. manufacturers and are then filled, packaged, and shipped by a family owned and operated business located in Massachusetts in operation since 1956. Pedro’s is proud to have worked with this partner since 1992 when they used to drive down to Newport to deliver goods to be hand-filled into bottles.

Pedro’s bike care products for sale throughout Europe use components sourced from a variety of U.S. and European manufacturers and are then filled and packaged in the Czech Republic.

Sales and marketing for North and South America, and Australia and New Zealand are based in Massachusetts, along with global product management and engineering. Sales and marketing for Europe are based in Sweden. Sales and marketing for Asia are based in Taiwan with support from Pedro's NA.

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We Bike Tuscany

Tuscan valleys.

Bike through a patchwork of rolling vineyards and olive groves surrounded by ancient hill towns. Taste satiny olive oil, full bodied Nobile di Montepulciano wine and sharp pecorino cheese. Swim in the natural hot water pools of Bagno Vignoni. All of this while cycling through Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia, the most enchanting valleys of Tuscany.

From Cortona to Pienza, from Pienza to Bagno Vignoni, our itinerary heads into the valleys and through the hamlets of an untouched land. Here you will find a perfect, essential landscape of bare hills, and lone cypresses which, in ordered rows, will follow the progression of our route from the first to the last day.

PRICE: $3260 per person

$3260 per person

• Duration: 5 days/4 nights
• Distance traveled: 16 - 35 miles per day
• Area: Tuscany
• Nearest city: Arezzo, Siena
• Places visited: Tuscany, Italy
• Tour type: Road touring
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Season: April - October
• Number of participants: 2-7
• Minimum age: 16
• Fully guided: yes
• Support vehicles: yes
• Transportation to start site: yes

Day 1 & 2

From Florence we transfer to Cortona (the famous setting of Under the Tuscan Sun, among many other things!). You enter the fortified walls of this ancient hill-top town passing under the massive keystone of the 8th Century B.C. Etruscan gate. Enjoy your rides with expansive views over the Chiana valley and, on DAY 2, a private tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano after touring one of the most renowned wineries of the area.

Accommodation: 2 nights at Villa Baldelli (or Villa di Piazzano +$150 per person)

Day 3 & 4

We bike through the Chiana Valley to the starkly beautiful lunar landscape of the Orcia Valley. You'll see the land slowly change, turning from green to ochre before arriving at the Renaissance town of Pienza, our final destination. The following day we pedal into the wide open landscape of the Crete Senesi, past ancient hilltop towns, stone farmhouses, lone cypresses and lush vineyards. A pecorino cheese tasting is included in our route.

Accommodation: 2 Nights at Il Chiostro di Pienza

A more relaxing ride today will take us to the medieval thermal village of Bagno Vignoni. The ride starts with an exhilarating 8 mile downhill in the very heart of the Val d'Orcia and ends with a relaxing soak in the thermal water pool of Bagno Vignoni. A well-deserved reward as our biking adventure in one of the the most scenic parts of Tuscany comes to a close.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Pick up/drop off in Florence or surroundings
• Accommodations at the best Tuscan villas and inns of the region, all with pools
• All breakfasts, cold drinks and snacks along the way
• Three dinners with unrestricted menus, one free night for dinner on your own
• Guided tour and tasting at winery; pecorino cheese tasting
• One picnic lunch
• Maps and detailed route directions
• Van support and baggage transfers
• 27-speed high-quality hybrid bikes, helmets, water bottles and handlebar bags
• Small groups for personalized service

Please send us an email if you need more info. We will reply within 48 hours.

Special offers

Book these dates at only $2980 per person

• June 16, 2024 - June 20, 2024
• July 08, 2024 - July 12, 2024

*minimum 6 people required for group rate

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TESTIMONIALS

Teri and mike sipko, tampa, fl, usa.

... we will treasure our honeymoon memories in our heart and you both are such a part of it. Thank you SO much for an incredible trip.

Luis and Carla Ferreira, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil

We really enjoyed the time we spent biking. The tour was magnificent and your assistance was fantastic !!!

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Hi Marco - I wanted to thank you again for our wonderful bike tour. We all agreed that it was one of the best things we've ever done. You and Lorenzo were perfect hosts and made the experience unforgettable. Thanks again and I'll always recommend you to anyone I speak to.

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How to Visit Valle de la Luna on a Bike (A Painful Ride)

In this travel guide, we will share our day exploring Valle de la Luna on a bike. It turned out to be quite the painful day, but biking around the Atacama desert is still one of our fondest travel memories from Chile.

So because of the love we have for this desert, we’ve decided to make this blog post rather long for two reasons:

1) We want to show you how you can easily visit Valle de la Luna on a bike, 2) We also want to share our story (of the rather painful ride), which includes all the great things you can see in this incredible desert!

The Atacama Desert is such a wonderful place on earth that has so much to offer such as geysers, llamas and a lovely town called San Pedro.

Together with our day sandboarding in the Atacama desert , this bike trip to Valle de la Luna is definitely one of our best memories from Chile. Both of these days were pretty painful on the body, but(t) more about that later. Now let’s get started!

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About Valle de la Luna in Chile

In Valle de la Luna you’ll find massive sand dunes, salt flats, and rock formations.

It’s such a unique and beautiful place on earth, and the landscape actually looks like something from another planet. Wherever you look, you see shades of purple, pink, orange, and gold.

The valley belongs to the Flamencos National Reserve and is located in the Atacama Desert, which is the driest place on earth. Crazy, right? I still get so amazed when I think about the fact that I’ve been biking around the driest place on earth!

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Valle de la Luna has an altitude of about 2500 meters above sea level, which means that the days are blazing hot from the sun, but the nights can get pretty cold. So make sure to wear layers if you visit very early in the morning when it’s still cold.

Valle de la Luna is Spanish for “Moon Valley”. It got the name because the desert has similarity to the lunar soil.

Apparently NASA also ran tests in Valle de la Luna because the valley’s environment is similar to Mars. The rover (this machine-driven-instrument-thing that looks like a robot) is doing its test runs here to see if it can drive, drill and detect life. Pretty cool!

Valle de la Luna opening hours & entrance fee 2024

• Opening hours Summer 2024: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Opening hours Winter 2024: 8 AM – 5 PM
• Ticket prices 2024: 10800 CLP for adults

Valle de la Luna’s information center is located only 5,5 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama by bike. So it’s easy to get there by yourself. From the information centre there are only a few more kilometers to the beginning of the valley.

The information centre is where you buy your tickets to “the moon”.

You can also use the toilets and fill up on some drinks and snacks. Although, we don’t know when their little shop/café is open. So make sure to bring a lot of water and your own lunch if you visit early in the morning.

If you’re not sure about biking through the driest place on earth, then you can also easily join a tour to Valle de la Luna .

Where to rent a bike in San Pedro de Atacama

There are several places to rent a bike in San Pedro de Atacama. Just walk down the streets and you’ll notice that practically all the shops are willing to rent you a bike.

Take my advice, pay some extra money and get a good mountain bike. Once you get into the desert, you are literally biking on dusty, sandy, gravel roads.

We rented bikes from our hostel for 5000 CLP a piece for a whole day. The prices for bike rental in San Pedro should be around that price or maybe a bit more for a good bike.

Other ways to see Valle de la Luna

Let’s be honest. Not everyone is into spending a full day sweating on a bike.

So, if you’re still considering whether you should go to Valle de la Luna on bike or not – just know that there are other ways to visit the park. You can also rent your own car and drive around the valley, or you can join one of the many tours to Valle de La Luna.

Since we visited on bikes, we never got to do any tours. However, if I was to go again, I would join this Valle de La Luna afternoon tour where a local guide takes you around the valley before you go somewhere magnificent to watch the sunset.

Our bike story / Things to see in Valle de la Luna

Now the fun begins! I’m going to share mine and Glenn’s story biking through Valle de la Luna.

It’s a tale full of sand dunes, desert dogs, and blistering bums. Now let’s get started!

1. Getting ready for the adventure

It was 7 AM when our alarms went off. I jumped in the shower half groggy and half excited. Time to wake up! What better way than with a cold shower in the desert?

Then it was time to wake up Glenn. He got in late last night, so I knew he’d been up late-night-drinking with some hostel buddies. But today was the day that we would finally go into the desert and explore! So not even small hangovers could ruin the mood.

We had our breakfast, rented 2 bikes from our hostel and started biking around San Pedro de Atacama in search for lunch. We stopped at a little café and got some empanadas for the trip. There is nothing better than eating empanadas while you’re in Chile. They’re so good!

Anyways, we were finally ready to venture into the desert. So we got onto our bikes and starting riding towards Valle de la Luna.

2. Meet the desert Dogs

While we were biking through the empty desert landscapes, two stray dogs all of a sudden came out of nowhere.

Oh no, they were chasing us on our bikes!

First I got a bit startled, but then I realized that they were just playing with us. So we decided to bring them along as our companions for the day. I’m a big dog lover, so adding a few happy dogs to our day in the desert, could only make the trip better.

3. Valle de la Luna Information Center

The bike trip from San Pedro to Valle de la Luna’s information center only took us about half an hour.

We parked our bikes and told our two new companions to wait outside while we got the tickets.

The staff in the visitor center were really nice to us. We bought our tickets for 2500 CLP each and checked in by writing our names into their visitor book.

The dogs were still trying to catch their breath outside after running next to our bikes, so I decided to give them some of my water… Okay they almost got the whole bottle. I didn’t really think about the fact that I might need it for later since I’m only going to bike around the driest place on earth… No biggie, who needs water for that?

We jumped back on our bikes and continued the journey into Valle de la Luna.

4. Biking through Valle de la Luna

I don’t think I’ll ever will bike through a place this extraordinary again. It was just amazing.

The landscape kept on changing, we really felt like we were on another planet. Watching the pictures, I still cannot believe that a place on earth looks like this!

The dogs were still following us as we entered the Moon Valley (that funnily enough looks exactly how I imagine the moon) with our bikes. This is when the bike trip started to get tricky.

The road is basically sand, dirt, dust and gravel, and it’s pretty bumpy. This is when I realized that I had a horrible bike. Auch! This was going to be a long day for my bum.

5. Duna Mayor

We made it to the big and impressive sand dune: Duna Mayor. We parked our bikes next to a few other bikes in the parking lot and started walking only to realize that the dogs had stopped following us.

Apparently they were resting in the shadows by the toilets in the parking lot. I can’t blame them. They’ve been running around and playing in the hot Atacama desert.

So we left them behind and started hiking up a sand dune from where we would be able to see the massive Duna Mayor.

Oh my, it’s so hard to walk in sand! My feet just kept on sinking in, so every step I took up the hill felt like a victory. I never realized how big a workout this day trip would actually be, but I knew it would be worth it.

When we got to the top, Glenn needed a break. He finally admitted he was a bit hungover from yesterday. Honestly, I was just happy not to be the only one in misery…

So we were both feeling a little bit down, him with his drinking yesterday and me with my sore bum. On top of that, it really started to get HOT in the desert.

But let’s look at the positives, I’ve had worst places to take a break! It was my first time on top of a sand dune and the views were just breathtaking! So many desert landscapes in beautiful shades of pink, purple, orange and gold.

It was time for pictures and empanadas.

6. The salt flats

We returned from the massive sand dune and got on our bikes again. Next stop was the salt flats.

We kept on biking through the ever-changing landscapes in Valle de la Luna. Nothing looked the same! Except for all the sand everywhere…

Apparently there is a lot to see on the way, but since we were on a DIY trip, we didn’t really know when we reached the popular things. At the information center they have a big map over the valley, where you can see the names of all the rock formations.

Anyways, we finally made it to the salt flats. The salt flats in Valle de la Luna is nothing compared to the salt flats in Bolivia , but it was still nice to see yet another different landscape.

7. A painful bike ride home

After spending some time at Chile’s salt flats, we got back on our bikes. But this time I just couldn’t do it anymore. I was in so much pain. And I was also super thirsty since I had given most of my water to the desert dogs… oops.

I’m usually tougher than this, but at this point I was just miserable. My whole “downtown” area was just in pain from the hard saddle and the bumpy road. I just couldn’t do it anymore.

Knowing that we’d been driving 10+ kilometers already and still had the same amount left on our return ride made me cry inside (I couldn’t waste any water going out of my body, had to stay hydrated). So I had to come up with a solution. I put a scarf in my pants like a build-in cushion and I took Glenn’s shirt and wrapped it around my seat.

Aaaah so much better, yet still painful from being so sore.

I think my BEST tip for anyone who wants to go to Valle de la Luna by bike is to get a proper mountain bike! It’s really sad to be in such a wonderful place and not enjoy it as much as you should because you’re in pain.

8. Buying all the drinks at the visitor center

We started our return ride from Valle de la Luna to the visitor, and it probably took us double the time it normally would have. I was constantly battling whether to bike so I could get faster back to the visitor center and get a cold drink, or whether to walk and not feel any pain. I constantly jumped on and off the bike… As you can hear, Glenn is a very patient man.

Either way, we eventually made it back to the visitor center again.

Both of us were so thirsty from bicycling around the Atacama desert. So we bought all their drinks. Literally. We bought water, gatorade, fanta, cola… Just because we were so thirsty and wanted it all. Normally I only drink water, but today I just wanted the sugar. I went for the good stuff!

We were both so happy to make it this far. Being hydrated again really brightened the mood, so even though we still had to bike 5,5 kilometers back to San Pedro, our spirits were much higher!

9. “Wait, is that a tornado?”

On the way back to San Pedro, we could see the weather was acting up. It was going to be rainy and stormy.

While riding our bikes, we all of a sudden noticed something that looked like a big dusty cloud far away. I didn’t realize it then, but that was actually a mini tornado. How cool is that?

Keep your eyes open while biking in Atacama, you never know what you might see in the desert!

Luckily, we got back to San Pedro before the bad weather rolled in. Apart from my sore bum, we had a pretty successful day in the desert, so we celebrated with an ice cold beer!

Final comments on biking Valle de la Luna

I know I’ve been complaining a lot in this blog post… But biking around the driest place on earth is just one of those memories that will last for a long time. So I 100% recommend you to do it.

So please consider jumping on a bike when visiting Valle de la Luna, it’s such a great way to explore, plus it’s good for your health!

All in all, it was super easy to rent a bike and find our way to Valle de la Luna, and on top of that, we mostly had the place to ourselves.

The only thing we missed on this trip was watching the beautiful sunset in the valley, but you need to join a tour for that. So that’s luckily something we can look forward to for our next visit to this amazing place in Chile.

We hope you enjoyed my post about exploring Valle de la Luna by bike. If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. We’d also love to know: What’s the craziest place you’ve been biking in the world? Thanks for reading and happy travels!

Read our other adventures in Chile:

• Sandboarding in San Pedro
• Penguin tour in Punta Arenas
• Visiting Gran Torre Santiago
• Hiking Mirador las Torres
• Hiking Mirador los Cuernos
• Plan a trip to Patagonia

Hi, I'm Cecilie! And I'm the writer behind our travel blog. I only write about places that we've personally been to and want to recommend to you. I'm passionate about creating truthful travel guides, which can help you plan your own trip. When I'm not traveling or writing, you'll find me on a hiking trail, in a coffee shop, or in a shoe store around Copenhagen.

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Omg this looks incredible. It’s my dream to explore this area of Chile. Thanks for sharing.

Great post! Chile has been on my list for awhile. Would love to go biking around there. Looks like so much fun. Pinning so I have this guide when I make it there.

This looks like such a incredible place to cycle – but you poor thing for being in such pain! I know the feeling. It always takes me a few weeks to get used to my bike saddle in the spring, even though I wear padded shorts. A new bike seat for a long day in the saddle must have been tough.

The scenery in the valle de la Luna (and meeting those dogs) makes it sound like a day to remember!

Oh my, what an adventure! I’ve also been cycling in the heat before and it’s rough! Those views seem worth the pain though!

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From the Renaissance city of Florence to the pristine beaches of Elba, Tuscany’s cultural wealth and natural beauty are incredibly rich and varied.

We begin south-east of Florence cycling on the Setteponti Road for a couple of days among infinite olive groves. From there we’ll pedal through the vineyards of the hilltowns of Chianti, and through the twisting streets of Siena. Strolling Siena’s narrow maze of cobblestone walkways is an amazing architectural journey, and the view from Siena’s famous tower will make your head spin!

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Il Borro Loop

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Set in the heart of Tuscany, La Grotta is an elegant Tuscan villa, once home to a local noble family. La Grotta is a typical Tuscan manor house dated late ‘700, perfectly restored and opened to welcome guests who wish to taste the genuine hospitality of Tuscany.  The surrounding gardens feature an outdoor swimming pool with views of the Chianti countryside.

Reggello Loop

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Palazzetto Rosso Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of the medieval town of Siena. The red brick walls hotel has been hosting travelers since the Middle Ages when traders from all over the world came to Tuscany. A lot has changed since the hotel’s original days, but the original façade remains the same with its traditional wrought-iron ensigns and flares.

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The 4-star Hotel San Lino, established in 1982, is idyllically located within the Medieval defensive walls. The building, a former convent dating back to 1480, has been exquisitely and attentively renovated to preserve the original architectural features and maintain its arcane and historical charm. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool in what was once the main cloister, a roof terrace, and a restaurant.

S. Gimignano Loop

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5-star Hotel Villa Ottone offers luxurious accommodation in front of the sea on Elba Island. This historic Villa is surrounded by ancient parkland that extends to a private beach. Guests can also enjoy a panoramic restaurant, an outdoor pool, a gym, and a wellness center.

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Joshua Tree & Anza Borrego Bike Tour

Daily distance, 25-45 miles, included activities, biking (bikes included), joshua tree national park, hiking, included meals, all breakfasts and lunches. one dinner on your own..

First tour with BA and I really enjoyed the tour. Spencer and Kempton were great guides - knowledgeable, responsive, and fun. The rides and events were well planned and organized. Definitely will do again.

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Grab your sunglasses (if you can find them?!) and pack some sunscreen. Come with us to escape the early-spring and winter weather blahs – the sun shines 354 days a year here! Soak up some vitamin D where the Mojave meets the Colorado Desert as you keep your cycling legs warm for summer. Even better, there’s a lot of diversity and beauty to explore in the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs region. Marvel at desert sculptures, spring wildflowers, and “forests” of creosote bush and ocotillo near Borrego Springs. Sample delicious local dates as you spin alongside the Salton Sea and visit “the last free place in America” – Slab City. Pedal through historic and trendy Palm Springs and hike to a palm oasis held sacred by native residents for centuries. Ultimately, explore Joshua Tree National Park. This kingdom of golden rock outcroppings and eponymous tree-like succulents combine to form a backdrop unlike anywhere else on our planet. Last, but not least… don’t forget to take a refreshing dip in the resort pool or relax under a palm with a good book!

National Parks on This Tour: Joshua Tree National Park

This tour is operated under special use permit/s with Joshua Tree National Park. Bicycle Adventures is an equal opportunity provider.

Borrego Springs: Cycle through badlands to viewpoints in the surrounding hills and wend your way through an open air art gallery in the desert.

– Lunch – Dinner

Borrego Springs Resort and Spa, or Borrego Valley Inn

Flat ride: 38 miles Hilly ride: 43 miles

Flat ride: +868 ft / -1,204 ft Hilly ride: +2,708 ft / -2,620 ft

Borrego Springs is the only town in California that is surrounded by a State Park. Artsy, unpretentious, historic, charming, and tiny (pop. 3500), it is nestled within Anza Borrego State Park. To the west, steep desert mountains rise against a foreground of fiery ocotillo blossoms. Colorful but formidable badlands guard the way to the Salton Sea to the east. In between, the desert is dotted with the fascinating sculptures of Ricardo Breceda. In 1776 the park’s namesake, Juan Bautista de Anza, led 240 soldiers and colonists (over half were children) along with some 1,000 livestock through the valley on an epic journey northward from Mexico, eventually establishing present-day San Francisco. Savor gorgeous views as you cruise up into the hills on a more difficult route or tour the valley and more of the sculptures on a flatter ride. Study the starlit skies from Borrego Springs Resort and Spa or the Borrego Valley Inn tonight.

Pedal along the Salton Sea, an "accidental" lake with depths rivaling Death Valley's lowest point. Visit Slab City, Salvation Mountain and Bombay Beach.

– Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort

+227 ft / -291 ft

Shuttle to Niland, CA after breakfast. Take a short drive – trust us, you don’t want to ride on this road! – to Slab City, a bizarre off-the-grid encampment that has been dubbed “the last free place on earth.” Folks here live alternative lifestyles in the desert on “slabs” (concrete platforms) left over from an abandoned WWII military base. While we are out there, we will make a quick pilgrimage to Salvation Mountain as well – a modern masterpiece of desert folk art made of concrete and adobe adorned with colorful paint and religious messages – recognized by the US Senate as a national treasure. Pedal through open desert along the Salton Sea – a lake with depths rivaling Death Valley’s lowest point and a salinity greater than the Pacific Ocean. Bordered by quirky boom/bust towns, like Bombay Beach, and once part of a vast inland sea, it is now the largest lake in California. After lunch we shuttle to Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort for the next three nights.

Joshua Tree National Park: Ride past its namesake trees. Count cactus varieties and maybe spot a jackrabbit or desert bighorn sheep.

– Breakfast – Lunch

34 miles (up to 45 miles)

+2,110 ft / -2,862 ft (or more)

Welcome to “unearthly” Joshua Tree National Park! Ride past its namesake trees, count cactus varieties and maybe spot a jackrabbit or desert bighorn sheep. Marvel at the twisted, spiky trees straight out of a Dr. Seuss illustration at the junction of three of California’s ecosystems: the Colorado Desert, the Mojave Desert, and the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Check out the geologic formations that make this a favored destination for rock-climbers and the hundreds of plant and animal species that make them their home. An optional climb is available for those that want some altitude and a good view of the Salton Sea from above. Dinner is on your own tonight.

Return to Joshua Tree National Park. Keep an eye out for wildflowers, roadrunners and desert tortoises!

53 miles (or less)

+1,928 ft / -5,398 ft (or less)

One day is not enough to see the diversity here, so we return to Joshua Tree to enjoy a ride out through the south end of the park today. Stop for a walk through one of the most prolific cholla (cactus) gardens in the southwest and pay homage to some truly massive palm trees. Keep an eye out for desert tortoises and wildflowers as you descend out of the park through beautiful Box Canyon.

Ride through urban Palm Springs and out of town to a palm canyon before we return you to the "real world."

27 mile ride (plus 2.8-mile hike)

+848 ft / -848 ft

Ride through Palm Springs and take a hike through a palm canyon. Home to the rich and famous of the Rat Pack era, the Palm Springs of today boasts the best urban life has to offer. The Rat Pack may have moved on, but the city’s style hasn’t. Palm Springs is as cool as it gets in the middle of a desert. Check out retro architecture, window shopping, sweet cafés, or maybe race a Ferrari off the line at a stoplight before we return you (albeit reluctantly) back to the “real world”.

*Bicycle Adventures operates under special use permits while on Federal Lands managed by the National Forest Service (USDA), National Parks and Bureau of Land Management. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination: write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 

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The best cycling routes in San Pedro

El mejor fresco de frutas – sarchí la carreta y la iglesia loop from latina (lourdes), la sabana – virilla loop from cr (san pedro).

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Iglesia san isidro labrador – coronado loop from cr (san pedro), las quebradas – cartago farmers market loop from cr (san pedro), basico – virilla loop from latina (lourdes), explore these rides on the map.

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Bike tour through the La Boca neighborhood. Tango, Football and Art

• Use of bicycle
• Av. Martín García 270, C1165ABO Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina We found the McDonald's patio tables. The guide will have a sign that says "Tour La Boca"
• Bodegón La Buena Medida, Av. Suárez 101, C1162 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Restaurant on the corner of Caboto and Suarez streets. It is a traditional restaurant in the neighborhood, with a lot of history.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera)
• Usina del Arte
• You'll start at Av. Martín García 270 Av. Martín García 270, C1165ABO Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina We found the McDonald's patio tables. The guide will have a sign that says "Tour La Boca" See address & details
• 1 Puente Transbordador Nicolas Avellaneda Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 2 Caminito Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 3 Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera) Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 4 Usina del Arte Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 5 Ghost Tower Stop: 5 minutes See details
• 6 Silos Areneros - Mural de Alfredo Segatori Stop: 5 minutes See details
• 7 Bomberos de La Boca Stop: 10 minutes See details
• You'll end at Bodegón La Buena Medida Av. Suárez 101, C1162 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Restaurant on the corner of Caboto and Suarez streets. It is a traditional restaurant in the neighborhood, with a lot of history. See address & details

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