Plan your tour
Everything you need to know before your day in the mountains.
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Before you book
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No. Most of our guests have never ridden a quad before. We give you a proper briefing, let you get the feel of the quad, and start slowly. Your guide stays with you all the way.
“I hadn’t used Quads b4 but found it easy and fun” — Carolinesm326, Tripadvisor
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Anyone aged 18 or over with a car driving licence. A motorbike licence on its own isn’t enough. Please bring your licence on the day.
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Anyone from 7 years old and at least 1.20 m tall.
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Yes, as long as both of you have a car driving licence.
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Yes, a maximum of 185 kg per quad, driver and passenger together.
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Yes, as passengers from 7 years old and 1.20 m tall. The pace is calm, and the bumpy bits are the part most kids enjoy.
“Not crazy, some bumps here and there which our 9 year old loved” — Helen S, Tripadvisor
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We don’t recommend the tour if you have neck or serious back problems, or if you’re pregnant. Not sure? Send us a message and we’ll talk it through.
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No. It’s not a race. We ride at an easy pace and stop for the views, the photos and the stories. If you’re looking for speed and jumps, another tour will suit you better.
On the day
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20 minutes before the start, so at 09:40 for the Day Tour. That gives us time to check you in, fit your helmet and go through the briefing.
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At our starting point just outside Monchique (postcode 8550-343). It’s a 25 to 40 minute drive from the coast.
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Yes, there’s safe and free parking at the starting point.
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Sturdy closed shoes and sunglasses all year round. In summer, sun cream. In winter, long trousers, a warm jacket, a rain jacket and gloves.
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Your driving licence, sunglasses and a little cash if you’d like a drink or a snack on Fóia. Drinking water is provided along the way.
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Yes, helmets are compulsory. We provide one and make sure it fits you properly.
The Tour
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4.5 hours. We set off at 10:00 and are back at the start around 14:30.
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Up to Fóia, the highest point of the Algarve, then on to an old watermill, the wild rhododendrons and a local medronho distillery. After lunch, we ride through the old town of Monchique and back to the start. See the full day on the Day Tour page.
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About half dirt track, half quiet mountain road.
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A maximum of 5 quads for guests. The tour runs from just 2 quads, so it’s often only your own group.
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Lunch is included, at a family restaurant in Monchique, around 13:30. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Let us know about allergies when you book.
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Yes, drinking water is included.
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English, Dutch or German.
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Your guide arranges a replacement quad, so you can carry on.
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The tour runs in most weather: the mountains are beautiful in the rain too. If conditions are unsafe, we cancel and you get a full refund or credit.
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Of course. There’s plenty of time for photos at every stop.
Pickup
Can you pick us up?
Yes, return pickup is available on request. Call or message us to arrange it.
Lagos
€28
Alvor / Praia da Rocha
€21
Carvoeiro
€25
Armação de Pêra
€28
Elsewhere
Ask us
Per person, return
Booking, payment and cancellation
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Online, through the booking button on this site, or by phone or WhatsApp. Please always book in advance: we can’t take walk-ins.
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€135 per quad with one rider, €225 per quad with a passenger. Guide, helmet, insurance, fuel, water and lunch are all included.
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Online by card when you book, or in cash to your guide on the day.
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Yes. Cancel by phone up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund or credit. If you don’t show up, the full price is charged.
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If we cancel because of the weather or anything else, you get a full refund or credit.
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Most of our tours already are: we run from just 2 quads, so it’s usually only your own group. Ask us about your date.
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Yes, on request. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Still have a question?
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