There is certainly no shortage of quad biking tours in the Algarve, so how do you find the right company for you? We would like to invite you to give us a try but first, here’s what we have to offer:

• Automatic bikes for your convenience (they’re accessible and easy to ride)
• Small group size (max. of 4 quads per tour, unless you book a private tour up to 6 quads per group)
• Competitive prices include fuel, safety helmet & googles (no hidden charges)
• Fresh and authentic quad biking routes
• Exclusive access to some of the finest views the Algarve has to offer
• A friendly and flexible service (we will gladly tailor our quad biking tours to suit your needs and/or special requirements)
• Private tours available (depending on availability – surcharge applies)
• Personal accident & liability insurance
• Only a small surcharge for a 2nd driver, if you want to go 2 up per quad and swap drivers throughout the tour
• We keep you hydrated (we bring plenty of water on tour) and our full day tour include lunch at a local restaurant!

• Full valid driving car licence is required (drivers only). You must have this with you on tour and please note we do not accept provisional licences.
• If you are a couple you can either drive your own quad or share, both are equally fun and exciting! If you share a quad, providing you both have a full driving licence, you can swap drivers as many times as you wish throughout the tour.
• For people without a licence or if your family / group doesn’t have enough licenced drivers for all accompanying children, our guides can take pillions.

• Our quad tours are suitable for everyone!
  No previous experience is required so don’t worry if you have not driven one before as all our quads are easy to handle and are fully automatic. We provide a full safety briefing before you head out (not included in our tour time) and ensures you are comfortable and relaxed. We try our best to ensure you have a great time and one which you will always remember.
• Nearly all of our guests are beginners, so we know how to provide an experience that is as safe as it is fun. Our quads are fully automatic and remarkably simple to drive; you simply squeeze the handle and off you go!

• Drivers must be 18 yrs+ | passengers 7 yrs+.
• As long as you have a full valid driving licence and are over the age of 18, you can drive one of our quads. Passengers don’t need to have a licence but must be at least 7 years old to join us on tour.
• Children under 10 years are free of charge on all our tours!

• All of our bike tours require that you book in advance. We recommend that you book well in advance to avoid disappointment, since we only go out in small groups and are booked out often.

• Absolutely, there will be plenty of opportunity for you to take some amazing photos! Of course, you must do so at your own risk as we do not take any responsibility for your belongings. We also ask that the person driving does not operate the camera in transit. This is reserved for the passenger. If you are riding alone and wish to take photographs, you must stop and secure your bike before doing so. Don’t worry, we will stop regularly for the very best photo opportunities!

• The short answer to this is no. The legal riding age in Portugal is 18 years of age. Your insurance policy will not cover you in the event of an accident. Persons under 18 years must ride as pillion. We apologise for any inconvenience, but we make no exceptions when it comes to the law.

• This all comes down to the individual. Firstly, you are never too old to be a passenger. We take every step to ensure that our tours are safe and accessible to everyone.
• Drivers who are seniors must be aware of diminishing abilities that might make it more challenging to control a quadbike. For example, eyesight and upper arm strength. We will do everything that we can to ensure that all of our guests are entirely safe and comfortable.

• This is a common question. Our tours are not about speed and we do not tolerate reckless driving. We will set a suitable pace that is safe for both the terrain, and the collective ability of the group. There will be opportunity to open up and pick up some speed, but this will be controlled by us and at our discretion. We kindly ask that you respect our rules.
• The legal allowed speed for quads is 40Km/h inside the cities and 45Km/h in main roads.

• We provide helmets, drinking water, and always have a first-aid kit on hand. This means you don’t need to bring much!
• We do recommend that you wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and suitable footwear.
• Personal belongings can be taken on tour as we do have a safety box on one of the quads, but we ask you only take the bare essentials (wallet/purse & sun cream). Space is limited inside the box so if possible, please just bring a small bag and keep things to a minimum.
• We do not take responsibility for any lost belongings, so we strongly advise that any valuables are left at home or in your hotel to be on the safe side.

• We recommend closed-in / covered toes shoes or sneakers. Flip flops or sandals are OK to wear provided you are careful – please leave the high heels at home on this occasion!
• We recommend that you wear sunglasses.
• It can also get incredibly dusty at times, so don’t wear your best clothes.
• We advise that you apply your sun cream before you arrive to give it a chance to absorb.
• We don’t recommend wearing dresses or skirts as it can be uncomfortable while riding on the quad and remember you can burn easily from the sun & wind if you were a bikini / short top.

• Our tours operate rain or shine! In fact, riding in the rain can be an awful lot of fun and offer and entirely unique experience. If we deem the weather to be too extreme or unsafe, then we will notify you to cancel or reschedule the tour at your convenience.

• Our tours run on a daily basis from Monday to Saturday, rain, or shine. Our tours kick-off in the morning, afternoon, or evening depending on which experience you’d like to join. You can find our Tour schedule below. If you don’t see a starting time that fits your travel itinerary, contact us and we can organize a private tour (may include a 50% surcharge).

• Scheduled Tour Times – Summer (April – September)

  • Adventure Tracks tour:
  • Monday: 10am, 13.30pm & 16.30pm departure
  • Tuesday: 10am, 13.30pm & 16.30pm departure
  • Wednesday: 16pm departure
  • Thursday: 10am, 13.30pm & 16.30pm departure
  • Friday: 10am, 13.30pm & 16.30pm departure
  • Saturday: 10am departure
  • Sunday: 10am departure

   

  • Algarve Explorer half day tour:
  • Wednesday: 10:00am departure
  • And on request

   

  • Alte & Beyond full day tour:
  • Wednesday: 10:00am departure
  • And on request

   

• Tour Times – Winter (October – March)

  During the winter it gets dark relatively early, so we no longer run tours which finish at 6pm. At this time or year, we start tours at 10am. If you would like to book during these months, please let us know a few possible dates suit you and we will provide you with our schedule.

  As the weather can be a little unpredictable, we recommend you book your tour at the beginning of your holiday just in case the weather conditions get too rough and we need to reschedule.

• Of course, it is! You are more than welcome. One of the great things about any tour of this kind are the friendships you will form with not only the tour leader, but also the other adventurous souls out there with you. When possible, we try to link individuals together. The more advance warning, the better.

• All our tours are open for others to join in unless you have booked a private tour.
• We only travel in very small groups with a maximum of 4 quads per tour (8 people) and can take up to 5-6 quads (10-12 people) for private groups on request, to ensure we don’t disturb the environment and to provide you with a unique and a very personal service so we do advise you book in advance.
• If you’re travelling alone, don’t be shy to book a tour. We run our daily tours as long as a minimum of 1 person has signed up, so this is a great way to either meet people or get a one-on-one tour depending on your booking. If you’d like to make sure your tour group is intimate, you can book a private tour at a 50% surcharge.
• Don’t hesitate to contact us for more info!

• We do indeed offer private tours at a 50% surcharge (depending on availably and might not be available in peak season).

• The tours we operate are not about speed, it’s about allowing you to take in the rural terrain, rolling hills and magnificent panoramic views. Your tour guide will set the pace and ensure that you are comfortable at all times—no one will be left behind or forced to ride a speed that makes them feel uncomfortable.
• The legal allowed speed for quads is 40Km/h inside the cities and 45Km/h in main roads.
• We provide all necessary safety equipment (helmet included within the price).
• In addition to that, all of our quad bikes are automatic making them exceptionally easy to pick up.
• Our quad bikes are thoroughly and regularly maintained by a local mechanic.
• We will never take you out on a tour if we believe that it is unsafe to do so (extreme weather conditions, etc).

• You will be under the care of a friendly and experienced tour guide. You’ll be in the safest hands at all times.

• We provide liability and personal accident insurance as well as personal safety equipment required for quad driving.
• We take great care of our quads. If you damage them on tour, we need to fix them.
• Accidents and incidents on our tour are rare, though when they occur you are responsible for covering the cost to fix the bikes, up to and including full replacement value in the rare (really, rare) event of a write-off. You can choose to opt for our optional quad bike damage insurance or leave a security deposit with us.
• We offer comprehensive quad bike damage insurance for 10 USD per driver, per tour. If you do not take out the insurance, you are fully responsible for any damages to the quad bike you ride while on tour.
• If you don’t take out our optional insurance we are required to take a security deposit of 200 Euro per quad, to cover any damages to the quad while it is in your possession on the tour. If the damage exceeds this amount you are responsible for it. We are in the business of ensuring your adventure is exciting and memorable. We are not in the business of overcharging or trying to take your money for damage. We are honest and fair and simply want to keep our bikes in the condition in which you received them.

• We have a fleet of 8 fully automatic 300cc quads – all bought brand-new in 2022/2023. Our quads are maintained on a regular basis by our professional mechanic.

• It’s our aim to provide great value for money, thus our day tours include plenty of cold water, local food (our longer tours only), safety helmet & goggles, fuel, an English speaking local experienced guide, and of course, the ride of your life!
• We also provide personal accident & liability insurance. For a small surcharge we offer a comprehensive quad bike damage insurance.
• All taxes are included.

• We pride ourselves in providing the most authentic and local experiences available in the Algarve. No matter how many times you do a QuadVentura tour you’ll always have a unique experience. We always strive to provide the best service and best itineraries possible.

• We are located about 20min – 25min from Albufeira.
• All our tours start from our base in Paderne, right next to Moinho do Leitão, a nice restored traditional windmill.
• We are easy to get to by taxi or if you are located further away we can recommend a private private transportation service for you. Contact us if you are unsure about anything.
• If you’re arriving by plane, here you can book your airport transfer from Faro airport.

• We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts at our base to fill out some paperwork, pay for your tour, and receive a short safety briefing. If you arrive late, you might miss part of the tour or won’t be able to participate at all, as we cannot let the rest of the group wait for you, as well as we have to be back in time so we can start our tours that follow on time, too.

• There is roadside parking available (it’s safe).

• If you’d like to cancel your tour, please contact us via phone or email more than 24 hours in advance.
• If you’d like to reschedule your tour, please let us know more than 24 hours in advance. We don’t charge extra for rescheduling but letting us know in advance is best so that we can arrange our team appropriately for you.
• We understand that some circumstances make it difficult to give advance cancellation notice. If you must cancel last minute, please contact us via phone and we will discuss refunds depending on the situation.
• For more info about our cancellation and refund policy, please click here.

• Max weight: 150kg/ per quad

• 2 people is the maximum, though the weight limit of 150kg still applies.

• We do our utmost to ensure that our quad bike tours are available to everyone and invite you to give us a call or contact us via email so that we can discuss your personal situation. We will do all we can to accommodate your needs within the limits of our facilities. Most likely, we will arrange a personalised tour that takes your circumstances into consideration.
• When it comes to riding our Quad Bikes, an individual who has trouble walking, though has sufficient strength and motor-function in their wrist, arms, shoulders, and chest will be able to ride safely and comfortably.
• Providing an individual is able to get on and off a quad bike with some assistance from the driver, they should be comfortable as a passenger on our tours.
• For people with disabilities, we would advise considering a shorter quad biking tour so as not to put any unnecessary strain on them.
• As for individuals with disabilities that impair their eyesight, or cognitive functions, they will be unable to operate a Quad Bike by themselves. If, however, their caregiver is 100% that they will be safe to ride as a passenger, then that will be acceptable.
• We want all of our guests to feel welcome, but above all we need to ensure that everyone is entirely safe and comfortable on tour. Thus, we ask that you use your best judgment when it comes to taking part in a Quad Biking tour, if an individual’s disability might put them as risk of injury throughout the trip. We trust an individual or their caregiver to understand the boundaries of their physical or mental limitations.