Algarve Tours in October 2026

My first group tour walking holiday and I enjoyed it immensely. Every walk was different - a really nice mix of mountains and coast - and the scenery was stunning. Interesting bits of history, geology, and biology from Francisco, the trip leader, who is from the area, added a lot to the value of the experience for me. Perfect amount of walking each day, peppered with rest stops at cafes (the best parts of the trip, in my opinion) and visits with local artisans, plus a couple surprises that made the experience more memorable. Francisco and Raphael were great guides and it was awesome to just relax and let them take care of all the logistics.

An amazing trip to share a spectacular area of Portugal with 10 others and 2 exceptional guides. The Tour was well organized; flowed well; prompt; lovely hotels each quite diverse. Appreciated the “eco” focus of our guides and also the introduction to local artisans and businesses. My first trip to Portugal and I learned so much! Really appreciated the guides providing poles to hike with as I couldn’t bring in hand luggage from Canada. Guides worked well together and were well attuned to what was happening and knowledgeable. Amazed at the differences of each hike despite the proximity and being a “mountain girl” I also appreciated our start there. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who love nature and hiking!!🥾

Francisco & Rafael delivered a perfect flavour of the Algarve. Just the right amount of walking, visiting artisans and local producers & restaurants serving delicious regional specialities and wines as well as sharing their knowledge and passion for their country in a fun, safe environment.

It is incredible how much difference to my wellbeing a week away made. We had incredible guides in Luis and Irella, jaw dropping rugged scenery and an exceptional group. Each day was different as we walked on the rugged cliffs or on the beaches to the Atlantic Ocean. I was mesmerised by its beauty and I felt as though my mind had been cleansed by the sea, light breeze and sunshine. Looking back, i can now tell you the stress of lockdown and london life and not going anywhere for 18 months had really took its toll and this trip bought me back to me and made me have faith that the world will be ok again. Absolutely loved it and just what the doctor ordered. Im home and feel renewed and rejuvenated. Thank you Luis, my wonderful group, beautiful Portugal and Exodus!

This trip was well organized and communication before the trip was pretty well done. We enjoyed the walk and enjoyed he lodgings and really appreciated this path as a bit off the beaten track.

Well organized and services are well delivered. Excellent stay places. The work of UTracks was very well delivered overall. The path was easy to follow and easy to walk. Some of the bridge/ladder structures were poorly maintained and or in a state of semi-collapse but did not impede walking. The scenery was world class. It’s a good path. The only downside to the path was the plethora of toilet tissue scattered everywhere and the unburied human feces. At first a minor tarnish but eventually a legetitmate gripe. As an outdoor guide and land based educator of over over 40 years I find it incomprehensible that a path so frequented and widely promoted could become so polluted. But complaining without offering solutions in merely whining. It would appear that education on appropriate burial of human waste and or toilets or a training course on trail etiquette may help alleviate the situation. Obviously the local hospitality, restaurant and taxi business makes revenue from the paths—could not the service providers and local governments improve the path at least in terms of educating on hygiene? That said, it’s probably more a more complex issue. All this said the service provided was excellent. Thank you.