Biking Vacations in December

Biking Vacations in December

  • A place these routes go

    Algarve coastal towns

  • Misty day, heading to Praia Mira

    Biking Portugal's Atlantic Coast

  • A place these routes go

    Lagos coastline, Algarve

  • A place these routes go

    Rota Vicentina, Portugal

  • Quiet and colorful towns and villages

    Pretty villages

4 hand-picked routes

  • Portugal

    Cycling Portugal's Atlantic Coast

    • Cycling
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,855CAD pp
  • Portugal

    Authentic Algarve By Bike

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,465CAD pp
  • Portugal

    Algarve Cycling Short Break

    • Cycling
    • 5 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,120CAD pp
  • Portugal

    Biking the Rota Vicentina

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,330CAD pp

Real photos, real stories, straight from the trail

Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

  • Pilgrim standing in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after completing the Portugués Way

    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

    October 2026

    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

    June 2026

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

    In fact, if you're looking for sensory magic, give this trip a try

    October 2026

    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

Get to know Biking Vacations in December

Self-guided biking with Macs Adventure means you set the pace and we handle the rest.

  • Is anything open for biking in December?

    Portugal's Alentejo and Algarve coast stay open and rideable through December, with mild winter weather.

  • Why do most routes close for winter?

    The small, family-run hotels and guesthouses that make up a self-guided route's overnight stops close for the season, typically reopening in March.

  • Is December a good time to book for next year?

    Yes, many travelers use the quieter winter months to plan and book spring or summer departures for regions like Tuscany and Puglia.

  • Can I give a biking trip as a gift in December?

    Yes, a Macs Adventure trip makes a flexible gift, since dates and regions can be chosen later to suit the traveler.

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