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My name is Diogo Guerra — motorcycle guide, off-road instructor, national treasure (self-nominated) and employee of the month on my own YouTube channel. I've spent the last 20 years exploring the Portuguese trails and now i just want to share what I have found :)
Portugal is one of Europe's last true off-road paradises. Trails in every direction, breathtaking landscapes, great weather year-round, and locals who'll wave you through their villages like you belong there.
Every tour I run is small by design — never more than six riders per guide. That's not a capacity limit, it's a quality guarantee. You get real instruction, real terrain, and a guide who can actually see what you're doing wrong and fix it on the spot.
All tours start with a training session — not because you need it, but because everyone rides better when they start on the same page.
Whether you've never been off-road before or you're sharpening skills for a multi-day expedition — We are RNAVT certified, first-aid trained, and myself or an appointed guide will ride with you the whole way. No following a flag. No radio instructions. Just riding.
You will probably be alright!
Since 2012, we've guided riders of all ages and skill levels. Most aren't 25-year-old motocross superstars, but recreational riders who want to improve their skills and have a great time.
There's no maximum age, and you don't even need previous off-road experience if you pick the right tour. We've had riders in their 60s and 70s enjoy our tours just as much as younger riders.
If you're new to off-road riding, we recommend a training day or our 3-day Learn & Ride tour. All multi-day tours start with a full day of training to build confidence and get everyone ready for the trails.
Off-road riding is more about skill and mindset than raw strength. If you can ride a motorcycle on the road, you've got a starting point. Diogo's job is to help you discover what you're capable of — and prove that 80% of the difficulty is in your head!
Not sure? Get in touch — a 5-minute conversation with us is all you need!
Solo travellers are the norm, not the exception. The majority of people who join our tours arrive alone and leave with friends. That's kind of the whole point of small groups.
Groups of friends are of course very welcome too — if you have 3–5 people, you can essentially have a private tour on a date that suits you. Just get in touch.
By train (cheapest option):
By Uber/Bolt (direct, more comfortable): Direct from the airport to the hotel, around €45–95 depending on traffic. Bolt is usually cheaper. Splitting with travel companions makes this very reasonable.
For all multi-day tours: arrive the day before the tour begins. There's a welcome dinner on the evening of arrival — this is part of the experience, not optional. It's where the group meets, you get briefed on the days ahead, and you eat very well.
For Rentals, Day Trips & Training: arrive the morning of the session. We open at 9am and typically start our session at ~9h30am. Confirm exact arrangements when booking.
Our base: Bairro Claudio 10, 2000-073 Santarém
Less difficult than you think, probably. We are not a hard enduro company. Our focus is on enjoyment and distance, and even though a few challenges are always in order, we don't like to make people sweat. Tracks are chosen for scenery and terrain variety, with difficulty adapted to the group.
Sometimes we’ll find a steep hill, a section of loose rocks, a couple hundred meters of sand — but these sections are usually short. We deal with them, help each other if necessary, and keep moving.
Not sure? Get in touch — a 5-minute conversation with us is all you need!
Check each tour page for additional details:
Always conveniently located — walking distance from the restaurant where we eat dinner. I choose 3/4★ hotels or charming rural accommodations. Comfortable, clean, well-located, with AC and private bathrooms in every room.
Expect soul, not marble. These are real places in real towns — not resort hotels. That's intentional. It's part of the experience.
Don't expect golden toilets and champagne Jacuzzis. Do expect great locations, comfortable beds, and some genuinely beautiful places to stay.
Rooms are twin share by default. If you'd prefer a single room, a supplement of +€35/night applies (only charged if no other participant wants to share).
And the food?
Food is taken very seriously. Every meal is a genuine deep-dive into Portuguese gastronomy — authentic, traditional, delicious, with big portions and good local wine.
No tourist traps. No hotel buffets. Real restaurants in real towns where real Portuguese people eat. This is one of the things riders consistently mention in reviews.
Portugal has great weather most of the year — even in winter, it's rarely cold enough to make riding miserable. Rain happens occasionally, especially in spring and winter, but is usually brief.
We ride in mild rain. It's part of the adventure and honestly often produces the best photos. If conditions are genuinely dangerous, we adapt the route or take a rest day.
Tour cancellation due to weather alone is extremely rare. If a tour is cancelled by us for any reason, see the cancellation policy in the Bookings section below.
A Day Trip is a guided off-road ride on our selected tracks — the focus is on the riding experience, though some basic technique guidance is included. Ideal if you just want a great day out on good trails.
A General Training is a full-day course with a member of the OFFroad-OFFcourse team, following the training curriculum developed by Diogo Guerra (OROC founder).
A Private Masterclass is a focused 1-day training session with Diogo, specifically designed to improve your skills. The curriculum covers energy conservation, traction, clutch control, technical turns, hill technique, emergency stops and more. Ideal if you want to progress significantly in one day.
Yes — and it's an excellent idea. All multi-day tours already include a training day as part of the programme. If you're planning a rental, doing a training day first (even just a day trip) will make your solo adventure significantly more enjoyable and safer.
Get in touch and we'll build a combined package that fits your schedule.
Our fleet is built for Portuguese trails:
Every bike is set up for the job: off-road tyres (80/20 or enduro), upgraded suspension and seats (for the CRFs), stiffer or lower setups for different riders, a handlebar phone holder or Quadlock on request, and a USB-A charger fitted (USB-C on the KTMs). Liability insurance is included.
You can bring your own bike or rent one of ours. Tour rental rates (insurance included): Honda CRF300L — €120/day (lowered units available), Rieju Adventure 307 — €120/day, or KTM 390 Enduro R — €140/day (not recommended for inexperienced or shorter riders).
If you're bringing your own bike, it should ideally be an adventure or dual-sport bike with decent off-road capability (enduro tyres strongly recommended). Let us know what you're riding so we can determine if it's adequate or not for the adventure ahead.
Every rental includes a 40L top-rack drybag, and each group carries an OROC tool kit: general tools, spare levers, spare tubes, tire spoons and a small compressor.
We strongly recommend prior off-road experience before embarking on an unguided adventure. You should also have basic mechanical knowledge — enough to deal with a puncture or minor issue independently.
If you're new to off-road, we recommend doing a training day or the 3-day guided tour first. Once you have that foundation, the rental is a very different and rewarding experience.
All rentals include a 3rd party insurance (with a 400€ deductible) and a low-liability rental insurance. This rental insurance means you won't be charged for minor scuffs and scratches, expected from normal off-road use.
For bigger damages (broken or heavily damaged parts, flooded engines, cooked clutches, damaged frame, or theft), your liability over the bike is limited to 3000.00€. These conditions apply as long as you stay on the trails/plans we provide and ride within the limits of the law and common sense.
A €400 security deposit is required at check-in. This is returned in full on check-out, assuming the bike comes back in good order (washed and fuelled). In the event of damage not covered by insurance, the deposit may be used to cover repair costs (but not limited to).
For full detail, see the damage price list and the rental contract you’ll sign at check-in.
The TET no…the ACT maybe! — We do get a lot of requests for ACT or TET, but after we review the logistical challenges of riding these North-to-South tracks with our guests they often end up preferring to ride our own tracks, which offer much more "bang for the buck" in terms of off-road time and a much safer experience.
We often reserve this to returning guests only or very experienced riders.
Rental rules and conditions:
Protection gear is mandatory for all activities. You must have:
Rental gear is available from us if you can't travel with your own: boots, helmets, armour, kneepads and gloves from €5–20/day.
On multi-day tours you'll carry your personal belongings in a provided 40L drybag. Everything fits easily:
For larger groups, we may bring a support vehicle to carry luggage — in which case you have more flexibility.
Portugal is generally excellent for riding year-round:
Whatever the season, pack a waterproof layer and a mid-layer. You'll thank us.
Remaining balances can be paid by bank transfer before arrival, or cash/card at check-in.
We strongly recommend travel insurance covering trip cancellations, flights and personal expenses. Credit card providers often include this — check before buying a separate policy.
Before the trip: Email is best for detailed questions.
During the trip: Mainly WhatsApp. A few days before each rental/tour a WhatsApp group will be created with all participants and assigned staff.
All OROC guides have basic first-aid training and carry first-aid supplies, so for minor falls and scrapes (which are part of off-road riding) we'll patch you up and hopefully get you back on the bike immediately.
In the event of a bigger incident, fortunately Portugal has a good public health system, emergency services and network coverage so even the most remote rescues are very straightforward.
This is why we strongly recommend personal travel insurance that covers adventure sports activities. Your credit card may already include this — check before purchasing a separate policy. EU citizens should bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Yes. OFFroad-OFFcourse is a registered tourism operator in Portugal: Registo RNAVT nº 12867, based in Santarém. Diogo is RNAVT certified, first-aid trained and has been operating tours and training since 2012.
We strongly recommend it. A good policy should cover trip cancellations, medical expenses, and adventure sports activities (off-road motorcycling). OFFroad-OFFcourse cannot be held responsible for third-party costs such as flights or hotels in the event of cancellation.
Check your credit card benefits — many premium cards include travel and activity insurance that covers this kind of trip. If not, specialist travel insurance for adventure sports is available from various providers.
If it's not here, just ask. We respond quickly and honestly.