Travel Spain and Portugal
Duncan's knowledge of Iberia is very extensive. He has always concentrated on the REAL Spain or Portugal of smaller towns and villages, the hidden gems that are often only found by accident.
The numerous mountain ranges with fabulous views.
The fascinating history of a land with human artefacts going back 600,000 years and architecture from the Romans, Visigoths and Moors to amazing modern architecture.
As an ornithologist, he revels in the numerous raptors and exotic birds like the Roller and Bee-eater and his favourite the Hoopoe.
Frequently a Guided Tour begins with a group or an individual asking me whether I could do a tour between certain dates and/or to certain places.
If we are agreed then I look for any extra participants who might join the tour up to a maximum of 6 motorbikes.
Guided Tours
I can provide tours with vehicles other than a motorbike although Motorbike Tours are what I specialise in.
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My tours are bespoke, unique and personal, NOT PACKAGE.
They are designed with the participant's interests and requirements in mind.
On motorbikes, I will only take a maximum of 6 bikes as we travel largely as a group so we can stop for interesting things.
We normally do not travel more than 150 miles per day, though we may take most of the day doing it.
Please get in touch to receive additional information.
Guided Tour cost
I book all the accommodation in advance, as I design each day's route. The cost will depend on the level of accommodation you have chosen.
You will pay for your daily food, fuel and other expenses, which may include your ferry to Spain. As I may already be there and will meet you at the Spanish ferry port.
A pillion has a 75% discount on my Tour Fee.
My Guiding Fee is my expenses, a daily wage (which covers all pre-tour admin) divided by the number of participants.
As a guide on an average 10-day tour with a mix of cheaper and more expensive hotels and hostals (family-run hotels) and 5 motorbikes, my Fee would be around £450 per rider.
Tour Itineraries are tailored to the group or individual using a detailed questionnaire. Each day has a route or routes with detours to great places or roads. Where to eat and where to stay. Maps are provided with the routes highlighted. I use my extensive knowledge from 40 years of exploring Iberia.
Birds &
Bikes
Five different species of Eagle in a week. Great back roads and lost villages. Gorges and Castles, Cathedrals and the best food. The bird watching is just a good excuse for a great time in Northern Spain.
CASTLES AND CATHEDRALS
A selection of the best in Spain from Avila to Cordoba or Olite to Zamora. There are so many fabulous places to go and see.
BATTLEFIELDS OF THE PENINSULAR WAR
Follow the route of Wellingtons battles from the lines of Torres Vedras to the Arapiles (this photo) the site of the battle of Salamanca.
Guidebooks
Personally created from my extensive travels and research in Iberia my books don't just give you routes they describe the roads as I found them, and the experiences I have had.
I intend to give you a feel for what this wonderful peninsula can give you.
I hand draw the illustrated maps and include my sketches doodles and photos of all the interesting places to visit.
Self-guided Itineraries
For £20/day of itinerary, I will use my knowledge to give you each day's route, detours to places of interest and suggested accommodation for each night.
I do this based on a questionnaire I ask all participants to fill out so that I can get an idea about how they like to travel and what their interests are.