João Daniel
Born and raised in Lisbon, I was five when my parents took me and my brother on a camping trip to Southwest coast of Portugal. That summer, I spent my birthday camping under pine trees close to the beach. Throughout the years I’ve been collecting memories like this and they always put a smile on my face. My goal is to help you do the same – make you a smile whenever you remember your trip to Portugal.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Everything Portugal!!! Including Azores and Madeira islands. With a little brainstorm we’ll find a nice set of cultural, gastronomic, and outdoor activities to make your trip memorable."
How did you get involved in travel?
"A while back I was planning a big bicycle tour around Europe; and to work-out the details of my plan I started hosting cyclists travelling through Portugal. We spent hours looking through maps and sharing tips about places we went and loved. What to see, what to eat… From there I guess things just moved to where I am now."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"So hard to choose one. For me, it’s always about the little details: the first slice of pizza ever eaten (on the shores of Lake de Garda in Italy); buying food on a Sri Lank train crossing the tea plantations; bodysurfing on an empty beach in Northern Spain; weird conversations on Alpine trails; a crowded cinema in Köln; running in Central Park…"
João's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Discover all four corners of Portugal in this epic 15-day road trip. Start in Lisbon, where the sounds of live fado music will lead you on a drive north to Porto and the wine...
Explore southwestern Portugal's stunning scenery on this six-day road trip from Lisbon to Lagos at your own pace. Set out from the capital to wind your way south through a land...
Explore the volcanic landscapes of the Azores on this 15-day self-driving tour that highlights four of the Portuguese archipelago's islands. Start in São Miguel, where you'll...
Family itineraries
Explore Portugal from north to south on this 10-day family adventure. Start in Porto, where you'll tour the historic city, learn how to paint authentic Portuguese tiles, and...
Ten days in Portugal allows you to cover the highlights with a family-friendly food and cultural itinerary. Try pastéis de nata in Porto, take a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon,...
Get ready to check Portugal off your family's bucket list on this 14-day adventure! Start in Porto, where you'll take a foodie tour and try traditional Portuguese cuisine,...
Road trip itineraries
Portugal's historic cities and unspoiled countryside are the main focus of this 10-day, self-drive adventure. Heading north from Lisbon, you'll take your time exploring the...
Discover all four corners of Portugal in this epic 15-day road trip. Start in Lisbon, where the sounds of live fado music will lead you on a drive north to Porto and the wine...
Recent trip reviews for João
Joao provided so much support before and duri...
Portugal
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Mar 17 - Mar 29, 2024
Hope to see you again soon! Bring your bikes the next time :)
A unique, five star experience
Portugal
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Mar 8 - Mar 18, 2024
Thank you :) you made it easy!
I will definitely Work woth kimkim again to p...
Portugal
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Oct 25 - Nov 4, 2023
I will definitely Work woth kimkim again to plan my trip.
The professionalism, patience, knowledge, humor and kindness of every tour guide was among the best I have experienced throughout many travel experiences.
Thank you Leslie, we are glad you liked it :)
I'm sharing your review with everyone - they'll be happy to read your words.
See you soon.
Perfect fall visit to Portugal
Portugal
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Oct 13 - Oct 21, 2023
Olá :) I’m really happy you had a great time here. Hope to see you soon again on this side of the Atlantic :D