There are so many reasons to love traveling in the fall. The crisp air of autumn offers a welcome respite from the summer heat, the colors of foliage emerge in their full brilliance, and oftentimes destinations are less crowded after the summertime rush of vacationers have headed home. Experience the best of fall and ride past the vibrant oranges, bright yellows, and deep reds of autumn and sample hot cider in Vermont, kayak in Sedona and Savannah, savor delicious wines in Niagara and Sonoma, discover the southern hospitality of Mississippi’s Natchez Trace, admire the gorgeous blue hues of Lake Annecy in France, and soak up the sun at coastal beaches in Basque Country or Cape Cod on our fall bicycle tours. These tours feature some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and the varying climate options offer the best of sunshine and cool fall air.
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Burlington, Vermont
Until now, we offered two popular week-long trips in Fall! The Stowe Fall Foliage and the Lake Champlain Fall Foliage. However, due to popular demand, we are also Introducing a Weekend Vermont foliage Trip in October. Please join us as we combine the best of the two trips into a Foliage Weekend covering both Stowe and Lake Champlain Valley.
St. George, Utah
Welcome to the awe-inspiring crown jewels of the Southwest where you commune with nature amid some of North America’s most magnificent landscapes. Explore Zion’s magnificent sandstone slot canyons and Bryce Canyon’s surreal maze of red spires. Soak up the Old West atmosphere at historic park lodges in the heart of American canyon-lands on this Bryce and Zion National Park Bike Tour.
Burlington, Vermont
Colorful fall foliage season is a favorite for our award-winning Vermont tours. The pristine Vermont air takes on an especially crisp feel on sunshine-filled fall days. Ride through the small towns and covered bridges of the Lake Champlain Valley’s gently rolling terrain. Visit the Old Round Church, sample cider and donuts at a local orchard, and enjoy a taste of IPA from a small craft brewery. As you make your way east to the storybook village of Stowe, Vermont’s Green Mountains rise from valley floors with foliage shades of red, orange, and yellow. Visit a family-run woolen mill that has been outfitting Vermonters for over a century. Indulge yourself at Topnotch Resort and Spa, a luxurious oasis nestled on a hillside overlooking Vermont’s tallest mountain. Experience the fall colors of Vermont in fine style.
Burlington, Vermont
Our award-winning tour of the Lake Champlain Valley features Vermont’s stunning fall foliage, prized country roads, and picture book landscapes. Ride through historic covered bridges and explore quaint villages in one of the most beautiful states in the US during peak foliage season. Enjoy stays in charming country inns and a classic turn-of-the-century lakeside resort. Cruise across Lake Champlain to ride fabulous routes on the opposite shore. Sample delicious treats at a local chocolatier and visit a gorgeous horse farm. Gentle valley farmland offers miles of fabulous cycling, and mountain foothills are close enough to provide challenging options for those who want them. This is a true inn-to-inn tour—there are no vehicle transfers except for short trips to and from Burlington.
Healdsburg, California
With more than 425 wineries, miles of stunning Pacific coastline, and a towering Redwood Forest, California's Sonoma Wine Country and Coast is a travel paradise. World-class wineries and vineyards await and we visit the magnificent Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valleys, each distinguished by their unique terrain and wines.
Buffalo, New York
Tour one of the world’s top wine regions on bike paths and country roads that are as relaxing as they are scenic. These peaceful byways are lined with vineyards, farms, orchards, and waterways that traverse the land nestled between Lakes Ontario and Erie. Ice wine put the Niagara Wine Country on the map and now the region’s Bordeaux and Burgundy-styled wines are making their mark in the worldwide arena. Fall in love with Niagara-on-the-Lake, the “prettiest town in Canada.” Follow the Niagara River Recreation Trail to a lovely park overlooking the greatest waterfall in North America—Niagara Falls. Enjoy private wine tastings at a variety of unique and highly regarded wineries, dine on some of the top cuisine in Canada, and unwind in luxurious wine country inns.
Bari/ Lecce
Welcome to Italy’s Puglia - the heel of the boot, along the sun-drenched Adriatic Sea. The luxurious six-day bike trip travels through an agricultural region acclaimed for its exceptional cuisine, stellar landscape, and super-friendly locals. Spend a week biking through the rolling fields of the Itria Valley, perfumed by the Macchia Mediterranea—rosemary, oregano, juniper—to Alberobello, a picture-postcard town of whitewashed conical stone buildings called Trulli, through the unspoiled hilltop Medieval towns, ancient archeological sites and along the glittering Adriatic sea. Soak in the hospitality of 5-star resorts and properties, and enjoy state-of-the-art Sojourn support with our team of local leaders. From Bari, where we pick you up, to Lecce train station, where we drop you off at the end of the trip, discover Puglia in style.
Annecy, France / Chamonix, France
Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Alps. Admire the gorgeous blue hues of Lake Annecy. Pedal up the switchbacks of the 2018 Stage 10 of the Tour de France from Bluffy to La Clusaz. Ride into the Rhone Alps through the chic farming villages of Flumet and Megève. Explore the Italian mountain town of Courmayeur in Aosta Valley. Take in the glamour of breathtaking Chamonix on the foothills of Mont Blanc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Experience one of New England’s most beloved seacoast vacation destinations on our Cape Cod bike trip.Artists have long been drawn to the Cape’s landscapes and soft light. Unspoiled sand dunes line beaches for nearly 30 miles along the Cape Cod National Seashore. Charming villages feature historic homes and picturesque harbors that still host working fishing fleets. Country roads and the Cape Cod Rail Trail invite exploration by bicycle.
Bilbao, Spain
Embark on a remarkable journey to the heart and soul of the gorgeous Basque Country and Rioja wine region. Basque, or Euskadi, is an incredibly hospitable and independent community in Northern Spain and Southern France. Ride breathtaking routes through vibrant Rioja vineyards and captivating Basque fishing villages. Awaken your taste buds at Michelin-star styled restaurants and experience extraordinary Pintxo culture.
Tucson, Arizona
Ride in Southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park E-bike tour with the addition of unexplored riding routes and a unique bird-watching walk in Patagonia Lake State Park. Recognized by Outside Magazine as a “life-list-worthy tour,” the trip features miles of fabulous cycling through the Sonoran Desert, leading to the quaint, artsy border town of Tubac.
Savannah, GA / Charleston, SC
The low country, a 200-mile stretch of coastal South Carolina and Georgia, covers a region that exudes an aristocratic charm draped in southern hospitality, fascinating history, charming Victorian and Antebellum architectures, delectable cuisine, and a quintessential scenic character. This relatively easier cycling trip will take you through and around the historic Savannah, GA, Gorgeous Beaufort, and Charming Charleston, SC.
Jackson, MS
Our Natchez Trace bike tour begins and ends in Jackson, the state capital of Mississippi. The trip is centered around the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 440-mile route steeped in history that is now part of the National Park System, with many historical sites along the way to pause and catch your breath. Tour Antebellum mansions that date back to the Civil War discover the deep roots of this region on visits to monuments and historic sites, savor some of the south’s most delectable cuisine and enjoy the famed “Southern Hospitality.” Welcome to Mississippi!