A Cyclist's Dream
Thrills of Biking
Cycle world-renowned scenic routes and go the extra mile into the heart of a region with a range of mileage and route options on these selected bike tours! Plenty of time on the saddle with longer mileage, EPIC (Extra Pedal if Crazy) options, challenging terrains, including a trip up the Andes in Chile, a ride on the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, and on Stage 10 of the Tour de France, are the hallmarks of this trip collection that is a cyclist’s dream!
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Canada Bike Tour: Québec City
Burlington, Vermont
Québec City, and much of the French-speaking Province of Québec, feels worlds away despite its close proximity to the US. Routes closely trace rivers sailed by Frenchman Samuel de Champlain as he extended his exploration from Québec City, and the settlement he established there, southwest to Lake Champlain. The ride follows some of the oldest routes in North America, winding through small villages, past tidy farms, and by imposing churches that serve as centerpieces for their towns. The friendly Québécois speak some English but are always appreciative of even piecemeal attempts to communicate in French so, début practiquer votre Français maintenant!
9 Days / 8 Nights -
Oregon Bike Tour: Columbia River Gorge
Portland, Oregon
Oregon’s Columbia Gorge region is tough to beat for spectacular scenery, amazing cycling routes, beautiful hiking trails, and exciting (but not over the top!) river rafting. Stunning vistas highlight rides along the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway, a gorgeous two-lane road, and the first National Scenic Highway in the country. This winding route provides stunning views as it passes the world’s greatest concentration of waterfalls and offers magnificent vistas over the Gorge. Visit a remote alpine lake fed by glaciers high on the flanks of Mt. Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Vermont Bike Tour: Lake Champlain Valley
Burlington, Vermont
Ride through historic covered bridges and explore quaint villages in one of the most beautiful states in the US. 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. History buffs will enjoy important sites including those of famous maritime battles and the Underground Railroad.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Maine Bike Tour
Bar Harbor, Maine
Acadia, our nation’s smallest National Park, is revered as one of the most scenic and beautiful of our national treasures. Situated primarily on Mt. Desert Island, the park is an incredible blend of rocky shoreline, dense forest, crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, and granite-domed hills. Best explored by bicycle and on foot, you will also enjoy a guided kayak excursion and a sail on a Maine Windjammer. Cruise across Frenchman’s Bay to Schoodic Peninsula to ride along stunning coastline and through several of Maine’s classic fishing villages.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Montana: Glacier National Park Bike Tour
Whitefish, Montana
Glacier National Park offers some of mother nature’s most stunning cycling routes in the world. Spectacular natural beauty, pristine lakes, glacier-carved valleys, snow-capped mountains, and abundant wildlife captivate you at every bend in the road. Ride the iconic Going to the Sun Road, stay at the stunning Prince of Wales hotel by the gorgeous Waterton Lakes and explore this once in a lifetime experience on foot and on your saddle.
7 Days / 6 Nights -
Vermont Bike Tour: Lake Champlain Valley Fall Foliage
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.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Vermont Bike Tour: Stowe Fall Foliage
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.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Spain Bike Tour
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. Visit a UNESCO wine museum and sample world-renowned wines. Awaken your taste buds at Michelin-star restaurants and experience extraordinary Pinxto culture.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
France Bike Tour
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. Take in the glamour of breathtaking Chamonix on the foothills of Mont Blanc.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
California Bike Tour: Sonoma Wine Country and Coast
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.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Arizona Bike Tour: Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona
Ride in the redesigned Southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park bike tour with the addition of new and 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 that leads to a quaint artsy border town of Tubac and offers an even mix of epic ride options for avid riders as well as more non-biking and easier options for casual cyclists.
7 Days / 6 Nights -
Utah National Parks: Bryce and Zion Bike Tour
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.
7 Days / 6 Nights -
Chile Bike Tour | Post-Trip Extension: Argentina
Santiago, Chile
Ride through the famed vineyards of Chile’s Colchagua and Maipo Valley, where you tour, taste, and craft your own wine. Follow the coast to surfing haven of Pichilemu, the salt marshes of Cáhuil, and the quaint fishing villages of Buchalemu. Bike to the Andean mountain village of Farellones for a jaw dropping vista of the surrounding glaciers – This trip is a cyclist’s dream! Get on the post-trip extension to Argentina, the land of the famous Argentinian Malbec, on the foothills of the Andes mountains. Explore the wineries of Lujan De Cuyo on bike. Ride to the stunning vineyards of Uco Valley framed by the majestic Cerro Tupungato, a semi-active volcano.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Texas Bike Tour
San Antonio, Texas
Texas Hill Country is one of the best places in the country for scenic and peaceful bicycling. Tour historic and beautiful LBJ Ranch by bike. Cycle to the legendary country music hamlet of Luckenbach. Visit famous historic sites, including the Alamo, El Mercado, and La Villita and ride the Mission Trail.
7 Days / 6 Nights -
California Bike Tour: Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs CA
Bike through the stunning landscapes of Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, and Borrego Springs. Enjoy fabulous cycling routes, extraordinary hiking, and distinctive accommodations. Ride through Joshua Tree National Park and its unworldly boulder formations and spin to Old Town La Quinta in the heart of Southern California’s famous golfing venues. Hike through an unusual palm canyon where bighorn sheep are frequently sighted. Relax in a lovely brand new hotel in downtown Palm Springs, tucked against the mountains on the west side of Palm Springs and unwind at a lovely small resort in Borrego Springs. This area is a unique combination of glamour and natural beauty, with towering mountains overlooking deep desert canyons, all in close proximity to the bustling downtown.
6 Days / 5 Nights
