Natchez Trace Bike Tour
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Tour Overview
Bike Natchez Trace: Jackson | Natchez | Vicksburg
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. The peaceful Natchez Trace Parkway – a well-paved limited access highway with very little traffic, no cross traffic or traffic lights, and no commercial traffic, is a cyclist’s paradise. The Mississippi River Trail, where we ride, is a designated bicycle route network that parallels the length of the Mississippi River on this Natchez Trace cycling trip.
You will also enjoy trips off the Trace to nearby Vicksburg, one of the most historic and pivotal locations of the Civil War, with stopovers in Natchez and Jackson. 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!
Where does this trip start, end, and go?
We pick the guests up from the Jackson Airport(JAN) or the Hilton Garden Inn at the Jackson/Flowood hotel strip. At the end of the trip, we will drop you off at the Jackson airport. Check out the day-by-day tab, or download a more detailed itinerary.
What is the level of difficulty of biking?
This easy/intermediate bike tour is perfect for cyclists who are okay with a few gently rolling hills with some longer grades. You can always opt for an e-bike that is included in your price.
Where do you stay on this tour?
On this tour, we stay in heritage properties and historic inns with a casual, elegant setting. View the Lodging tab for accommodation details.
What are the duration, price, and dates for this tour?
The trip is for six days and five nights. See details under Dates & Prices.
What is included in the tour price?
All breakfasts, five lunches, and three dinners | All Accommodations | Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes, including e-bikes and much more. View the What’s Included tab for details.
What kind of bikes and gears, including e-bikes, do you offer?
Sojourn bike tours include full carbon frame road bikes or lightweight aluminum hybrid bikes with a carbon fork. Here’s our bike fleet and gear.
Do you have pictures of the tour?
View the Gallery Tab and enjoy photos from this trip.
We have some other questions. How can we contact you?
The Tour FAQ tab has most of the answers to guests’ questions. We are also delighted to help you with your next vacation. Write to info@gosojourn.com. Call us at 800-730-4771 or 802-425-4771 or use our contact us form.
Lodging Information
Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
Guest House Mansion Inn
This historic mansion was originally built in 1840 by the grandson of Natchez’s first mayor and prides itself on its deep rooted history and antebellum architecture, featuring an elegant interior, a French Quarter Style Courtyard, and expansive porches. (2 Nights)
Old Capitol Inn
This boutique hotel dates back to 1952 and is within walking distance of the Mississippi State Capitol building and the Old Capitol Museum, from which it takes its name. The inn features a rooftop garden with stunning views of the city and evening wine-and-cheese receptions. (1 Night)
The Corners Mansion Inn
Located in Vicksburg’s Historic Garden District, The Corners is a true Southern Mansion with original parterre gardens and views of the Mississippi River. The Mansion enjoys stunning sunset views from the galleries features porch swings on the front porch. (2 Nights)
Date and Pricing
Start Location: Jackson | End Location: MS
Limited E-Bikes Available - Request Early
Rating: Easy to Intermediate Trips
- 2025
- Make it Private
What's Included
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – both yours to keep
- 5 nights at distinctive southern mansions and inns
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300
- E-bikes also available (Learn More).
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, five lunches, and three dinners
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
FAQs
- Start & End: We pick you up from the Hampton Inn Jackson/Flowood at 8:45 AM or the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport (JAN) at 9 AM. At the end of the trip, we drop you off at the same airport at 1 PM.
- Meals: All breakfasts and lunches are covered, and most dinners are as well. We leave a few evenings open for you to explore the variety of restaurants in the area. We strongly recommend a reservation for the restaurants you pick.
- Shuttle: In order to offer you the best of the area on a trip, we sometimes have to make use of shuttles. At the start of the trip, there is a 2-hour shuttle to get from Jackson to Natchez.
- Accommodations: Our accommodations on this trip are simpler and more casual than you may have experienced on previous trips. However, they are the best hotels in the area and feature history and Southern charm.
- Routes: Although most of the riding is on the Trace, where traffic is regulated, there are segments on public roads where you might encounter cars and commercial traffic. While it is not busy outside of towns and cities, we encourage guests who feel nervous to get in the van. This is a loop tour, so the trip does not follow the trace all the way to Nashville.
- Non-Biking Activities: A guided tour of the Vicksburg National Military Park is included in the trip. You can choose to do mansions tours and visit various museums on the route.
- E-Bike: Limited number of E-bikes are offered on a first come first serve basis.
- Van support: There are a few longer ride days and you can choose to ride as much or as little as you want. Our vans are always there to offer you a break.
- Flexibility: Our trips are designed to be flexible, giving you the freedom to experience it the way YOU want. So if you want some downtime or to do things on your own, our leaders will work to find you the best days to do it.
- Level of Riding: This is rated as an easy/intermediate trip with a few rolling hills. Riding mileages vary with the longest daily distance being 58 miles, but once again you can choose to opt for less riding per your preference.
- Routing and Scheduling: The itinerary we provide can change on a certain day in terms of restaurant time, road closures, and weather conditions. Our leaders are fully trained at offering alternate plans and solutions. We seek your cooperation and promise to deliver the best vacation experience regardless.
Guest Reviews
“Riding the Trace–loved almost no cars. The weather was spectacular. It was great to speak with the guides before we left on the trip. They clarified things for us, The guides were excellent. The trip was well planned. I always felt I could stop at any time if the biking were beyond me.”
Fran Porter
“This whole trip was a great experience. I appreciate the attempt to keep it interesting by taking side trips off of the Trace. There was a lot of history to learn about along the way, topped off with some awesome biking, delicious food, and comfortable accommodations… really can’t do much better. Thank you!”
Barbara Fogal
DAY BY DAY
Natchez Trace Bike Tour
Welcome to Mississippi! Meet your leaders and take a two-hour shuttle ride to Natchez where we’ll begin our adventure. Enjoy a Sunday brunch and a tour of a famous historic mansion. Take a warm-up ride around the town of Natchez that passes many of Natchez’s classic antebellum mansions. Tonight, our group will gather for a welcome reception and dinner in Natchez.
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Guest House Mansion Inn
L, DFollow a gently graded and scenic and winding route north on the Trace. Leaving the Trace takes us to Emerald Mound, the second-largest ceremonial mound in the nation built by the Natchez Indians. Enjoy lunch along the route with the rest of the group. After lunch the route will rejoin the Trace heading back south towards Natchez, passing through Mt. Locust. Loop back to the southern terminus of the Trace and head back to the Guesthouse Manor.
21, 31, 37, 50 Guest House Mansion Inn B, LRide north to Windsor Ruins, a historic site featuring the remains of an antebellum mansion. Head to Port Gibson the 3rd oldest settlement in Mississippi. Many of Port Gibson’s historic buildings survived the Civil War because Grant believed the city was “too beautiful to burn.” Stop at the “Sunken Trace”, before settling in for a picnic lunch at Rocky Springs. Take the bicycle designated Mississippi River Trail (MRT) to Vicksburg, our home for the next two nights, before enjoying a group dinner at a local restaurant.
16, 35, 58 Corners Mansion Inn B, L, DAfter breakfast, we’re off to enjoy a guided tour of the historic Vicksburg National Military Park provided by a local historian. Embark on the route through the park and then we’ll arrive at the USS Cairo (a recovered sunken ironclad boat) Museum where your leaders will host a picnic lunch. After lunch, continue riding or head back to the Corners Mansion. This evening your leaders will host a wine and beer reception at the Corners Mansion and then you are free to explore Vicksburg on your own.
11, 19, 22 Corners Mansion Inn B, LLeaving the hills of Vicksburg behind us, our ride goes from urban to suburban to very rural farmland. Rejoin the Trace Parkway one last time for 10 miles and exit at the historic town of Clinton, a suburb of Jackson. Lunch will be at the 303 Jefferson restaurant in the center of the historic red-bricked downtown. For our final encore, we’ll ride down Capitol Street through the heart of downtown Jackson, past the Governor’s Mansion and Old Capitol building before arriving at the Old Capitol Inn. After freshening up, join your fellow travelers for a drink on the hotel’s rooftop lounge before we head out for a final farewell hosted group dinner.
12, 28, 48, 58 Old Capitol Inn B, L, DThe morning if free and open for you to explore/ Breakfast will be available starting at 7 AM and we will leave for the airport after checkout at noon.
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