The ExpeditionPlus! Concept: Cycling for Explorers

Exploration on a continental scale

Unlike our “normal” tours, our Expeditions are all about covering expansive territory. They’re about the challenge of pedaling across Europe in six weeks or across Latin America. They include the best of a regular ExperiencePlus! tour with the added satisfaction of cycling long distances, far from the beaten track.

Expeditions are for folks who want to be among the first, the few, the special. This is reflected by the fact that travelers must apply for our Expeditions and meet certain requirements. They cannot just book a reservation.

The ExpeditionPlus! difference

Our Expeditions are designed to appeal to cyclists of any age. All you need is cycling experience, endurance and the heart of an explorer!

Daily mileage will be significantly longer than our normal tours.
Enrollment in an Expedition is subject to an application process. This ensures that everyone on the trip is capable of riding long distances and enjoying the Expedition.
Expeditions are generally 20 - 30% less expensive than our normal tours.
Recycle credits are not included and cannot be redeemed.
The route will not be pedaled in advance by us.
Some lodging will not have been inspected in advance.
Hotel quality will generally be 3 stars with a private bathroom 90% of the time; occasionally these hotels may be the key to certain cultural experiences (such as having postage size towels or local fauna in the front 'yard) - but hey, that's part of the adventure!
Approximately 60% of dinners will be included (see detailed itineraries for specifics).
We will have van support, but it is limited.
Because we'll be testing new routes, some rides may have traffic or gravel sections.
Though we'll hold daily briefings, we may not have all the answers each day.
Travel Insurance is required; we advise on how to obtain this but it is the responsibility of the expedition participant.
Meals together will not include alcoholic drinks.

ExpeditionPlus! similarities

Our Expeditions are unique in many ways. But they will include many highlights that have made our regular ExperiencePlus! bicycle tours so popular for the last 35 years:

You’ll enjoy the same quality of pre-tour support. (Yes, a human will answer the phone when you call us! We’d love to hear from you.)
Use of high-quality bicycle is included in the price.
Luggage will be shuttled between daily destinations.
Route maps will be provided.
Daily briefings will be held to preview the day’s ride.
The route will be designed by ExperiencePlus!, working with local experts.
We'll always seek the most genuine local & regional cuisine.
We'll have one or two ExperiencePlus! tour leaders along and a bilingual local leader.
Hotel quality will generally be 3 stars with a private bathroom 90% of the time (circumstances may require us to use shared facilities occasionally).

Join us on our next Expedition

Call today to learn more about our upcoming Expeditions. This is truly the experience of a lifetime for any serious cyclist. We’d love to include you in our next Expedition.