Expedition style bike tours

Ride. Rest. Repeat. Relish it all! 

What to expect

Expeditions are all about long-distance exploration and the challenge of pedaling across continents. This tour style is for folks who want long days in the saddle followed by hearty meals and a good night’s sleep before doing it all over again. Expeditions include all the elements of what we know makes an excellent tour: careful route design, local guides and insightful local experiences. You will love this style of touring if you’re keen to embark on an adventure with others, are a confident, experienced cyclist, are comfortable cycling in remote locations, and can easily roll with a variety of accommodations, from basic to luxurious.

Although we work hard to select the appropriate routes, on expedition tours we may not have scouted every single mile in advance.

Expedition tour inclusions:

  • Tour leaders: Our tour leaders start with an unlimited supply of energy, and mix in talent, resourcefulness, and knowledge of local history and geography. These expert interpreters will be there when you need them and have a sixth sense for knowing when to help, and when to let adventure happen naturally.
  • Lodging: Accommodations on Expedition tours are generally 3 star-hotels with a private bathroom 90% of the time with the occasional 2 or 4-star hotel. We cannot always guarantee single and private rooms in every hotel due to the size of some establishments. 
  • Meals: Meals on our Expedition tours are as important as having a good bike! We’ll always seek the most genuine local and regional cuisine and make sure that you have enough energy for the next day. All breakfasts are included and will almost always be at the hotel. Lunches on your own might be on the road (either as a pack lunch or we’ll recommend cafes and grocery stores on the way where you can get picnic supplies). 
  • Bikes: Choose a high-quality, lightweight titanium hybrid or road bike, or tandem. E-bikes are not available on most Expeditions. Review the options on our bikes page
  • Navigation: ExperiencePlus! chalk arrows are your primary tool for navigating on Expedition tours. GPS-tracks, though not necessary, are also provided to download to your own device. 
  • Tour Leaders: Expedition tours will be led by a team of tour leaders, depending on group size. Learn more about our tour leaders at our tour leader page.
  • Van Support: Expedition tours will have limited van support. Instead of seeing the van throughout the day you may only see it once. If you need a ride you may have to wait until after it has arrived at the hotel, deposited the luggage and double backs for you. 
  • Tour leader gratuities are included in Expedition tours pricing. 
  • Tips and gratuities at tour hotels and group meals.
  • Travel assistance with transportation to and from the tour, including arranging extra nights at the tour starting and/or ending hotels. 
  • Complimentary gift.

What’s not included

  • Transportation to and from the bicycling tour including airfare or ground transportation.
  • Helmets – we ask that you bring your own to ensure the safest fit
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary.
  • Alcoholic beverages with group dinners.
  • Trip Insurance – learn more about trip insurance at our travel planning pages

Previous Expeditions

South America

2022
Carretera Austral

2020, 2015
Patagonia Coast to Coast

2009
Bicycle Across the High Andes
Patagonia Coast to Coast
2006

Patagonia Coast to Coast

Europe

2024
Bicycle Across Britain: Land’s End to John O’Groats

2023, 2025
Alpine Arc: Lyon to Ljubljana

2022

Rhine to the Adriatic

2019, 2018
Copenhagen to Paris
2016
Bicycle Across Scandinavia
Tallinn to Istanbul
Venice to Kalamata
2014
Alps to the Adriatic
2013
St. Petersburg to Istanbul
Euro Velo 6: Atlantic to Black Sea
2012
St. Petersburg to Istanbul

2011
Italy celebration: Marsala to Turin

2008
Danube – Germany to Romania’s Black Sea

2007
St. Petersburg – Warsaw – Timişoara – Istanbul
2006
St. Petersburg – Vilnius – Baia Mare – Istanbul

Find a tour

Expedition: Chile’s Carretera Austral

Join us on our bicycle expedition along the Carretera Austral from Chile’s Puerto Montt south to Chile Chico into the heart of central Patagonia.
17 days
From USD$8495
Expedition Level 5.0
    No dates currently scheduled.
    Private departures available.
Alpine Arc

Alpine Arc Expedition: Lyon to Ljubljana

Geographers and hydrologists have divided Europe’s alps into 36 mountain regions and pre-Alpine formations. This bicycle expedition takes you through and along 16 of those regions incorporating several glaciated valleys for easy rides while alternating with challenging mountain passes and Italy’s scenic Lake District. 
23 days
From USD$11595
Expedition Level 4.5
  • Jul 06, 2025 – Jul 28, 2025
    2 more to confirm the departure. No Recycle Credit spaces available.   

Celebrating the end of an incredible journey across Great Britain

2025 Expedition: Bike Across Britain: Land’s End to John O’Groats

This iconic end-to-end journey covers just over 1,000 miles and offers an incredible journey through the UK’s most scenic landscapes. The tour begins in the United Kingdom’s Land’s End and finishes at Scotland’s John O’Groats. This Expedition is e-bike friendly!
23 days
From USD$10950
Expedition Level 4.0
  • Aug 01, 2025 – Aug 23, 2025
    Re-Cycle discounts no longer available.  $200 Early Booking Discount ends Dec. 31st