ClassicExplorerBike & boatExpeditionSelf-guided Cycling
descriptionFor those who like to pedal point to point on paved roads and explore “classic” cycling destinations and hidden gems only the locals know.For riders seeking back roads, vistas and sites that are only accessible through a fun combination of pavement, dirt and hard packed gravel.For those who want a Classic touring experience and love sleeping on water, unpacking once and exploring coastlines and quiet inland roads.The Expedition style was born from a passion for traversing continents with like-minded cyclists who delight in the unexpected and enjoy the long haul.Self-guided cycling is for those who want flexibility on dates and activities. We’ll still plan the routes and hotels and you do the pedaling!
tour length7-15 days5-8 days7-14 days18+ days7-10 days
tour levels1-41-41-44-51-4
navigationChalk arrowsGPS provided or group rideChalk arrowsChalk arrowsRide with GPS and Garmin
support1 Tour Leader van support and 1-2 Tour Leaders cycling.Van Driver and one tour leader cycling. Van support can be limited.1 Tour Leader van support and 1-2 Tour Leaders cycling.1 Tour Leader van support and 1-2 Tour Leaders cycling.Bike fit, tour briefing and luggage transfers. No van or tour leaders
inclusionsAll breakfasts, a few lunches, cultural group experiences and most dinners as multi-course meals.All breakfasts and first and last group dinners. Simple delicious meals in local restaurants.All breakfasts, on some boats most lunches, cultural group experiences and most dinners as multi-course meals.All breakfasts, and most dinners as multi-course meals. Cultural group may be limited to a few special highlights due to longer cycling days.Hotels, routes, luggage transfer and activities you want to add on.
road surfacePavementPavement, hard-packed gravel, dirt paths, roads with rocky or rough sectionsPavement, hard-packed dirt pathsPavement and dirtPaved and hard packed trails
hotels3-42-33-42-33 – 4 star hotels
multi-night staysOccasionallyOccasionallySame room on boat all tourOccasionally (rest days)If wanted
price per day$$$$$$$$$$$
Classic

description
For those who like to pedal point to point on paved roads and explore “classic” cycling destinations and hidden gems only the locals know.

tour length
7-15 days

tour levels
1-4

navigation
Chalk arrows

support
1 Tour Leader van support and 1-2 Tour Leaders cycling.

inclusions
All breakfasts, a few lunches, cultural group experiences and most dinners as multi-course meals.

road surface
Pavement

hotels
3-4

multi-night stays
Occasionally

price per day
$$$

Explorer

description
For riders seeking back roads, vistas and sites that are only accessible through a fun combination of pavement, dirt and hard packed gravel.

tour length
5-8 days

tour levels
1-4

navigation
GPS provided or group ride

support
Van Driver and one tour leader cycling. Van support can be limited.

inclusions
All breakfasts and first and last group dinners. Simple delicious meals in local restaurants.

road surface
Pavement, hard-packed gravel, dirt paths, roads with rocky or rough sections

hotels
2-3

multi-night stays
Occasionally

price per day
$$

Bike & boat

description
For those who want a Classic touring experience and love sleeping on water, unpacking once and exploring coastlines and quiet inland roads.

tour length
7-14 days

tour levels
1-4

navigation
Chalk arrows

support
1 Tour Leader van support and 1-2 Tour Leaders cycling.

inclusions
All breakfasts, on some boats most lunches, cultural group experiences and most dinners as multi-course meals.

road surface
Pavement, hard-packed dirt paths

hotels
3-4

multi-night stays
Same room on boat all tour

price per day
$$$

Expedition

description
The Expedition style was born from a passion for traversing continents with like-minded cyclists who delight in the unexpected and enjoy the long haul.

tour length
18+ days

tour levels
4-5

navigation
Chalk arrows

support
1 Tour Leader van support and 1-2 Tour Leaders cycling.

inclusions
All breakfasts, and most dinners as multi-course meals. Cultural group may be limited to a few special highlights due to longer cycling days.

road surface
Pavement and dirt

hotels
2-3

multi-night stays
Occasionally (rest days)

price per day
$$

Self-guided Cycling

description
Self-guided cycling is for those who want flexibility on dates and activities. We’ll still plan the routes and hotels and you do the pedaling!

tour length
7-10 days

tour levels
1-4

navigation
Ride with GPS and Garmin

support
Bike fit, tour briefing and luggage transfers. No van or tour leaders

inclusions
Hotels, routes, luggage transfer and activities you want to add on.

road surface
Paved and hard packed trails

hotels
3 – 4 star hotels

multi-night stays
If wanted

price per day
$