Challenging mountain biking vacations for those of you who are not scared of steep hills and can handle moderate to difficult technical section and distances of between 25-50 miles / 40-80 km per day. These mountain biking vacations are challenging so hang on to your hats, if you don't think your fitness is up to it check out some of our other cycling vacations and our classification below. Take a look at our cycling vacations & mountain biking vacations classification guide to find the right mountain biking vacation for you.
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The most memorable part of our vacation was the time spent in a very remote area of Tanzania with the Masai. We were privileged to visit their homes and witness their day to day living. An amazing experience!
(more)My most memorable parts were the fantastic rides, the buzz you get when you reach the top of an exhausting climb and then get to whizz down descents that will really get the adrenaline pumping through your body! (more)Fantastic mountain biking in a beautiful location - one of the best vacations I've been on and I came away feeling I'd really pushed myself physically and mentally, and achieved something. (more)It was great to see the fantastic scenery and villages of the South West and this was just the mountain biking challenge I was looking for, both in terms of technical skill and fitness. (more)This vacation was our honeymoon and it was exactly what we were wanting. Idylicc location in the mountains, so quiet and relaxing. (more)We invite every traveler who books a vacation via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the vacations they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same vacation can have different views!
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