Small group bicycling vacations
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Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From US $1,625 to US $1,705 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 19 May, 26 May, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2018: 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 19 May, 26 May, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Late availability on the these dates: 02 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 04 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov
Cambodia cycling vacations
Cycle Cambodia & choose the difference you make
From £1,150 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 9 Nov
2018: 23 Jan, 19 Jul, 17 Dec
2019: 8 Jan
2018: 23 Jan, 19 Jul, 17 Dec
2019: 8 Jan
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Biking vacation in the Baltics
Discover historical cities crossing Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
From US $1,705 to US $1,735 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep
2018: 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep
2018: 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep
Late availability on the these dates: 09 Sep, 16 Sep
Cilento and Amalfi Coast cycling vacation, Italy
Rocky ridges set between small picturesque inlets
From US $1,745 to US $2,245 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2018: 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
2018: 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
Late availability on the these dates: 26 Aug, 09 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct
Vietnam small group cycling vacation
The best of Vietnam on two wheels
From US $1,985 to US $2,245 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 29 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov ...
2018: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov ...
Late availability on the these dates: 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 04 Nov, 08 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
Yucatan cycling vacation in Mexico
An active cycling holiday on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
From US $2,415 to US $2,945 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov
2018: 6 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov
Late availability on the these dates: 04 Nov, 18 Nov
Central America cycling vacation
Colonial cities, cloud forests and tropical island paradise
From US $3,565 to US $4,025 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 19 May, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 May, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 14 Sep ...
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 19 May, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 May, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 14 Sep ...
Late availability on the these dates: 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 04 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov
Coast to coast cycling vacation in Costa Rica
Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike
From US $3,715 to US $3,825 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 16 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 11 Aug, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 11 Aug, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec
Late availability on the these dates: 04 Nov, 18 Nov
South Africa cycling vacation, Drakensberg and Kruger
A breathtaking panoramic cycling route
From US $2,475 to US $2,835 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
2018: 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 11 Aug, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov
2018: 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 11 Aug, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov
Late availability on the these dates: 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 04 Nov, 18 Nov
Cycling vacation in Croatia, Dalmatian Coast
Cycling through the Dalmatian Coast Islands in Croatia
From US $1,365 to US $1,675 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
2018: 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 22 Oct
2018: 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 22 Oct
Late availability on the these dates: 30 Sep, 21 Oct
Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge vacation
Bike and barge from Amsterdam to beautiful Bruges
From US $1,220 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
2018: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct
2018: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr8,395 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep
Norway self guided biking vacation, Hardangerfjord
Spectacular view of the fjords, mountains and glaciers
From NKr10,750 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Wednesday between 27th May and 26th August
Sweden self guided cycling vacation, Stockholm countryside
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr6,995 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
Danube cycling holiday, self guided
Discove the compelling history of the Danube
From US $1,849 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Every Saturday, Sunday or Monday from 24 Apr to 9 Oct (except 24 Apr to 29 April & 24 Sep to 9 Oct - only on Sunday)
Cambodia & Vietnam community cycling vacation
Explore Phnom Penh to Saigon- & everything in between
From £1,450 to £1,600 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 28 Dec
2018: 2 Feb, 24 Jun, 29 Jul, 21 Nov, 28 Dec
2019: 1 Feb
2018: 2 Feb, 24 Jun, 29 Jul, 21 Nov, 28 Dec
2019: 1 Feb
Lands End To John O'Groats biking trip
Britain's classic cycling challenge
From £1,845 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug
Cycling vacation in Chile
First class bike tour in Chile's Lake & Volcano District
From US $4,250 to US $4,950 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Chile biking vacation
Join us on the best road cycling tour in Chile.
From US $3,350 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Kyrgyzstan biking vacation
An adventurous off-road cycle tour in remote Kyrgyzstan
From US $3,350 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Prague to Budapest cycling vacation
A wonderfully contrasting ride through the heart of Europe
From US $2,635 to US $2,715 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 14 Sep
2018: 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct
2018: 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on the these dates: 14 Sep
Tanzania cycling vacation and safari
An exhilarating cycling safari in Tanzania
From US $4,275 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 18 Nov, 16 Dec
Late availability on the these dates: 18 Nov
Luang Prabang to Hanoi cycling vacation, Laos and Vietnam
A fully supported cycling odyssey of Laos & Vietnam
From US $2,810 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 24 Mar, 5 May, 31 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 24 Mar, 5 May, 31 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec
Rajasthan cycling vacation
Explore the palaces, temples and wildlife of India's desert state
From US $2,295 to US $3,315 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2018: 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 21 Dec
2018: 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 21 Dec
Late availability on the these dates: 13 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov, 24 Nov
Avignon to Nice cycling tour in France
A visually stunning cycling trip from Avignon to Nice
From €1,290 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Sep
Nouvelle Aquitaine self guided bicycling vacation, France
Idyllic cycling in France with great food, wine and bonhomie
From €1,064 to €1,149 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Sep
2018: 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
2018: 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
The last remaining six-night holidays in 2017 begin September 3 (four places only).
No single supplement for first solo guest in week beginning September 3, 2017 and also in 2018.
2017 prices apply to 2018 holidays booked during 2017
Cycling vacations in Burgundy, France
A bicycle by day, a barge by night
From US $1,270 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
2018: 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2018: 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Biking vacation in Kenya & Tanzania
16 day biking and wildlife adventure in Kenya and Tanzania.
From US $3,290 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Aug
Tibet & China biking vacation
A Challenging cycle tour in China and the Tibetan Plateau.
From US $3,250 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 20 Aug, 5 Sep
Three Gorges cycling tour in China
Cycling through the mountains of undiscovered Central China
From €3,190 26 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 Sep
From
£1,150
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Riding the crazy streets of Phnom Penh on the first day, like you're in a computer game. Eating a power bar on a river bed after a two-hour push through mud. Seeing a small girl rowing a bath tub in a floating village on the Tonlé Sap. Beef loc lac. Fish amok. A chorus of hellos from children in every village. Hoem, the support van driver's laugh. Angkor Thom with no one there. Twin massage in Siem Reap. Water buffalo. Macaques. Iced coffee with condensed milk. The ice-cream... (more)Louise Brealey
From
SKr8,395
excluding flights
Jumping in the lake for a cool off after a long day canoeing was the best. Had a great vacation. After busy days there was always a great place to stay and good food to eat. It was well planned and thought through and Carmen smoothed it all along nicely. (more)Andrea Austin
The day canoeing and camping it really felt like a wilderness adventure even though you are really not far from Stockholm.. We were lucky with the weather. (more)David Davies
The week of touring Sweden's countryside on our own with some support was amazing, breath-taking and so enjoyable! (more)Ingrid Sloan
From
US $3,290
excluding flights
I would go again without hesitation. A perfectly organized tour with enough space for individual changes. Well done! (more)Roman Holderbach
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)Susan Ducollet-Holliday
Brilliant! I have done supported tours in USA, Cuba, Brazil and Europe and this is the gold standard in terms of support, food, attention to detail, professionalism, friendliness etc. etc. I cannot recommend this company too highly. Go have fun! (more)Jane Thurnell-Read
From
SKr6,995
excluding flights
From
€1,064
excluding flights
The people were fabulous both the hosts and guests. Competent, kind, thoughtful hosts. Great food and lovely setting great cycling and walking. (more)Nicki Mazey
Excellent. Accommodation was first class. Hosts were excellent. Environment refreshing and relaxing. The vacation lived up to the blurb on the website! (more)Brian Flynn
Fantastic! We would highly recommend this vacation to friends/family who might be interested in experiencing local culture in the French countryside in combination with hiking and/or biking. (more)Christina Freeman
From
US $1,270
excluding flights
I thoroughly enjoyed the vacation & the food & cycling were excellent. (more)Belinda Perry
Biking through the towns with our tour guide, Inka, who was an exceptional leader. The ride was challenging, leisurely, and culturally rewarding! (more)Michael Chirichello
I really enjoyed the vacation. All 18 of us got on very well and each day's cycling was just the right amount of cycling and sight-seeing. Martin & Marjorie's hospitality and food were excellent. Our cycle guide, Yon Willan was fantastic and I will miss having him around! (more)Joanna Moncrieff
From
US $2,365
excluding flights
From
US $3,715
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every day with new discoveries of Costa Rica, beautiful cycling experience, local tour leader Memo and his fantastic crew member Luís and Ronald, and variety of vacation experience in two weeks made this vacation the best I've ever been.
Tips?
Be prepared for rice and beans three times a day for two weeks ;)
Local benefits?
Yes, absolutely, in all the trips (including optional) I felt that local people were supported in their business, be it a local restaurant... (more)Agne Bajoriniene
From
US $1,985
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Climbing the Hai Van pass. We all made it to the top and were supported throughout by our guide Danh who gave us cold drinks and cheered us on. The food was also great and we were treated to genuine local cuisine, all delicious.
Tips?
Take more money than recommend, especially if you want to take presents home or drink wine with you evening meal. Some people couldn't get money out of the ATMs so tell your bank that you are going to Vietnam. You don't really need US... (more)Cath Lysley
From
US $1,735
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Cycling down the coastal road with ice-cream at the bottom
Tips?
Be prepared to eat lots of amazing food, pack a swimsuit
Local benefits?
Family run accommodation used, cycling with a support vehicle
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Charlotte Graham
From
US $2,715
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Cycling through such varied landscapes was spectacular - the dunes were AMAZING!
Tips?
GO!
Local benefits?
Somewhat: we visited the cheetah conservation foundation - to understand more about these lovely animals. And we stayed in smaller local places (rather than large hotels).
Overall rating?
Excellent - a great mix of exercise, touring and relaxation. The local company (Mabaruli) was excellent and looked after us very well. (more)Jennifer Milward
From
£1,450
excluding flights
Visiting the NGOs, cycling out of Phnom pehn, fighting through sand in the midday sun, cycling through rice fields, conquering a 20k mountain climb or cycling into the chaos of Saigon/ hoi chi mihn? Too many to mention wonderful memories.... (more)Charlie Stockford
Very hard to pick just one element of the trip, it was all memorable. Cycling through Vietnam and Cambodia gives you a chance to immerse yourself in
local life in a way that traveling by any other means would have been impossible. We cycled well off the beaten track, through villages and paddy fields, along dirt tracks and local paths. We ate incredible local, fresh food and visited some fascinating places on the rest days. (more)Ali Kenny
From
US $2,635
excluding flights
The most memorable was everything, from my first foray into Prague to my last walk on the Danube in Budapest. Its the history, the glory, the subjugation, the castles, the rivers and the people. (more)Peter Perlmutter
This was an excellent vacation and I am very glad I was a part of it. I will certainly look at other vacations from Responsible Travel in the future (more)Pia Valeriana
From
€600
excluding flights
From
US $1,365
excluding flights
So many things where memorable: cycling through the vineyards and along Adriatic Sea, also Mjlet National Park was magnifique. Great guide who was funny, encouraging, patient, and kind; scenery that matches anywhere worldwide, amazing food, and a whole new set of friends. (more)Linda Roe
We had a really fantastic time. The group was friendly and the tour guide really made the trip for us with her knowledge and enthusiasm for the country. (more)Alice Jewell
I loved it all, but the day trip to Mljet was particularly special. (more)Ann Anderson
From
US $1,920
excluding flights
From
US $1,705
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The cycling
Tips?
Bring clothes for all weathers. We had one day when we needed sunscreen and a hat, and the next it was freezing rain. It's not a tremendously demanding ride,
but you do need to be able to ride 30 miles a day and climb a hill or two.
Local benefits?
We did spend money in local cafes and retaurants, and biking's definitely better than car or coach. I would have liked to see fewer disposable cups and other
items in the hotels though.
Overall... (more)Wendy Pillar
From
US $3,350
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Views of snow topped volcanos whilst cycling around huge lakes.
Tips?
It can be very cool until lunchtime. Long sleeves essential.
Local benefits?
Yes as we used local staff & facilities.
Overall rating?
Excellent itinerary. Good pace. Our guide Ernesto was particularly helpful & informative. (more)Jan Lawson
From
US $3,025
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The best part for me was the rides around Inle Lake; really peaceful and interesting riding and the lake a source of life for so much. Great bikes and great group all added to the experience.
Tips?
Go with the flow; if you choose Monsoon season be prepared to get very very wet; that said it was part of the experience and part of life in Myanmar so it didn't really detract. Just take quick dry clothes and several pairs of shoes/rubber ones help.
Local benefits?
Yes... (more)Justine henwood
From
US $1,705
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Cycling along the beach near Riga, and then down the Curonian Spit on beautifully maintained cycle routes through trees were both wonderful.
Tips?
Averaging about 50km a day on mainly flat routes, the cycling is easy and should appeal to almost any cyclist who likes a potter, but might frustrate those
looking for something more challenging.
Easy countries to vacation in and things essentially worked really well. Do take
mosquito repellent - most places are fine,... (more)Edward Milford
From
US $1,655
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable part of the vacation was the environment of Andalucia itself. The main thing that contributed to the success of the trip was the group leader, Shaun Allan, who I cannot recommend highly enough.
Tips?
The cycling was just the right side of challenging but I would warn other travelers to make sure they can cope - a couple within our group struggled.
Local benefits?
The group did spend money locally on food, drink etc and I would guess... (more)Chris Povah
From
US $2,635
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Cycling through the the back roads of Sri Lanka
Tips?
Be fit before you start
Local benefits?
Yes, as I donated to a dog charity (Embark) in Sri Lanka on my return to UK
Overall rating?
Extremely good. (more)Joy Skipper
From
€620
excluding flights
So we had some fabulous days exploring the Islands near Dubrovnik kayaking, swimming, walking and cycling. Although it was very hot we still went out on some great adventures and felt we had really covered all the lesser known local places. (more)Juliet Lowe
Very good! The accommodations were very comfortable, our guide was great, and the activities were just what I was looking for. (more)Leah Chamberlain
From
US $1,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Reaching the top of the Col du Tourmalet.
Tips?
You need to be really fit for this vacation. Train beforehand as much as possible. Some climbs are very long and arduous. I did not cope with the unseasonably
hot temperatures (over 40C, according to my Garmin).
Local benefits?
No more than other cycling vacations, I guess.
Overall rating?
Very good. (more)Dave Hutton
From
US $1,625
excluding flights
From
US $2,475
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Cycling through the majestic peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, cooling off with a swim in refreshing waterholes, wildlife spotting in Kruger National Park.
Tips?
Cycle training will give you a better experience as some of the rides are quite challenging with lots of uphill.
Local benefits?
Yes. The trip was relatively low impact and used accommodation owned/ run by local people.
Overall rating?
Awesome! (more)Jennifer Steward
From
US $1,675
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Well, most memorable was possibly cycling up a zig zag mountain road in the teeming rain with a river coursing down the road!! That was freak weather
though. Most memorable in a good way was the wild flowers, which were everywhere and spectacular, and the food, which was the best I have ever eaten.
Tips?
Do some training riding up hills! On two of the days there are very long climbs (and very long descents afterwards). Bring clothes for a wide range of weathers
if... (more)Wendy Pillar
From
US $1,220
excluding flights
Very relaxed pace and enjoyable. The guide, the food, the service and the staff were all outstanding. (more)Doug and Angela Cliff
The most memorable parts were living and traveling on the barge Fiep. The crew, accommodation and food were excellent. Amsterdam, Ghent and Antwerp were great. (more)Jill Toman
From
US $2,895
excluding flights
Hiding out from the rain in a local families nice warm ger being given homemade yaks cheese and yak yoghurt vodka was the most memorable part. (more)Rebecca Drinkwater
Great terrain for mountain biking as there is no traffic apart from the odd inquisitive yak on the path. A total contrast to central London. (more)Andrea McNeill
From
US $3,345
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Two things:
Seeing the Naadam festival.
The friendliness and competence of the local staff - two drivers and two cooks. They will remain in my affections forever.
Tips?
Take a lavalava. It makes an emergency tent when the hot sun is beating down on your head, it can be a towel, a bathrobe, a shoulder covering for temples, a modesty screen when having a public pee stop. Never travel without your lavalava.
Local benefits?
I couldn't say. I sought out a fair... (more)Monica Holland
