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Bike your way through 2023: Our readers' top 10 tour picks

Best Bike Tour (2023) June 9, 2023

One of the most fun (and greenest) ways to experience the beauty of the world is by bike. Just start pedaling and the journey becomes as important as the destination. These 10 bike tour companies were voted as the best of 2023 for their fantastic guided and self-guided tours that take you around the globe on two wheels.

No. 10: Summer Feet Cycling

Summer Feet Cycling was founded more than two decades ago, offering bicycle tours of Maine. Today, the company continues to introduce visitors to the Pine Tree State, with additional tour offerings in Quebec, Nova Scotia and Europe.

No. 9: DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

DuVine's mission is "for every traveler to experience the world by bike." These luxury bike tours focus heavily on food and wine, and itineraries often include family-run restaurants and boutique accommodations. You’ll find tours around the globe, including domestic options in California, the Hudson Valley, Maine and Vermont, among others.

No. 8: BikeHike Adventures

With curated tours across five continents, BikeHike Adventures showcases the diverse landscapes and cultures across the globe from the comfort of a bicycle. While strictly-cycling excursions can be booked across destinations like Colombia, Ireland and Morocco, ambitious adventurers can sign up for a multi-sport itinerary for some added rafting and kayaking.

No. 7: Exodus Travels

Exodus Travels has been offering small group and self-guided cycling trips to over 90 countries for nearly 50 years. Cycling tours include leisurely exploration in places like Portugal and the Baltics, as well as more challenging routes in places like Sicily, Panama and Sri Lanka.   

No. 6: VBT Bicycling Vacations

Guests traveling with VBT can choose their trip by activity level: easy, easy/moderate, moderate or moderate/challenging. Guided and self-guided itineraries explore destinations around the globe, including the Vermont countryside, South Carolina Lowcountry and the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.

No. 5: Timberline Adventures

Timberline Adventures provides guided and self-guided cycling tours throughout the United States and Canada. All guided adventures include lodging, support from a sag wagon and most meals. Destinations include Death Valley National Park, the Northwest Passage, Aspen and more.

No. 4: Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals

Albuquerque and Santa Fe offer some of the most diverse and remarkable bike touring landscapes in the world. And Routes' professional tour guides are loaded with plenty of local knowledge to share with their customers. Imagine exploring Albuquerque’s famous balloon festival or holiday lights on two wheels, or the history and culture along the Rio Grande with your family. 

No. 3: Ciclismo Classico

Ciclismo Classico is a woman-founded bike tour company that specializes in educational trips to European countries and the Northeast United States. Cyclists are fully immersed in the local art, language, music and delicious cuisine of each unique area, aiming to meet the company's goal of providing an adventure their guests will never forget.

No. 2: Wilderness Voyageurs

From the arid depths of New Mexico to the lush forests of the Olympic Peninsula, Wilderness Voyageurs provides guests with an opportunity to traverse some of the most gorgeous bike paths across the lower 48. While road, gravel and mountain bike tours are all available, the company's inn-to-inn rail trail tours offer a more relaxing perspective on the sport, combining outdoor adventure with cozy accommodations throughout the trip.

No. 1: Carolina Tailwinds

Carolina Tailwinds offers multiday, inn-to-inn bicycle tours to destinations largely around the eastern United States, with all bicycle vacations providing a nice balance between physical activity and relaxation. From flat and easy to hilly and challenging, there are bike routes to choose from for all levels of riders. Guests stay at boutique hotels and country inns, with breakfasts and most lunches and dinners included.

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Choosing the best bike tour companies: 15 things you should always check

Are you planning a road cycling holiday and want some support? Sifting through the best bike tour companies and feeling overwhelmed by the choice? We’re here to help.

There are lots of reasons for wanting to go with a tour company rather than DIY it (but if you’re still undecided, check out our tips here ). Perhaps it’s your first time cycling abroad or you’re inspired by the Tour de France climbs but want a bit of back-up in place should your bike (or legs!) give up part way through.

Once you’ve decided an organised cycling holiday/small group tour is the way to go, choosing the best bicycle tour company for your needs is imperative. Yet with so many companies out there, it can also be quite difficult!

With that in mind, in this article we share the most important things to think about when choosing a road bike tour company to holiday with.

1. The basics – Where do you want to go and how much will it cost?

Different cycling tour companies cover different parts of the world and so the first thing to think about is where exactly you want to go. Do you fancy the challenging climbs of the Alps and the accompanying reward of stunning mountain views? Or perhaps you’d prefer a more reliably sunny climate like Spain where you can spend a bit of time relaxing on the beach too?

Your first step should be to choose a destination, or at least narrow if down to the type of destination you fancy exploring on your bike.

For inspiration, take a look at all the cycling destinations we’ve written about, here , or our article on the best cycling destinations in Europe and the best cycling weekend destinations in Europe may be useful.

Once you’ve decided where, compare some different tours. Think about the price (and what’s included/excluded for that) and deposit. Also consider the cancellation, policy and any single supplements.

2. What kind of cycling holiday do you want?

There’s a bike holiday to suit every cyclist, from gran fondo and cyclo sportive events to relaxed cycling tours with an emphasis on sightseeing.

You’ll need to decide how long you want to spend in the saddle and how long you want to spend exploring the history, culture and gastronomy of the places you visit to find the best type of road bike holiday for you.

Think about your own fitness level and the distances you want to cover each day. Whilst a tour that includes 150 km and several big climbs each day might sound fantastic on paper, if you’re not fit enough for it, you’ll soon come to regret your decision! Don’t just focus on distance each day, the elevation profiles are extremely important. Companies use terms like “beginner”, “leisure”, “advanced” and “avid” and each company has a slightly different ranking system, so if you’re worried dig for more detail!

3. How many days riding to you want?

Guided bike tours range from weekend trips to tours covering two weeks or more. Whilst some tours cover less than 50km of flat ground per day, more challenging tours might cover more like 100 miles a day and much more hilly terrain.

Pay close attention to the number of actual riding days your tour operator is offering. For example, it may be advertised as a six day trip but days one and two are more than likely going to be spent arriving and departing. Will there be a rest day in the middle? How many days actual biking will there be?

Talking of rest days, we all know they’re important to give our bodies a chance to recover. But depending on the length of the trip, your objectives and the number of riding days you’re looking for, you might want to delve into the detail of the rest days. Are there enough? Are there too many?! (In which case, check whether there’s an option to still ride on the rest day if you want to). Do they seem sensibly spaced out?

4. Are the reviews positive?

Checking out supported bike tour reviews should be a vital step before you commit to booking any cycling holiday. A great site to use is Stridetravel, which has collated a whole host of reviews from fellow cyclists who have scored the popular road cycling holiday companies on value, guides, activities, lodging, transportation and meals.

It’s worth also checking TripAdvisor, Trust Pilot and Google reviews to make sure that other cyclists recommend the tour and haven’t been left disappointed for any reason.

You may well get a good sense of how clients have been treated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reviews may mention how tour operators have behaved and what their policies have been on returning monies paid for trips that could not go ahead.

5. The best bike tour companies will be super helpful – is yours?

A good road bike tour company should be available and willing to answer all your questions before you book. If you have to wait for days after sending an email enquiry, or they never answer the phone/return your calls, you should probably look for an alternative company.

If you have particular cycling tour in mind, ask the tour company how many years the trip has run for, so that you can be sure that they are experienced in that particular destination and the trip is well-planned out. Do you really want to be guinea pig?!

You could also see if there’s an  Epic Road Rides guide to the destination and swot up on any particular must-do rides. If the tour company is good at their job, they’ll be able to engage with you in a sensible and knowledgeable conversation about those rides.

6. Are they legit?!

This might sound boring, but in fact it’s a really important point: does the business you’re entrusting your holiday to comply with all the proper rules and regulations?

Do they have a right to run tours in the country they’re operating in? For example, if you’re using a British-based business to go on a holiday in a European country, there is a whole heap of new regulation they have to comply with. If they’re not fully complying, it could affect your holiday (for example if they don’t have the right visa and work permit, your British tour guide might be refused entry at the border).

Do they have liability insurance?

Are they bonded (e.g. via ABTA) or do they have financial failure insurance?

Do they train their guides in guiding, customer service and first aid?

These might be the kind of things you assume every business does/complies with, but it’s surprising how many stories we hear of cycling tour operators that aren’t playing it entirely straight.

Motto of the story: if you’re not sure, ask!

7. Will the bike tour guide be any good?

In our experience, a good tour guide is a vital cog in the workings of a successful cycle holiday. Ideally, you’ll want a guide who speaks English as well as the local language of the country you’re exploring and has a good local knowledge to teach you about the culture and traditions of your destination.

Ask the bike tour company who the guide will be. Whilst some companies have their own in-house guides, others sub-contract these roles so may be less aware of what the guide is like and whether they’re properly trained and experienced.

You could ask the company whether it trains its guides and/or requires they have any formal qualifications in guiding and first aid.

It’s important to make sure that the bike tour company is willing to answer any questions you have about your tour guide and is confident in their abilities. If you’re particularly experienced, you might also want to check with the company regarding the guide’s skill and fitness level, to check they’re up to the task of keeping up with you! You could even ask for references for some extra reassurance.

8. Who will be in the group?

Think about the demographics of your group and try to book a tour with like-minded cyclists if you can.

If you’re a solo traveller, you might prefer to book a specialist singles cycling holiday. A group bike tour for solo cyclists can be particularly good in the evenings, as others will be less likely to go off and do their own thing leaving you on your own!

There are women-only cycling holidays if that’s your thing, or some tours might be more popular with couples or families.

9. How big is the group?

You should check what the guide-to-guest ratio is for your bicycle tour. With six guests per guide, you can be confident of getting all the attention you need. Any more than fifteen guests makes it virtually impossible for the guide to keep track of you all, and you’ll likely end up on a self-guided trip, which can be a very frustrating experience.

Smaller groups are generally better as you’ll enjoy a more tailored adventure. It may also allow the option to choose whether you want to do longer or shorter days/extra diversions depending on how you’re all feeling.

As well as the guide-to-guest ratio, check up on the number of other support crew – will there be a broom wagon at the back of the group? Will there be a mechanic and someone experienced in first aid (more on this below)?

10. How much roadside support will there be?

For complete peace of mind, look for bicycle tour companies that offer full roadside support with a fully-equipped back-up vehicle. A support vehicle offers the reassurance that, should you seize up and not be able to make it all the way, you and your bike always have a way to get back to the hotel. It’s also a handy place to keep your extra clothing, leg and arm warmers, sun cream, cameras and any other paraphernalia. And, of course, lots of snacks!

The best support car drivers are qualified first-aiders and also competent bike mechanics (or there are additional staff with these kills).

Whilst you’ll probably have no problem with simple tasks like mending a puncture on your own, having a dedicated bike mechanic in the support car can be a godsend should something more serious happen to your bike and you need some mechanical assistance.

11. What will the food and accommodation be like?

Is a luxury hotel important to you, or would you be more comfortable in cheap and cheerful lodgings? Don’t waste money on cycling holiday with luxury accommodation if you’d be just as happy in a clean but basic room.

If you have any special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, be sure to check that these can be catered for, both in the hotel and with the roadside food options. In some countries, even seemingly easy dietary requirements like being a vegetarian, might not be a foregone conclusion!

On a cycling holiday, you’ll burn through a lot of calories while riding. Check whether the tour includes roadside snacks or whether you’re expected to provide them yourself.

12. What are the extra costs?

When deciding on the best cycling tour companies, you should work out what’s included in the fee you pay upfront, and what’s an extra cost. The cheapest cycling holidays might not offer the best value if you’re expected to pay for extras such as bike hire, entry into attractions, tips and food/drinks.

Most cycling holidays are priced without flights and transfers so you’ll need to factor those costs in. If you’re taking your bike too, rather than hiring, remember to add on any extra baggage charges and extra transfer costs.

European cycling holidays will obviously be cheaper than tours of far-flung destinations in South Africa, Asia, New Zealand or North America. However, even within Europe there can be huge differences in the cost of flights ( this is a useful article with loads of tips on how to find cheap flights ). It’s important to look up the cost of flights from your local airport when working out the total cost of various cycling holidays and deciding which offers the best value.

13. Is the tour guaranteed to go ahead?

Each bike tour will need a minimum number of cyclist to go ahead. If you book a tour which isn’t yet guaranteed, there’s a chance that it will be cancelled if not enough cyclists join the trip. To avoid this, you could look for tours with ‘guaranteed departures’, which have already reached the minimum numbers.

It’s not recommended to book your flights/travel for a cycling trip which isn’t yet guaranteed, as you may lose money if it’s cancelled and you have to change your flights. Flights are often cheaper the further in advance you can book them, so a cycling tour which has guaranteed numbers even several months before departure is a solid bet.

If, for whatever reason, you end up needing to book travel etc around an unconfirmed trip,  check your travel insurance to ensure you’re covered if the trip doesn’t go ahead. Otherwise, be prepared to take the risk!

14. Are there any alternatives?

This article has focused on traditional cycling tour companies, the kind that offer guided and/or self-guided trips and as a minimum are happy to arrange your accommodation, luggage transfer, routes as well as provide back-up in case of emergency.  

However, this does come with a price tag. For those looking for a more cost-effective alternative, there are other solutions.  

Organising your own holiday is the obvious way to reduce the cost of a trip. You’re on your own, but that might appeal! (And of course our site has tons of information to try and help anyone wanting to arrange their own trip.)

Stay at a cycle-friendly hotel

Cycle-friendly hotels often offer a myriad of services in addition to somewhere to rest your head. Of course, it depends on the hotel, but pick the right one and you should find someone who can help you arrange things like bike hire, guiding and mechanical support.

We’ve tried to take the hard work out of this – head to our accommodation page to find our picks of the best places to stay in various destinations.

“Guide only”  

Another alternative is to go “guide only”. “Guide only” is a term we use for what tends to be an independent guide offering a no-frills service to cyclists that want a day or two of riding with someone who’s there to show them the way and keep them company. It’s a bit like riding with a (paid!) friend.  

The details of what “guide only” means in practice varies from guide to guide.  

• You shouldn’t assume they have things like an official business operator license, training or insurance; in our experience, they normally won’t.  
• Usually, the guide will provide you with a route and ride with you, but any extras on top of that will be on a case-by-case basis.  
• If you want to make sure they offer a particular service or have particular expertise or qualifications, check with them before you book.  

While the unregulated nature of these kinds of informal guides may be a deal-breaker for some cyclists, there are positives:  

• Low overheads mean they tend to offer an attractive price.   
• These kind of guides tend to be local cyclists living in the area – and so they should know the rides well and be able to share lots of local knowledge with you.
• For many offering this kind of informal, independent guiding, it is an additional source of income alongside their day job. As a result, they are usually pretty flexible on dates and the number of days guiding they offer.  

These kinds of guide reach out to us quite frequently. We probably won’t have tried their services ourselves, but if we know someone in the location you want to visit, we’re happy to put you in touch so you can ask your questions direct to them and decide if they’re for you. Drop us a line if you would like us to put you in touch with someone on a “guide only” basis.  

15. Are they eco-friendly?

Given the importance of climate change, arguably this should be number 1 on your list! If it’s something you care about, you should definitely look into this. Don’t assume all cycling holidays are eco-friendly holidays – they’re not. We’ve written a whole article on how to have an eco-friendly cycling trip, here.

What questions do you ask before booking a bike tour?!

Have we missed anything? Let us know below!

Here’s a list of the cycling holiday companies we’ve worked with – the articles we’ve created with them should give you a good sense of the people behind the brands.

We’d also love to hear your favourite bike tour companies. Feel free to share your experiences below and we’ll be sure to reply.

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New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour

“You can eat a cup of gumbo at a restaurant or you can come with us and learn why we eat gumbo,” says Jeff Shyman, who founded Confederacy of Cruisers in 2007. The company leads several bike excursions with topics ranging from Creole to cocktails to Hurricane Katrina. His guided culinary tour gives a well-rounded taste of the city. Up to eight riders per group will hear about the French, African, and Native American influences, the different styles and ingredients, how to make signature dishes at home, and the best spots to enjoy New Orleans cooking. The roughly four-hour ride covers 12 miles along flat roads and stops at places like Liuzza's for gumbo, the Parkway Bakery for po’boys, and Angelo Brocato’s for traditional Sicilian desserts.

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

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Portland, Oregon, Brewery Tour

If you’re visiting the city with the most breweries in the world (53 at last count), this is the tour to book, according to the expert on all things beer and biking in Portland, Hops in the Saddle author Lucy Burningham. Throughout the three-hour, 5-mile ride, you’ll drink in the sights and suds of downtown, pedaling past a dozen breweries and tasting at three of them—including the oldest brewery, Bridgeport, and local favorite, the Lucky Lab. You’ll finish the ride with a pint at Pedal Bike Tours headquarters.

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Bainbridge Island Bike Tour

With a striking skyline and snow-covered mountain ranges, Seattle is just as wonderful from a distance as it is from close up. You’ll get to experience a bit of downtown on two wheels before hopping a ferry, bike in tow, across Elliott Bay towards the hills and thrills of Bainbridge Island. En route, take in the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Cascade Range, Mt. Rainier, and downtown Seattle. Riders navigate the island on 21-speed commuter bikes for five-hour tour that owner Craig Scheak created because “so many people are now choosing to travel by bike when they visit a city.” Bainbridge is the size of Manhattan, but with a population of 29,000, and it’s rich in WWII history—and, in season, blackberries. After some challenging climbs, the guided tour will pause at the farmers’ market for local cheese, Café D’amore for a French pastry, and Point White to glimpse bald eagles nesting and seals sunning before going back to the ferry, where cyclists always board and exit first.

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Info: seattle-cycling-tours.com

The Lobster Roll Tour

A coastal bike ride is rewarding enough, but when you’re in Maine, there is nothing quite like a fresh lobster roll—or three—to put a smile on your face as you roll along the rocky beaches. In between buttery bites, highlights during this 32-mile tour include an off-the-beaten-path spin to Cousins Island, well-paved scenic roads beside the ocean, and Portland Head Light, a lighthouse immortalized by Edward Hopper. The experience may only last a day, but the tastes and turns of this bike tour are sure to stay with you long after returning home.

Location: Portland, Maine

Info: summerfeet.net

The Hermit Road Grand Canyon Tour

The next best thing to hiking the Grand Canyon is biking the rim. While following this 6-mile car-free route out west, past Hopi Point, Mohave Point, Monument Creek Vista, and Pima Point, you’ll learn fascinating historical and geological facts about the creation of the canyon, its first settlers, the many animals that roam the national park, and how Native Americans relied on local plants. Toward the end of the day, post-tour, grab an iced mocha and sandwich at the Bright Angel Bicycles’ café and watch the sunset light up the canyon.

Location: Grand Canyon, Arizona

Info: bikegrandcanyon.com

LA’s Taco Tour

Art Palacios, an artist and former pawnbroker who led popular underground urban bike rides Beastside Mosey and Midnight Ridazz for years, launched LA Cycle Tours in the summer of 2013. “My focus was to stay away from the generic Hollywood tourism traps where they take you to the manicured side of the city,” says Art. “I want to show people the real side of Los Angeles .” The Taco Tour takes up to 10 riders along 9 miles of downtown LA, where riders are treated to an eye-opening tale of two cities, told through gentrifying neighborhoods, local characters, like a guitar maker and a mariachi tailor, and the food, including Puebla Mexican cemita sandwiches, fish tacos, and meat samplers for the adventurous carnivores. You might come for the all-you-can-eat-tacos, but there is much more to feast your eyes on than carne asada.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Info: lacycletours.com

The Sunset Bike Ride and Dinner BBQ

“Think of it as a ride with friends followed by a fantastic intimate dinner party,” says Lisa Markuson of Get Up and Ride. After a breezy 90-minute journey through Greenpoint and Williamsburg, stopping at the Transmitter Park pier, McCarren Park, and Marlow & Daughters to chat with the butcher about the evening’s locavore meal, guests will leave their Linus and Public bikes at North Brooklyn Farms and head upstairs to a long table in the sky. Here, on a green roof with a view of the Williamsburg Bridge, you can expect to find chef Shane McGarvey preparing something like crispy grilled baby octopus with spicy lemon vinaigrette, smoky grilled chicken slow cooked over hickory with garlic scape chimichurri, and orzo salad with grilled asparagus and fiddleheads. The dinner is then paired with beer , wine , and stimulating conversation by candlelight.

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Info: getupandride.com

Pedal Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park

Even a casual admirer of architecture will enjoy this tour through Oak Park, home to the largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed houses in the world. Up to 10 people per bike tour will pedal past 22 structures, including Wright’s own former residence. Along the way, you’ll trace the evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie-style works through early examples from the late 1800s, as well as his fully formed Prairie homes, which emerged in the early 1900s. Tour participants receive a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for admission to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Info: cal.flwright.org

Teton Mountain Bike Paddle & Pedal

Grand Teton National Park is a place you’ll struggle to leave. You can hike up a mountain one day and kayak below it the next, picnic in the grass near grazing bison, unsure of why you’re eating so close to a pile of dung, and still you want more of it all. If you have only a little time in the Greater Jackson Hole area, this two-part guided bike tour offers just enough adventure to let you leave feeling satisfied with the wild collection of memories from a whitewater rafting trip down the Class II/III Snake River and a mountain bike ride through the Antelope Flats.

Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Info: tetonmtbike.com

North Fork Wine Tour

The secret is out about Long Island’s North Fork, but there are still ways of escaping the crowds during the summer high season. Pour and Pedal operates bike tours in New Jersey and the North Fork, where their unique close relationships with vineyards like Pellegrini’s, Raphael, Lenz Winery, and Pugliese mean you get to cruise through the vines, stomp and harvest the grapes, and enjoy barrel room tastings , discounts, and private tours. Along with the mini wine degree you’ll feel like you’ve received, you’ll leave full from lunch, catered by Love Lane Kitchen.

Location: North Fork, New York

Info: pourandpedal.com

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Sojourn’s bicycle tours in the United States immerse guests in the beauty of this vast and diverse country. Experience the rich history, charming towns, and warm hospitality that make New England unique. Experience Southern culture, deep roots, and distinctive charm in Savannah, Charleston, or Natchez. Discover the distinct allure of the rustic deserts, lush vineyards, and spectacular terrains sculpted by mother nature in California Wine Country, Utah, Glacier National Park, Oregon, Joshua Tree or Death Valley National Park.

Michigan Bike Tour

Traverse City, Michigan

On our Michigan bike tour, a secret summer paradise of quiet back roads, towering dunes, and crystal blue lakes await you through the breathtaking wonders of Northern Michigan. Immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore, pedal along the majestic shores of Lake Michigan, and discover the charm of car-free biking on Mackinac Island. Indulge in the splendor of Michigan’s summer playground, where every pedal stroke unveils a picture-perfect postcard come to life.

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Bike Tour in Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks

St. George, Utah

Welcome to the awe-inspiring crown jewels of the Southwest where you commune with nature amid some of North America’s most magnificent landscapes. Explore Zion’s magnificent sandstone slot canyons and Bryce Canyon’s surreal maze of red spires. Soak up the Old West atmosphere at historic park lodges in the heart of American canyon-lands on this Bryce and Zion National Park Bike Tour.

Florida Bike Tour

Miami, FL / Key West, FL

Discover the best of the Keys and Everglades on this Florida Bike Tour. Home to crystal clear blue waters and rich plant and wildlife diversity, Florida Keys and the Everglades National Park have the additional distinction of being an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Enjoy scenic riding and fun in the sun on this relatively easy bike tour.

Oregon Bike Tour

Portland, Oregon

Sojourn's Oregon bike tour in Oregon's Columbia Gorge region is tough to beat for spectacular scenery, amazing cycling routes, beautiful hiking trails, and exciting (but not over the top!) river rafting. Stunning vistas highlight rides along the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway, a gorgeous two-lane road and the first National Scenic Highway in the country. This winding route provides spectacular views as it passes the world's greatest concentration of waterfalls and offers magnificent vistas over the Gorge. Visit a remote alpine lake fed by glaciers high on the flanks of Mt. Hood, Oregon's tallest peak.

Glacier National Park Bike Tour

Whitefish, Montana

Glacier National Park offers some of nature's most stunning displays in the world. Pristine lakes, spectacular glacier-carved valleys, snow-capped mountains, and abundant wildlife enthrall you at every bend in the road. Ride the famed Going-to-the-Sun-Road, visit the captivating Waterton Lakes in Alberta, and spend two nights at the iconic Prince of Wales hotel by the gorgeous Waterton Lakes and explore this once in a lifetime experience on foot and on your saddle.

Maine Bike Tour – Acadia and Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor, Maine

Acadia, one of our nation’s smallest National Parks, is revered as one of the most scenic and beautiful of our national treasures. Situated primarily on Mt. Desert Island, the park is an incredible blend of rocky shoreline, dense forest, crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, and granite-domed hills. Best explored by bicycle and on foot, you will also enjoy a guided kayak excursion and a sail on a Maine Windjammer. Cruise across Frenchman’s Bay to Schoodic Peninsula to ride along stunning coastline and through several of Maine’s classic fishing villages.

Weekend Vermont Fall Foliage Bike Tour

Burlington, Vermont

In addition to our popular week-long Stowe Fall Foliage and Lake Champlain Fall Foliage trips, we are thrilled to introduce a new Weekend Vermont Foliage Trip in October. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we combine the highlights of both trips into one fabulous foliage weekend, encompassing the captivating beauty of Stowe and the enchanting Lake Champlain Valley. Take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of autumn and create lasting memories.

Vermont Fall Foliage Bike Tours: Lake Champlain Valley

Our award-winning tour of the Lake Champlain Valley features Vermont’s stunning fall foliage, prized country roads, and picture book landscapes. Ride through historic covered bridges and explore quaint villages in one of the most beautiful states in the US during peak foliage season. Enjoy stays in charming country inns and a classic turn-of-the-century lakeside resort. Cruise across Lake Champlain to ride fabulous routes on the opposite shore. Sample delicious treats at a local chocolatier and visit a gorgeous horse farm. Gentle valley farmland offers miles of fabulous cycling, and mountain foothills are close enough to provide challenging options for those who want them. This is a true inn-to-inn tour—there are no vehicle transfers except for short trips to and from Burlington.

Vermont Fall Foliage Bike Tours – Stowe

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery as the crisp Vermont air takes on exceptional clarity under the sunny autumn skies. Ride through charming towns and traverse picturesque covered bridges in the gently rolling terrain of the Lake Champlain Valley. Spend two nights at Vermont's historic and luxurious Inn at Shelburne Farms by the shores of Lake Champlain. As you venture eastward towards the enchanting village of Stowe, be captivated by the majestic Green Mountains emerging from the valley floors, painted in red, orange, and yellow hues. Embark on a visit to a family-run woolen mill, a beloved establishment outfitting Vermonters for generations. Indulge in the ultimate luxury at the Topnotch Resort and Spa, a serene sanctuary on a hillside offering magnificent views of Vermont's tallest mountain.

Texas Hill Country Bike Tour

San Antonio, Texas

On our Texas bike tour, explore one of the best places in the country for scenic and peaceful bicycling - The Hill Country. Tour the historic and beautiful LBJ Ranch by bike. Cycle to the legendary country music hamlet of Luckenbach. Visit famous historic sites, including the Alamo, El Mercado, and La Villita, and ride the Mission Trail.

Bike Tour Savannah and Charleston

Savannah, GA / Charleston, SC

On our Savannah to Charleston bike tour, cycle along a 200-mile stretch of coastal South Carolina and Georgia and enjoy Southern hospitality. This relatively easier cycling trip will take you through and around the historic Savannah, GA, Gorgeous Beaufort, and Charming Charleston, SC. Explore a region with an aristocratic charm draped in southern hospitality, fascinating history, charming Victorian and Antebellum architectures, delectable cuisine, and a quintessential scenic character.

Natchez Trace Bike Tour

Jackson, MS

Our Natchez Trace bike tour begins and ends in Jackson, the state capital of Mississippi. The trip is centered around the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 440-mile route steeped in history that is now part of the National Park System, with many historical sites along the way to pause and catch your breath. Tour Antebellum mansions that date back to the Civil War discover the deep roots of this region on visits to monuments and historic sites, savor some of the south’s most delectable cuisine and enjoy the famed “Southern Hospitality.” Welcome to Mississippi!

Palm Springs & Joshua Tree National Park Bike Tour

Palm Springs CA

Bike through the stunning landscapes of Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. Enjoy great cycling routes, extraordinary hiking, and distinctive accommodations. Explore the park's unworldly boulder formations and hike the acclaimed trails offering the right mix of Joshua Trees, cacti, history, and the most spectacular views of the desert basins on this freshly redesigned four days/ three nights trip.

Arizona Bike Tour

Tucson, Arizona

Ride in Southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park bike tour with the addition of unexplored riding routes and a unique bird-watching walk in Patagonia Lake State Park. Recognized by Outside Magazine as a “life-list-worthy tour,” the trip features miles of fabulous cycling through the Sonoran Desert, leading to the quaint, artsy border town of Tubac.

Cape Cod Bike Tour – Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Experience one of New England’s most beloved seacoast vacation destinations on our Cape Cod bike trip.Artists have long been drawn to the Cape’s landscapes and soft light. Unspoiled sand dunes line beaches for nearly 30 miles along the Cape Cod National Seashore. Charming villages feature historic homes and picturesque harbors that still host working fishing fleets. Country roads and the Cape Cod Rail Trail invite exploration by bicycle.

Vermont Bike Tour in Summer

Ride through historic covered bridges and explore quaint villages in one of the most beautiful states in the US. Enjoy stays in charming country inns and a classic turn-of-the-century lakeside resort. Cruise across Lake Champlain to ride fabulous routes on the opposite shore. Sample delicious treats at a local chocolatier and visit a gorgeous horse farm. History buffs will enjoy important sites including those of famous maritime battles and the Underground Railroad.

California Wine Country Bike Tour

Healdsburg, California

With more than 425 wineries, miles of stunning Pacific coastline, and a towering Redwood Forest, California's Sonoma Wine Country and Coast is a travel paradise. World-class wineries and vineyards await and we visit the magnificent Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valleys, each distinguished by their unique terrain and wines.

New York Finger Lakes Bike Tour

Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY

Home to breathtaking scenery and world-class wineries, this tour features gorgeous rolling terrain that showcases expansive vistas of farmland, vineyards, and narrow fingers of the lakes for which this region of Upstate New York is named. Cyclists who enjoy scenic rides on lightly traveled roads through rolling countryside will be enthralled by our routes in the Finger Lakes region. Vineyards compete with cows and other crops throughout the tour as Yates County is the largest grower of wine grapes outside of California, boasting over 5,000 acres of lush plantings.

Death Valley National Park Bike Tour

Las Vegas, NV

Welcome to California's Death Valley, a sub-sea level basin home to stunning dunes, historic ghost towns, and mesmerizing color palettes. While the name and high temperature may be intimidating, this is one of the world's most surreally beautiful locations. Explore 4 Days/ 3 Nights riding and hiking while staying at a luxury desert oasis, surrounded by a canopy of palm gardens and a spring-fed pool.

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Pacific northwest islands, rainforests, mountains and coastlines. southwest deserts and oases. tropical jungles and volcanoes. rocky mountain peaks and glaciers. mid-west badlands and “wild west” history. the manhattan skyline, and more.

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Mt. rushmore & badlands bike tour, intermediate.

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Columbia gorge bike tour.

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Arizona sonora bike tour.

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Montana’s bitterroot bike tour.

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Wyoming epic bike tour.

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San juan islands bike tour.

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Valley of fire & death valley bike tour.

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International selkirk loop bike tour.

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Sun valley road bike tour.

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Bend to boise epic bike tour.

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Joshua tree & anza borrego bike tour, $2,948/ 3,348.

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16 Best Tour Companies Offering Cycling Vacations

Working a fitness activity into a holiday can be a significant part of a Wellness Vacation. It doesn’t matter if it’s hiking, kayaking, canoeing, snow-shoeing or cycling, all offer the participant an opportunity to give the body a work out and raise cardio levels while enjoying the benefits of being out in nature. Plus, what a great way to tour a destination!

Here, in alphabetical order, is our “short list” of 16 best North American – based tour companies offering multi-day guided and self-guided cycling vacations throughout the world:

ADVENTURE CENTRE

Headquartered in Toronto, Adventure Center is a broker company working with a select group of tour operators offering cycling vacations to over 20 countries. One of the most popular is a cycling tour of South Africa’s wine regions. Their safari cycle trip through the Serengeti in Kenya sounds fascinating. Smaller group of 2 to 16 travelers are the specialty but they also offer independent ‘self-guided’ tours. There are also opportunities to combine cycling with other sports in a multi-activity holiday which may blend, for example, cycling with walking and sea kayaking in Turkey. Accommodations range from 3-star villas to haciendas to chateaux, boutique hotels to camping in Africa.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: Adventure Center works with companies who maintain strict responsible travel standards on their cycling tours including the use of local guides and locally owned properties. More about Adventure Center

ARIZONA OUTBACK ADVENTURES

Arizona Outback Adventures, in Scottsdale, AZ, offers mountain bike cycling trips throughout the Southwestern U.S. including Bryce and Zion, Utah, Death Valley and Napa Valley, California. The most popular trip is a camping-based multi-day tour in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, AZ. Tours are offered year round, range from 3-7 days, are all-inclusive and fully guided by experienced Wilderness First Responder certified staff.   Here’s where to find mountain bikes under $200.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: They focus on education as well as enjoyment. Guests are offered instruction on improving their cycling skills and their knowledge and understanding of the unique geology, history or biology of the cycling destinations. More about AOA Adventures

ARBUTUS ROUTES

Arbutus Routes, in Whistler, BC, offers a range of multi-day cycling trips around the province including the popular Cycling and Wine Tasting tours through B.C.’s Okanagan wine country. Tours are offered May to October and accommodations range from camping, country inns to resorts and villas.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: Since Arbutus Routes specialize in B.C. and their guides live in Whistler they know the area extremely well. More about Arbutusroutes

 A USTIN ADVENTURES

Operating cycling tours across the globe, Montana-based Austin Adventures has been specializing in bike tours for the last 38 years. Their lodge and inn-based programs include destinations such as Tuscany, Holland (at tulip time) Germany, France and Provence. The week long cycle tours are offered at popular times throughout the year.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: We like their longevity, their passion and the little ‘extras’ such as the seeking out of those off-the-radar attractions that make each region distinctive. They also have the highest-end bicycles and technology. More about Austin Adventures

Backroads offers luxury biking, walking and hiking, multi-adventure and family vacations on   six continents and in 58 countries around the globe, as well as active river & ocean cruising. Around for nearly four decades, Backroads trips are fully escorted by 3 – 4 trip leaders and 2 support vans while guests travel at their own pace, enjoying a perfect blend of exhilarating activities, cultural encounters, scenery, camaraderie and fun.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST:  The company offers an innovative leader hiring and training program, and their flexible daily route options.

BICYCLE ADVENTURES

Seattle-based Bicycle Adventures offers year-round, cycling excursions of four to ten days in length. Programs are available for visiting Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii’s Big Island, Canada and New Zealand. Guests stay at upscale accommodations unique to the area – for instance, small quaint lodges. Emphasis is on selecting restaurants that reflect each region’s particular local charm.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: The Company emphasizes staying active and can custom design tours for specific interests. For example, a cycling tour with yoga in the morning and a cooking class at night. They tell us even early morning kayaking before heading to the airport is a possibility. More about Bicycle Adventures

BUTTERFIELD & ROBINSON

Offering both guided and self-guided biking trips in countries such as Europe, Canada, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Morocco, and New Zealand, Toronto-based Butterfield & Robinson, is certainly among the best known tour companies for bike enthusiasts. They provide accommodations on the upscale end including villas, hotels and resorts. Travelers can experience easygoing to moderate to challenging biking tours and can custom their own itineraries. Tours are offered year-round and range from 6 to 10 days.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: The Butterfield & Robinson slogan – Slow Down To See the World – is in perfect harmony with the concept of wellness travel. Trip designers and travel advisors are known for their ability to combine luxury lodging and meals with exclusive experiences from private wine tastings to private cooking classes. More on Butterfield & Robinson

COLOMBIA BIKE TOURS

Cyclegreece.

CycleGreece, a New York company, offers guided and self-guided cycling tours throughout Greece, including the Cyclades islands, the Peloponnese and Crete. Their Sacred Sites tour, named one of ‘6 Best Cycling Tours in Europe’ by Outside magazine, allows guests access to several legendary ruins. Another tour combos a cycling adventure with a sail on their own 82- foot traditional wooden yacht. All tours feature healthy Greek food and wine, pristine rural scenery and charming family-run accommodations.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: The CycleGreece team of Americans and Greeks introduce you to an authentic Greece not found in travel books or even on your own. As ecotourism enthusiasts, they provide low impact small group tours enabling meaningful exchanges with Greece’s land and people. CycleGreece boasts that it created and possesses the most GPS tracks of Greek roads by any cycling tour operator anywhere. More on CycleGreece  

Dreamride, in Moab, Utah, offers guided cycling vacations for small groups of one to four in and around Moab, Utah, on the Big Island of Hawaii and on Navajo Reservation in Arizona and New Mexico. Trips are offered year-round and lodgings are arranged per group.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: The environmentally-conscious Dreamride team has been adopted into Navajo and Ojibwa families and is welcome to bring clients into traditional Native American environments to experience the culture first hand. Co-owner Miki Bridgers is an herbal healer and co-owner Lee Bridgers is a photographer and artist so we like the fact that they bring their special talents to each tour. More about Dream Ride

DUVINE ADVENTURES

DuVine Adventures, of Somerville, MA, is an active adventure company operating trips in more than 16 different countries worldwide. They tell us that each tour – a combo of cycling, luxurious accommodations, good food and fine wines, are designed to maintain a sense of balance between adventure and luxury. Six-day cycling tours are offered year-round.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: A well as being experienced guides, DuVine leaders are seasoned travelers fluent in the local language, customs, wine, cuisine, art, and history. More about Duvine

EASY RIDER TOURS

A small, family-owned bike touring company, Easy Rider Tours of Newburyport, MA, specializes in cycling tours in Portugal, Spain, Ireland, the Canadian Maritimes, and New England. They are best known for their six-day Autumn in the Berkshires tour. These guided cycling tours are six to 12 days long and emphasize local culture and cuisine. Accommodations include European manor houses, Iberian paradors, Portuguese pousadas, and historic country inns. Look for tours March to October.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: With 25 plus years of experience, Easy Rider has become the ‘go to” company for biking tours in Ireland, Portugal, and Spain. More about Easy Rider Tours

FRESH TRACKS CANADA

Vancouver-based Fresh Tracks Canada offers two fully-guided, week-long, summer cycling trips: one in the Canadian Rockies and the other in rural Quebec. The Canadian Rockies is a guided tour with seven-night accommodation and meals, in a mix of hotels and bed & breakfasts properties. The eight-night Quebec cycling adventure offers stays in historic hotels, quaint inns and a lighthouse keeper’s residence.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: The Fresh Tracks Canada team is proud Canada enthusiasts providing expert knowledge of the area’s they tour. More about Fresh Tracks Canada

ROW ADVENTURES

Based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, ROW Adventures offers a tri-state bicycle adventure called the Bitterroot Bonanza that starts in Spokane, WA and bikes through eastern Washington for a day, then into Idaho and finally caps off in Montana. This is a 5-day tour and includes one night in a luxury resort and then simpler accommodations the other nights. The Bitterroot Bonanza trips are offered in July, August and early September.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: ROW Adventures is the only company (we know of) that offers a tri-state trip. We also like the fact that the company has been in business for 32 years and the founder, Peter Grub, remains at the helm and an active guide. When nature of the universe throws them a curved ball, they probably know how to handle it. More on Row Adventures

SOJOURN BICYCLING & ACTIVE VACATIONS

Sojourn Bicycling & Active Vacations is a Vermont based boutique active travel company offering high-end biking and multi-sport travel in about two dozen destinations in the U.S. & Canada and is known for their dedication to highly personalized service, luxury accommodations, and hand-crafted routes. Their trips run year-round with options for all levels of riders.  

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: Tours are intimate and personalized and include accommodations in luxury boutique properties, après-bike activities, most ‘foodie’ quality meals and top-rated equipment such as Cannondale Synapse carbon fiber bicycles – a model that won multiple Bike of the Year awards. More on Go Sojourn.

TREK TRAVEL

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Trek Travel offers cycling tours for all levels to about 40 destinations. About two thirds of their tours are moderate to leisure others like the 40-day cross country trip from Santa Barbara to Charlston, South Caroline are for the avid cyclist. Typical tours are six days in length and they also offer three and four-day weekend jaunts. The majority of trips run spring to late fall with winter trips to Costa Rica and South Australia.

WHAT WE LIKE BEST: Trek Travel offers high-end, carbon fiber bikes (Trek Madone) on all their trips. More on Trek Travel

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Cycling Vietnam was an amazing and fun trip from start to finish. Beautiful scenery and varied landscapes with a good mix of urban and rural cycling. Delicious ...

There wasn't one moment when I regretted my decision to join this trip - it was wonderful from start to finish. Fascinating country, warm and welcoming people, su...

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Tulip Tour, Bike & Barge in Holland

Experience was good.

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Mountain Biking Annapurna Circuit - 14 Days

Dear Rana, With “Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks” I have had one of my most beautiful travel experiences ever. Organization in your hands was completely finished. I had a top quality Mountain bike available. It was a wonderful track, the weather conditions may not have been optimal – lots of snow – but the satisfaction afterwards was great. Also a big thanks to Purna, my guide, who was always by my side, and contributed to the success of my crossing of the Thorang La Pass (5416 m high) I can only recommend this trip with “Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks » with great enthusiasm to every Mountain bike-enthusiast. Richard 13 – 26 March 2023

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Bruges to Amsterdam, Bike & Barge in Belgium and Holland

Excellent itinerary and very interesting. worth trying.

Portugal | Douro River BikeTour | Bike & Boat

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Moselle Bike & Barge

Trip was good in many ways. Would like better written instructions for self-guided ride along with potential stops to see. Guide was effective but English could be better. Felt that other guide was giving better description to other language. Boat staff and food were excellent. One big draw back was W-Fi connection. At best was weak all the time. When we tried to pay bar tab at the end, the interne connection would not allow the cards to be processed.

Scotland by Bike and Boat

Very enjoyable tour and a unique chance to live on an active sailing ship for a week. Expert guides, captain and crew who were very friendly and helpful. The scenery is as beautiful as expected. Pleasant fellow travellers. Highly recommended.

Bike and Barge: Amsterdam to Bruges Plus! Belgium's Breweries

The boat and crew were fantastic. Accommodations on board were very nice. Bike routes kept the cyclist off the main roads and scenery was very nice. Food was excellent, and mileage was sufficient and cyclist could ride more miles at the end of each day if desired. I would recommend this tour for those folks who like flat easy riding and not having to pack and repack each day.

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Active Alps (7 Days)

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Bike & barge tour Provence and Camargue: from Aigues-Mortes to Avignon

Very good crew who went out of their way to keep us happy and lovely travel companions. Great sights on the bikes and the bikes themselves very good. The boat is very comfortable and the rooms very small ( which we were forewarned).Our guide made sure there were many options both day and night to see extra. I was disappointed she lost people on 2 days, particularly as someone was hurt on one of those days. The food was very good with variety each night. I think everyone was pleased with the trip

Bike and Barge: Amsterdam to Bruges

It was as advertised, an energetic but relatively simple trip to some great locations. We’d go again in a heartbeat!

Great Taste Trail & Beyond, Bike, Hike & Sail

This was an excellent and well organised tour. We really enjoyed the balance of cycling and hiking and also the less strenuous activities. This was a great way to explore the north coast of the South Island. Our guide, Rob, was excellent. He was enthusiastic at the same time as being relaxed, and we loved learning all about New Zealand from him. Many thanks Rob and Adventure South

Bike & barge tour Provence and Camargue: from Avignon to Aigues-Mortes

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Our communication with Rana at Adventure Himalayan Travels & treks was good, the reply was always quick and he replied to all our questions and inquiries. We also met shortly our first night in Kathmandu for greetings and introduction to our guide Harka. Harka is a great guy with lots of humour and an excellent guide. He made sure that we had everything we needed on the trek at all times. Whether it was keeping track on bookings, go in advance to order lunch or helping out with the bikes so they always was in good condition. You name it and Harka fix. We felt real lucky with such an experienced and pro guide. Absolutely worth a little xtra pay. The route and scenery was awesome both up and down, and on the way down from Thurong pass towards Pokhara we went trough some awesome downhill and real fun singel trails. The ride in general was at times quite hard and bumpy and also quite technical, so a little experience in advance is nice, but not a necessity you just need to go real slow at times. All in all great experience, totally recommend and much more fun to bike than hike.

Great trip with wonderful biking and an outstanding guide. Excellent and abundant food. Scenic and interesting destinations. Loved being on the barge.

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The Best E-Bike Tours In America Are Perfect For Adventure

Posted: February 27, 2024 | Last updated: February 27, 2024

E-bikes are surging in popularity and for good reason: they allow you to travel further and faster without having to break much of a sweat. They’re an ideal and accessible way to see more of America – and these brilliant tours are a great place to start. From small-group adventure trips to guided city tours, here are our favorite e-bike tours throughout the US.

Small-Group E-Bike Adventure Tour through Hidden Santa Fe, New Mexico

A treasure trove of Indigenous artifacts, desert-like southwestern landscapes and fascinating Spanish forts await you on this three-and-a-half hour guided tour. Run by Heritage Inspirations , the trip aims to uncover lesser-known gems in the New Mexico capital, all with the ease of battery-assisted bikes – which come in an aesthetically pleasing mint green color.

Starting at the Cross of the Martyrs in Fort Marcy Park (pictured), cyclists will pedal their way through the city, visiting attractions including the Randall Davey Audubon Center, the stunning River Park and the hip Railyard District. According to recent Tripadvisor reviews , guides are highly knowledgeable, and the tour takes guests along quieter streets, while thorough lessons in how to use the e-bikes are provided. 

17-Mile Drive Tour, Big Sur, California

Although it’s better known as a road trip destination, California’s wild and windswept Big Sur coastline is perfect for exploring by e-bike. This well-planned tour , which takes you along an ultra-scenic 17-mile section of the road in around two and a half hours, is a great way to experience some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes along this storied route.

Beginning at Asilomar State Beach, you’ll learn the history of this beautiful surfing beach before hopping onto your e-bike and cycling along the rugged coastline towards the start of 17-Mile Drive. Memorable stops along the way include Lone Cypress (pictured) – a starkly beautiful Monterey cypress set on its own headland jutting out to sea – as well as the pristine stretch of sand at Carmel Bay and Bird Rock point, where you’ll get to watch sea lions frolicking in the water. 

3-hour Guided Wine Country Tour in Sonoma on Electric Trike, California

Although they offer something a little different from the conventional e-biking experience, the e-trikes provided by Pushpak Motors are a fun and environmentally friendly way to explore California’s wine country. With space for two riders apiece, these three-wheeled electric trikes will whizz you past scenic vineyards in no time – with plenty of stops along the way.

And it’s not just sightseeing you’ll get to do on this no-holds-barred tour. Over the course of three hours, guests can enjoy stops for wine and cheese tasting at prized local wineries. If you want a little more time to relax and enjoy the views (and wine), book onto the more elaborate five-hour tour, which includes an additional winery visit and plenty more time to explore lesser-known roads.  

Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Covering more than 500 square miles of Hawaii’s Big Island, including two active volcanoes (Kīlauea and Mauna Loa), Volcanoes National Park is jam-packed with awe-inspiring landscapes. And what better way to take them in than on an electric bike? Volcano Ohana offers a three-hour experience on its trademark fat tire e-bikes, which are just the thing for navigating the region’s challenging volcanic terrain. 

Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour, North Carolina

Surrounded by the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and full of historic attractions, Asheville is a great city to discover by e-bike.  The Flying Bike  offers a three-hour tour of downtown, allowing you to learn about the city’s inspiring architecture, discover its fast-changing arts and cultural scene and pick up some brilliant recommendations from local guides. 

Half-Day Electric Bike Tour of Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, Nevada

With the option to take either a guided or self-guided tour via e-bike, Escape Adventures ’ half-day experience is an ideal way to see this National Conservation Area. Recent Tripadvisor reviewers have praised the tours’ organization and the quality of the bikes, with many reporting that the added help of an e-bike was necessary to manage the hills along the route.

Guided E-bike tour of downtown St Petersburg, Florida

Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, St Petersburg is one of Florida’s most charming cities and it’s perfect for some pedal-powered adventures. With Bay E-Bikes’ downtown tour , a local expert will take you around the city’s most noteworthy attractions, including colorful murals, waterfront parks and St Pete Pier.

The family-friendly three-hour tour, which has received rave reviews on Tripadvisor , includes bike, helmet and lock rental, as well as drop-off and pick-up. Bay E-Bikes also offers a wildlife and history tour around Fort De Soto Park, located just southwest of the city, during which you’ll get to explore these gorgeous offshore keys and learn about the plants and wildlife they support.

San Juan Islands biking tour, Washington

If you’re after a full-blown, multi-day adventure, this incredibly beautiful bike tour through Washington’s San Juan Islands is well worth considering. The seven-day adventure covers a total of 134 miles by either regular or e-bike, including ferry trips across the Salish Sea, six nights of accommodation at boutique inns and a tried-and-tested, detailed itinerary.

Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rainforest Hike Ecotour, Alaska

For an intrinsically Alaskan tour experience, look no further than this highly rated excursion from the Ketchikan Kayak Company . Taking visitors around the most scenic parts of Ketchikan – famously the entrance to the Inside Passage – it includes a journey down the so-called ‘Road to Nowhere’ and a guided hike through the Tongass National Forest.

You’ll get the chance to spot some incredible wildlife, including porpoises, seals and sea lions, along the coastal section of the route. Meanwhile, the journey through the rainforest gives you the chance to see an active salmon-spawning stream, a waterfall and plenty of native Alaskan flora and fauna. The trip includes a smoked salmon meal (or vegan option) and beverages, plus round-trip transportation from Ketchikan downtown. 

Boston City View Bike Tour, Massachusetts

The historic city of Boston can be explored on foot, of course – but a little pedal power will allow you to see many of its most important sights in a shorter amount of time. Urban AdvenTours’ flagship e-bike tour , which takes around two and a half to three hours, takes you through Fenway Park, Boston University Campus, Boston Common and past plenty of attractive brownstones.

Original Electric Cruiser Fat Tire Bike Tour, Boulder, Colorado

Boulder is a great city for cycling, with more than 300 miles of bikeways , including designated cycle-only paths, bike lanes and multi-use routes. And the fat-tire, electric-assisted cruiser bikes offered by Electric Cruiser Bike Tours are a great way for all the family to get out and explore the city. 

During a two-hour trip you’ll get to see some of the city’s best-loved neighborhoods, including the University of Colorado, the historic downtown, Chautauqua and along Boulder Creek. According to recent Tripadvisor reviews , the tours are well-paced, guides are knowledgeable and there are a good number of stops at interesting locations along the way. 

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