Discover the Thrill of Cycling Adventure Holidays
Journeys steeped in ancient history and culture, where the landscapes are as inspiring as the people you’ll meet along the way.
Our cycling holidays in Africa, Asia, Central and South America enable you to ‘ride the route less travelled’ for an unrivalled opportunity to explore the heart and soul of a destination; all whilst learning more about its fascinating people, its ancient culture and its unique cuisine.
One of the best ways to truly discover the hidden delights of a region is on two wheels.
Road cycling holidays allow the cyclist to explore more of the world’s extraordinary landscape, providing an adventure whilst enjoying stunning scenery, experiencing new cultures and interacting with the locals.
Our cycling holidays come in all shapes and sizes, from gentle cycling tours in the Loire region of France to a fully supported expedition in Morocco‘s High Atlas Mountains.
Or try pedalling the length of Vietnam and getting under the skin of its unique culture and cuisine.
All our cycling trips are graded to indicate their level of difficulty, with the percentage of on-road and off-road riding and the amount of vehicle support also noted in the trip profile to help you find your perfect match.
On one of our cycling holidays, you can fully engage with your surroundings and really immerse yourself in a destination.
Travel further than you can on foot and enjoy the freedom to stop whenever you want to explore hidden areas that are inaccessible to cars and buses. What better way to travel?
What is a cycling adventure holiday?
If you haven’t been on this type of break before, you might be wondering what you can expect from a cycling holiday.
You’ll have a detailed itinerary carefully compiled by us to make sure you have a set route that takes you through some of the highlights of your chosen region.
We’ll give you access to a top-quality bike and we’ll see that you’re set up with a trusty guide or our very own navigation app and GPS instructions (depending on whether you go for a guided or self-guided tour).
Your accommodation will also be arranged by us, taking the hassle out of the organisation side of things for you!
What are the most popular types of cycling holidays?
There are guided and self-guided bike holidays available.
A guided trip will take place in a small group led by a local expert. These are very sociable and are a great way to make friends. You can sign up to one of these as a solo traveller or with a significant other, friend or relative.
If you’ve already got a group of people you want to travel with, some cycling holiday packages also have the option for you to come along as a private group.
Some of our cycling trips are self-guided. These are perfect for the traveller that likes to travel at their own pace, but still have an organised itinerary to follow and excellent accommodation. We provide the bikes and the maps, among other things!
Unforgettable Cycling Holidays Around the World
Cycling holidays offer a multifaceted blend of adventure, fitness and exploration, making them an exceptional choice for travellers seeking a unique and intimate adventure.
The pace and manoeuvrability of cycling enables you to fully immerse yourself in the landscapes, cultures, and communities you encounter along your journey.
You can pause to take in scenic views, interact with locals and explore charming villages and towns that may not be accessible by car or other modes of transportation.
Furthermore, exploring on two wheels also has strong environmental benefits, taking a step towards responsible travel, while at the same time fostering a deeper connection with the host country’s natural surroundings.
Experts Recommend Perfect Cycling Holidays
We have more accumulated experience of worldwide adventure cycling than any other tour operator, and our itineraries are carefully created by our cycling experts with adventures to suit all levels of ability.
Whether you fancy a leisurely e-biking journey exploring the best of the Algarve, a challenging European road cycling ride over the famous Tour du France cols, or a gravel road adventure on the south island circuit of New Zealand, we have what you are looking for.
Easy Cycling Holidays: Essential Tips for a Smooth Ride
With a delightful blend of leisure and exploration, easy cycling holidays provide the perfect trip for both novice and experienced cyclists seeking an enriching and eco-friendly adventure.
These gentle-paced journeys typically feature well-marked and flat trails, allowing riders to savour the scenic beauty at a comfortable pace.
Guided group holidays are perfect for solo travellers looking to meet fellow cyclists, while self-guided trips provide you with the tools to discover new destinations at your own pace.
Pedal through stunning Asian landscapes, along serene European coastal paths, and discover charming local villages. Immerse yourself in local cultures, try regional food, all from the freedom of two wheels.
While our expert guides help you to discover hidden markets and restaurants in the towns you pass through, you will be accommodated in a superb range of hotels, homestays and lodges, all chosen for their ambience and location.
Bike hire is included in your tour cost for the majority of our adventures, and all bikes are sized and fitted to suit you.
Additionally, most of the World Expeditions cycling holidays are fully supported with back up vehicles and a bike mechanic, giving you total peace of mind.
Unforgettable Road Cycling Adventures
Self-Guided Cycling Adventure Holidays
Discover the best cycle routes in Europe on a self-guided cycling holiday. Enjoy cruising along the Danube from Passau to Vienna or exploring the beautiful Lake Constance, safe in the knowledge you can power through and pedal on, or linger as you please over a long-lunch in the sun.
Self-guided cycling holidays offer the freedom to explore at your own pace, setting your own daily schedule.
Whether you’re pedalling through picturesque countryside, beautiful coastline or rugged mountains, a self-guided cycling holiday promises a personalised and rewarding journey that allows you to savour every moment at your own tempo.
Unforgettable Adventure Cycling Trips
Adventure cycling enables travellers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of diverse landscapes, allowing for a deeper connection with the environment.
Whether it’s winding through rugged mountain trails, cruising along coastal roads, or pedalling through lush forests, adventure cycling unveils the world’s hidden gems that are often inaccessible by traditional means of transportation.
Whether you’re embarking on mountain and desert cycling adventures in Kazakhstan or journeying through the national parks of Madagascar, an adventure cycling holiday offers an intimate and immersive way to discover the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of these countries.
It also presents the opportunity to encounter wildlife up close and personal.
If you prefer a self-guided expedition or relish the camaraderie of a larger group, adventure cycling trips cater to cyclists of all skill levels, making them suitable for solo travellers and groups alike.
Family-Friendly Destinations for Cycling Holidays
Family cycling holidays offer a unique and rewarding way for families to bond, explore, and create lasting memories together. These holidays combine the joys of adventure and physical activity with quality family time.
One of the great advantages of our family holidays is that they cater to a wide range of ages and fitness levels, making them accessible to everyone in the family.
Whether it’s coasting along picturesque trails, discovering hidden gems, or savouring local cuisines, a family cycling holiday provides a wholesome and enriching experience for everyone to enjoy.
Best E-Biking Routes for Your Holiday
E-bikes offer an excellent alternative form of cycling for those concerned about keeping up with the group, hoping to go further distances than their legs will allow, or simply want to enjoy a more relaxed holiday.
From a prosecco tour through the Italian region of Veneto, to a self-guided cycling holiday across the sun-kissed Greek island of Kefalonia, many of our cycling trips offer the option to upgrade to an e-bike.
E-biking is not just practical; it’s a delightful experience, offering the joy of gliding smoothly in the great outdoors while also being eco-friendly.
Unforgettable Group Cycling Holidays
Share the adventure, bond with the camaraderie and choose a group cycling holiday.
Group cycling holidays allow cyclists to connect with like-minded individuals, share the thrill of pedalling through picturesque landscapes, and enjoy the safety and support of a group.
Whether you’re an experienced rider seeking new horizons or a novice looking to learn and grow, the collective spirit of a group cycling holiday enhances the experience, making it not just a journey on wheels but a memorable bonding experience.
Last Minute Cycling Holidays
Planning a last-minute cycling holiday can be exhilarating, but when you’re tight on time we’re here with guaranteed departures or self-guided itineraries which you can simply book and we’ll arrange the logistics.
Scenic Destinations for Unforgettable Road Cycling Adventures
Numerous exciting road cycling destinations with unforgettable scenery on different continents all over the world including:
- The UK
- Australia
- North America
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
Cycling holidays to suit all levels of ability and taste. Whether it’s a challenging and inspiring mountainous adventure in a barely touched, far-flung destination such as Nepal or Tibet, or a flat riding following a stunning rolling river route, for example, the Danube or the River Rhine in Europe, we will have something to suit your style.
Not only that, but we always ensure our riders are grouped appropriately according to their needs and abilities.
The best cycling holiday routes. Whichever destination you have chosen, we have tried and tested all of them first-hand and developed the best possible routes in that particular area. Not only that, but they are also interesting and varied.
Clear instructions and directions provide you with peace of mind. All you have to concentrate on is peddling and soaking up the spectacular scenery.
Expert cycling holiday mechanical support. Long-distance riders inevitably run into some sort of mechanical difficulty, our trained experts will be able to deal promptly with the problem.
Personal road bike transport to and from destinations, as well as luggage transfers.
High-quality all-round support, with well-trained staff available to advise in unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, roadblocks and more.
Do You Have To Have Cycling Experience To Go To Cycling Holiday?
We have an array of cycling trips to cater for cyclists of all abilities – from those hoping to cruise through a new destination with relative ease, to the racers hoping to push themselves and tackle some of the worlds’ hardest routes.
A basic level of cycling ability and fitness is required on all our cycling trips. For the more challenging trips, a strong level of fitness is required, and lots of practice and experience before attending the cycling holiday is expected.
To show the relative difficulty of our cycling holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging.
Will I Need To Bring A Helmet?
You must wear a helmet at all times when on a KE cycling holiday, and these are not provided with your hire bike. Speak to your local bike shop if you need advice on buying a new helmet before you travel if you do not currently own one. You must take one with you.
What Happens To My Luggage When I Am Cycling?
Your main bag will be transported each day in the support vehicle which will often accompany the group. You may be able to access your main bag during rest stops and you will be reunited with your luggage each evening at your destination.
Bike Hire And E-Bikes for Cycling holidays
On our Leisure Cycling holidays the hire bike is include in the package cost and you may also have the option to upgrade to an e-bike (see individual trip information).
For all other categories of KE cycling holiday bike hire is available locally and coordinated through our local agent. If you want a hire bike, make your request when you book your holiday.
We will reserve a suitable bike for you and you will pay for this directly to your tour leader or to the bike shop on arrival. You can choose to take your own shoes, pedals and your saddle, which will be fitted for you.
On almost all our cycling trips it is possible to upgrade to an e-bike for an additional cost. We are also able to arrange children’s bikes on our familyt cycling trips.
When Is The Best Time For A Cycling Holdiay?
The perfect time for a cycling adventure completely depends on the location – we have incredible cycling holidays running across the world throughout the year! Please take a look at the trip pages to see what time of year the trips run.
Epic Destinations for Cycling Adventures
There are lots of options. In Europe, we’ve got a fantastic range that includes famed regions such as the Swiss Alps, France’s Loire Valley, the Spanish region of Valencia and various other Mediterranean coastal routes.
If you want to venture further afield, why not embark on one our cycle tours of the Indian state of Kerala, our Vietnam adventure or the premium Indochina and Angkor cycle holiday that covers three breath-taking south-eastern Asian countries?
What is the Ideal Duration for a Cycling Holiday?
you can choose from short cycling breaks that last 6 days to longer holidays of up to 14 days. Whichever you choose, we’ll make sure we pack tonnes of amazing highlights into the time you spend in the region.
Why is a Safety Pack Important for Cycling Holidays?
Wondering what to take on a cycling holiday? You should pack a couple of pairs of shoes with cycling cleats (including a spare pair in case something happens to your original pair). Bring a helmet, some sunglasses and consider some suncream too.
For your bike, it’s a good idea to bring front and rear lights with spare batteries in case these need changing while you’re on the move.
Don’t forget that you’ll need to stay hydrated as well, so it’s a good idea to bring a couple of bottle cages for the bike and two large water bottles. If you’re hiring a bike from us, please be aware which bike size suits you so that we can match you up with a comfy pair of wheels.
Check the essential details of your holiday on the overview tab to see what’s not included. For example, you will need to sort travel insurance yourself and potentially visas too.
What do I need to wear on a cycling holiday?
Don’t forget to bring cycling clothes that will keep you comfortable in the climate you’re travelling to. Consider whether you need long or short-fingered cycling gloves, arm warmers and leg warmers. A wind and waterproof jacket probably won’t go amiss, and neither will some quick-drying compression socks.
If your holiday includes dining out on an evening or swimming, make sure you pack appropriate clothing for these experiences as well!
Best Accommodations to Enhance Your Cycling Adventure Experience
We select the accommodations for our cycling adventures carefully because we know it’s important for you to take some time to relax and be comfortable on your break.
The accommodation you have depends on the holiday you choose, and you can get a better idea of what it will be like by reading the overview tab on the holiday you’re considering.
Overnight stays in hotels are part of most of our cycling holidays. Some include houseboat stays and homestays too!
Will food be provided?
Check the essential details relating to your holiday to find this out. Most of our guided holidays include breakfasts. Some trips, including our self-guided ones, leave it up you to sort your food arrangements throughout the day.
