North America Bicycle Trips

Great varied trip. Tour leader Mike, was fantastic. Some challenging cycle rides and long bus journeys, but made up for by the variety of the trip and amount we saw

I thoroughly enjoyed the ExploreWorldWide cycling trip from Nicaragua to Panama. The itinerary length and route were excellent, and our group dynamic was exceptionally positive—welcoming, diverse, and without cliques. Our group leader, Mike, set the tone from the start with a smooth airport pickup and consistently strong leadership. He was knowledgeable, communicative, and great at preparing us for the varied conditions across the three countries. The support team was outstanding: skilled drivers who navigated challenging traffic with confidence, and a hands-on bike mechanic who kept everything running smoothly. Accommodations ranged from good to excellent, with consistently friendly staff. I also appreciated the food options and the straightforward system of everyone settling their own bills. Most excursions were engaging and well organized; the only exception was the afternoon nature walk, which could be improved. Overall, I would highly recommend this trip to friends and family.

An excellent way to explore Central America on two wheels—what a ride! I loved every segment of the tour. Just a heads-up: you’ll need more than basic cycling skills… and a truckload of grit. Some of the dirt roads, especially the downhills, are the kind that make you suddenly remember every loved one you’ve ever had. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. About the hotels: a few of the one-night stays were… let’s say “character-building.” The stop in Turrialba in particular did not meet even basic standards. Explore, you can do better—please save future cyclists from that experience. Now, about our tour leader, Mike. After ~15 tours across ~20 countries, I’ve finally had a tour led by a real pro athlete. And wow—what a difference. Mike’s professionalism, enthusiasm, ocean-level patience, and that trademark toothy smile made even the toughest (undualating😄）climbs feel manageable. He set the bar so high that my future tours may need oxygen just to reach it. Absolutely recommended. And if you’re lucky enough to get Mike, prepare to have your expectations ruined—in the best possible way.

Although I am not a group-tour kind of person, I agreed to join my friend in a G Adventures tour because of the values they stand for and the way they conduct business. Overall, it was a good experience, made exceptional through the help of an incredible guide and support driver. The trip was packed with activity and challenge, giving a good sense of Cuba from a balanced and informed perspective. Anything that Cuba "lacked" (power, internet connection, etc.) was made up tenfold by the warmth of its people and their incredibly welcoming, creative, and strong spirit.

Wow! What an adventure! As always cycling is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in a country! Every day we saw a different side to Cuba, and every day Cuba surprised me! The lack of reliable power, internet, limited food options (cabbage every meal!) and sometimes even no water, was occasionally challenging but this was always outweighed by the friendliness and resilience of the Cuban people; there was always a Plan B! Arley, our tour leader, was clearly very experienced and had a good command of the English language. He went out of his way to ensure we understood the history and complexities of the place. Everything went super smooth and that was down to Arley, Daniel the mechanic and Joel the driver. A great team! Don’t expect to cycle fast, the conditions of the roads were very poor and we had to cycle slowly both up and down the undulating terrain, due to the potholes and the uneven road surfaces. Cuba is a country with many problems and a difficult economy but somehow Cubans get by with their resilience, music, salsa, sunshine and a little bit of rum!

My tour guide Euri was incredible! She put everyone first and made sure at every meal we had everything we needed before she sat down. She was fun, professional and a pleasure to be with. I would defiantly want to go on another trip with her as my guide.