Boat and all staff friendly and helpful. Rides were great and quite challenging. Our fellow passengers were fun and we were all compatible. This was an excellent trip
Cycle from Salzburg in the picturesque Austrian Lakes District to Vienna via the Danube River valley. A unique cycle journey to experience the very best of Austria's sublime scenery, from the deep blue lakes of Salzkammergut, known as Austria's Lakes District, to the majestic Danube River, renowned for its vineyards, castles and historic towns. From Mozart's home town, Salzburg, the cycle route heads east to the banks of several lakes including Mondsee and Attersee. There is ample time to explore the valleys and small towns in the vicinity before continuing to the Danube and the town of Linz. Following the Danube bends past monasteries, and the UNESCO listed Wachau Valley, famous for its wines and classic scenery, the cycling ends in the magnificent city of Vienna.
Our leader was Pablo Garcia. He was very knowledgeable, skilled and had lots of patience, excellent and timely information and always made sure our needs were met.
Some of the accommodation was basic, but that was okay. Breakfasts were very varied and tasty with plenty of choices. We had a great group of cyclists and Pablo kept the team spirit going. The recommendations for meals were great and we had a lot of local food/ specialty options, which was great.
The itinerary was good, riding through beautiful and vast landscapes with wild life such as flamingos and white horses, small medieval villages and beautiful canals, we would have expected and liked some more roads along the beautiful coast. There was a lot of riding through flat landscape with orchards and agriculture.
The equipment was good, but some of the bikes had some gear and shifting issues.
The support van driver Louis, made awesome picnic lunches with fresh local foods.
All in all a great trip!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Barcelona, Marseille, Normandy
Barcelona, Marseille, Normandy, Provence, Aigues-Mortes, Collioure, Figueres, Barcelona & Catalonia
A most enjoyable, at times challenging experience since we did the whole trip on conventional bikes. The bikes were in good condition, the chosen hotels were good, and the special app made navigation easy. We were lucky with the weather; I would have hated to do some of the gravel/dirt road stages in the rain.
Do you like gravel or MTB bike riding? Then this is the trip for you. Do you only like road bike riding? This isn’t the trip for you.
While there are sections on smooth backroads and bike paths, there are many sections on cobblestones, single track, forest trails, lumpy, bumpy and rocky paths. Some of these trails will be too steep or too rocky to ride and you will need to push your bike up these sections. There will also be times (mostly on day 1), where you will need to carry your bike up and down the stairs of flyovers of railway line crossings. There will also be times where the gps/Camino trail takes you down one way streets. There will also be a few times when the gps track differs from the Camino trail markers - we defaulted to following the Camino trail markers.
The challenge is worth it. Experiencing different scenery, visiting interesting towns, meeting walkers (we didn’t meet any other riders).
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lisbon, Porto, Vila Franca De Xi
Lisbon, Porto, Vila Franca De Xira, Tomar, Alvorge, Coimbra, Agueda, Olveira De Azemeis
What a wonderful e-bike and barge tour from Paris to Epernay. Highly recommend. The conduct of this tour was professional in every way. The scenery so beautiful, the guides so knowledgeable and expert in their roles and the Zwaantze barge itself a wonderful barge to call home for such a tour ably managed by the captain Bart and his team. We loved the experience. Also second tour we have been on the Zwaantze as we did the Bruges to Amsterdam bike and Barge tour in 2018. These tours are wonderful ways to travel and enjoy being active at the same time.
Bicycle toursAdventure
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Yacht Cabin
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Champagne, Épernay, Chateau Thie
Champagne, Épernay, Chateau Thierry, La-Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Meaux, Lagny-sur-Marne, Paris
Our recent bike trip from Venice to Florence was terrific. Viewing the countryside by bike was fun. Each days ride was different. I thought day 2 was the hardest. My sit bones were very sore despite the bike shorts. it was a bumpy gravel long ride. Day 3 and on out got easier.
A self guided supported cycle through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia exploring the western coast and historical cities. Pedal your way through three fascinating countries on this self-guided cycling holiday through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Starting in Vilnius and ending in Tallinn, this relaxed journey combines scenic backroads, historic towns and quiet countryside with the freedom to explore at your own pace. Along the way, discover the dramatic island castle at Trakai, the windswept dunes of the Curonian Spit and the symbolic Hill of Crosses. Ride through charming villages and Baltic forests before reaching Latvia’s lively capital, Riga. Dip your toes in the Baltic Sea at Jurmala, visit Latvia’s oldest church and explore the landscapes of Gauja National Park. Crossing into Estonia, cycle across Saaremaa Island to the Sorve Peninsula and its iconic lighthouse, visit the Kaali meteorite crater, and arrive at the medieval heart of Tallinn. With comfortable accommodation, luggage transfers, local support and guided city tours in each capital, this is a rewarding way to experience the rich contrasts of the Baltic region.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vilnius, Tallinn, Kaunas, Nida
Vilnius, Tallinn, Kaunas, Nida, Klaipeda, Riga, Mandjala
We really enjoyed the cycling tour of Murcia. Our guide Miguel Angel was first class and good humoured. While the weather let us down one day (severe weather warning), Miguel quickly organised a range of activities to keep us all entertained and amused. The roads we cycled on were generally very quiet and well paved.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Valencia, Murcia, Caravaca De La
Valencia, Murcia, Caravaca De La Cruz, Calasparra, Cieza
