Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
The bikes were great and the GPS worked almost all of the time. The gravel paths were very bumpy and sometimes quite slippery. The accommodations were friendly and in great locations. The luggage transfers were very efficient.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Alsace & Lorraine, Provence, Bar
Alsace & Lorraine, Provence, Barbentane, Tarascon, Les Baux, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Our second trip with Explore, and both have been Fantastic. We had an excellent group to ride with, the bicycles were great, and the location, Provence, was amazing and beautiful. But what really pulled it together was our great team leader, Erwin. He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, provided excellent guidance throughout this journey. And beyond that, he has a passion for Provence, its people, and its history, that he was able to effectively share with the group. He clearly spent the time researching and exploring the area to ensure we had the very best experience! We hope, and would feel very lucky, to ride with him again! Thanks!!!
Bicycle toursFood tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hostel, Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Provence, French Riviera
London, Provence, French Riviera, La Spezia, Florence, Rome, Paris, Venice, Austrian Alps, Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin, Amsterdam, Bordeaux, San Sebastian, San Sebastián de La Gomera, Barcelona
I really enjoyed this trip. It provided the right blend of organisation and flexibility to suit my preferences. All of the hotels were excellent and everyone was friendly and helpful. When I needed support, the response was swift. The walking instructions were usually clear and the downloaded GPX files allowed me to double-check when I was unsure. For me the estimated times were more than enough for breaks and photos. I would happily use them for any other walking holidays. Thanks!
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Avignon, Provence, Saint-Rémy-de
Avignon, Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane, Chapelle Saint Gabriel
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
A gorgeous corner of France to explore at walking pace. Many of the paths were timeless and the views spectacular. All luggage and personal transfers worked smoothly.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Hut
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Provence, Isle Sur La Sorgue, Go
Provence, Isle Sur La Sorgue, Gordes, Bonnieux, Buoux
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hostel, Hotel
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Paris, Provence, French
London, Paris, Provence, French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Lefkadas, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Venice, Innsbruck, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin, Amsterdam, San Sebastian, Barcelona
Overall the trip was excellent. The walking was demanding but fair. The walking notes were easy to follow. Accommodations and other arrangements were generally excellent.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Provence, St Andre-les-Alpes, Ca
Provence, St Andre-les-Alpes, Castellane, Rougon, La Palud-sur-Verdon, Moustiers, Riez