Mongolia is justifiably one of the last unspoilt destinations in the world. Home to beautiful natural surroundings filled with diverse and distinctive plant life, the country welcomes you to experience a variety of landscapes and wildlife habitats. In addition, contrary to other nations on the planet, horses rule the country, roam the plains, and even outnumber the Mongolian population!
For outdoor lovers, Mongolia is not only a prime but also a challenging destination offering up unique experiences. As you pedal, hike and horse ride through this steppe nation you will be rewarded for your determination with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is sure to leave a lasting memory. It is truly a country worth exploring!
From stargazing nights in tented camps by crystal clear waters, you'll get to learn Mongolian traditions that have been passed down for centuries, sample horse milk and cheese and have the full nomadic experience with a night in a “ger,” a traditional felt-covered tent. As you pedal, hike, and horse ride through this steppe nation, you will be rewarded for your determination with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is sure to leave a lasting memory.
Note that total distance on this trip is 218 kilometres - (120 km cycling, 37 km trekking, 61 km horse riding). There are 2 days cycling, 2 days trekking and 2 days horse riding.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ulaanbaatar, Tuul River, Mount A
Ulaanbaatar, Tuul River, Mount Altan Olgii, Terelj National Park
For the ambitious climbing enthusiast who’s ready to take on some of the best cycling terrain in the world, SpiceRoads presents: Taiwan Traverse. Over 900 kilometers of spectacular winding roads, extreme grades, 10,000 meters of climbing, and exciting descents make this a dream trip for cyclists up for the challenge.
Known for its hyper-modern coastal cities, the interior of the island of Taiwan is an assemblage of peaks. Two mountain ranges predominantly cover most of the island’s geography, the Central and Eastern Mountain Range, and you’ll traverse both of them on this challenging road cycling tour of Taiwan.
Beginning outside of Taipei, gear up for the real ride, with 4 of the tour’s most demanding days coming in quick succession. You’ll tackle peaks and passes, and test your legs on nearly 8,000 meters in this stage as you climb through the Central Mountain Range. The environment is raw and pristine, mostly populated by Taiwan’s aborigines, and we’ll make the most of the humble accommodations available in this remote region. But the best is yet to come. Day 4 culminates in a 60 kilometer descent through Taroko Gorge in the East Rift, a highlight of any trip to Taiwan and special experience to ride through it on two wheels.
A rest day exploring Taroko National Park gives the legs a chance to recover, before heading southbound along the coast and through the foothills, on a route lined with natural hot spring resorts- sure to become an integral part of your evening routine! Over the course of five days, you’ll make your way down the east coast of the island to the Kenting Peninsula and the southernmost point of Taiwan, now having navigated almost the entire length of the island. A final ride into the mountains again, into the aboriginal settlement of Wutai, bids the mountains goodbye as you head for Taiwan’s second city of Kaohsiung for departure.
Incredible and diverse scenery, welcoming local culture, and unparalleled cycling on fabulous roads with minimal traffic set the stage for one of the most challenging rides your legs are sure to remember for a long time to come!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Taipei, Kaohsiung, Fusing, Baola
Taipei, Kaohsiung, Fusing, Baolai, Wuling Farm, Li Shan, Taroko Gorge, Yu Li Hot Spring, Jhinben Hot Spring, Kenting National Park
This road biking tour is your ultimate chance to discover the gorgeous southern coasts of Taiwan, which boasts an incredible mixture of scenery. The cities and towns are steeped in a compelling history as they are home to some of the oldest Chinese settlements intertwined with a more contemporary Taiwanese culture.
The journey begins on the west coast as we ride through country roads and along beautiful beaches. We continue on towards the east coast while passing through the most southern tip of Taiwan. There will be challenging climbs of over 1500m along the way but you will be rewarded with marvelous views and hotels with hot springs for you to relax in.
You will certainly experience Taiwan in a unique and exciting way.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hualien City
Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hualien City, Bai Sha Beach, Jhinben Hot Spring, Taroko Gorge, Xiangde Temple
Chiang Mai's hill country sets the stage for this 3-day Road Escape that tackles the region's famous rides and climbs. Test your legs on Day 1, with a 15-kilometre climb up the slopes of Doi Suthep, the pagoda-topped mountain just outside the city. On Day 2, ride the Samoeng Loop, a 75-kilometre lap around Doi Suthep National Park, with the steep ascents the region is known for. The final cycling day is an unforgettable challenge ride- a 30-kilometre climb up Doi Inthanon, Thailand's tallest peak! Along with opportunities to challenge your best KOM, this trip offers beautiful mountain scenery, a fun and relaxed local culture, and a window into one of the largest cycling communities in Southeast Asia.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Northern Thailand is the country’s premier gravel biking destination. On this 11-day tour from Chiang Mai to the banks of the mighty Mekong River, we layer our tires with grit on the region's fabulous dirt and gravel trails before shaking it off with fast-paced zips on smooth, paved roads. We satisfy the craving for the burn on leg-testing climbs before relishing the thrill of wrist-clenching descents. We discover lush valleys and highlands filled with rice paddies, mango orchards, tea plantations, coffee farms, and teak trees while exploring a rich multi-cultural heritage shaped by Thai and hilltribe traditions.
Meeting in the city of Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of the north, the tour is divided into four main stages:
Stage 1: Valleys of the North. The first five days involve hopping across three broad valleys - Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao, and Fang – for some fabulous backcountry cycling. Highlights include long stretches of gravel tracks through rice fields and fruit farms, ascents and descents through wild greenery, and views over some of Thailand’s tallest mountains.
Stage 2: The Highlands. After a night at a riverside hotel in the town of Tha Ton, we coil our way up a well-paved road to the mountaintop village of Mae Salong, renowned for its oolong tea and Chinese heritage.
Stage 3: Chiang Rai. On Day 7, we rise and fall with the contours of hills covered in cornfields and follow the Mae Kok River to reach the iconic White Temple. We have a rest day in Chiang Rai, a charming city with plenty on offer to fill a relaxed day.
Stage 4: The Mekong. We ride through the backwaters of Chiang Rai Province to the famed Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge at the confluence of the Mekong River, which we follow south to end the tour in the sleepy border town of Chiang Khong.
Join us on this trailblazing gravel bike tour in northern Thailand!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chiang K
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Khong, Chiang Dao, Tha Ton, Chiang Saen
There’s no cycling experience in South Korea more iconic than the journey from Seoul in the north to the southern seaside city of Busan. On this 9-day peninsular traverse, we plant our wheels on Korea's world-class cycling paths to follow meandering rivers, climb and descend through forested hillscapes, immerse ourselves in a tradition-rich yet rapidly modernising cultural heritage, and rub shoulders with locals over barbecues and endless refills of kimchi. With moderate daily distances and elevation gains, an entirely point-to-point route with no required vehicle transfers, cosy lodgings, and great food, this is the ideal tour for anyone looking to take a big bite out of South Korea by bike!
We kick off with a warm-up ride through the backstreets of Seoul before heading south along the Han River Bicycle Path. Transitioning from urban sprawl to rural bliss, we cycle through lush farmlands, visit an ancient Buddhist temple, soak in hot springs, and try our hand at the art of Korean paper-making. By day four, after some climbs through the Sobaek Mountains, we join the Nakdong River Bicycle Path, tracing Korea’s longest river past weirs, scenic bridges, and expansive rice paddies. In Sangju, we stay overnight at a hanok, a beautiful wooden house typical of pre-modern Korea, and in Waegwan, we visit a sombre Korean War Memorial. The last stage takes us through wild marshes filled with tall reeds before an epic finale over the “Busan Alps” leads us to the sprawling city of Busan, pressed up against the East Sea Coast. The tour ends with a celebratory dinner by the beach and a night in Busan.
Join us on an unforgettable Korean cross-country biking adventure! Check out our blog for an insider look into this tour.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Deep in the heart of Turkey Kapadokya, ancient volcanic eruptions dispersed thick ash, which solidified into a soft rock—called tuff—tens of metres thick. Wind and water went to work on this plateau creating a fairy tale landscape of cones, pillars, pinnacles, mushrooms, and chimneys. Thousands of years ago, humans took a cue from Mother Nature carved tunnels into the soft rock, and an underground urbanized landscape was created, living at one with nature rather than imposing upon it.
This moderate mountain biking tour is a journey of adventure and discovery, taking to a network of little used dirt roads and not too technical single track MTB trails as it winds its way across the region – including the Ihlara Canyon, Soganli Valley, and the “Fairy Chimney” landscape that stretches from Mustafapasa to Goreme.
Combining the best of remote, wilderness off road adventure biking with plenty of sights, sounds and new experiences along the way. It’s this mix of attractions that makes Cappadocia such a compelling destination and we discover the most captivating highlights, escape the tourist crowds and discover the true character and charm of this magical place and it’s people, by bicycle!
This tour includes a total ascent of 3,567 metres.
Recommended additional activity in Goreme: Discover Cappadocia from a different perspective by hopping on a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while drifting leisurely over the region's fairy chimneys, stunning rock formations and picturesque valleys. Contact us for more information.
Bicycle toursAdventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Get to know Buenos Aires on a different and fun way doing a bike tour through the most historic districts of the city. It won't only be a excursion of the neighborhoods because our guides will tell you more about the history, architecture and life of this metropolis.
In this Tour we will be biking the south of the city through the neighborhoods of Puerto Madero, San Telmo and La Boca walking riding by the endless landscapes and the Ecological Reserve of Buenos Aires
Bicycle toursCity sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Colombia is Latin America’s most celebrated road biking destination. And this 9-day tour offers a true celebration of why that is the case: roads coiling up and down the Andes, verdant coffee regions, misty cloud forests, and a vibrant cycling culture where two wheels are revered. Connecting the city of Cali in the Cauca Valley to the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized “Coffee Cultural Landscape” this journey is not a pro training camp. It’s a beautiful ride for recreational road cyclists looking to challenge themselves while experiencing one of Colombia’s most stunning regions in comfort and style.
Starting from Cali, the world capital of salsa dancing, our adventure begins with a ride into the misty lower slopes of the Western Andes. After a night near the shores of Calima Lake, we descend into the heart of the Cauca Valley, where expansive sugarcane plantations line the roads. We test our legs with an ascent to the small town of Trujillo, before cruising back into the valley to reach one of Colombia’s most renowned wine-growing regions. And then, it’s time for coffee! We ride into the highlands where the hills are blanketed by rows of coffee plants and the proud communities tending to them, continuing a legacy that spans over 150 years. We spend two nights in the heart of the region and take a day off the bikes to go hiking in the dreamy Cocora Valley, home to the world’s tallest palm trees. We ring out the adventure by cycling back into the Cauca Valley and tackling a final Andean ascent with beautiful views. The tour ends with an airport transfer, either to the city of Armenia or Pereira.
Join us for a Colombian road biking classic fueled by fabulous routes and copious amounts of world-class coffee!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cali, Calarcá, La Cumbre, Trujil
Cali, Calarcá, La Cumbre, Trujilio, La Union, Salento, Buenavista, Pereira
Morocco is one of the world's greatest gravel biking destinations. Offering the perfect blend of asphalt roads and rock-strewn backcountry tracks, the north African Kingdom invites riders to enter its ruggedly beautiful and storied landscapes. On this 10 day tour, we travel in the hoofsteps of ancient camel caravans and traverse Morocco’s remote mountains to the edge of the Sahara Desert by gravel bike!
Just like the merchants who once journeyed along the Trans-Saharan Trade Route, we begin our adventure in the bustling city of Marrakesh. After driving east to the oasis town of Tinghir, the first cycling stage takes us through the wild cliffs of Todra Gorge and into the rural heart of the High Atlas foothills. After an epic climb into the Dades Valley, we coil down some of Morocco’s most iconic switchbacks and ride past crumbling kasbahs and lively Berber villages. Our route then continues over the bone-dry Jbel Saghro, a deeply weathered mountain range with red-stone massifs that gradually fade into desolate plateaus. The last stage brings us into the Draa Valley, a green ribbon of date palms and a final frontier of civilization at the gates of the unforgiving Saharan sands. Before returning to Marrakesh, we visit a picturesque sand dune and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified village built out of mudbrick. The tour ends in Marrakesh with a celebratory dinner and a final night in the city.
Join us on this novel gravel biking adventure à la Morocco!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Marrakech, Marrakesh, Berber Hou
Marrakech, Marrakesh, Berber House, High Atlas Mountains, Dades Valley, N’kob, Zagora