Alsace by Bike

Wonderful scenery, seamless luggage service, good hotels and when we had a bike issue, the operator quickly replaced the bike for us. Highly recommend. Only downside was that the sightseeing side of the trip was not well integrated into the bike journey and we had expected some audio guide type information in the App.

Overall, the Alsace cycling trip was a very enjoyable week, with beautiful scenery and well-planned routes. However, some of the accommodation left a bit to be desired — while generally adequate, the twin room setups were not ideal for two friends travelling together, with very small beds, no doors on some bathrooms, and in one case, a bathroom with no door and a window into the bathroom which meant there was no privacy. I’d recommend leaving out the stop in Mulhouse, as the town lacked charm and had little to see or do. It also would have been helpful to be informed in advance that our ride coincided with Bastille Day, as everything was closed — we could have prepared better for the long, hot day on the bike by carrying extra food and water. Communication with the New Zealand team was friendly but often slow.

Although we were a bit apprehensive about a self guided tour - we were very pleased that everything worked out. Loved the places we visited and the variety of accommodation. It was a great adventure.

Lovely bike ride through picturesque countryside and gorgeous villages with half timbered houses. Wine tasting experience was fun, but only time for one a day! Accommodation varied but excellent hotels. Didn't meet anyone else doing the same bike trip which was disappointing.

Lovely ride through the Alsace region!