WORLDWIDE · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, swim, cycle Viet Hai village, enjoy lunch, and ride a bamboo boat for a full day from Cat Ba.
“amazing tour, so peaceful and well organized. just like how a cruise is supposed to be.”
Kayak from Lopud to Šipan, cycle quiet island roads, swim in clear Adriatic water, and enjoy a full-day adventure from Dubrovnik.
“Our guide Z gave us the most incredible day. My husband and I summed the day up into a couple words “deeply enchanting.” We both felt our souls had been cleansed from the experience. We got to know some deep history, soak in the local experience, and see enchanting places.”
Escape Amsterdam by bike and kayak through Watergang, windmills, canals, and villages on this active, small-group countryside tour.
“If you don’t mind a little physical exercise, this is a tour worth taking the countryside of North Amsterdam is beautiful, and the experience of kayaking in the small canals is truly an experience. It is so peaceful. The guide, Tristan, was exceptional and was very knowledgeable And fun on the tour . I highly recommend this tour.”
Bike through St. John’s, kayak through mangroves, swim at a local beach, and visit Fort James on this active Antigua tour.
“Giles was an amazing guide. We really enjoyed the biking and seeing different parts of the island. Would love even more time at the beautiful beach! Great tour!”
Cycle village lanes, cook Vietnamese food, kayak Mekong waterways, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda on a private day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.
“I joined a tour and our guide was really friendly and charming. They showed us around Mekan Dalgası and explained every place in detail. The guide was always by our side, making sure we had the best experience. Highly recommended!”
Taste Chicago classics, see downtown icons, and add a free bike or kayak rental on this generous three-hour walking tour.
“Gabe and Justin were phenomenal guides. My wife and I enjoyed their energy and their joy of Chicago.”
Review of Sete Cidades kayaking and mountain biking in the Azores, with route advice, equipment notes, weather tips, and value details.
“Fantastic afternoon of canoe hire & mountain biking. Staff were very helpful, friendly & informative. Advised to canoe first due to the changeable weather conditions. Definitely cheaper to book in advance. Would recommend.”
Explore Bangkok’s green lung by cruiser bike, kayak, ferry, and longtail boat, with local guides, jungle paths, port views, and market stops.
“It was an amazing trip - I was shown around by Mr Tee who was friendly and considerate, and knew lots of secret routes! A really worthwhile trip with a great tour guide. Highly recommended!”
Review of Alicante’s 3.5-hour e-bike, snorkeling, and paddle surf tour, with coves, Roman ruins, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“The e-bike tour was fantastic. Camilla -our guide- was superb. Water in the cove was very clear and there were lots of fish. The paddle boarding was fun but unfortunately lost my eyeglasses during it… everyone was helpful but unfortunately we couldn’t find it… left in the seabed of Alicante… highly recommended.”
A practical review of the 2-day Mekong Delta bike and kayak tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with homestay, local food, fishing, and rice planting.
“Great activity! We saw a lot, and did so many things gs, it felt like more than two days. You don’t have a lot of time on each activity and you don’t see the floating markets, but it was very nice. Chow was a great tour guide! He is very lively and takes good care of the group. Would recommend.”
Trade Ho Chi Minh City for rice fields, cycling, fishing, cooking, fruit gardens, canoeing, and kayaking on this private Mekong Delta day trip.
“Wow- what a jam-packed day and somehow we never felt rushed! Chow was incredible with our 2 boys - 10 & 14-years-old - and he handled everything with such care and enthusiasm. We highly recommend a tour with him!! Thank you, Chow!”
Kayak Lan Ha Bay, snorkel Ba Trai Dao, cycle to Viet Hai, and enjoy a seafood lunch on this excellent-value Cat Ba day trip.
“Everything went smoothly. Our guide was super friendly and helpful. Kayaking at night to see the glowing plankton was unforgettable, even though I couldn’t capture it on camera. The food at the local family restaurant was also amazing. Definitely recommend this trip.”
Bike and kayak through North Holland from Amsterdam, visiting a 1792 windmill, quiet waterways, farm animals, and rural villages.
“Tristan was an awesome guide. If you go to Amsterdam, be sure to book! We had the most idyllic bike ride from the city to the countryside and kayaked in the picturesque canals. This is probably our favorite thing we did in our whole week we spent in Europe.”
Cycle through rice fields, visit Wat Ban Den, and kayak into Mae Taeng forest on a relaxed Chiang Mai day trip with lunch included.
“What an amazing day out! It ended up being me, my gf and the tour guide, a private cycle along the rice fields followed by a 12 km paddle down the river. It was both relaxing and exhilarating all at once, but we were rewarded with a tasty Thai lunch at the end. It will be memory that we both will talk about for years and years. 100% recommend!”
Review of Cat Ba’s 9-hour national park tour with hiking, cycling, kayaking, swimming, village lunch, and a boat ride through Lan Ha Bay.
“The experience in the national park of cat ba was great, full of different views and emotions. Across walking, cycling and canoeing you’ll visit the park and see the local floating fisher village. Our guide explained the plants and animals you can find in the park and guided through the entire trip! You can’t miss it!”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
