Which cycling tour companies are best for beginners?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026
These 80 cycling tour companies say some of their trips suit beginners, new riders or easy riding levels on their own websites, read 5 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the trip, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
Which cycling tour companies are best for beginners?
80 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that some of their trips suit beginners, new riders or easy riding levels; Exodus Adventure Travels, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and GravelUp have the most Google reviews.

44|5 Cycling Tours
- Best for
- Guided road tours in southern France
- Beginners
- Rates Active tours at 35 to 50 km a day for anyone in good physical condition who can ride 3 to 4 hours a day. Its custom day rides fit any level of rider.
- Why choose them
- Owner Gerry Patterson committed fully to tours as 44|5 Cycling Tours in 2014, after arriving in the south of France in 2008.
- Ask for
- Ask for the HighRoad dates, the hotel list and the rental bike arranged through its partners.
- Not the fit if
- your group cannot reach the minimum of 6 people needed to run a tour.
- Published price
- HighRoad Alpe d'Huez-Ventoux is priced at €4500 in double occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE.
- Website
- 445cyclingtours.com
Adventure Cycling Association
- Best for
- Led US bike touring from a nonprofit
- Beginners
- Rates Level 1 tours as 'Great for those looking to try out bicycle touring', with under 35 miles a day and gentle terrain.
- Why choose them
- Runs led group tours in self-contained, inn-to-inn, van-supported and fully supported formats, with Adventure Levels set for each tour.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Adventure Level and support format of the tour you want before you register.
- Not the fit if
- you need a rental bike, as riders must bring their own bike on every tour.
- Published price
- The 8-day Katy Trail inn-to-inn tour from 8 May to 15 May 2027 costs US$3,499, with hotels at double occupancy plus breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- adventurecycling.org
Aix eBike & Guide
- Best for
- Guided e-mountain bike rides from Aix-en-Provence
- Beginners
- Says its picnic ride suits anyone who feels comfortable riding a bicycle, with e-assist making the hills easy.
- Why choose them
- Open-access rides last 3 hours for six people maximum, with two departures a day in season. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 438 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask which themed ride and departure time suit your group and whether to add the wine tasting option.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel within 48 hours of the start, as no refund is given then.
- Published price
- An open-access shared e-MTB ride costs 80€ per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Apulia Bike Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
- Beginners
- Rates the Tour of Salento Easy and describes it as suited to a first bike holiday and occasional riders, with every tour bookable with an e-bike.
- Why choose them
- Lists 19 self-guided tours in Puglia and Basilicata plus four in Sicily. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike rental fee and the hotel category for your chosen arrival day.
- Not the fit if
- you want a guide or a support van on the road, as its tours are self-guided with telephone assistance.
- Published price
- Tour of Salento, 6 days/5 nights, from €800 per person in a double room (Economy, low season), with hotels and breakfast, bike, daily luggage transfer and navigation app included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571).
Art of Bicycle Trips
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
- Beginners
- Grades trips easy, moderate or challenging, with easy trips relatively flat to gently rolling and the support van available on guided trips.
- Why choose them
- Art of Bicycle Trips was founded in 2010 by Pankaj Mangal during a 100km ride in India.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike options and surcharges, group size and hotel level for your chosen trip.
- Not the fit if
- you will travel without medical insurance covering accident costs, which is mandatory to join.
- Published price
- Self-Guided Shimanami Kaido is listed from US$1,495 per person for 5 days. Read 5 November 2026.
Backroads
- Best for
- Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
- Beginners
- Offers several routes and a range of levels each day so guests can choose how much or how little activity they want to do.
- Why choose them
- Offers more than 5,300 scheduled departures in 2025 across nearly 550 itineraries. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 123 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the activity level, hotel tier and e-bike option on your chosen departure.
- Not the fit if
- a rider under 16 wants an e-bike, as 16 is its minimum e-bike age.
- Published price
- Tuscany Bike Tour, 6 days, from US$4,499 per person based on double occupancy, including accommodations, most meals, bikes and baggage transfers. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- backroads.com
Bike Florence & Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided one-day bike tours from Florence
- Beginners
- Offers the San Gimignano Easy Tour, its gentlest ride at 13 miles and mostly downhill, designed for beginners.
- Why choose them
- Owners Piero and Elena guide shared tours of 2 to 8 guests themselves, across eight listed tours.
- Ask for
- Ask which day tour fits your riding level and whether you want the Bianchi e-bike upgrade.
- Not the fit if
- you are bringing children under 12 on a shared tour, as regular shared tours need age 12 and over.
- Published price
- The private Family Biking Tour is from €200 per person, with gelato included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- bikeinflorence.com/book-now
BikePlanet Tours
- Best for
- Guided bike and barge tours in Europe
- Beginners
- Publishes a 2026 beginners guide suggesting 30 to 50 km a day, with flat routes, van support and e-bikes on its tours.
- Why choose them
- BikePlanet lists 7 of its own guided tours plus 20 run by its partner Premium Bike Tours. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike rental price and the cabin or hotel list for your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you want travel insurance in the package, as the Normandy tour page lists it as not included and asks guests to arrange their own.
- Published price
- The 8-day Rhine bike and barge tour on the IRIS, Amsterdam to Koblenz, starts from about €1,750 per person on 28 May 2027, based on double room occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- bikeplanet.tours
Bikeriding Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided Italy tours with van support
- Beginners
- Offers beginner-friendly routes in Tuscany, with rides for casual travellers and seasoned cyclists alike.
- Why choose them
- Most of its tours average 40km to 70km a day, adjustable for custom and private groups.
- Ask for
- Ask for the difficulty rating and single supplement for the tour and dates you want.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as cancelling 30 to 0 days before departure costs 100% of the trip price and its fees are not negotiable.
- Published price
- The guided Italy Coast to Coast tour, 5 days/4 nights, is listed at €1,350. Read 5 November 2026.
Bikestyle Tours
- Best for
- Guided trips to the Grand Tours
- Beginners
- Offers bespoke tours at Beginner level with flat terrain and shorter distances for casual riders.
- Why choose them
- Runs the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic for up to 34 guests supported by 6 staff. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for twin-share pairing or the single supplement and the hire bike measurement form for your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you will not buy travel insurance, which it makes mandatory for all guests with cover for cancellation, medical costs and cycling.
- Published price
- 2027 Tour de France GC Classic, 14 days, 13-26 July 2027, AUD $11,750 per person twin share, with 13 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, all breakfasts, 8 group dinners, guides and support vehicles included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- bikestyletours.com/contact
Butterfield & Robinson
- Best for
- Small group and self-guided biking trips
- Beginners
- Says you need to be neither very fit nor experienced to join, as every Small Group trip offers multiple route lengths, e-bikes on most biking trips and a support vehicle.
- Why choose them
- Butterfield & Robinson was founded in 1966 by George Butterfield, Sidney Robinson and his sister Martha. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 210 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the activity level, e-bike option and hotel list for your chosen biking trip.
- Not the fit if
- you want to privatise a Small Group date for fewer than eight travellers, the group size the site gives for that option.
- Published price
- Alsace Self-Guided Biking is listed from US$4,995 per person for 6 days. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- butterfield.com/contact-us
Ciclismo Classico
- Best for
- Guided bike tours for culturally curious travellers
- Beginners
- Grades tours Easy at 20-30 miles a day on flat to rolling hills and Athletic Beginner at 30-40 miles a day on rolling hills.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 1989 by Lauren Hefferon, it runs guided tours with its own guides, support van and bikes. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the ability level of your chosen tour and whether an e-bike is available on it.
- Published price
- Croatia's Istrian Peninsula tour starts from US$7,500 for 8 days and 7 nights at intermediate level. Read 5 November 2026.
Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
- Beginners
- Runs the Affogato group for easy rides of 40-60 km at 15-18 km/h with café stops, with e-bikes welcome.
- Why choose them
- Runs daily guided rides in five ride groups, from Affogato at 40-60 km to Espresso at 100-160 km. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 111 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask which ride group suits your pace and for the ROSE bike rental rates for your week.
- Not the fit if
- a child under 16 will ride, as the minimum age to join a riding activity is 16.
- Published price
- A Spring 2027 7-night holiday is from GBP 829 per person on a 2 person share at Zafiro Tropic, with half-board, airport transfers and guided rides included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- ciclosmajor.com
Cycle Fiesta
- Best for
- Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
- Beginners
- Rates its Barcelona & Cava Vineyards tour easy and calls it suitable for a first time cycling holiday, with a hybrid or e-bike recommended.
- Why choose them
- Supported tour groups are normally between 8 and 12 people.
- Ask for
- Ask which deposit and balance date apply to your tour, as its pages give different figures.
- Not the fit if
- you travel without insurance, as participants must hold travel insurance covering cycling, medical care and repatriation.
- Published price
- Historic Andalucia, a 9-day supported tour, costs €1,880 per person with bike hire included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds.
Cycle Peru
- Best for
- Guided cycling tour of southern Peru
- Beginners
- Rates its 12-day tour an introductory grade recreational cycle tour on quiet back roads, with cycling distances averaging 50 km and a support vehicle.
- Why choose them
- Runs one fully guided 12-day tour with five departure dates listed, one in 2026 and four in 2027.
- Ask for
- Ask for the departure dates and the mountain bike size for your height.
- Not the fit if
- you will not take travel insurance, which it makes mandatory with cover for medical expenses, injury, cancellation and theft.
- Published price
- Canyon, Condors and Machu Picchu, 12 days, US$3495 per person twin share, with 11 nights, all breakfasts, 8 dinners, 9 lunches, bike hire, support vans and airport transfers included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- cycleperu.net/contact
Cycling Country
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours in Spain
- Beginners
- Grades routes from Easy Going (25 to 45km a day with 120 to 450m of ascent) to Challenging, with some trips marked open to all levels.
- Why choose them
- Cycling Country set up base in the village of Alhama de Granada in 2003.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike hire price for your chosen bike and the single supplement for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want a mountain bike tour, as all its tours run on asphalt road or hard-packed Rail to Trail paths.
- Published price
- Bordeaux to Biarritz, an 8-day self-guided trip, is listed at €1,390. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- cyclingcountry.com
Cycling for Softies
- Best for
- Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
- Beginners
- Recommends its easiest tours with an e-bike for beginner cyclists and suggests the Loire Valley for first time cyclists.
- Why choose them
- A typical Softies holiday covers around 25km a day, with longer or shorter options on some tours. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 164 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 31 August 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list, the e-bike supplement and the half board option for your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ride with a guide, as its cycling holidays are all self guided apart from its bike and boat tours.
- Money protection
- ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711).
Cycling Holiday Tours Mallorca
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
- Beginners
- Serves cyclists of all levels and runs guided e-bike tours from 80€ per person with guide and bike, for riders of any fitness level.
- Why choose them
- Owner Paul Carr has lived in Mallorca for 32 years and runs it as a family-owned business.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote on the Island Tour or day rides, with bike hire and a hotel for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want the published set tour price as a solo rider or a group under 4, as those prices are for 4 to 15 people.
Cycling Holidays France
- Best for
- Self-guided bike tours in France
- Beginners
- Groups tours into three tiers, with Leisurely tours at 30-50 km a day and climbs of up to 500 m.
- Why choose them
- Says it has planned 800+ cycling trips.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike type, hotel list and Flexibility Level price for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel under 30 days before departure, when standard terms refund 0%.
- Published price
- Pyrenees Grand Tour, 11 days, from 2,149 € per person on a road bike. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company.
- Website
- cyclingholidaysfrance.com
Cycling Vietnam
- Best for
- Van-supported cycling trips in Vietnam
- Beginners
- Calls South Vietnam 'the easy first ride for many guests', with short transfers from Saigon and van support.
- Why choose them
- Runs its trips on a fleet of about 140 bikes, including Trek hybrids and Trek hardtail mountain bikes.
- Ask for
- Ask for the group price for your party size and the bike model for your height.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel less than 24 hours before departure, as 100% of the tour price is charged.
- Published price
- The Mekong Delta 3 days trip is priced at US$950 for one person, including entrance fees, boat trips, full board, van support, bike rental and a cycling guide. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- cyclingvietnam.net/contact
CyclingHero
- Best for
- Supported self-guided road tours in Italy
- Beginners
- Rates some trips Pretty Tame at 25 to 44 miles (40 to 70 km) a day and gives a more or less challenging option each day.
- Why choose them
- It started in 2019 when a Canadian, a Dutchman and an Italian went on a ride together.
- Ask for
- Ask for the dates and prices behind Book Now and the Basso bike rental rate for your trip.
- Not the fit if
- you want to join a group of strangers, as its tours are private, never group-based.
- Published price
- From the Dolomites to the Stelvio, 6 days, has a starting price of $2949 in US dollars, self-guided with van support. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- cyclinghero.cc
Cyclomundo
- Best for
- Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
- Beginners
- Offers Level 1 and 2 trips for novice riders, such as A Short Escape Along the Dordogne River, rated Very Easy/Easy, from 435 euros per person.
- Why choose them
- Cyclomundo is a French travel agency established in 2003 that sells cycling trips in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list and the bike hire price for your start date and season.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fully customised tour for fewer than 6 people, the minimum the company requires.
- Money protection
- Member of APST, the French travel guarantee.
Dolomite Biking
- Best for
- Guided day rides in Alta Badia
- Beginners
- Says its guides know every road and trail in Alta Badia, from single trails for expert riders to simple descents for the less experienced.
- Why choose them
- It names 11 local guides from Alta Badia, several of them ski instructors in winter. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the weekday group tour calendar and the private guide price for your group size.
- Published price
- Guided group tours cost €65 for 1 day and €180 for 3 days. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- dolomitebiking.com
Dolomites Bike
- Best for
- Guided day rides in the Dolomites
- Beginners
- Describes the Fodom road loop, 52 km with 1,350 hm, as the itinerary to gain confidence with the Dolomite climbs.
- Why choose them
- Guides the Maratona dles Dolomites course as a day ride, 138 km with 4,230 hm of climbing.
- Ask for
- Ask for the guide's day fee and a partner bike rental for your route.
- Not the fit if
- you want a package, as the price covers only the guide's fee for the day and lift passes, accommodation and bike rental are extra.
- Website
- dolomitesbike.com
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Best for
- Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
- Beginners
- Designs itineraries for cycling newcomers to avid riders, with Level 1 at 15-30 miles a day for recreational cyclists and shorter ride options.
- Why choose them
- DuVine was started in 1996 by Andy Levine after a post-college cycling trip in Burgundy. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 474 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the trip level, e-bike or Colnago supplement and single supplement for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you are bringing under-18s on a scheduled departure, which requires travellers aged 18 or older.
- Published price
- Classic Tuscany 4-Day is listed from US$4,595 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- duvine.com/contact
Eat Sleep Cycle
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
- Beginners
- Rates its tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic) and offers e-bikes to riders on every tour.
- Why choose them
- Eat Sleep Cycle accepts a maximum of 12 guests on its scheduled guided tours and its groups average 6 guests. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 324 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the rental bike model and the e-bike option for your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 18 and want to join a group guided trip, as 18 is the standard minimum age there.
- Published price
- Classic Climbs of Girona is listed at €2899.00 for a 6-day guided tour with departures on 22 Dec 2026, 5 Apr and 10 May 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- eatsleepcycle.com
eBikeTouring
- Best for
- Guided e-bike day tours near Florence
- Beginners
- Rates the Chianti Rufina Bike Tour, Wine Tasting Ride and Olive Mill Bike Tour as easy, with e-bikes making rides accessible for less experienced cyclists.
- Why choose them
- Started in 2013 in a bike shop just outside Florence and is powered by the Bicipedia bike shop.
- Ask for
- Ask which e-bike suits the Chianti Rufina tour you pick and book at least 24 hours ahead.
- Not the fit if
- you plan to book less than 24 hours ahead, as tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
- Published price
- The guided Wine Tasting Ride costs from €110 and ends with a wine tasting at a historic Tuscan estate. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- ebiketouring.it
Echelon Cycling Hub
- Best for
- Private guided road rides in Mallorca
- Beginners
- Lists tours from beginner-friendly to advanced, states the recommended level on each listing and has guides tailor the pace to the group.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2018 in Kyiv, it has led cycling tours across 7 countries and trained 400+ riders in its Skills School.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Grand Tour price, the group size and which rental bike is included for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel less than 45 days before departure, when all payments are non-refundable.
- Website
- echeloncyclinghub.com
Exodus Adventure Travels
- Best for
- Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
- Beginners
- Says many of its adventures suit beginners who choose a trip at a lower Activity Level, giving a relaxed cycling itinerary as an example.
- Why choose them
- Exodus was founded on 4 Feb 1974 and introduced cycling holidays in the early 90s. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 489 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 5,826 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Trip Notes with daily distances, the hire bike size and the group size for your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with children under 16, as the minimum age on most tours is 16.
- Published price
- Cycling Vietnam is listed at 14 days from £2,097 (reduced to £1,951) as a guided group trip excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages.
- Website
- exodus.co.uk
Fat Tire Tours
- Best for
- Guided city bike and e-bike tours
- Beginners
- Rates tours Leisurely, Intermediate or Athletic Cycling. It says Leisurely Cycling tours suit novice bike riders.
- Why choose them
- It began in 1999 with its first bike tours in Paris. Google: 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the private tour price for your group and city, at least two weeks ahead.
- Not the fit if
- a rider on the Washington, D.C. electric bike tours is under 16 or shorter than 5 ft.
- Published price
- The Private Florence E-Bike Tour is listed from US$319, €300 or £265. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- fattiretours.com
France Bike Trips
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
- Beginners
- Runs backroad trips on quiet lanes and cycle paths at a leisurely pace, with level 1 trips needing only occasional cycling and every backroad tour available by e-bike.
- Why choose them
- Its parent company Vélorizons began in 1999, born from the passion of an MTB guide. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the physical level of your chosen trip and the bike rental price for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guided departure confirmed with a small party, as guided trips usually need 5 participants to confirm.
- Published price
- Guided Cycling in Provence, 6 days, from 1595€ per person, with an English-speaking guide, 5 nights in 3* hotels and guest houses, breakfasts, picnic lunches, 5 dinners and daily luggage transfers included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris.
FunActive Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
- Beginners
- Builds tours so riders can choose the difficulty they want, saying even normal office workers can discover the countryside by bike.
- Why choose them
- FunActive Tours keeps a rental fleet of over 1,300 bikes for its customers. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 145 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the single room supplement and e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want to buy its travel insurance and live outside Europe, as that cover is valid only for European residents.
- Published price
- The Danube Passau-Budapest-Passau bike and boat trip on MS VIVIENNE and MS LISABELLE, 8 days, is listed from 959 €. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I).
- Website
- funactive.info
Girolibero
- Best for
- Self-guided and bike and barge tours
- Beginners
- Lists 58 bike tours for beginners with short stages, gentle gradients and easy routes, with e-bikes available on almost all trips.
- Why choose them
- Girolibero has organised bike tours in Italy and Europe since 1998. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 371 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the difficulty level, bike or e-bike rental and comfort level for your chosen tour.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel a cycling tour within 5 days of departure, when 100% of the price is charged.
- Published price
- Puglia and Salento, 6 days, is listed from 690€. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132).
- Website
- girolibero.com
Grasshopper Adventures
- Best for
- Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
- Beginners
- Lists a beginner-friendly collection of Level 1 to 2 tours with daily distances of 15 to 25 mi, plus e-bikes and a Rest & Ride vehicle.
- Why choose them
- Grasshopper Adventures started in Bangkok in 2004 and caps guided tours at 16 people, with a Tour Leader for every eight riders.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike model, the e-bike upgrade and the guaranteed departure dates for your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with children, as its tours are designed for adults and restricted to ages 18+.
- Published price
- Vietnam: Highlands & Coastlines is listed from US$2,090 per person for an 8-day guided tour, down from US$2,199. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays.
Gravel Adventure
- Best for
- Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
- Beginners
- Rates its Adventure level at 55 to 85 km a day on mostly good gravel roads with moderate climbing, for riders with reasonable base fitness who might be new to gravel.
- Why choose them
- Has run fully supported cycling trips since 2013, first as MTB-Adventure, with Gravel Adventure since 2022.
- Ask for
- Ask which level, Adventure or Explorer, suits you and whether a rental bike can be arranged.
- Not the fit if
- you travel without comprehensive travel insurance covering gravel trips, which is required on all tours.
- Published price
- Tuscany Gravel costs from €2,790 per person in a shared room for 8 days, guided or self-guided. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879.
- Enquiry
- gravel-adventure.com/contact
GravelUp
- Best for
- Guided gravel bike trips in France
- Beginners
- Says itineraries are designed to be accessible to all, with e-gravel bikes open on every trip to even out pace.
- Why choose them
- Runs guided gravel departures in small groups of 8 to 12 with a support van. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the difficulty level of your trip and whether you need the e-gravel rental at +€70/day.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ride a self-guided trip alone, as self-guided trips need a minimum of two people.
- Published price
- The guided Ventoux trip costs from 1590€ per person for 5 days, including shared twin-room accommodation, a local guide, all food, a mechanic and the support van. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- gravelup.earth
Headwater
- Best for
- Self-guided walking and cycling holidays
- Beginners
- Grades Multi Activity in the Loire at activity level 2 on a scale of 1 to 7, with day 5 cycling 37km or 45km.
- Why choose them
- Running since 1985, it takes over 6,000 travellers a year on 300+ trips in 35 countries. Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 186 reviews, newest 29 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the activity level, bike make and single supplement on the cycling trip you want.
- Not the fit if
- you plan to travel uninsured, as travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers.
- Published price
- Hike, Bike & Paddle Croatia is from £1559 per person for 7 nights, based on two sharing, excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights.
- Enquiry
- headwater.com/contactus.htm
Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays on Mallorca
- Beginners
- Caters to leisure riders as well as hobby cyclists, with groups by performance level and e-bikes and e-road bikes for hire.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 1986 by motor-paced world champion Max Hürzeler, starting as training camps on Mallorca.
- Ask for
- Ask for the price list for your station and week and the CUBE model in your frame size.
- Not the fit if
- you want to mountain bike, as it states that it does not offer mountain bikes.
- Published price
- Mallorca packages cost approximately €600 to €1,200 per week per person, excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- huerzeler.com
India on Bicycle
- Best for
- Guided cycling holidays across India
- Beginners
- Offers holidays for people of all ages and ability, with trips that combine cycling and leisure and Kerala's relatively flat coastal belt.
- Why choose them
- India on Bicycle lists ten fixed-price cycling trips in India ranging from 4 to 15 days.
- Ask for
- Ask for the daily distances, hotel category and season dates for your chosen region.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling alone, as departures run daily for a minimum of 2 people.
- Published price
- Highlights of Kerala, 4 days, is listed at US$795 per person on twin-share. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- indiaonbicycle.com
KVT Adventures
- Best for
- Graded cycling adventures across India
- Beginners
- Grades Kerala Coastal Cycling, 7 days from US$1,046, as Easy and says it caters to all riders.
- Why choose them
- It was established in 1985 by founder Mohan Tickoo. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the day-by-day plan, bike type and inclusions for the cycling trip you want.
- Enquiry
- kvtadventures.com/contact
Live Love Ride
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
- Beginners
- Tags several tours for Beginner riders, such as Alentejo Heritage and Wine Country, Southwest Coast and Minho.
- Why choose them
- Live Love Ride caps its group departures at eight guests, with a minimum of three to run.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike model, hotel list and single room supplement for your tour dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want a private guided tour for fewer than four guests.
- Enquiry
- llride.com/contact
Macs Adventure
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
- Beginners
- Grades Easy cycling at under 30 km a day on flat terrain for beginners on their first cycling holiday.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2003 by Neil Lapping, it has a team of over 150 people with offices in Glasgow, Denver and Saarbrücken. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 113 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 227 reviews, newest 25 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the grade, accommodation level and e-bike upgrade price on your chosen route.
- Not the fit if
- you travel solo on remote or challenging routes, as some of these trips are not offered to solo travellers.
- Published price
- Cycling the Canal du Midi, a 7-day self-guided trip, costs from £1,075.00. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210.
- Website
- macsadventure.com
Marmot Tours
- Best for
- Supported road cycling in Europe's mountains
- Beginners
- Welcomes keen cyclists 'new to climbing', with an easier or classic route each day and a lift in a van always possible.
- Why choose them
- Has helped cyclists since 2004 with fully supported road cycling holidays in the mountains of Europe. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the classic and challenge route options for each day and a titanium hire bike in your size.
- Not the fit if
- you want to start on a day of your choice, as trips run on fixed departure dates.
- Published price
- Alpine Classic Cols costs £1,890 per person for 6 days on the bike from 18 Jun to 25 Jun, with two guides and two support vans. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- marmot-tours.co.uk/contact
Mr Biker Saigon
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
- Beginners
- Defines Easy tours as mostly flat with a few gentle climbs and offers e-bikes on most tours as an extra.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2016 by Minh Thai, it names five cycling guides and two mechanics on its team. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 173 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask which deposit applies to your booking and the departure dates for your chosen tour.
- Not the fit if
- you travel without full travel insurance, which it requires of passengers.
- Published price
- The Ultimate Saigon to Hoi An tour, 10 days, is listed at USD1,796 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- mrbikersaigon.com
MTB Vietnam
- Best for
- Mountain bike and family tours in Vietnam
- Beginners
- Recommends Mai Chau, Ninh Binh or Pu Luong for beginners, with easy tours of 25 to 50 km a day and e-bikes on request.
- Why choose them
- Lists 138 guided tours across 4 regions of Vietnam.
- Ask for
- Ask for a private start date and an e-bike on your chosen route.
- Not the fit if
- you will not buy medical evacuation insurance, which it says is compulsory in Vietnam.
- Published price
- 6 Day Family Cycling Adventure from $1,185, with homestay and hotel twin share, English-speaking guide, support van, meals mentioned and a Trek 4500 mountain bike included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- mtbvietnam.com/contact
Much Better Adventures
- Best for
- Small-group adventure trips run by local hosts
- Beginners
- Grades trips on a 7-level scale, with Level 1 Easy and Level 2 Easy-Moderate pitched at new adventurers or a more relaxed pace.
- Why choose them
- Much Better Adventures lists 260+ adventures across 60+ countries.
- Ask for
- Ask for the maximum group size and the activity level of the cycling trip you want.
- Not the fit if
- you plan to travel without insurance, as all travellers must have cover for the trip activities and emergency medical evacuation.
- Published price
- Cycle the Highlands of Northern Vietnam, 9 nights, is listed from £1,782. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- muchbetteradventures.com
Offbeat Pedals
- Best for
- Guided cycling tours in South India
- Beginners
- Sells Kerala Backwater and Village Cycling, 6 days at 800 USD, an easy ride along flat backroads.
- Why choose them
- Founder Francis Antony has led tours across India and Sri Lanka for 15+ years.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike model, support level and hotel list for your chosen Kerala or Rajasthan tour.
- Website
- offbeatpedals.com
Paradise Cycling
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
- Beginners
- Sells the Algarve Coast Bike Tour, designed for beginners or those looking to travel more slowly.
- Why choose them
- Paradise Cycling has been riding in Portugal since 2011.
- Ask for
- Ask for the season price, luggage transfers and bike hire for your chosen dates.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel late, as from 29 days before the start all base costs on fixed-date and guided tours are non-refundable.
- Published price
- Across the Algarve Gravel costs from €1207 per person for 1 to 2 people in low season, for a 6-day, 7-night self-guided tour. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT).
- Website
- paradise-cycling.com
Pedal Ventures
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays across Europe
- Beginners
- Grades Easy tours at 25 to 45 km a day on flat or gently rolling routes for first-time touring cyclists, with e-bikes on most easy tours.
- Why choose them
- Lists cycling holidays in 21 countries or regions, from Austria and France to Vietnam.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike hire price and the hotel grades on your chosen self-guided route.
- Not the fit if
- you travel without comprehensive travel insurance, which is required for all customers.
- Money protection
- Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279).
- Enquiry
- pedalventures.com/contact
Peru Cycling
- Best for
- Supported mountain bike trips across Peru
- Beginners
- Offers biking tours in Peru for cyclists of all experience levels and describes its Lima City Bike Tour as nice, easy and interesting.
- Why choose them
- Has offered biking trip programmes in Peru since 2005.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Peru Cycling Safari dates, support mode and bike type for your group.
- Website
- perucycling.com
Portugal Best Cycling
- Best for
- Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
- Beginners
- Says tours suit all levels and advises beginners to take easier routes and the guided option.
- Why choose them
- Has taken travellers by bike in the Alentejo and Algarve since 1990.
- Ask for
- Ask for the season supplement and the e-bike rental price for your start date.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel within 20 days of departure, as no refund is given after that point.
- Published price
- Castles and Wine, 8 days, costs from 1,150 € per person self-guided (minimum 4), plus season supplement. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- portugalbestcycling.com
Portugal Bike
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
- Beginners
- Rates tours on a 1 to 5 scale where Level 1 Easy is for beginners and occasional riders, with History, Heritage & Coast at Level 2 averaging 39 km a day.
- Why choose them
- It has been cycling Portugal since 1995, founded by José Neves and Cristina Henriques.
- Ask for
- Ask whether the Guided or Self-Guided version suits you and for the e-bike supplement on your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with children, as it only recommends participants aged 16 or 18 and over.
- Published price
- History, Heritage & Coast, 7 days, is from €1850 per person Self-Guided, with hotels, breakfasts, bike, GPS and baggage transport included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- portugalbike.com/contact-us
Provence Cycling Holidays
- Best for
- Self-guided rides from a Provence base
- Beginners
- Publishes a leisure and sightseeing itinerary of about 33 to 41 kms a day with easier climbing for riders who want smaller distances.
- Why choose them
- Provence Cycling Holidays pre-programmes 30+ tried and tested backroad rides into each guest's GPS.
- Ask for
- Ask for farmhouse or villa availability and the e-bike or carbon road bike hire for your week.
- Not the fit if
- your children are under 15, as the holidays tend to suit kids of 15 and over.
- Published price
- The B&B-based tour costs from €1,549 to €1,659 per person for 6 nights / 7 days, with bikes, GPS, breakfasts and two dinners included. Read 5 November 2026.
Puglia Cycle Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours in Puglia
- Beginners
- Grades standard tours Easy, Gentle or Moderate, with average daily distances of 35-50 km on mostly flat or gently rolling terrain.
- Why choose them
- It owns its fleet of 350 bikes and 8 vans. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 181 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike rental price and single supplement for your tour and start date.
- Not the fit if
- you want to join a guided departure alone, as guided tours need a minimum of 2 people.
- Published price
- The guided Heart of Puglia tour, 8 days/7 nights, costs from €1,815 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome.
- Website
- pugliacycletours.com
Ride & More Travel
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
- Beginners
- Designs tours for everyone from experienced cyclists to beginners at a gentler pace, with an electric bike option on all tours.
- Why choose them
- Ride & More Travel is a small team of three specialised guides based in Pernes-les-Fontaines.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel range, bike type and guide or support vehicle option for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ride outside Provence, as its trips run in that one region.
- Published price
- Côtes du Rhône et Dentelles de Montmirail, 4 days, is listed from 1075 € per person, with nights, breakfasts, luggage transfer and bike rental included. Read 5 November 2026.
Ride & Seek
- Best for
- Long guided road tours on history routes
- Beginners
- Grades its easiest tours Cappuccino, flat to undulating at 30-50km and 200-500m climbing a day.
- Why choose them
- Ride & Seek lists cycling tours across 5 continents, with 16 Epics and 34 countries. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews, newest 15 November 2024. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the grade, bike hire rate and stages you can book for your chosen Epic.
- Not the fit if
- you are a novice cyclist: it says its Epics are less suited to the novice cyclist.
- Published price
- The Dante Rome to Bologna Gravel tour, 23 April to 11 May 2027, is listed at €9,350. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- rideandseek.com
Ride Nagano
- Best for
- Bespoke guided e-bike journeys in Nagano
- Beginners
- Takes first-time riders, designing each tour around the guest, adapting routes and hours of cycling and offering e-bikes for first timers.
- Why choose them
- Ride Nagano recommends booking its tailored Japanese Alps journeys 3 to 6 months ahead.
- Ask for
- Ask for a route matched to your fitness and the e-bike and ryokan options.
- Website
- ridenagano.co.jp
Rindo Bike Tour Japan
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours in Japan
- Beginners
- Rates the Shimanami Kaido Setouchi Sea and Valleys & Volcanoes tours at 2/5 for casual riders, with an e-bike option for climbs.
- Why choose them
- Caps its group guided tours at a maximum of 12 riders, with a road crew acting as guide, mechanic and driver. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 158 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the rider level of your chosen tour and the e-bike fee if you want help on climbs.
- Not the fit if
- your children are under 12, as group trips take children aged 12 and over with a parent or guardian.
- Enquiry
- biketourjapan.com/contact
Rooster Bike Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided bike tours across 8 European destinations
- Beginners
- Grades tours as Gentle, Moderate or Challenging, with Gentle tours at 2-4 hours a day, an average of 35 km and smooth, largely flat terrain.
- Why choose them
- Says it has 15 years of adventure tourism experience and over 45,000 explorers on its biking and hiking adventures. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 16 May 2025. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the single supplement and the e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want a guide riding with you, as its tours are self-guided and you cycle without a guide.
- Published price
- Loire Valley 8-Day Gentle, 8 days, from €1,320, self-guided. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- roosterbiketours.com
Saddle Skedaddle
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling holidays worldwide
- Beginners
- Grades Family Grade 1 trips for those 'new to cycling', with mostly flat days of 10-20 miles.
- Why choose them
- Lists 39 guaranteed departures across adventure, road, leisure, MTB and gravel trips. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the trip notes and grade of the holiday you want and whether e-bike hire is offered on it.
- Not the fit if
- you need a group date to run whatever the numbers, as group trips need a minimum number of riders before they go ahead.
- Published price
- Lake Garda to Venice, a self-guided family trip of 8 days, costs from £1,945. Read 5 November 2026.
Salento Bici Tour
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours in Salento
- Beginners
- Designs its tours to be travelled by everyone, even riders who train little, with average days of 40 to 60 km and E-bikes if needed.
- Why choose them
- It runs 5 guaranteed guided departures every year for groups of 6 to 16. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 185 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the guided departure dates and the list of accommodations it normally uses.
- Not the fit if
- you need a self-guided start on a day other than Friday or Saturday without extra cost, normally 75€ per person.
- Website
- salentobicitour.org
SalentoBike
- Best for
- Self-guided Trek bike days in Salento
- Beginners
- Suggests the flat Lecce, San Cataldo and Frigole ride of 20.5 km with 117 m of climbing as a first morning on the bike.
- Why choose them
- SalentoBike's fleet counts seven bikes: two Trek gravel bikes, one Trek all-road bike and four e-bikes.
- Ask for
- Ask for a GPX route built around your level and the bike delivered to where you are staying.
- Not the fit if
- you want a guide riding with you, as every ride is self-guided.
- Published price
- A full-day self-guided tour of about 50 to 60 km costs €150 for one person or €120 per person for two, with a Trek bike, GPX track and phone support included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- salentobike.com
Sancho Bikes
- Best for
- Guided day rides from Cala Bona, Mallorca
- Beginners
- Runs a free Monday road tour at Iniciacion level, 40-55 km with 300-500 m of climbing in 3h at a gentle pace.
- Why choose them
- A three-generation Sancho family business, it has traded since 1972.
- Ask for
- Ask for a place on the weekday tour you want and a bike sized to your height and inseam.
- Not the fit if
- you are new to road riding and want the Tramuntana Epic, which requires previous experience.
- Published price
- The Tramuntana Epic to Sa Calobra costs 149 EUR for a 7-hour, 90 km day, with a Pinarello Di2 and minibus transfer included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- sanchobikes.com/en/contact
Slow Active Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling tours in Puglia
- Beginners
- Grades several cycling trips Easy, such as the Salento bike tour, Cycling the Itria Valley and the Gourmet Cycling Experience around Alberobello.
- Why choose them
- Its cycling tours run in Puglia and Basilicata, from the 6-day Salento bike tour to the 8-day Puglia and Matera gravel bike tour. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike rental price on your tour and the season price table for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel within 5 days of departure, as withdrawal then costs 100% of the total.
- Published price
- The self-guided Salento bike tour, 6 days, is listed from €600 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan.
Slow Pedals Vietnam
- Best for
- Guided cycling tours in Vietnam
- Beginners
- Rates the Mekong Delta route Easy, with daily distances of 40-70 kilometres and negligible elevation gain, for beginners and non-cyclists.
- Why choose them
- Slow Pedals describes six cycling routes in Vietnam, from the 3-5 day Mekong Delta to the 14-21 day Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City ride.
- Ask for
- Ask for the route difficulty, guide team and support van set-up for your chosen route.
- Not the fit if
- you have no travel insurance or had surgery within 6 months, which its pre-tour procedure flags for extra screening.
- Website
- slowpedals.com
SpiceRoads Cycling
- Best for
- Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
- Beginners
- Rates the Angkor Experience as Leisure, flat with a leisurely pace and suitable for riders with less experience.
- Why choose them
- Has shared its passion for travelling by bicycle since 1995 and runs cycle tours in over 30 countries. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 61 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike hire price and the guaranteed departure dates on the tour you want.
- Not the fit if
- you want to bring children under 18 on longer tours, where the minimum age is 18.
- Published price
- Adriatic Escapes, an 8-day road cycling tour from Cavtat to Dubrovnik, costs from US$ 3,535, with road bike hire extra at US$ 330. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Payments protected in a client account once paid in full.
- Website
- spiceroads.com
Sun-E-Bike
- Best for
- Self-guided e-bike tours in Provence
- Beginners
- Offers a history and heritage e-bike tour in St-Rémy-de-Provence that it describes as suitable for both casual riders and experienced cyclists.
- Why choose them
- Launched in 2012, it runs 3 shops in Bonnieux, St-Rémy de Provence and Vaison la Romaine.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list and e-bike model for your Provence tour dates.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel less than 48 hours before departure, when the charge is 100% of the trip price.
- Published price
- Alpilles weekend for 2 people from €416, including hotel, breakfast, e-bikes and roadbook. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris.
- Enquiry
- sun-e-bike.com/en/contact
SunVelo
- Best for
- Hotel-based guided road cycling in Mallorca
- Beginners
- Runs Team le Tour, a light touring group for riders new to road cycling, covering 60 to 85km a day with up to 600m of climbing at 20 to 23km/hr.
- Why choose them
- Runs guided group departures daily in Mallorca with 3 riding groups each day.
- Ask for
- Ask for the riding group that matches your pace and BMC carbon bike hire for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- your children are under 16, as that is the minimum age to join a group riding activity.
- Money protection
- Protected by an ABTA insurance bond (ABTA Y6185).
- Enquiry
- sunvelo.com/contact-us
Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
- Beginners
- Says many routes are designed for recreational cyclists, with easy flat routes such as Silver Coast Porto to Coimbra and the Coimbra to Aveiro rail trail.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2013, it started as a bicycle rental and maintenance shop run by owner Sérgio Marques. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 28 July 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a proposal on your chosen route with the e-bike or carbon road bike add-on priced.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel a guided tour within 30 days of the start, as no refund is given then.
- Published price
- Porto to Santiago Coastal Way, 8 days, is from €1,587 per person self-guided in low season with 2 sharing. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- topbiketoursportugal.com
Tour de Vines
- Best for
- Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
- Beginners
- Designs its Australian tours for occasional and intermediate riders on rail trails and off-road paths rather than busy roads.
- Why choose them
- Tour de Vines ran its first tour in 2005 and became a full-time business in 2012. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike hire price and the hotel list for your chosen departure.
- Not the fit if
- anyone in your group is under 18, the minimum age on scheduled group guided tours.
- Published price
- The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail group weekend, 3 days, guided, is listed at $949 per person (AUD) in 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tourdevines.com.au
Tourissimo
- Best for
- Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
- Beginners
- Says many of its tours are accessible for all levels, while others are for experienced riders and others are suitable for beginners.
- Why choose them
- Magnifica tours take a maximum of 12 guests and Chef Bike Tours a maximum of 14.
- Ask for
- Ask for the tour level, the private room surcharge and the e-bike fee for your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you need a refund for weather, pandemics or emergencies, as its cancellation terms make no exceptions for them.
- Published price
- Its cycling club bike-hotel weeks, typically 8 days/7 nights, cost under US$2,000 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tourissimo.travel
Tramuntana Tours
- Best for
- Guided mountain bike tours in Sóller, Mallorca
- Beginners
- Grades its MTB tours from 1 (easy) to 5 and runs a non-technical Soller Valley tour at Grade 2/3.
- Why choose them
- Has rented bikes and run tours in Sóller since 2005. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 367 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the grade of the guided MTB tour and the bike rental price for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as tours cancelled 72 to 24 hours before cost 50% and under 24 hours 100%.
- Published price
- Guided MTB tour of the Soller Valley, non-technical, 3½ hrs, from 45€, with bike rental extra. Read 5 November 2026.
Trek Travel
- Best for
- Guided bike tours with support vans
- Beginners
- Offers Level 1 road routes of 1 to 3 hours and up to 25 mi (40 km) a day, plus e-bikes for leisurely rides.
- Why choose them
- Trek Travel has been an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France since 2011. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 556 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Single Occupancy price and the activity level of your chosen trip.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel within 30 days of departure, as standard tours then give no refund or credit.
- Enquiry
- trektravel.com/contact-us
Tuscany Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided day bike tours in Chianti
- Beginners
- Rates the Tuscany Bike Tours day as Beginner, suitable for occasional or casual cyclists, over 20km with a van for the optional steep hill.
- Why choose them
- Keith and Andy founded Tuscany Bike Tours in 2007. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 209 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike option and the meeting time for the Tuscany Bike Tours day.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel at short notice, as a cancellation within 72 hours of the tour or a no-show incurs the full cost.
- Published price
- The Tuscany Bike Tours day costs €95 per adult, with a guided tour, van transfers, a 27-speed hybrid bike, helmet, wine and olive oil tasting and lunch included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tuscany-biketours.com
VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Best for
- Guided bike tours with support vehicles
- Beginners
- Grades Easy biking tours for recreational cyclists, with 8-22 miles, up to 3 hours and up to 1000 feet of climbing a day.
- Why choose them
- VBT was founded in 1971 by a Middlebury College professor in Vermont. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the activity level, single supplement and e-bike availability on your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you want challenging riding, as it says 'We don't currently offer any Challenging tours'.
- Published price
- The Spain & Portugal Coastal Bike Tour, 7 days, costs from US$5,795 per person, double occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- vbt.com/contact-us
Veymont Travel
- Best for
- Private van-supported road cycling tours
- Beginners
- Describes the Netherlands tour as flat and accessible to all, with e-bikes available.
- Why choose them
- Brothers Romuald and Florian, who also guide, launched Veymont Travel in spring 2018.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote for your group size and dates, including bike rental and any pro race package.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as cancelling 20 days or less before departure costs 100%.
- Published price
- The Andalusia tour is from 3590€ per person, based on 4 participants. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris.
Via Panoramica
- Best for
- Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
- Beginners
- Grades tours such as Adriatic Coast and Tasting Italy by E-Bike as Easy, suitable for recreational cyclists who ride occasionally.
- Why choose them
- Via Panoramica was founded in April 2019 by Cecilia Rocha Mendes and lists 19 tours from its base in Gabicce Monte.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Cannondale rental size and the hotel list for your departure date.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as cancelling under 3 days before departure or a no-show costs 100% of the price.
- Published price
- Adriatic Coast, a 7-day self-guided tour, starts from €1,190 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code.
- Website
- viapanoramica.com
Vietnam By Bike
- Best for
- Guided supported cycling across Vietnam and Indochina
- Beginners
- Says its 5-day Mekong Delta tour has accessible flat terrain that suits families, beginners and leisure riders.
- Why choose them
- Its home page lists 14 Vietnam tours, 16 in Cambodia, 7 in Laos and 15 across Indochina.
- Ask for
- Ask whether your departure is Guaranteed to Depart or Standby and the single supplement for it.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with children under 14, as most tours are listed for Age 14+.
- Published price
- Cycling Vietnam: Hanoi to Saigon, 14 days, is listed at US$2580. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- vietnambybike.com/contact
VietnamBikeTours.com
- Best for
- Guided bike tours across Vietnam
- Beginners
- Promises beginners and experienced riders alike a safe journey with its local guides.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2010 by Ngo Trong Huy with three used mountain bikes in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Ask for
- Ask for the price, daily distances and e-bike option for your chosen tour.
- Website
- vietnambiketours.com
We Bike Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided small-group bike tours in Tuscany
- Beginners
- Rates the Food and Music Lover's Tour in Emilia Romagna skill level Easy, billed as easy biking, extreme dining.
- Why choose them
- Marco Vignoli, a former bicycle racer and co-owner, founded I Bike Tuscany in 2003.
- Ask for
- Ask for the group departure dates, bike type and group rate for your chosen tour.
- Not the fit if
- your group is under 6 people and you want the group rate, which needs a minimum of 6 people.
- Published price
- Chianti Escape, 3 days, is listed at US$2650 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- webiketuscany.com/contact
Which of these publish a price?
67 of the 80 companies with cards publish a price for a trip on their own websites; ask the others for a written quote that lists what it includes.
- 44|5 Cycling Tours
- Adventure Cycling Association
- Aix eBike & Guide
- Apulia Bike Tours
- Art of Bicycle Trips
- Backroads
- Bike Florence & Tuscany
- BikePlanet Tours
- Bikeriding Tuscany
- Bikestyle Tours
- Butterfield & Robinson
- Ciclismo Classico
- Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Cycle Fiesta
- Cycle Peru
- Cycling Country
- Cycling Holiday Tours Mallorca
- Cycling Holidays France
- Cycling Vietnam
- CyclingHero
- Cyclomundo
- Dolomite Biking
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Eat Sleep Cycle
- eBikeTouring
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Fat Tire Tours
- France Bike Trips
- FunActive Tours
- Girolibero
- Grasshopper Adventures
- Gravel Adventure
- GravelUp
- Headwater
- Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- India on Bicycle
- KVT Adventures
- Macs Adventure
- Marmot Tours
- Mr Biker Saigon
- MTB Vietnam
- Much Better Adventures
- Offbeat Pedals
- Paradise Cycling
- Portugal Best Cycling
- Portugal Bike
- Provence Cycling Holidays
- Puglia Cycle Tours
- Ride & More Travel
- Ride & Seek
- Rooster Bike Tours
- Saddle Skedaddle
- SalentoBike
- Sancho Bikes
- Slow Active Tours
- SpiceRoads Cycling
- Sun-E-Bike
- Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Tramuntana Tours
- Tuscany Bike Tours
- VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Veymont Travel
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- We Bike Tuscany
Which of these companies protect your money?
23 of the 80 companies with cards name a scheme, bond, insurer or client account that protects payments if they fail; check the number with the scheme before you pay.
- 44|5 Cycling Tours: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE
- Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
- Cycle Fiesta: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds
- Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
- Cycling Holidays France: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company
- Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
- Exodus Adventure Travels: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages
- France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
- FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
- Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
- Grasshopper Adventures: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays
- Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
- Headwater: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights
- Macs Adventure: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210
- Paradise Cycling: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT)
- Pedal Ventures: Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279)
- Puglia Cycle Tours: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome
- Slow Active Tours: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan
- SpiceRoads Cycling: Payments protected in a client account once paid in full
- Sun-E-Bike: Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris
- SunVelo: Protected by an ABTA insurance bond (ABTA Y6185)
- Veymont Travel: Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris
- Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code
Who to contact first
Start with the 53 companies on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and riding level.
- 44|5 Cycling Tours
- Aix eBike & Guide
- Apulia Bike Tours
- Art of Bicycle Trips
- Backroads
- Bike Florence & Tuscany
- Bikeriding Tuscany
- Bikestyle Tours
- Butterfield & Robinson
- Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Cycle Fiesta
- Cycle Peru
- Cycling Holidays France
- Cycling Vietnam
- CyclingHero
- Cyclomundo
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- eBikeTouring
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Fat Tire Tours
- France Bike Trips
- FunActive Tours
- Girolibero
- Gravel Adventure
- GravelUp
- Headwater
- Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- Macs Adventure
- Marmot Tours
- Mr Biker Saigon
- MTB Vietnam
- Much Better Adventures
- Paradise Cycling
- Portugal Best Cycling
- Portugal Bike
- Provence Cycling Holidays
- Ride & Seek
- Rooster Bike Tours
- SalentoBike
- Sancho Bikes
- Slow Active Tours
- SpiceRoads Cycling
- Sun-E-Bike
- Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Tramuntana Tours
- Tuscany Bike Tours
- VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Veymont Travel
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- We Bike Tuscany
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- What the price includes and excludes, line by line: hotels, meals, bike, e-bike or road bike upgrade, support van, transfers.
- The riding: daily distances and climbing, the surface and how the group splits by level.
- The deposit, when the balance is due and what you lose if you cancel.
- Which scheme protects your money and the number to check it.
Cycling tours for beginners: the questions people ask
What should I ask a cycling tour company before booking?
What the price includes, line by line; the daily distances and climbing; whether the bike, an e-bike or a road bike upgrade costs extra; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; and which scheme protects your money.
Do these companies provide the bikes?
65 of the 80 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 59 say e-bikes are offered. Check the model and any upgrade charge on your quote.
Can I book with these companies directly?
Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes.
Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?
No. Each card names the trip or offer the company's own website gives; lengths, riding levels, styles and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
Exodus Adventure Travels, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and GravelUp, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 5 November 2026.
Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?
10 of the 80 companies with cards: Butterfield & Robinson, Cycling for Softies, Exodus Adventure Travels, Headwater, Macs Adventure, Puglia Cycle Tours, Ride & Seek, Rooster Bike Tours, Top Bike Tours Portugal and Trek Travel. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
62 of the 80 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites; the cancellation terms page compares them. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these companies chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table, built from the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often; its own website says some of its trips suit beginners, new riders or easy riding levels. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 5 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table. Cards are in alphabetical order. Photos show the places named in their captions, not any company's trips. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.