Which cycling tour companies are best for couples?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026
These 28 cycling tour companies say they plan or sell trips for couples, honeymoons or two travellers 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 couples?
28 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they plan or sell trips for couples, honeymoons or two travellers; GravelUp, Aix eBike & Guide and Girolibero have the most Google reviews.

Aix eBike & Guide
- Best for
- Guided e-mountain bike rides from Aix-en-Provence
- Couples
- Offers a turnkey e-MTB package with hotel pick-up that it says suits couples, families and groups of friends.
- 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
- Couples
- Describes the Tour of Salento, 6 days, as suiting couples, priced per person in a double room from €800.
- 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.
- Money protection
- Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571).
Asimismo
- Best for
- Private guided gravel day tours in Tuscany
- Couples
- Designs private routes for riders on their own, as a couple, family or group, matched to skills and expectations.
- Why choose them
- Asimismo works with a maximum of 7 clients for each guide on its Tuscany tours.
- Ask for
- Ask for a route matched to your fitness and a local bike rental contact for your date.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel late, as only 50% is refunded up to 30 days in advance and the total sum is kept after that.
- Published price
- Road Bike Daily Tours start from €300 for a guided full day of up to 5 hours, with the final price set by tour, length and number of participants. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- asimismo.eu/contact
Auster Cycling Retreats
- Best for
- Private guided cycling retreats in Umbria
- Couples
- Lets a partner come for free for other activities while you cycle, with an on-site yoga and pilates teacher.
- Why choose them
- Runs retreats in three locations: Umbria in Italy, Dorset in England and the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the available dates and the villa and bike rental arranged for your group.
- Published price
- Retreats typically range from 3k-5k EUR for a double room, including accommodation, transport, bike rental, villa meals as specified and guided routes. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- auster-cycling.com/contact
Backroads
- Best for
- Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
- Couples
- Sells trips under its Couples, Friends & Solos trip type, such as the Tuscany Bike Tour, 6 days, from US$4,499 per person.
- 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.
- Website
- backroads.com
Baroudeur Cycling
- Best for
- Pro-guided road and gravel stays in Portugal
- Couples
- Names couples among the riders its self-guided stays suit, with GPX files, roadbook, hotels booked and optional luggage transfer.
- Why choose them
- Guide Jérôme Cousin rode 4 Tours de France and 2 Vueltas over 11 years in the peloton.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Like a Pro and En Liberté prices for your week plus the carbon road bike rental rate.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel within 30 days of departure, as no refund is given then.
- Published price
- Guided Gravel Algarve and Faro-Lisbonne stays cost from €1,600 per person for 7 days/6 nights, guide and assistance included. Read 5 November 2026.
Bike Florence & Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided one-day bike tours from Florence
- Couples
- Says its Tuscany Wine Lovers tour suits couples, food lovers and first-time visitors.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- bikeinflorence.com/book-now
Bikeriding Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided Italy tours with van support
- Couples
- Pitches its private and group tours at couples, families or larger groups of friends.
- 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.
Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
- Couples
- Offers self-guided trips to a couple, a group of friends or a private small group, mostly starting on the date you choose in the season.
- Why choose them
- Founders Marco Tornaghi and Giuliana Mulas moved to Tuscany from Milan in June 1994 to start the business. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list and the e-bike or e-gravel rental price for your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with young children, as tours are best for teenagers aged 13 and older.
- Published price
- The self-guided Sicily Bike tour costs from €1,880 per person in double occupancy for 7 days, with bike rental priced separately. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- cicloposse.com/contact-us
Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
- Couples
- Prices rooms on a 2 person share and gives non-cycling partners a discount of GBP 130, EUR 150, CAD 245 or USD 175.
- 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.
- Website
- ciclosmajor.com
Cycling for Softies
- Best for
- Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
- Couples
- Tailor-makes its cycling holidays for couples, families, solo travellers and groups of friends, with hotel upgrades and wine tasting available.
- 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).
Girolibero
- Best for
- Self-guided and bike and barge tours
- Couples
- Recommends its self-guided tours for travelling independently with your partner, or joining a group with a tour leader.
- 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
GravelUp
- Best for
- Guided gravel bike trips in France
- Couples
- Describes its self-guided trips as suited to cycling as a couple or with friends.
- 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
KC&E Adventures
- Best for
- Private riding trips planned per client
- Couples
- Plans trips for founders, private families and couples who travel constantly, each built from scratch on the client's dates.
- Why choose them
- Caitlin and Collin Daulong started KC&E in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in 2015.
- Ask for
- Ask for a draft itinerary and a quote for your dates and group size.
- Not the fit if
- you want to join a set group departure, as every trip is built from scratch on your dates.
- Website
- kceadventures.com
Live Love Ride
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
- Couples
- Sells self-guided tours from two guests for riding hotel to hotel with your significant other or group of friends.
- 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
Marmot Tours
- Best for
- Supported road cycling in Europe's mountains
- Couples
- Welcomes couples, with guides described as expert at supporting mixed-ability partners.
- 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
MTB Vietnam
- Best for
- Mountain bike and family tours in Vietnam
- Couples
- Runs private mountain bike tours for solo riders, couples, families, groups of friends and cycling clubs.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- mtbvietnam.com/contact
Paradise Cycling
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
- Couples
- Says the Serra Algarviana tour suits couples, solo travellers and small groups, priced for two people sharing.
- 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
Portugal Bike
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
- Couples
- Describes Self-Guided tours as suiting couples who want privacy, with prices based on two sharing a room.
- 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
Ride & More Travel
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
- Couples
- Sells self-guided cycling holidays, with routes on a GPS app and logistics handled, that it pitches at couples or small groups.
- 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.
Sun-E-Bike
- Best for
- Self-guided e-bike tours in Provence
- Couples
- Prices its multi-day packages for 2 people and offers a romantic weekend, such as the Luberon weekend from €410.
- 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.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris.
- Enquiry
- sun-e-bike.com/en/contact
Tourissimo
- Best for
- Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
- Couples
- Describes Magnifica Tours as typically 60% couples, ages 40 to 60.
- 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
Tuscany Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided day bike tours in Chianti
- Couples
- Sells a fully private wine tour that it says suits couples, families and small groups, with winery visits and a Tuscan cooking class.
- 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
- Couples
- Pitches its Self-Guided Biking Packages at 'small groups, couples, or riders who are looking for freedom'.
- 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
- Couples
- Plans private supported journeys for a couple, with every tour run for your own group on your dates.
- 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
- Couples
- Arranges private departures for couples on any of its existing tours, with double-room hotel stays throughout.
- 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
- Couples
- Plans private couple getaways with custom routes, boutique accommodation, scenic coastal detours and private culinary experiences.
- 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
Vélo Ventoux
- Best for
- Road cycling holidays around Mont Ventoux
- Couples
- Prices couples with one non-cycling partner at £225.00 per day on fixed-base stays and invites couples to ask for a personalised quotation.
- Why choose them
- Founded and run by Craig Entwistle and his wife Vicky, it has run cycling holidays in Provence since 2002.
- Ask for
- Ask for the tour dates, the Wilier rental bike sizes and the single supplement for your stay.
- Not the fit if
- you want a custom tour for fewer than 5 riders, as custom tours are for groups of 5 or more.
- Website
- veloventoux.com
Which of these publish a price?
25 of the 28 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.
- Aix eBike & Guide
- Apulia Bike Tours
- Asimismo
- Auster Cycling Retreats
- Backroads
- Baroudeur Cycling
- Bike Florence & Tuscany
- Bikeriding Tuscany
- Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Girolibero
- GravelUp
- Marmot Tours
- MTB Vietnam
- Paradise Cycling
- Portugal Bike
- Ride & More Travel
- Sun-E-Bike
- Tourissimo
- Tuscany Bike Tours
- VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Veymont Travel
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- Vélo Ventoux
Which of these companies protect your money?
7 of the 28 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.
- Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
- Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
- Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
- Paradise Cycling: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT)
- Sun-E-Bike: Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris
- 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 22 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.
- Aix eBike & Guide
- Apulia Bike Tours
- Asimismo
- Backroads
- Baroudeur Cycling
- Bike Florence & Tuscany
- Bikeriding Tuscany
- Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Girolibero
- GravelUp
- Marmot Tours
- MTB Vietnam
- Paradise Cycling
- Portugal Bike
- Sun-E-Bike
- Tourissimo
- Tuscany Bike Tours
- VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Veymont Travel
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- Vélo Ventoux
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 couples: 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?
24 of the 28 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 21 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?
GravelUp, Aix eBike & Guide and Girolibero, 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?
1 of the 28 companies with cards: Cycling for Softies. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
24 of the 28 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 it plans or sells trips for couples, honeymoons or two travellers. 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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