How much deposit do cycling tour companies ask for?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026

These 58 cycling tour companies state their deposit and when the balance is due 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.

How much deposit do cycling tour companies ask for?

58 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they state their deposit and when the balance is due; Exodus Adventure Travels, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and GravelUp have the most Google reviews.

The Douro river at Pinhão, northern Portugal, from the air. Photo: Edgar Jiménez, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table holds 121 companies: the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often when asked about bike tours, plus companies found from their own region and trip pages. Their own websites were read on 5 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries every company in the table whose own website states its deposit and when the balance is due: 58 companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 804 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

44|5 Cycling Tours

Best for: Guided road tours in southern France
Deposit: Takes a €500 per person deposit at booking with full payment due 90 days before the tour.
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.
Money protection: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE.
Website: 445cyclingtours.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about-us/the-445-story, essentials/faqs.

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Anima Toscana Bike Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided Tuscany bike tours
Deposit: Takes a 25% deposit at booking on multi-day tours, with the balance due 30 days before departure. One-day tours and bike rental take a 50% deposit.
Why choose them: The guided Tuscany Bike Tour runs 7 days/6 nights on fixed dates. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the price of the Tuscany Bike Tour for your dates and the single room charge.
Not the fit if: you need a guaranteed group departure, as group tours run only with a minimum number of participants.
Money protection: Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022).
Enquiry: bike-tour-tuscany.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms, en, about.

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Art of Bicycle Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
Deposit: Takes a 20% deposit to confirm, with the balance due 60 days before departure on scheduled guided and self-guided trips and 90 days before on private and bike-and-boat 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.
Enquiry: artofbicycletrips.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-conditions, about-us/our-company, home page.

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Backroads

Best for: Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
Deposit: Asks private groups for a US$1,000 per person deposit with final payment 185 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: private-trip-terms-and-conditions, about/media/company-facts, why/traveler/family/ages.

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Baroudeur Cycling

Best for: Pro-guided road and gravel stays in Portugal
Deposit: Takes a 40% deposit at booking and deducts the balance automatically 30 days before departure.
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.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM045230002.
Enquiry: baroudeurcycling.com/contact-form

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: eng/terms-and-conditions, destinations/sejour-velo-portugal.

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Bike Florence & Tuscany

Best for: Guided one-day bike tours from Florence
Deposit: Asks a €50 deposit per person for single-day tours, with the balance due at the start of the tour. Private tours take a 30% deposit.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-conditions, tuscany-bike-tours.

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Bikestyle Tours

Best for: Guided trips to the Grand Tours
Deposit: Takes a deposit of AUD $1,500 per person at booking unless otherwise specified, with the balance due 90 days before departure.
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.
Enquiry: bikestyletours.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: booking/conditions, tours/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-gc-classic-t.

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Cycle Fiesta

Best for: Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
Deposit: Asks a €250 deposit in its terms, with the balance due 30 days before the start by bank transfer. Its FAQ and booking pages give €150 instead.
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.
Money protection: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds.
Enquiry: cyclefiesta.com/contact/contact.htm

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms.htm, faqs.htm.

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Cycle Peru

Best for: Guided cycling tour of southern Peru
Deposit: Asks for a partially non-refundable deposit of US$500 per person, with the balance due no later than 60 days before the tour starts.
Why choose them: Runs one fully guided 12-day tour with four departure dates listed 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.
Enquiry: cycleperu.net/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: booking-information/terms-and-conditions-of-book, our-tour.

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Cycling for Softies

Best for: Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
Deposit: Takes a deposit of usually £250 per person at booking, with the balance due at least 12 weeks before departure.
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).
Enquiry: cyclingforsofties.com/about-us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us/booking-conditions, my-holiday/how-does-a-softies-holiday-work.

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Cycling Holidays France

Best for: Self-guided bike tours in France
Deposit: Asks for a minimum 30% deposit at booking confirmation with the balance due 60 days before departure, or full payment when booking within 60 days.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-of-service, tours/pyrenees-grand-tour, imprint.

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Cyclomundo

Best for: Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
Deposit: Takes a deposit of 100 euros per person within 7 days of confirmation. The final invoice is sent 45 days before departure, with the balance due within 7 days.
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.
Enquiry: cyclomundo.com/contact/contact-us-0-5.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: booking-conditions-0-16.html, about-us-0-2.html, FAQ-0-9.html.

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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
Deposit: Takes a US$750 per person deposit on Scheduled Departures, with final payment due 95 days before departure.
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.
Enquiry: duvine.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trip-essentials/terms-and-conditions, about, trip-essentials/faqs.

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Eat Sleep Cycle

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
Deposit: Takes a 30% deposit at booking with final payment due 90 days before departure.
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 (listing 'Eat Sleep Cycle Nice Hub'). 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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, home page.

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Echelon Cycling Hub

Best for: Private guided road rides in Mallorca
Deposit: Takes a 50% prepayment to secure a place on its grand tours, with the remaining 50% due 45 days before the tour starts.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tour/grand-tour/mallorca-season-sparkler, about.

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EF Adventures

Best for: Guided group bike tours with Tour Directors
Deposit: Takes a US$500 reservation fee at enrolment, with the balance due by the Tour Finalization Date, 70 days before departure.
Why choose them: EF Adventures launched in 2024, growing out of EF Education First, founded in 1965. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike options on your departure and the private room fee before you book.
Not the fit if: travelling with children under 14, as tours are for travellers aged 14+.
Published price: Italy Biking: Tuscany, 9 days, is on sale from US$5,390 (originally US$5,990) per person based on double occupancy, land only. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Member of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, with $1 million posted to reimburse advance payments.
Enquiry: efadventures.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about/terms/booking-conditions, about, promotions/corporate-partnerships.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
Deposit: Asks a deposit of at least 25% per person, with a minimum of £300 per person. The balance is due at least 120 days before departure.
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.
Money protection: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages.
Website: exodus.co.uk

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions, about-exodus/our-history, about-exodus/essential-information.

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France Bike Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
Deposit: Takes a deposit of 30% of the total tour price at booking, with the balance due no later than 30 days before departure.
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.
Enquiry: france-bike-trips.com/how-to-book.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: sales-conditions.html, our-story-and-crew.html, how-to-book.html.

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FunActive Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
Deposit: Takes a 20% deposit once the contract is concluded, with the remaining 80% due 30 days before arrival or 50 days before for bike and boat trips.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/general-conditions, biciclette-a-noleggio, en/travel-insurance.

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Girolibero

Best for: Self-guided and bike and barge tours
Deposit: Takes a 25% deposit at booking, with the balance due 45 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq/payment, tour/bike-and-barge-france-provence-and-camargue, general-conditions.

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Gravel Adventure

Best for: Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
Deposit: Asks for a €500 per rider deposit within 3 days of invoice, with the balance due 60 days before departure.
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.
Money protection: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879.
Enquiry: gravel-adventure.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms, corporate.

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GravelUp

Best for: Guided gravel bike trips in France
Deposit: Takes a 50% deposit at booking and debits the remainder automatically 30 days before departure.
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.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009.
Website: gravelup.earth

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/terms-and-conditions, en/faq, en/destinations/ventoux.

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Headwater

Best for: Self-guided walking and cycling holidays
Deposit: Asks a deposit of at least 25% per person (minimum £400 per person), with the balance due at least 90 days before departure.
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.
Money protection: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights.
Enquiry: headwater.com/contactus.htm

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: all/book/conditions.htm, all/about.

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Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays

Best for: Guided road cycling holidays on Mallorca
Deposit: Asks for a deposit of up to 30% on receipt of the invoice, with the balance payable up to 30 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/unser-service/faqs.

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India By Cycle

Best for: Private cycling tours across India
Deposit: Asks for a 50% deposit on bookings made more than 60 days out, with the remaining 50% due at least 60 calendar days before departure.
Why choose them: India By Cycle runs every tour privately for groups of 2 or more.
Ask for: Ask which bicycles, support vehicle and guides are included in the quotation for your tour.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 29 days of departure, as cancellations 0 to 29 days out get no refund.
Website: indiabycycle.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, home page.

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India on Bicycle

Best for: Guided cycling holidays across India
Deposit: Takes 25% of the total cost as a non-refundable deposit at booking, with the 75% balance due 60 days before the tour starts.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions.html, all-cycling-tours-india.html.

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inGamba

Best for: Guided road trips with former pro guides
Deposit: Takes a deposit of $2,500 per person for most trips and charges the balance to the card 120 days before the trip starts.
Why choose them: João Correia founded inGamba Tours with a single tweet in 2010. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike fit form and the single supplement for your chosen week.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 75 days of departure, as no credit applies then and the US$2,500 deposit is non-refundable.
Website: ingamba.pro

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, your-team.

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Live Love Ride

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
Deposit: Takes 50% of the value on booking, with the remainder due 30 days before the start date.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faqs, open-dates-calendar, home page.

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Lotus Cycle Japan

Best for: Guided small-group bike tours in Japan
Deposit: Takes a 50,000 JPY deposit at booking, with the balance due 60 days before the tour starts.
Why choose them: Lotus Cycle Japan has run bike trips in Japan since 2012.
Ask for: Ask for the guided departure dates, e-bike option and single supplement for your tour.
Not the fit if: your children are under 145 cm tall, the minimum height to ride the provided bikes.
Website: lotuscyclejapan.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us/faq, home page.

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Macs Adventure

Best for: Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
Deposit: Asks for a deposit of 20% of the total cost with the balance due at least 6 weeks before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us/booking-conditions, about-us, about-us/adventure-inspiration/solo-adventure.

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Marmot Tours

Best for: Supported road cycling in Europe's mountains
Deposit: Takes a non-refundable deposit of £400 per person, with the final balance due not less than 12 weeks before departure.
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, with two guides and two support vans. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Member of ABTOT (5621) and ABTA (Y6184) for financial protection when booking.
Enquiry: marmot-tours.co.uk/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-conditions, home page, faq.

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Medfeel Premium Cycling

Best for: Bespoke self-guided cycling trips in Mallorca
Deposit: Takes a 30% deposit at booking, with the remaining 70% due by 90 days before departure.
Why choose them: Its Mallorca page lists trips from the 3-day Mallorca Weekend Cycling Escape to the 8-day Mallorca Epic Island Cycling Loop. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews, newest 29 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask whether your trip runs guided or self-guided and for the trip dossier listing what is included.
Not the fit if: a rider is under 16, as that is the minimum age to actively take part in cycling tours.
Published price: Signature Mallorca Bike Tour, 7 days, is listed from €2,320. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: medfeel.pro

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/terms, en/spain/majorca/cycling.

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Mr Biker Saigon

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
Deposit: Takes a 30% deposit on confirmation of booking, with full payment due 45 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-conditions, about-us, vietnam-bike-tours.

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MTB Vietnam

Best for: Mountain bike and family tours in Vietnam
Deposit: Asks for 30% of the total tour cost at booking, with the balance due no later than 30 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: deposit-payment-information, cycling-tours, home page.

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Offbeat Pedals

Best for: Guided cycling tours in South India
Deposit: Takes a 20% advance payment to confirm the tour, with the 80% balance due 60 days before the start date.
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.
Published price: The Boat and Bike Kerala Backwater Tour, 5 days, is listed at 750 USD per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: offbeatpedals.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about, tours/kerala-backwaters-boat-and-bike-tour.

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Paradise Cycling

Best for: Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
Deposit: Takes a 20% deposit on booking with the balance due 30 days before the start date.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about, shop/self-guided-cycling-holidays/across-algarve.

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Pedal Ventures

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays across Europe
Deposit: Asks for a standard deposit of 25% of the total booking value, with full payment typically due 12 weeks before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: legal/booking-conditions, cycling-holidays, help/financial-protection.

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Portugal Best Cycling

Best for: Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
Deposit: Takes a deposit of 250 € per person at booking on tours above 400 € per person, with full payment due 45 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, home page, tours/alentejo-castles-and-wine.

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Portugal Bike

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
Deposit: Asks a deposit of Euro 500/person within five business days of confirmation, with final payment due 60 days before the tour.
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.
Enquiry: portugalbike.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about, faqs.

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Provence Cycling Holidays

Best for: Self-guided rides from a Provence base
Deposit: Takes a deposit of €200 per person to secure the booking, with the balance due 8 weeks before the holiday starts.
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.
Website: provence-cycling-holidays.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: conditions.html, prices.html, FAQ_para1.html.

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Puglia Cycle Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours in Puglia
Deposit: Takes a 25% deposit at booking, with final payment due one month before arrival.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about-us, guided-tours.

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Ride & Seek

Best for: Long guided road tours on history routes
Deposit: Takes a €1,000 per person deposit for 2027 tours, with the balance due 90 days before departure.
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.
Website: rideandseek.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, home page, bike-tour-gradings-difficulties.

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Rooster Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours across 8 European destinations
Deposit: Takes a 20% deposit of total tour costs, including add-ons such as bike hire, with the balance due at least 6 weeks before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, home page, faq.

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Salento Bici Tour

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours in Salento
Deposit: Asks a 25% deposit by bank transfer, with the 75% balance paid before arrival or in cash on the spot.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/faq.

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Slow Active Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling tours in Puglia
Deposit: Takes a deposit of up to 25% of the total holiday cost at reservation, with the balance due 30 days before departure.
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.
Enquiry: slowactivetours.com/en/info/52-quotation-and-booking

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/info/55-general-conditions, en/tour/cycling.

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SpiceRoads Cycling

Best for: Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
Deposit: Holds a place without a deposit, with the balance due 60 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tour_info/booking_conditions, about, tour_info/about.

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Sun-E-Bike

Best for: Self-guided e-bike tours in Provence
Deposit: Asks for a 30% deposit at booking with the balance due at least 30 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/conditions-generales-de-vente, en/sun-e-bike-location, en/bike-tours/tours-bike-week-end-provence.

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Top Bike Tours Portugal

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
Deposit: Asks a 35% deposit once the tour is confirmed, with the remaining 65% due up to 60 days before the start.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about-us-biking-travel, cancellation-policy.

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Tour de Vines

Best for: Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
Deposit: Asks a $A400 deposit on France tours, with the balance due 90 days before departure. Croatia tours take a $A800 per person deposit.
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.
Website: tourdevines.com.au

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: legal/terms, our-story.

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Tourissimo

Best for: Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
Deposit: Takes a 15% deposit at booking for most tours, with final payment due 90 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, faq, cycling-clubs/faq.

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Tropic Trails

Best for: Small-group cycling and wildlife tours in India
Deposit: Asks for at least 50% of the total cost before the tour start date, with the balance due before the tour begins.
Why choose them: Tropic Trails was founded in August 2020 by Anoop and Abid and keeps groups typically between 4 and 6 guests.
Ask for: Ask for the e-bike option, daily distances and solo price for your chosen cycling tour.
Not the fit if: you might cancel under 7 days before the tour, when there is no refund.
Published price: Kerala Spice Trails & Backwater Cycling Holiday is listed at USD 2,085. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: tropictrails.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: refund-cancellation-policy, about, tours/kerala-spice-trail-backwater-holiday.

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VBT Bicycling Vacations

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vehicles
Deposit: Takes a US$500 per person deposit and requires final payment at least 100 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about/vbt-team, tours/challenging-tours.

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Veymont Travel

Best for: Private van-supported road cycling tours
Deposit: Takes a 30% deposit at booking, with the balance payable up to 60 days before departure.
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.
Enquiry: veymont-travel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: general-terms-and-conditions, about, bike-tours/spain/andalusia.

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Via Panoramica

Best for: Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
Deposit: Asks a 30% deposit to confirm, with the balance due 60 days before departure.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tour/vp-gourmet-bike-tour, about-us, faq.

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VietnamBikeTours.com

Best for: Guided bike tours across Vietnam
Deposit: Asks for a 30% deposit on booking confirmation, with the remaining 70% due seven days before the tour date.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-payment, about-us.

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VIP Cycling

Best for: Mallorca cycling events with a former pro
Deposit: Takes a 50% deposit at the time of booking, with the balance due one month before the start of the event.
Why choose them: VIP Cycling events run 6 days and 5 nights, Sunday to Friday, at Hotel Son Caliu Spa Oasis.
Ask for: Ask for the event dates, the price and the carbon race bike set-up for your stay.
Not the fit if: you want a set event outside Mallorca, as its international destinations are listed as coming soon.
Enquiry: vipcycling.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours.

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Vélo Ventoux

Best for: Road cycling holidays around Mont Ventoux
Deposit: Asks for a £250 per person deposit on tours and events, £100 or £150 on fixed-base stays, with the balance due 8 weeks before the holiday.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: prices-and-booking-2, home page, tours.

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We Ride Japan

Best for: Guided road tours in south-western Japan
Deposit: Takes a 10% deposit within 14 days of booking for 2027 tours, with the remaining balance due before the tour start date.
Why choose them: Will and Tamie Turner founded We Ride Japan in 2023.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike size and the 2027 departure dates for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: your group includes children under 13, as that is the minimum rider age on its group guided tours.
Published price: Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku Cycle costs ¥665,000 per person on a twin or double basis for 10 days in 2027, with bike rental and the single supplement extra. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: weridejapan.jp/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, about-us, seto-inland-sea-shikoku.

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What deposit does each company ask for?

58 of the 58 state their deposit on their own websites, as a share of the price or a fixed amount; names are in alphabetical order.

44|5 Cycling Tours: €500 per person
Anima Toscana Bike Tours: 25%
Art of Bicycle Trips: 20%
Backroads: US$1,000 per person
Baroudeur Cycling: 40%
Bike Florence & Tuscany: €50 per person
Bikestyle Tours: AUD $1,500 per person
Cycle Fiesta: €250
Cycle Peru: US$500 per person
Cycling for Softies: £250 per person
Cycling Holidays France: 30%
Cyclomundo: 100 euros per person
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.: US$750 per person
Eat Sleep Cycle: 30%
Echelon Cycling Hub: 50%
EF Adventures: US$500
Exodus Adventure Travels: 25%
France Bike Trips: 30%
FunActive Tours: 20%
Girolibero: 25%
Gravel Adventure: €500 per rider
GravelUp: 50%
Headwater: 25%
Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays: up to 30%
India By Cycle: 50%
India on Bicycle: 25%
inGamba: $2,500 per person
Live Love Ride: 50%
Lotus Cycle Japan: 50,000 JPY
Macs Adventure: 20%
Marmot Tours: £400 per person
Medfeel Premium Cycling: 30%
Mr Biker Saigon: 30%
MTB Vietnam: 30%
Offbeat Pedals: 20%
Paradise Cycling: 20%
Pedal Ventures: 25%
Portugal Best Cycling: 250 € per person
Portugal Bike: Euro 500/person
Provence Cycling Holidays: €200 per person
Puglia Cycle Tours: 25%
Ride & Seek: €1,000 per person
Rooster Bike Tours: 20%
Salento Bici Tour: 25%
Slow Active Tours: up to 25%
SpiceRoads Cycling: No deposit
Sun-E-Bike: 30%
Top Bike Tours Portugal: 35%
Tour de Vines: $A400
Tourissimo: 15%
Tropic Trails: 50%
VBT Bicycling Vacations: US$500 per person
Veymont Travel: 30%
Via Panoramica: 30%
VietnamBikeTours.com: 30%
VIP Cycling: 50%
Vélo Ventoux: £250 per person
We Ride Japan: 10%

Which of these publish a price?

50 of the 58 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.

Which of these companies protect your money?

25 of the 58 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
Anima Toscana Bike Tours: Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022)
Baroudeur Cycling: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM045230002
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
EF Adventures: Member of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, with $1 million posted to reimburse advance payments
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)
Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
GravelUp: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009
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
Marmot Tours: Member of ABTOT (5621) and ABTA (Y6184) for financial protection when booking
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
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 44 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.

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 tour deposits: 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?

47 of the 58 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 42 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 58 companies with cards: Cycling for Softies, Exodus Adventure Travels, Headwater, inGamba, Macs Adventure, Medfeel Premium Cycling, Puglia Cycle Tours, Ride & Seek, Rooster Bike Tours and Top Bike Tours Portugal. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

50 of the 58 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 states its deposit and when the balance is due. 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.