Which cycling tour companies have been running the longest?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026

These 56 cycling tour companies state their founding year on their own websites, read 5 November 2026. The cards are ordered from the oldest; a founding year says how long a company has run, not whether it fits your trip.

Which cycling tour companies have been running the longest?

56 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table give the year they were founded or ran their first tour on their own websites; the three longest running are Butterfield & Robinson (1966), VBT Bicycling Vacations (1971) and Exodus Adventure Travels (1974).

Vineyards in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Photo: Adbar, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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 gives the year it was founded or ran its first tour: 56 companies, ordered by that year, oldest first, then by name. A founder's earlier business, a parent company or a takeover does not count. 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.

1. Butterfield & Robinson

Best for: Small group and self-guided biking trips
Founded: Traces its start to 1966, when George Butterfield, Sidney Robinson and Martha planned the first trip in a Toronto living room.
Why choose them: Butterfield & Robinson was founded in 1966 by George Butterfield and Sidney Robinson with Sidney's 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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: our-story, how-to-travel/small-group, how-to-travel/self-guided/biking.

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2. VBT Bicycling Vacations

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vehicles
Founded: Has crafted bicycling vacations since 1971.
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: about/award-winning-vacations, about/vbt-team, tours/challenging-tours.

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3. Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
Founded: Publishes that Exodus Expeditions was founded in 1974 by John Gillies and David Burlinson, with a first trip that summer to the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan.
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

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

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4. Adventure Cycling Association

Best for: Led US bike touring from a nonprofit
Founded: Gives 1976 as the year it was established, the year of its inaugural tours, when more than 4,000 cyclists took part.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us/media/fact-sheet, guided-tours/tours-faqs, guided-tours/inn-to-inn-tours/katy-trail-inn-to-.

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5. Backroads

Best for: Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
Founded: Publishes its company history from 1979, the year Tom Hale founded Backroads.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about/media/company-history, about/media/company-facts, why/traveler/family/ages.

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6. Cycling for Softies

Best for: Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
Founded: States it was established in 1981, while its about page dates the Softies story to Manchester in 1982.
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/why-us, my-holiday/how-does-a-softies-holiday-work, about-us/booking-conditions.

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7. Headwater

Best for: Self-guided walking and cycling holidays
Founded: Started in 1985 in Northwich, when Richard and Christine Bass ran a single canoeing holiday on the Loire.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: all/about, all/book/conditions.htm, holidays/activity/croatia/M07CR.htm.

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8. KVT Adventures

Best for: Graded cycling adventures across India
Founded: States it was established in 1985, with Mr. Mohan Tickoo named as founder.
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.
Published price: The Rajasthan Cycling Adventure, 7 days, is listed from US$1,036 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: kvtadventures.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us, cycling-tours.

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9. Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays

Best for: Guided road cycling holidays on Mallorca
Founded: Dates its cycling holidays to 1986, founded by motor-paced world champion Max Hürzeler with training camps in Mallorca.
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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10. Ciclismo Classico

Best for: Guided bike tours for culturally curious travellers
Founded: Started in 1989 under founder Lauren Hefferon and describes itself as the first female-founded bike tour company.
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.
Enquiry: ciclismoclassico.com/book-now

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, ability-levels/intermediate-bike-tours.

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11. Intrepid Travel

Best for: Small group trips led by local leaders
Founded: Ran its first trip in 1989, in Thailand with five travellers.
Why choose them: Ran its first trip in Thailand with five travellers in 1989. Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 2,535 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Cycle New Zealand: Alps 2 Ocean dates, bike type and physical rating.
Not the fit if: you travel internationally without travel insurance, which is compulsory on all its trips.
Published price: Cycle New Zealand: Alps 2 Ocean, 6 days, from USD $2,675. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Payments held in designated client accounts until the trip departs.
Enquiry: intrepidtravel.com/us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: au/about/how-it-began, au/booking-resources/our-services, us/new-trips.

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12. Portugal Best Cycling

Best for: Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
Founded: Has taken travellers by bike in the Alentejo and Algarve since 1990 as a family-run company, with Teresa taking the lead in 1999.
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: home page, terms-and-conditions, tours/alentejo-castles-and-wine.

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13. Cicloposse Bike Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
Founded: Started in June 1994, when founders Marco Tornaghi and Giuliana Mulas moved to Tuscany from Milan to start a cycling business.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: our-team, faqs-bike-tours, Sicily-bike-tour.

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14. Portugal Bike

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
Founded: Has run cycling tours in Portugal since 1995, founded by José Neves and Cristina Henriques.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about, faqs, tours/history-heritage-coast-self-guided.

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15. SpiceRoads Cycling

Best for: Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
Founded: Has run cycling tours since 1995.
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: about, tour_info/about, tours/croatia_montenegro_bosnia_biking.

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16. DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
Founded: Dates its start to 1996, when Andy Levine started DuVine after a post-college cycling trip in Burgundy.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about, trip-essentials/faqs, region/europe/italy.

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17. Girolibero

Best for: Self-guided and bike and barge tours
Founded: Says it has organised bike tours in Italy and Europe since 1998.
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: tour/bike-and-barge-france-provence-and-camargue, general-conditions, cycling-holidays/puglia-bike-tours.

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18. Fat Tire Tours

Best for: Guided city bike and e-bike tours
Founded: Started in 1999 with its first bike tours in Paris, the Paris Day Bike Tour, under founder David Mebane.
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

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

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19. France Bike Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
Founded: Traces its operator Vélorizons, the legal entity behind France Bike Trips, to 1999, when it began from the passion of an MTB guide.
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: our-story-and-crew.html, how-to-book.html, backroad-cycling-tour/france/provence/CN21-guide.

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20. Holimites

Best for: Dolomites road, gravel and MTB tours
Founded: Publishes that three local hoteliers founded it in Badia on 21 December 2000.
Why choose them: Holimites was founded in 2000 by three young local hoteliers and is based in Badia in the Dolomites. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 114 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Colnago rental size and the price of your chosen Dolomites package for your dates.
Not the fit if: you lack a solid training base, as the Heritage Gravel tour asks for at least 2000 km ridden and 5+ hours in the saddle on longer days.
Website: holimites.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/about, en/sport-packages/dolomites-heritage-gravel-bike.

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21. FunActive Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
Founded: Started in 2002 in Villabassa in South Tyrol, founded by Freddy Mair.
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/our-history, biciclette-a-noleggio, en/travel-insurance.

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22. Vélo Ventoux

Best for: Road cycling holidays around Mont Ventoux
Founded: Began in October 2002 with a cycling holiday in Provence, founded by Craig Entwistle and his wife Vicky.
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.
Published price: Fixed-base stay in Puyméras, 3 nights, from £440 between May and September, with cyclist's breakfast, GPX files and mechanical assistance. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: veloventoux.com

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

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23. Cycling Country

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours in Spain
Founded: Set up base in the village of Alhama de Granada in 2003, founded by Maggi Jones and Geoff Norris.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us, faq, bike-tours-in-france.

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24. Cyclomundo

Best for: Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
Founded: Publishes that it was established in 2003 as a French-based travel agency.
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.
Published price: A Short Escape from Geneva costs from 520 euros per person for 2 nights/3 days in April and October as a self-guided trip, with a single supplement of 140 euros. Read 5 November 2026.
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: about-us-0-2.html, FAQ-0-9.html, cycling-tours/a-short-escape-from-geneva-13.html.

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25. Macs Adventure

Best for: Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
Founded: Launched in 2003 by founder Neil Lapping after he saw a coach party in Ullapool.
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, about-us/adventure-inspiration/solo-adventure, home page.

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26. Grasshopper Adventures

Best for: Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
Founded: Says it started in a wooden house in Bangkok in 2004 and launched its Europe tours in 2024.
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.
Enquiry: grasshopperadventures.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: why-us, faqs, tour-style/guided-bike-tours.

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27. Peru Cycling

Best for: Supported mountain bike trips across Peru
Founded: Has offered biking trip programmes in Peru since 2005.
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

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

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28. Tour de Vines

Best for: Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
Founded: Ran its first tour in 2005, a Beechworth to Bright weekend ride. It became a full-time business in 2012.
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

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

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29. Tramuntana Tours

Best for: Guided mountain bike tours in Sóller, Mallorca
Founded: Dates the company to 2005, with the line Bikes, Tours & Adventure Since 2005.
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.
Enquiry: tramuntanatours.com/about-us/contact-us

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

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30. Tuscany Bike Tours

Best for: Guided day bike tours in Chianti
Founded: Says Keith and Andy founded Tuscany Bike Tours in 2007.
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

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

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31. Art of Bicycle Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
Founded: Dates its founding to 2010, during a 100km ride in India by founder Pankaj Mangal.
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: about-us/our-company, terms-conditions, home page.

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32. inGamba

Best for: Guided road trips with former pro guides
Founded: Says João Correia founded inGamba Tours with a single tweet in 2010.
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.
Published price: Puglia costs US$9,950 per person for a 7-day guided trip from 3 to 9 October 2027, with lodging, meals and a Pinarello Dogma F Disk included. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: ingamba.pro

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: your-team, faq, trip/italy-puglia-bike-tours-2027-10-03.

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33. VietnamBikeTours.com

Best for: Guided bike tours across Vietnam
Founded: Dates the company to 2010, when founder Ngo Trong Huy started it with three used mountain bikes in Ho Chi Minh City.
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: about-us.

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34. 44|5 Cycling Tours

Best for: Guided road tours in southern France
Founded: Ran its first self-guided tour in 2011 and its first full tour in 2012, then committed 100% to tours as 44|5 Cycling Tours in 2014.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us/the-445-story, essentials/faqs, highroad/alpe-dhuez-ventoux-cycling-tour.

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35. Cycle Peru

Best for: Guided cycling tour of southern Peru
Founded: Dates the company to 2011, founded by Louise and Rudy Vargaya Conza and relaunched after a break during Covid.
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.
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

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

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36. Lotus Cycle Japan

Best for: Guided small-group bike tours in Japan
Founded: Says it has run trips since 2012, with Saori Koda as founder.
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: home page, about-us/faq.

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37. Sun-E-Bike

Best for: Self-guided e-bike tours in Provence
Founded: Was launched in 2012 by Olivier and Hubert in Provence.
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/sun-e-bike-location, en/conditions-generales-de-vente, en/bike-tours/tours-bike-week-end-provence.

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38. Apulia Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
Founded: Dates its start as a tour operator to 2013, when founder Manuel Maggi turned his travel agency into a cycle tourism specialist.
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).
Enquiry: apuliabiketours.com/contact-us-apulia-bike-tours.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us-apulia-bike-tours.html, home page, self-guided-bike-tours-from-sassi-of-matera-to-s.

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39. Cicloaustral

Best for: Guided and self-guided Carretera Austral rides
Founded: Started as a 2200 km expedition along the Carretera Austral in 2010 and became a cycle tourism company in 2013.
Why choose them: Created as a cycle tourism company in 2013, after a 2200 km expedition along the Carretera Austral in 2010. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the guided tour dates, the bike choice and the e-bike upgrade cost for your route.
Website: cicloaustralchile.com

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

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40. eBikeTouring

Best for: Guided e-bike day tours near Florence
Founded: Started in 2013 in a bike shop just outside Florence.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us, book/tours/chianti-rufina-bike-tour, book/tours.

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41. Top Bike Tours Portugal

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
Founded: Started in 2013 as a Porto bicycle rental and maintenance shop, then moved into cycling holidays.
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: about-us-biking-travel, cancellation-policy, tours/porto-santiago-compostela-bike-tour-coasta.

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42. Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays

Best for: Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
Founded: States it has offered guided cycling holidays in Mallorca since 2014, run by founders Darryl Leese and Liz Rooney.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: spring-cycling-holidays, ride-groups, terms-and-conditions.

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43. Cigala Cycling Tours

Best for: Guided road tours with former pros
Founded: Publishes that Matteo Cigala founded Cigala Cycling in 2015.
Why choose them: Founder Matteo Cigala has led over 100 tours since founding Cigala Cycling in 2015.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike spec and the single supplement for your chosen 2027 departure.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as no refunds are issued for cancellations fewer than 31 days before the trip.
Published price: Lake Garda & Stelvio is listed at €1099 per person for 6 days, with prices charged in euros. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: tours.cigalacycling.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trips/tour-of-flanders-experience, terms-conditions, trips.

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44. Eat Sleep Cycle

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
Founded: Says Lee relocated to Girona and founded Eat Sleep Cycle in 2015.
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: about, faq, home page.

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45. KC&E Adventures

Best for: Private riding trips planned per client
Founded: Started in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in 2015, run by Caitlin and Collin Daulong.
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

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

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46. Mr Biker Saigon

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
Founded: Founded in 2016 by Vietnamese cyclists, with Minh Thai named as founder.
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: about-us, terms-conditions, vietnam-bike-tours.

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47. Ride & More Travel

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
Founded: States it was founded in 2017 by Christophe Pilot.
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.
Enquiry: rideandmore.com/en/contact-ride-and-more-travel

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/bicycle-travel-agency-france, en/cycling-tours-provence, sur-la-route-des-vins-en-provence.

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48. Echelon Cycling Hub

Best for: Private guided road rides in Mallorca
Founded: Was founded in 2018 in Kyiv and now runs its shop and tours from Palma, Mallorca.
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: about, bike-tour/grand-tour/mallorca-season-sparkler.

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49. Veymont Travel

Best for: Private van-supported road cycling tours
Founded: Started in spring 2018, founded by brothers Romuald and Florian after a ride to Santiago de Compostela.
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: about, general-terms-and-conditions, bike-tours/spain/andalusia.

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50. CyclingHero

Best for: Supported self-guided road tours in Italy
Founded: Started in 2019 when co-founders Bob, Caterina and Mark went on a ride together.
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

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: our-story, bike-tours.

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51. Via Panoramica

Best for: Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
Founded: Publishes that Cecilia Rocha Mendes founded it in April 2019.
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: about-us, faq, tour.

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52. Tropic Trails

Best for: Small-group cycling and wildlife tours in India
Founded: Says Anoop and Abid founded it in August 2020.
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: about, refund-cancellation-policy, tours/kerala-spice-trail-backwater-holiday.

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53. Gravel Adventure

Best for: Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
Founded: Launched in 2022 as the gravel sister brand of MTB-Adventure, its mother company from 2013.
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

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

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54. GravelUp

Best for: Guided gravel bike trips in France
Founded: Launched in 2022, founded by Jb, Oliv and Aurel.
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/press, en/faq, en/destinations/ventoux.

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55. We Ride Japan

Best for: Guided road tours in south-western Japan
Founded: Says Will and Tamie Turner founded We Ride Japan in 2023.
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: about-us, faq, seto-inland-sea-shikoku.

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56. EF Adventures

Best for: Guided group bike tours with Tour Directors
Founded: Launched in 2024, growing out of EF Education First, which was founded in 1965.
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, about/terms/booking-conditions, promotions/corporate-partnerships.

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Which of these publish a price?

48 of the 56 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?

19 of the 56 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.

Exodus Adventure Travels: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages
Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
Headwater: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights
Intrepid Travel: Payments held in designated client accounts until the trip departs
SpiceRoads Cycling: Payments protected in a client account once paid in full
Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
Macs Adventure: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210
Grasshopper Adventures: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays
44|5 Cycling Tours: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE
Sun-E-Bike: Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris
Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
Veymont Travel: Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris
Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code
Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
GravelUp: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009
EF Adventures: Member of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, with $1 million posted to reimburse advance payments

Who to contact first

Start with the 40 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.

Oldest cycling tour companies: the questions people ask

How is the order worked out?

By the year each company states on its own website that it was founded or ran its first tour, oldest first, with ties in alphabetical order. A founder's earlier business, a parent company or a takeover does not count.

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?

43 of the 56 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?

8 of the 56 companies with cards: Butterfield & Robinson, Exodus Adventure Travels, Cycling for Softies, Headwater, Intrepid Travel, Macs Adventure, inGamba 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?

42 of the 56 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 gives the year it was founded or ran its first tour. 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.