What are the best self-guided cycling tour companies?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026

These 55 cycling tour companies sell self-guided cycling tours, with routes set and luggage moved and no guide riding along 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.

What are the best self-guided cycling tour companies?

55 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell self-guided cycling tours, with routes set and luggage moved and no guide riding along; South Spirit Bike, GravelUp and Girolibero have the most Google reviews.

Trulli houses in Alberobello, Puglia. Photo: Hervé Simon, 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 sells self-guided cycling tours, with routes set and luggage moved and no guide riding along: 55 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.

Anima Toscana Bike Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided Tuscany bike tours
Self-guided tours: Sells the Tuscany Bike Tour Self Guided (7 days/6 nights, March to November), plus self-guided rides on the permanent route of L'Eroica and the Via Francigena.
Why choose them: The guided Tuscany Bike Tour runs 7 days/6 nights on fixed dates: 4-10 May, 8-14 June, 14-20 September and 12-18 October. 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: en, about, terms.

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Apulia Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
Self-guided tours: Offers 10 self-guided bike tours and 4 gravel tours with GPS tracks in its app, daily hotel to hotel luggage transfer and telephone assistance 7 days a week from 8:30 to 19:00.
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: self-guided-bike-tours-from-sassi-of-matera-to-s, home page, self-guided-bike-tours-tour-of-salento.html.

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Art of Bicycle Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours with app-based navigation, luggage transfers between hotels and local phone support, plus van-supported tours that add a support van for luggage and lifts.
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: faqs, about-us/our-company, terms-conditions.

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Baroudeur Cycling

Best for: Pro-guided road and gravel stays in Portugal
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided stays with GPX files, roadbook, hotels booked and WhatsApp assistance, including the Nationale 2 at €1,195 per person for 2-5 riders or €890 for 6-11.
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.
Enquiry: baroudeurcycling.com/contact-form

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: uk/nationale-2-booking-uk, destinations/sejour-velo-portugal, eng/terms-and-conditions.

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Bikeriding Tuscany

Best for: Guided Italy tours with van support
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided packages with detailed maps, a Garmin with GPS files, hotel-to-hotel luggage transfers and boutique hotels, such as Pienza to Montalcino (5 days/4 nights, €1,200).
Why choose them: Most of its tours average 40km to 70km a day, adjustable for custom and private groups.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty rating and single supplement for the tour and dates you want.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as cancelling 30 to 0 days before departure costs 100% of the trip price and its fees are not negotiable.
Enquiry: bikeridingtuscany.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: self-guided-bike-tours, faq, terms-and-conditions.

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Butterfield & Robinson

Best for: Small group and self-guided biking trips
Self-guided tours: Lists 15 self-guided biking trips of 5-8 days with planned routes, luggage transfers and a B&R Local Host who is always a phone call away.
Why choose them: Butterfield & Robinson was founded in 1966 by George Butterfield, Sidney Robinson and his sister Martha. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 210 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the activity level, e-bike option and hotel list for your chosen biking trip.
Not the fit if: you want to privatise a Small Group date for fewer than eight travellers, the group size the site gives for that option.
Published price: Alsace Self-Guided Biking is listed from US$4,995 per person for 6 days. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: butterfield.com/contact-us

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

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Cicloaustral

Best for: Guided and self-guided Carretera Austral rides
Self-guided tours: Provides self-guided rental trips with pick-up and drop-off at six cycle terminals, an off-line navigation app, WhatsApp and phone assistance and free mechanical service possible in 9 towns.
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: rent-a-bike, home page.

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Cicloposse Bike Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
Self-guided tours: Sells about 30 self-guided tours with RideWithGPS routes, luggage transfers included, bike delivery and fitting and on-call local support.
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: self-guided-bike-tours, our-team, faqs-bike-tours.

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Cycle Fiesta

Best for: Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours with GPS routes and a mobile app, luggage moved between hotels and airport transfers, such as Provence: Luberon & Ventoux, 7 days, from €1,560.
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: cycling-holidays/provence-self-guided.htm, faqs.htm, terms.htm.

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Cycling Country

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours in Spain
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided trips with daily luggage transfers, a 24 hour support contact and route notes, such as White Villages (7 days, €1,425).
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.
Website: cyclingcountry.com

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

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Cycling for Softies

Best for: Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
Self-guided tours: Provides a detailed GPS route on the RideWithGPS app, luggage moved hotel to hotel by mid-afternoon and a local Destination Manager on hand for the trip.
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: my-holiday/faqs, my-holiday/how-does-a-softies-holiday-work, about-us/booking-conditions.

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Cycling Holidays France

Best for: Self-guided bike tours in France
Self-guided tours: Sells self-led bike tours in three tiers, from Leisurely at 30-50 km a day to Challenging at 80-120 km a day with up to 2000 m of climbing.
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: tours, terms-of-service, tours/pyrenees-grand-tour.

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CyclingHero

Best for: Supported self-guided road tours in Italy
Self-guided tours: Runs supported self-guided trips with routes and maps preloaded, a support van that sweeps the route at least once a day and mechanical support for the entire trip.
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: how-we-ride, our-story, bike-tours.

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Cyclomundo

Best for: Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided trips of 3 to 8 days that start any day in season, with luggage transfers, a roadbook app that works as a GPS and a local rep's mobile number.
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: cycling-tours/d-day-sites-from-juno-to-utah-116., about-us-0-2.html, FAQ-0-9.html.

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Dolomiti Gravel

Best for: Gravel bike tours in the Dolomites
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided packages with GPX tracks, day-by-day technical sheets, accommodation booking, luggage transportation and a 24h emergency phone number.
Why choose them: Dolomiti Gravel keeps a rental fleet of 40+ gravel bikes in the Dolomites.
Ask for: Ask for the riding level, hut list and gravel bike rental for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you want under 1000 m of daily climbing, as its Easy level runs at 1000 to 1400 m of daily ascent.
Website: dolomitigravel.com

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

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Eat Sleep Cycle

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
Self-guided tours: Provides self-guided tours with luggage transfers across the tour and a number to call for unexpected support during the trip.
Why choose them: Eat Sleep Cycle accepts a maximum of 12 guests on its scheduled guided tours and its groups average 6 guests. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 324 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike model and the e-bike option for your departure.
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and want to join a group guided trip, as 18 is the standard minimum age there.
Published price: Classic Climbs of Girona is listed at €2899.00 for a 6-day guided tour with departures on 22 Dec 2026, 5 Apr and 10 May 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: eatsleepcycle.com

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

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eBikeTouring

Best for: Guided e-bike day tours near Florence
Self-guided tours: Sells two self-guided tours, Your Ride Through the Vines at 26 km and A Hidden Trail to the Windmill at 35 km, with a 30-minute briefing, GPS track and on-call support van.
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: book/tours/your-ride-through-the-vines, about-us, book/tours/chianti-rufina-bike-tour.

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France Bike Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided trips from 2 people on a date of your choice, with accommodation booked, luggage moved, the Vélorizons app and a route book with GPS tracks.
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: backroad-cycling/about-backroad-cycling-tours.ht, our-story-and-crew.html, how-to-book.html.

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FunActive Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
Self-guided tours: Sells individual tours with maps, GPS data, a navigation app, hotel-to-hotel luggage transfer (1 bag of 20 kg per person) and an emergency hotline seven days a week.
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/faq, biciclette-a-noleggio, en/travel-insurance.

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Girolibero

Best for: Self-guided and bike and barge tours
Self-guided tours: Sells 50 self-guided tours with a roadbook, maps, the Ride with GPS app on most tours, luggage transfer and a support team seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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: how-it-works/self-guided-tours, tour/bike-and-barge-france-provence-and-camargue, general-conditions.

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Grasshopper Adventures

Best for: Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours such as Vietnam: Historic Hoi An & The Hai Van Pass over 7 days from US$1,159, with luggage transfers and a Wahoo ELEMNT GPS.
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+.
Money protection: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays.
Enquiry: grasshopperadventures.com/contact-us

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

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Gravel Adventure

Best for: Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
Self-guided tours: Sells every tour self-guided, with the full route as a GPX file for Garmin, Wahoo or Komoot, luggage moved daily and the support van meeting riders at lunch and the hotel.
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: how-it-works, corporate, terms.

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GravelUp

Best for: Guided gravel bike trips in France
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided gravel trips in the Basque Country, Vosges, Corsica and Brittany with a digital route book, GPS tracks, accommodation and remote team support.
Why choose them: Runs guided gravel departures in small groups of 8 to 12 with a support van. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty level of your trip and whether you need the e-gravel rental at +€70/day.
Not the fit if: you want to ride a self-guided trip alone, as self-guided trips need a minimum of two people.
Published price: The guided Ventoux trip costs from 1590€ per person for 5 days, including shared twin-room accommodation, a local guide, all food, a mechanic and the support van. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: gravelup.earth

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

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Headwater

Best for: Self-guided walking and cycling holidays
Self-guided tours: Runs self-guided holidays with detailed route directions, the offline Headwater Navigation App, luggage transfers on hotel-to-hotel trips and 24/7 support.
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: home page, all/about, all/book/conditions.htm.

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Holimites

Best for: Dolomites road, gravel and MTB tours
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours with a roadbook, Tabacco maps, a personal briefing with a local expert and optional luggage transport from stage to stage.
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/sport-packages/private-tour, en/about, en/sport-packages/dolomites-heritage-gravel-bike.

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Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays

Best for: Guided road cycling holidays on Mallorca
Self-guided tours: Provides tour suggestions in the Huerzeler app as GPX files from its stations, with luggage moved between hotels on the Mallorca Combo.
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-radsportangebot/highlights/mallorca-com, en/unser-service/faqs.

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Life on a Bike

Best for: Comparing bike tours from European operators
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours such as the Danube Cycle Path Price Hit, Passau to Vienna, 7 days, from €459 with GPS app, maps and daily luggage pick-up.
Why choose them: Lists 450+ tours from 30+ partner operators in 20+ countries. Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews, newest 28 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's cancellation scale and insolvency protection for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you want to book with the company that runs the trip, as it retails packages organised by independent operators.
Website: lifeonabike.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: route/danube-price-hit-passau-vienna, home page, terms-and-conditions.

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Live Love Ride

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours from two guests with routes on a Garmin GPS, a routebook, the Live Love Ride app and luggage transfers between hotels.
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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Macs Adventure

Best for: Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
Self-guided tours: Sells only self-guided trips, with GPS routes in the Macs app, luggage transfers on almost every trip and a 24/7 support line.
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/the-macs-way, about-us, about-us/adventure-inspiration/solo-adventure.

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Medfeel Premium Cycling

Best for: Bespoke self-guided cycling trips in Mallorca
Self-guided tours: Provides self-guided routes with verified GPX files, on-route recommendations after booking and expert assistance during the trip.
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, en/spain/majorca/cycling, en/terms.

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Mr Biker Saigon

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
Self-guided tours: Sells five self-guided tours of 1 to 11 days with a rental bike, a route map loaded on your phone and a local team on call.
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: vietnam-bike-rentals, about-us, terms-conditions.

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MTB Vietnam

Best for: Mountain bike and family tours in Vietnam
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours for confident riders who want independence with professional route planning and travel support.
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: vietnam-mountain-bike-tours-faqs, cycling-tours, home page.

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Paradise Cycling

Best for: Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours with GPX files, 24/7 WhatsApp support, accommodation and breakfast, with luggage transfers as an optional extra.
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: self-guided-cycling-portugal, about, terms-and-conditions.

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Pedal Ventures

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays across Europe
Self-guided tours: Sells mostly self-guided tours with route notes and GPS files, daily luggage transfer and a service hotline.
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: leisurely-cycling-tours, cycling-holidays, legal/booking-conditions.

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Portugal Best Cycling

Best for: Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours with app navigation that works without data once downloaded, 24-hour phone support, daily luggage transfer and a personal bike briefing.
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: faqs, home page, terms-and-conditions.

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Portugal Bike

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
Self-guided tours: Runs Self-Guided tours with a handlebar GPS preloaded with all tracks, ride booklets, luggage transferred between hotels and airport transfers, for a minimum of 2 people.
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: self-guided-bike-tours, about, faqs.

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Provence Cycling Holidays

Best for: Self-guided rides from a Provence base
Self-guided tours: Supplies each rider a Garmin GPS with 30+ pre-programmed rides, a ride directory, daily briefings and vehicle back-up for breakdowns.
Why choose them: Provence Cycling Holidays pre-programmes 30+ tried and tested backroad rides into each guest's GPS.
Ask for: Ask for farmhouse or villa availability and the e-bike or carbon road bike hire for your week.
Not the fit if: your children are under 15, as the holidays tend to suit kids of 15 and over.
Published price: The B&B-based tour costs from €1,549 to €1,659 per person for 6 nights / 7 days, with bikes, GPS, breakfasts and two dinners included. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: provence-cycling-holidays.com

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

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Puglia Cycle Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours in Puglia
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours with tracks on a GPS device or the RideWithGPS app, a printed Puglia guide, luggage transfer between hotels and a welcome briefing with bike fit.
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: tour-self-guided-how-we-do-it, about-us, guided-tours.

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Ride & More Travel

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
Self-guided tours: Sells all its Provence holidays as self-guided tours with detailed roadbooks, GPS tracks and phone support throughout the stay.
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/cycling-holidays-provence, en/bicycle-travel-agency-france, en/cycling-tours-provence.

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Ride & Seek

Best for: Long guided road tours on history routes
Self-guided tours: Sells the Ventoux to Alpe d'Huez Self Guided tour, its first A to B self-guided trip, at €1,800 with B&B accommodation and luggage transfer.
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: tour/mont-ventoux-alpe-dhuez-loop, home page, bike-tour-gradings-difficulties.

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Rindo Bike Tour Japan

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours in Japan
Self-guided tours: Sells five set self-guided itineraries of 4 to 10 days plus custom tours, with a Garmin or Wahoo preloaded with routes and a support team a call away.
Why choose them: Caps its group guided tours at a maximum of 12 riders, with a road crew acting as guide, mechanic and driver. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 158 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the rider level of your chosen tour and the e-bike fee if you want help on climbs.
Not the fit if: your children are under 12, as group trips take children aged 12 and over with a parent or guardian.
Enquiry: biketourjapan.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: set-self-guided-cycling-tours, home page, guided-cycling-tours.

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Rooster Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours across 8 European destinations
Self-guided tours: Provides GPX files and printable maps, a navigation app, luggage transfers to the next accommodation by 17:00 and 24/7 on-call support on every tour.
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: faq, home page.

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Saddle Skedaddle

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling holidays worldwide
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided holidays with route notes and maps, luggage transfers and a 24/7 emergency phone.
Why choose them: Lists 39 guaranteed departures across adventure, road, leisure, MTB and gravel trips. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the trip notes and grade of the holiday you want and whether e-bike hire is offered on it.
Not the fit if: you need a group date to run whatever the numbers, as group trips need a minimum number of riders before they go ahead.
Published price: Lake Garda to Venice, a self-guided family trip of 8 days, costs from £1,945. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: skedaddle.com/pages/contact-our-team-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: uk/family/what-our-holidays-include, uk/guaranteed-departures, uk/family/holidays.

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Salento Bici Tour

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours in Salento
Self-guided tours: Provides self-guided tours with the RIDE WITH GPS app, a road book and map, luggage transferred between accommodations and 24-hour assistance.
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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SalentoBike

Best for: Self-guided Trek bike days in Salento
Self-guided tours: Plans self-guided routes with a GPX track for Komoot, Ride with GPS, Garmin or Wahoo, a short roadbook, a pickup briefing and phone support during the ride.
Why choose them: SalentoBike's fleet counts seven bikes: two Trek gravel bikes, one Trek all-road bike and four e-bikes.
Ask for: Ask for a GPX route built around your level and the bike delivered to where you are staying.
Not the fit if: you want a guide riding with you, as every ride is self-guided.
Published price: A full-day self-guided tour of about 50 to 60 km costs €150 for one person or €120 per person for two, with a Trek bike, GPX track and phone support included. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: salentobike.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tours-salento, bikes, puglia-bike-experience.

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Slow Active Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling tours in Puglia
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided cycling trips such as Discover Puglia by bike (8 days, from €700) and the Unesco tour (8 days, from €850).
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.
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/tour/cycling, en/info/55-general-conditions.

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South Spirit Bike

Best for: Bike hire and self-guided routes from Avignon
Self-guided tours: Publishes self-guided routes from Avignon with day-by-day distances and suggested hotels, such as Luberon Highlights at 55 km +560 m, with luggage transfer on request.
Why choose them: South Spirit Bike offers road assistance for its rental bikes 7 days a week from 9h to 18h. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 577 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the luggage transfer price and an e-bike for your chosen multi-day route.
Not the fit if: you want roadside help with punctures, derailments or flat batteries, as its assistance does not cover them.
Published price: Gravel bike rental costs 35 euros for 1 day or 27 euros for 4 hours, with a lock, helmet and repair kit free. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: southspiritbike.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: gps-tours-multi-day, terms-conditions, our-bikes.

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Sun-E-Bike

Best for: Self-guided e-bike tours in Provence
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided long trips with e-bike rental, boutique hotels, luggage transfers at each stage and a personalised GPS digital roadbook.
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/bike-tours/bike-tours-provence, en/sun-e-bike-location, en/conditions-generales-de-vente.

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Top Bike Tours Portugal

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
Self-guided tours: Provides self-guided tours with a GPS device, the Ride With GPS app, daily luggage transfer to the next hotel and 24/7 phone support.
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: faqs, about-us-biking-travel, cancellation-policy.

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Tour de Vines

Best for: Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours such as the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, 3 days from $1449 (AUD), with printed maps, all luggage transfers and on-call support.
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: cycling-tours/self-guided-cycling-tours, our-story, legal/terms.

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Tourissimo

Best for: Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
Self-guided tours: Lists Self-guided (but never alone) tours with local logistical support in its pricing guide.
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: active-travel-tour-pricing, faq, terms-and-conditions.

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Trek Travel

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vans
Self-guided tours: Sells Self-Guided as a trip style for a bike tour on your own schedule with just your chosen travel companions.
Why choose them: Trek Travel has been an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France since 2011. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 556 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Single Occupancy price and the activity level of your chosen trip.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 30 days of departure, as standard tours then give no refund or credit.
Enquiry: trektravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, pro-racing/trek-travels-history-at-the-tour-de-f, cancellation-policy.

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VBT Bicycling Vacations

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vehicles
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided trips in Italy with an audio-guided app with route notes, a local host on call and daily hotel-to-hotel transfers arranged.
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: travel-guides/italy, about/vbt-team, tours/challenging-tours.

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Via Panoramica

Best for: Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
Self-guided tours: Sells self-guided tours with GPX files, maps, a navigation app, pre-booked hotels, luggage transfer and 24-hour phone assistance.
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: faq, about-us, tour.

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We Bike Tuscany

Best for: Guided small-group bike tours in Tuscany
Self-guided tours: Sells Tuscany Self-Guided through Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia, a road touring trip at advanced skill level for experienced cyclists seeking independence.
Why choose them: Marco Vignoli, a former bicycle racer and co-owner, founded I Bike Tuscany in 2003.
Ask for: Ask for the group departure dates, bike type and group rate for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: your group is under 6 people and you want the group rate, which needs a minimum of 6 people.
Published price: Chianti Escape, 3 days, is listed at US$2650 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: webiketuscany.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/browse/multi-day-tours, about-us, home page.

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Which of these publish a price?

45 of the 55 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 55 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.

Anima Toscana Bike Tours: Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022)
Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
Cycle Fiesta: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds
Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
Cycling Holidays France: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company
Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
Grasshopper Adventures: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays
Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
Headwater: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights
Macs Adventure: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210
Paradise Cycling: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT)
Pedal Ventures: Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279)
Puglia Cycle Tours: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome
Slow Active Tours: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan
Sun-E-Bike: Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris
Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code

Who to contact first

Start with the 36 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.

Self-guided cycling tours: 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?

45 of the 55 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 44 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?

South Spirit Bike, GravelUp and Girolibero, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?

11 of the 55 companies with cards: Butterfield & Robinson, Cycling for Softies, Headwater, Life on a Bike, Macs Adventure, Medfeel Premium Cycling, Puglia Cycle Tours, Ride & Seek, Rooster Bike Tours, Top Bike Tours Portugal and Trek Travel. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

42 of the 55 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 sells self-guided cycling tours, with routes set and luggage moved and no guide riding along. 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.