Biking & Cycling Vacations
Peru - Land of the Inca
From the rapids of the Urubamba to the mystical mountains of Machu Picchu: Peru's Land of the Inca
A rich tapestry of history, mystery, culture and natural beauty, Peru is a land begging to be explored. Ponder the ways of the Inca, who, with meticulous attention, built an entire stone empire by hand…and who, without a written language, never left any form of documentation. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Cusco, the Inca Empire's capital and oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere. Stand atop Huayna Picchu, surrounded by verdant mountaintops and deep blue sky, the winding Urubamba River and the Lost City of the Inca, 1,000 feet below.
Hike the Inca Trail, a mystical mix of ruins, mountain scenery, lush cloud forest and rich subtropical jungle, and watch the day break over Machu Picchu. Ride Paso Finos to the remote Andean community of Cachiccata and bike back roads past tiny villages. Raft class II & III rapids through the Sacred Valley and shop vibrant Indian markets for hand-woven tapestries. By night, savor Peru's fine regional cuisine before unwinding at the end of the day in the comfort of an exquisite hotel or casa.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Walking & Hiking Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
- WHERE: Peru, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, August, October
- FROM: From $3,948
- DURATION: 9 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Peru Bike Tours
France - Bordeaux to Dordogne
A storybook setting of striking natural beauty
Savory French country cuisine, charming market towns, prehistoric cave paintings and peaceful, rolling terrain set the perfect stage for your Bordeaux to Dordogne adventure.
Pedal past medieval turrets and pepper-pot towers mirrored in the glassy waters of the Dordogne River in Argentat. Marvel at the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour, where medieval homes and churches defy gravity as they cling to rocks 500 feet above the Alzou Valley. Wander the ancient streets and alleys of Sarlat and paddle a stretch of the Dordogne by kayak. Step back in time as you explore the Grotte Font de Gaume, an ancient cave whose limestone walls are decorated in colorful, 15,000-year-old paintings of bison, mammoths and reindeer – animals that roamed the banks of the Dordogne during the last Ice Age.
By night, reward yourself with an appetizer of foie gras or confit de canard and a glass of perfectly aged Bordeaux in the region for which it was named.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: France, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, July, September, October
- FROM: $4,398 ($880 single supplement)
- DURATION: 10 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bordeaux Bike Tour
France - Brittany Coast to Normandy Beaches
A two-wheeled journey from the beaches of Brittany to the battlefields of Normandy
Follow a spectacular shoreline from St-Malo to Bayeux, snaking through fishing harbors, along windswept seaside plateaus, past historic WWII sites and into a rolling green countryside peppered with sheep, cattle and ancient stone farmhouses on this weeklong biking adventure.
Pedal along jagged promontories and sandy beaches enveloped in the smell of the sea, pausing to snack on a plate of sweet oysters farmed off the shores of Cancale. Marvel as Mont St-Michel grows from a speck in the distance as you make your way toward the majestic abbey. Relive a stirring chapter in American history on a visit to the cemetery above Omaha Beach and watch as the story of William the Conqueror unfolds as you walk along the colorful 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry.
By night, feast on fresh seafood, savory crêpes, Camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy before unwinding in the comfort of your charming chateau or hotel.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: France, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, August
- FROM: From $3,498
- DURATION: 8 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: France Bike Trips
Alaska - Kenai Fjords Kayak Camp
Our permanent camp is nestled in a protected Cove of Resurrection Bay, compared in beauty and majesty to Yosemite National Park. Beachcombing, hiking to waterfalls and glaciers, and daily kayaking the fjords and animal rich water is the order of the day. Expect to see Puffins, Sea Lions, Otters, countless sea birds, and with luck, Humpbacked and Killer Whales. Novice and expert alike will participate in daily paddling excursions and they will adapt to your comfort in domed tents with sleeping cots, and your shore side meals. The Kayak Camp is included in many of our active Safaris and can also be a stand alone excursion to your independent Alaska journey.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Fishing Vacations - Fly Fishing Trips - Guided Fishing, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
- WHERE: Alaska, USA
- AVAILABILITY: Contact us for availability
- FROM: $395 (2 day /1 night) $595 (3 day / 2 night)
- DURATION: 2-3 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Kenai Fjords Kayak Camp
Germany Family - Mosel Magic
From wine villages to medieval wonders: the Mosel Valley wows parents and kids alike
Explore imperial cities, majestic castles, whimsical gardens and ancient Roman artifacts on this week-long family biking tour along the gentle, meandering path of the Mosel River.
Pedal the ancient Roman Road of Zeltingen, home to countless artifacts and magnificent gardens. Explore the remains of a Roman villa in Longuich. Laugh and learn alongside a local guide as you walk the streets of Neumagen, Germany’s oldest wine village, and reward yourself at the end of the day with a wine tasting and introduction to the wines of the Mosel. Hike into the forest to the fairytale Berg Eltz Castle, explore at the doll and oven museum in Neef and climb to the ruins of Metternich Castle, perched above the town of Beilstein.
By night, sip a glass of Kröver Nacktarsch, indulge in a plate of Germany’s famous apple strudel and relax in the comfort of your hand-selected hotel as you take in the magic of the Mosel’s timeless charm.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: Germany, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: July, August
- FROM: From $2,598
- DURATION: 7 days
- AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Germany Family Vacation
Yellowstone/Teton National Park - Best of the West
From Old Faithful to Grand Teton - a week in the iconic American West
Peppered with soaring spires, snaking rivers and steaming mud vents, Wyoming is home to two of our nation's most renowned national parks: Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Austin-Lehman Adventures offer the best of both worlds.
Come eye-to-eye with a 6-foot tall bull moose. Bike through a herd of bison in Antelope Flats. Plunge into the cool waters of a secret swimming hole off of Jenny Lake and follow in the footsteps of John Colter along Yellowstone's Geyser Basin (the world around you much as it was when Colter first traversed it 200 years ago). Tackle the class II & III rapids of the Snake River, keeping your eyes peeled for bald eagles and great blue herons, and listen for the cry of a coyote on a starlit walk around Lake Yellowstone. By night, cheer on the cowboys at the wild and woolly Jackson Rodeo or relax with a well-deserved soak in an outdoor hot tub.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Walking & Hiking Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
- WHERE: Wyoming, USA
- AVAILABILITY: July, August
- FROM: From $2,598
- DURATION: 6 days
- AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Yellowstone Grand Teton Tours
Alaska Family - Glaciers & Wildlife
Fun in the land of the midnight sun
Experience the best of Alaska in 6 days on our Alaska Family Adventure. Explore the Kenai Peninsula at a comfortable pace by train, small ship, sea kayak, mountain bike and foot. Wild, pristine and blessed with an abundance of astounding scenery and wildlife, the wonders of Alaska amaze explorers of all ages.
Hike to the edge of an active glacier. Explore tide pools, brimming with life. Bike past thundering waterfalls along forest paths and kayak protected bays in search of whales, seals and puffins. Sail on a nature cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park and come nose to nose with tidal glaciers and exotic marine life. Skip stones on Fox Island and learn about wildlife recovery at the Alaska Sea-Life Center. Top off the day with a tasty s'mores, telling stories around a bonfire under an Alaskan midnight sun.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Walking & Hiking Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
- WHERE: Alaska, USA
- AVAILABILITY: June, July, August
- FROM: $2,798 ($580 single supplement)
- DURATION: 6 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Alaska Family Adventure
France - La Loire: Castles to Coteaux
From Chateau de Chambord to the fabulous wineries of Chinon, bask in the rich flavors and history of the Loire Valley
Retrace the footsteps of King Charles VIII, Catherine de Medici, Leonardo da Vinci and Joan of Arc as you indulge in rich history, charming villages, majestic castles, lush vineyards and world-class cuisine on this week-long biking vacation along the peaceful Loire, Indre and Cher Rivers.
Kick-start your day with a mouthwatering pastry in Versailles. Pedal to King Francois I’s Chateau de Chambord and count the staircases in the grandiose 440-room estate. Crisscross at a leisurely pace through vast forests, verdant vineyards, fields of sunflowers and quiet villages and practice your French with a local farmer at an open-air market in Loches. Ride to Le Clos Lucé, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci and home to his many inventions in Amboise, and explore Chateau de Chenonceau, perched gracefully over the Cher River. Sip wine at the world-famous wineries of Chinon and Cravant and dine like royalty each day and night over exquisite meals of fresh, local fare.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: France, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, August, September
- FROM: From $3,698
- DURATION: 8 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Loire Valley Bike Tours
Holland/Belgium - Flavors of Flanders
A true taste of Holland and Belgium
If you’ve never tasted a Belgium french fry with spicy sauce Américaine, then you’re in for a treat! Savor the unique flavors, quaint harbor towns, scenic inland canals and first-class art of Holland and Belgium on this 7-day adventure.
Pedal the paved alleyways of the tiny harbor town of Veere. Ferry to Breskens and ride atop the dunes of the North Sea coast to the lively beach resort of Cadzand-Bad. Explore the famous Flemish art museums of Bruges and bike along canals graced by beautiful white swans in the village’s medieval center. Coast through woodlands dotted with castles and mansions around Hertsberge, and follow the Leie River as it snakes lazily between rich green meadows in Deinze.
By night, savor a bowl of steamed mussels, a plate of fries and a desert of chocolates and pralines, and raise a glass of Belgium beer to yet another memorable day on your two-wheeled journey.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
- WHERE: Belgium, EUROPE
- AVAILABILITY: May, July, August
- FROM: From $2,798
- DURATION: 7 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Belgium Bike Tours
Nicaragua Adventure Tour
On our Nicaragua Adventure Tour, families and active travelers hike, bike, and kayak through the rich cultural history, rural villages, and stunning natural landscapes of volcanoes, lakes and tropical beaches.
- ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
- WHERE: Nicaragua, NORTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: All year
- FROM: $2850
- DURATION: 9 days
- AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Nicaragua Adventure Tour
