Cycling

Cycling Vacations

Asia – Vietnam

This 14-day trip is one of Asia’s classic cycling journeys, riding from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, giving you a unique viewpoint of the countryside. Cycle route includes Hue, Hoi An, Tam Ky, Quang Ngai, Quy Nohn, Tuy Hoa, Nha Trang
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit – Take a guided tour of the mausoleum where Ho Chi Minh’s embalmed body is housed in a glass case. Continue to the Presidential Palace and visit the museum to learn about Ho Chi Minh’s life and political history. Opt to visit the palace gardens.
Basic overnight train ride to Hue with sleeping beds. Experience overnight travel like a local.
Oodles of Noodles Demonstration and Lunch – Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.
Thi Bon RIver Boat – Come aboard and cross the Thi Bon River by boat.
Additional optional activities are available with free time to explore
This is a small group experience with no more than 15 guests
Private experience available with just 8 guests

Explore beautiful Paris, cycle from one glorious château to the next.
Bike route travels through Blois, Chenonceau, Tours, Chinon, Saumur and Angers
Visit Chateau de Blois, home to several French kings and the place where Joan of Arc went to be blessed before she went into battle with the English.
Visit the Château de Chenonceau, built in 1513 on the site of an old water mill. The chateau sits astride the river Cher and is an incredible sight. With its extensive collection of paintings by the old masters, you will want to linger here for hours.
Stop and explore a local french market. Pick out fresh ingredients before stopping at a perfect spot for a traditional french picnic lunch.
Visit the Château d’Ussé, famed for its picturesque appearance, and the famous renaissance era gardens of the Chateau de Villandry. Carefully restored by Joachim Carvallo, the gardens are laid out in formal designs and include a water garden, vegetable gardens and flower gardens.
Visit one of the vineyards in the region to learn about how Chinon’s famous red wine is produced and, more importantly, sample some of their wares.
Additional optional activities are available with free time to explore
This is a small group experience with no more than 12 guests
Private experience available with just 8 guests

Arrive in Rome and enjoy a train ride from Rome to Chianciano Terme.
Cycle through the Tuscan countryside for 4 days that includes wine tasting and learn traditional Tuscan recipes at a cooking class.
Free time for exploring on your own.
Visit art museums, soak in thermal spas or schedule a spa treatment.
This is a small group experience with no more than 12 guests
Private experience available with just 8 guests