Whether you’re looking to explore a new destination or simply want to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace, a guided bike tour is a great option. And if you’re looking for a truly luxurious experience, there are plenty of high-end operators offering everything from top-of-the-line bikes to gourmet meals and five-star accommodations.
To help you choose the right luxury bike tour for your next vacation, we’ve rounded up 6 of the best operators around the world.
1. DIGnGO
2. Butterfield & Robinson
3. DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
4. Backroads
5. Trek Travel
6. Ciclissmo Classico
7. VBT
8. Experience Plus
1. DIGnGO
Digngo is a professional bicycle touring company that offers biking tours in some of the most stunning locations around the world. The company was founded in 2006 by two brothers from Burgundy (France). Based in Switzerland, the company prides itself on offering an authentic biking experience for small groups.
Positive : Small Groups limited to 7 guests
Negative : Only 30 destinations
Founded in 2007
2. Butterfield & Robinson
With over 50 years of experience, Butterfield & Robinson is a leading luxury bike tour company that offers tours in Europe and around the world. They offer a wide range of tours, from easygoing rides to more challenging routes, so there’s something for everyone. And with small group sizes and experienced guides, you’re guaranteed a personalized and memorable experience.
Positive : Biking all over the world
Negative : Too many bespoke destinations
Founded in 1966
3. DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
DuVine is another top luxury bike tour company that offers tours in Europe and beyond. They offer a variety of tour options to suit all levels of cyclists, from beginner to expert. Duvine was bought by lindblad Expedition in 2021
Positive : Local connections / Supporting local communities
Negative : It is hard to know what hotel you will be staying in
Founded in : 1996
4. Backroads
Backroads is one of the most well-known luxury bike tour operators, and for good reason. The company offers a wide range of tours all over the world, and their experienced guides will make sure you have the trip of a lifetime.
Positive : Hundred of scheduled dates
Negative : Large groups 20 +
Founded in: 1979
5. Trek travel
Trek Travel is a leading bike tour company that offers tours around the world, including in Europe. It was founded by trek bikes. They offer bicyle trips for experienced cyclists. And with experienced guides and top-of-the-line equipment, you’re sure to have an amazing time on your Trek Travel tour.
Positive : The industry best bikes
Negative : Caters to experienced cyclists only
Founded in : 2002
6. Ciclismo Classico
Ciclismo Classico is a leading operator of luxury bike tours in Europe, and their experience shows. The company offers a wide variety of tours, all of which are designed to showcase the best of each destination.
Positive : Travel to North america and Europe
Negative : Doesn’t focus on cycling only (does hiking too)
Founded in : 1989
7. VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations
VBT is a leading bike tour company that offers tours in Europe and around the world. They are owned Xanterra Parks and Resorts since 2013. They do bicycle tours all over the world, from asia to africa and to north america.
Positive : Has different travel style, guided, self.-guided and boat and biking
Negative : large group of 20 +
Founded in : 1971
8. ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Experience plus is one odf the oldest bicycle tour company in the world. It has tours in Europe and insouth america and offers multi-week tours of 18 + days over multiple countries
Positive : 1 st us based bicycle tour opertor
Negative : Don’t use 5 star luxury hotel, only 2 to 4 star.
Founded in : 1972
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