Bicycle touring styles
Chalk arrows. Exceptional local tour leaders. Thoughtfully designed routes. Meaningful cultural immersion. These are the hallmarks of the ExperiencePlus! “Classic” tour style and are the foundation from which our other styles have evolved.
Some places you can only get to by boat, or via a quiet unpaved road. Sometimes, you need several weeks to pedal to your destination and sometimes you want to enjoy an adventure with just your friends and on your own timeline. Inclusions differ between tours, so click through to learn what’s included on each.
Regardless of where you go, our tours are united by the same ethos that defines how we design trips: connecting with local culture, slowing down to take in the scenery, and discovering the world by bike.
Classic – guided tours
Get on a bike. Follow the arrows. Leave leave your cares behind.
For those who like to pedal point-to-point on paved roads and explore “classic” cycling destinations and hidden gems only the locals know.
Explorer
Uncommon routes. Unforgettable places.
For travelers seeking something a little more adventurous—without sacrificing a warm shower, a good meal, and a comfortable bed—our Explorer tours strike the perfect balance.
Bike & Boat – guided tours
Bike on land. Sleep on water. Unpack once.
For those who want a Classic touring experience and love sleeping on water, unpacking once and exploring coastlines and quiet inland roads.
Expedition – guided tours
Meet cyclists who love epic journeys.
The Expedition style was born from a passion for traversing continents with like-minded cyclists who delight in the unexpected and enjoy the
Self-guided
Pick any date and have your own private adventure.
Self-guided cycling is perfect for those on a budget, who want flexibility and don’t want to travel with a group and love the idea of a bike adventure with routes and hotels and activities planned out but no strict schedule to follow as you set your own pace. There is no van support on these trips.