Bicycle Ride Adventure Tour
Bicycle Ride Adventure Tour with Royal Holidays promises a unique and immersive way to explore scenic destinations while enjoying an active and eco-friendly adventure. These tours blend the excitement of cycling through beautiful landscapes with the luxury and comfort of high-end services, ensuring that your journey is as relaxing as it is exhilarating.
What to Expect on a Bicycle Ride Adventure Tour
Custom-Curated Itinerary:
Tailored to Your Pace & Interests: Whether you’re an avid cyclist or a beginner, Royal Holidays would curate the itinerary based on your fitness level and the type of cycling experience you're looking for (leisurely, moderate, or challenging). You can also specify whether you prefer scenic routes, cultural exploration, or adventure challenges.
Multi-Day & Short Tours: You might embark on multi-day cycling tours or opt for shorter, one-day rides, depending on your available time and the destination.
Premium Accommodation & Comfort
Luxury Stays: Forget roughing it out—expect stays in luxurious hotels, boutique resorts, or comfortable eco-lodges, with top-notch amenities such as spa treatments, gourmet meals, and serene surroundings to relax after a long day of cycling
Exclusive Bike-Friendly Resorts: Accommodations will often be bike-friendly, offering secure bike storage, maintenance facilities, and comfortable lounges for post-ride relaxation
Private Transfers: For those who prefer not to cycle every single leg of the journey, private transfers can be arranged to and from the starting points, or for sections of the tour that might be too challenging.
Expert Support and Guides:
Local Cycling Guides: Experienced local guides will accompany the tour, ensuring that you have insider knowledge about the landscapes, cultural stops, and hidden gems along the route. These guides are also trained in bike repairs and first-aid to ensure your safety.
High-Quality Equipment: Royal Holidays will provide high-quality bicycles (road bikes, mountain bikes, or e-bikes) suited to the terrain. You'll also receive helmets, cycling kits, and all necessary accessories for a comfortable ride.
Support Vehicles: A support vehicle will accompany the group, providing assistance in case of any issues with the bikes, and offering a comfortable place to rest or take a break.
Support Vehicles: A support vehicle will accompany the group, providing assistance in case of any issues with the bikes, and offering a comfortable place to rest or take a break.
Scenic Routes & Cultural Exploration
Natural Beauty: Bicycle ride tours with Royal Holidays focus on scenic routes, whether that’s cycling through lush forests, mountain paths, or coastal roads. Expect breathtaking views, peaceful villages, and some of the most picturesque landscapes.
Cultural Stops: Many tours are designed to include cultural exploration, such as visiting historic temples, local markets, and traditional villages along the way. Some tours may even include opportunities to interact with local communities, enjoy regional cuisine, or participate in cultural performances.
Wellness & Relaxation:
Spas and Wellness: After a long ride, enjoy spa treatments, massages, or wellness sessions at your luxury accommodation to soothe tired muscles and refresh your mind.
Gourmet Meals: Royal Holidays would also provide gourmet meals—ranging from local delicacies to international dishes—either at luxurious resorts or in charming local restaurants. Nutritious, energy-boosting meals are often served during the day, including picnic lunches with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Popular Bicycle Ride Adventure Tour Destinations in India:
Kerala – Backwaters and Hills
Cycling Experience: Explore the serene backwaters, lush paddy fields, and rolling hills of Kerala. Ride through quaint villages, spice plantations, and along the Western Ghats for an immersive experience
Highlights: Cycle through the Alleppey backwaters, ride up to Munnar’s tea plantations, and enjoy breathtaking views of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Accommodation: Stay in luxurious houseboats, eco-resorts, and boutique hotels with views of the backwaters and hills.
Extras: Visit local markets, experience traditional Kerala cuisine, and relax at Ayurveda spas.
Rajasthan – Forts, Deserts, and Culture
Cycling Experience: Cycle through the Thar Desert, explore the royal palaces and forts of Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer, and ride through vibrant desert landscapes dotted with sand dunes and camel carts.
Highlights: Ride around the Amber Fort, explore the desert towns of Rajasthan, visit Jaisalmer’s Golden Fort, and take in the vibrant colors of Pushkar.
Accommodation: Stay in heritage hotels, palaces, and luxury desert camps.
Extras: Camel rides in the desert, cultural evenings with local dance and music, and sightseeing in Udaipur’s palaces or Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal.
Himachal Pradesh – The Himalayas
Cycling Experience: For the adventurous, cycling through Himachal Pradesh offers challenging mountain routes, breathtaking views, and a chance to explore quaint hill stations like Manali, Kullu, and Shimla.
Highlights: Cycle on scenic Manali-Leh Highway, explore the valleys of Spiti and Kullu, or ride along the Himachal foothills.
Accommodation: Stay in luxury resorts, boutique hotels in hill stations, or even riverside camps for a more adventurous feel.
Extras: Trekking in the mountains, exploring Buddhist monasteries, and visiting Rohtang Pass for stunning views.
Goa – Coastal Roads and Villages
Cycling Experience: For a more relaxed but beautiful ride, explore Goa’s coastal roads, serene beaches, and lush countryside. Ride through local villages, palm-lined beaches, and picturesque paddy fields.
Highlights: Cycle along Candolim Beach, through Aldona, Assagao, and ride through forts and Portuguese architecture in Old Goa.
Accommodation: Stay in beachfront resorts, boutique villas, or eco-friendly resorts near the sea.
Extras: Visit historic churches, explore Goan cuisine, and unwind on peaceful beaches.
Sikkim – Himalayas and Monasteries
Cycling Experience: Cycle through Sikkim’s stunning mountain routes, surrounded by breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga and monasteries. The region offers a challenging yet rewarding ride through its rugged terrain.
Highlights: Ride through Gangtok, explore the Nathu La Pass, visit rumtek monastery, and cycle to high-altitude Yuksom or Pelling.
Accommodation: Stay in mountain resorts, eco-lodges, and charming local guesthouses with views of the peaks.
Extras: Visit Tibetan monasteries, enjoy local festivals, and indulge in organic food grown in Sikkim’s pristine environment.