Bike & boat trips

What’s Included

• Lodging: On all our Bike and Boat tours, we use private boats with comfortable cabins and en-suite bathrooms as well as shared indoor and outdoor spaces, comparable to 3-4 star lodging. For more information about which barge or boat is on an itinerary you are interested in, check out the lodging links on each itinerary.
• Meals: On our Bike and Boat tours, included dinners will be freshly prepared by the on board chef most nights with some dinners in town. All breakfasts are included along with a few picnic lunches. Refer to the itineraries for included meals. Boats and barges are equipped with bars. 
• Tour leaders: Our tour leaders start with an unlimited supply of energy, and mix in talent, resourcefulness, and knowledge of local history and geography. These expert interpreters will be there when you need them and have a sixth sense for knowing when to help, and when to let adventure happen naturally.
• Wine or beer with group dinners. In regions where wine is not locally produced we will offer the local specialty of non alcoholic and alcoholic varieties, i.e. in Scandinavia. 
• Bikes: Choose a high-quality, lightweight titanium hybrid or road bike, or tandem. E-bikes are also available with a surcharge. Review the options on our bikes page. 
• Navigation: ExperiencePlus! chalk arrows are your primary tool for navigating on Bike & Boat tours. GPS-tracks, though not necessary, are also provided for you to download to your own device. Daily route maps will also be available.
• Terrain: Routes on Classic tours are on paved roads and paths. You’ll find specific information about the tour level, the daily terrain, mileage and elevation gain on each tour’s itinerary page.
• Van Support: Bike and Barge/Bike and Boat tours will have full vehicle support including: luggage shuttle, water and snack resupply, mechanical assistance, and rides for tired cyclists! Depending on the route logistics and your trip, vehicle support might be with local cars and taxis. Also, depending on the ride, the support vehicle may not always be able to follow the cyclists but it’ll make sure to check in at designated locations. 
• Local Experiences: Special events like wine tastings, cultural and artisanal visits as described in the trip itinerary.
• Tips and gratuities at tour hotels and group meals.
• Travel assistance with transportation to and from the tour, including arranging extra nights at the tour starting and/or ending hotels.
• Complimentary gift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about what to expect on a Bike and Boat cycling trip at our FAQ page.

Bike and Boat FAQs

What’s not included:

• Transportation to and from the bicycling tour including airfare or ground transportation.
• Helmets – we ask that you bring your own to ensure the safest fit
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Tour leader gratuity
• Trip Insurance – learn more about trip insurance at our travel planning pages.