Owned and operated by Portuguese riders with extensive experience, is the “go to” place for bike touring in Portugal. Many riders are finding this country to be at the top of their list, with its reasonable prices, uncrowded roads, gorgeous scenery and great food. All their guides are local, with extensive knowledge of Portuguese culture and history, and the tours focus on unique places with few tourists. Choose from a variety of tours with different levels of accommodations, prices and difficulty. They also offer the following tours, Road: Sicily, the Pyrenees (Spain and France), Mountain Biking: Patagonia, Himalayas, Turkey.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: http://www.a2z-adventures.com/#2
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Country: France, Italy, Portugal, Turkey
Active New Zealand is a New Zealand based company that provides cycling, multi-sport and hiking trips throughout what many people tell us is the best cycling on the planet. As they say: "We may not be one of the huge cycling companies that come down to set up shop here, but we know New Zealand intimately, and our many years operating trips here mean we know the best quiet country roads and we know how to set up the ultimate cycling trip." They provide great equipment and their prices are half of what the big guys charge. Also very flexible … if you can’t make one of their dates, they will work on scheduling something that WILL work for you.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: http://activeadventures.com/new-zealand
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Country: New Zealand
Active Tours, based in Beaune is composed of diverse individuals who are committed to sharing the secret spots that France has to offer, and helping guests discover the beautiful bike trails and wonderful wine of France. Tours range from one-day of discovery to over a week of immersion. Experience landscapes that you may recognize from the canvasses of Cézanne or Van Gogh. Active Tours will work with large groups and even offers team-building activities. They will work with you to create an itinerary that fits your interests and budget, as well as skill-level.
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Website: http://active-tours.fr/
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Country: France
This company, started by a couple of seasoned tour guides, provides a more intimate travel experience and their tours are a very good value. Groups are limited to 14 people max, they stay in smaller, more classic inns (2-4 stars) and the owners are the main guides. An added (and unusual!) perk: They will cater to couples where one is cycling and the other is just "coming along for the ride". Companions – Many of their trips are setup for people that are serious about cycling (Giro d'Italia, Mt. Ventoux), so you are getting a somewhat more fit crowd. A selection of "hot new" tour destinations (Croatia, Argentina) adds to a hipper vibe, too.
Operator Type: Full-Service Operator
Website: http://www.adventuretravelgroup.com/
Price Tier: $$$
Price Per Day: $425
Services: SAG Van, Tour Guide
Country: Argentina, Canada, Croatia, France, Italy, Spain