The 11 Best Cycling Tours Around the World

1.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, cycling around Hoa Lu, visiting Dinh and Le King temples, eating a Vietnamese buffet, boating through Trang An grottoes, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, Tim, James, and Jason have received especially strong praise.

“The boat ride in Trang An was amazing in the truest sense of the word. We chose Route number 3 which takes you through Dot Cave ( the longest cave ). It was a breath-taking experience. This was the high point of the trip and apart froRead more”

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2.From Seoul: Nami Island, K-drama Garden & Rail Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 724 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $61

Leave Seoul for Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm, and an optional Gangchon Rail Bike ride. Choose a small-group or private tour, with English, Chinese, or Korean guides such as Rose, Yamy, Jesse, and Alex. Winter departures may include Eobi Valley’s ice wall and the Garden of Morning Calm lighting festival.

“The day trip was awesome. We experienced much more than we would have on our own. Also our guide Alex was really knowledgeable and funny. He organized everthing perfectly. 10/10 would recommend.”

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3.Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 473 reviews · 7 hours · from $97

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned vehicle for a camel ride through the Palmeraie, a 1-hour quad-bike outing, mint tea with a local family, and a traditional hammam with black soap, eucalyptus, and argan oil massage. Small groups are limited to eight, with English, French, and Arabic-speaking guides.

“Well where do I start???. If you are looking an abundance of adventure then book through this company. We are staying quite a bit out of town and worried about transport but nothing was a problem for this company. They sent the most delightful and informative driver called Mohammed who was quite knowledgeable, patient, trilingual and a gentleman. Everything went smoothly from the arrival at the desert Gardens to the wonderful team of camel sherpas and their guides there. We were greeted with tea by them and given our clothing attires and lead to the camels. We were then told of how the camels can hold water reserves for 90…”

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4.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Take a 75-minute ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, where you’ll receive a $25 lunch voucher, use the pools and beach, and join a guided 45-minute ATV ride through bushland and along the sand. A safety briefing and training suit beginners. Finish with a dolphin presentation before the 4pm ferry home.

“Great fun with excellent tour guides. Good family fun”

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5.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

Leave Nairobi early for a Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then take a guided Lake Naivasha boat ride before cycling 16 km through Hell’s Gate National Park. Expect zebras, giraffes, birds, hippos, a gorge walk, and guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, Erick, or Patrick. Extra fees for the boat, park entry, bikes, and lunch matter.

“It was an unforgettable trip! Hells Gate is really stunning and biking is the perfect way to explore it. Our driver and guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat tour on Lake is Naivasha a very nice way to see the hippos, the giraffes on the island and all.the bird species. All in all, a perfect outing!”

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6.Aqua Karting & Quad Bike Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours · from $284

Pair a guided quad ride through palm groves, sandy tracks, and Berber villages with fast aqua kart laps near Marrakech. Guides such as Badr, Jamal, and Ayoub are praised for clear help, cold water, and photos. Expect mint tea between activities, about four hours door to door, and plenty of sun.

“Our driver Badr was very hospitable and helpful, he made the experience that much more enjoyable. Overall, the activity is great! I fully recommend this.”

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7.Mae Taeng Valley Hike & Bike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Leave Chiang Mai for a guided 5-kilometer hill walk, where you may see fruit orchards, coffee, tea, tarantula holes, and village farming life. After a Thai lunch, cycle 15 to 20 kilometers on mostly flat roads through rice fields and villages. Guide Tri is known for explaining local plants and customs.

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8.E-Bike Full-Day Trip From Prague:The Mighty Karlstejn Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 7 hours · from $87

Ride from Prague’s edge to Karlštejn Castle on a high-end e-bike, mostly along traffic-free paths. Your English-speaking guide, often Martin, leads a small group through villages, woods, and river scenery, then takes you to a superb castle viewpoint. Lunch, beer, hotel pickup, and the train back to Prague are included.

“Absolutely loved this activity! Me and my husband completed the self guided ride following a Garmin sat nav. 18 mile cycle path to Karlstejn Castle. We were sent tickets to catch the train back, but decided to ride back instead making it approximately 36 mile. The route was beautiful. The bikes were amazing! Well organised and host (Martin) was very friendly, providing us with a beer at the end.”

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9.Cat Ba: National Park Day Trip with Cycling and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $66

Spend nine hours hiking across Cat Ba National Park, cycling to Viet Hai Village, kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay, then cruising past Cai Beo Floating Village. English-speaking guides such as Van and Tony explain the island’s plants, wildlife, and local life. Expect a moderate trek with some rocky scrambling, a home-cooked lunch, and hotel pickup in Cat Ba town.

“The experience in the national park of cat ba was great, full of different views and emotions. Across walking, cycling and canoeing you’ll visit the park and see the local floating fisher village. Our guide explained the plants and animals you can find in the park and guided through the entire trip! You can’t miss it!”

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10.From Doolin: Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $142

Take a 25-minute ferry from Doolin to Inisheer, then explore the island by bike or guided tractor and trailer. Your English-speaking guide may be Eleanor, Tommy, Phil, Ollie, or another local guide. See shipwrecks, sunken graveyards, castles, and Irish-speaking island life before tea, coffee, and scones in a reserved café.

“Eleanor gave a great tour. She was so funny and did a great job tailoring the tour to our group. It was great hearing from someone who clearly knows the locals and cares so much about their stories”

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11.Yao Island Cycling and Beach Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · 10 hours · from $109

Spend 10 hours cycling Koh Yao Noi with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 14. Ride through rice paddies, rubber plantations, mangroves and a stilt fishing village, then stop for Thai food and beach time. Guides have included Lee, Dean and Soda, and the pace includes regular drink breaks.

“We had a fantastic day Lee our guide good also The island is so beautiful and our cycling day was amazing passing through the villages”

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