Recognised by Lonely Planet in 2012 as their top holiday destination, Sri Lanka certainly packs in a lot of interest for the cycle tourist. This new end-to-end tour has been designed to show this diversity and take in many of the country’s main highlights.

An adventurous, moving-on tour through the northern provinces of Vietnam. Superb karstic scenery,  gorges, rice paddies, ethnic tribal groups, colourful markets and one night at World Heritage Ha Long Bay. Luggage transfer and vehicle support.  All meals provided on cycling days. Fly London Heathrow/Hanoi via Bangkok.

Places for a female to share (due to a cancellation)

An adventurous, moving-on tour through the northern provinces of Vietnam. Superb karstic scenery,  gorges, rice paddies, ethnic tribal groups, colourful markets and one night at World Heritage Ha Long Bay. Luggage transfer and vehicle support.  All meals provided on cycling days. 

This fully supported Spring tour starts in the vibrant walled town of Taroudant then takes us through the stunning Anti-Atlas Mountains with their fabulous moonscape views. The quiet Atlas roads snake through the mountains with long winding climbs dotted with small rural villages and welcoming people.

Based at Hawes and riding the classic Etape du Dales sportive over 2 days. Famous Yorkshire Dales climbs, spectacular scenery and plenty of good cafes. Suitable for riders with a good level of fitness who enjoy hilly terrain.

A tour that takes in the culture and landscape of Murcia and Andalusia, with ancient cave dwellings showing us its rich history. Our stunning route goes through Natural Parks and historic towns where a traditional Spanish welcome awaits, with local foods and wines to tempt us. A challenging tour with vehicle support.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Now is the time to visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and coastal scenery. Quiet roads and Heritage towns. Fully supported tour. Fly London Gatwick/Tirana.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Now is the time to visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and coastal scenery. Quiet roads and Heritage towns. Fully supported tour. 

Ferry from Aberdeen to Orkney for three nights, with a visit to the Italian Chapel. Then the overnight ferry to Shetland for a week cycling the length of the Shetland Islands including a visit to Mousa broch, the tallest broch in Europe, before returing overnight to Aberdeen. Hotels with breakfast included. Luggage transfer.

Place for a male to share

Centre-based holiday staying in the County Town of Cocentaina in the Sierra Mariola. Cycle deep into the Sierra Aitana, journeying along an ancient trading route from the Mediterranean and through remote landscapes unchanged for centuries. Mostly hilly terrain with largely good quality roads and a change of scenery with every turn.

A centre-based holiday staying at the Hotel Fedora, a cyclists hotel in Riccione. Daily led routes into the Apennines, see the Carpegna classic climb that Marco Pantani trained on and the historic towns of Gradara and Urbino. Free entry to the world renowned Nove Colli Grandfondo sportive.

The hills of the Baronnies and the plain of the Rhone offer quiet roads, beautiful scenery, orchards, vineyards and olive groves, gorges, cols and Mont Ventoux. A popular fixed-centre tour in a pleasant hotel. Choice of short or long rides or rest days with support on the longer rides.

A classic tour of eastern Spain's remote mountains. Ride along quiet country roads through stunning scenery: towering crags, deep gorges, shady forests, hilltop villages and imposing castles with coach transfer from/to the airport. Family-run hotel accommodation. 30-85 kmpd, with six two-night stays allowing several unladen day rides. Fly Birmingham/Murcia.

A back to basics tour staying in Youth Hostels, chalets and hotels with breakfast and dinner included, carrying your own luggage in your panniers or saddlebag. One night on the coastal steamer Hurtigruten. Staying 2 nights at several locations. Start/finish in Bergen.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Now is the time to visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and coastal scenery. Quiet roads and Heritage towns. Fully supported tour. Fly London Gatwick/Tirana.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Now is the time to visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and coastal scenery. Quiet roads and Heritage towns. Fully supported tour. 

Based at a guesthouse close to the Coed-y-Brenin MTB centre in mid-Wales. Opportunities to ride not just the world class forest trails directly from the guesthouse, but some longer XC routes in the surrounding area. All meals are included.

Based at a 4-star hotel in the beautiful Salzkammergut region of Austria, about 22km from Salzburg. The hotel is completely geared up for active holidays. Lakes, mountains, cycle paths, a spa, swimming pool and free laundry service for your bike kit all make for a perfect week's break. Bikes are available for hire (cost not included). 

Starting from Oban and travelling the length of the Outer Hebrides before returning to Inverness via Ullapool. Includes a boat trip to St Kilda and visits to the Callanish standing stones and Gearrannan blackhouse village. Mainly hotels with breakfasts and one dinner included with luggage transferred.
For those not wishing to visit St Kilda, the tour price will be reduced by £235.

Place for a female to share

An unspoilt coastline, remote hills, valleys and moorland as well as quiet roads make this an ideal cycling destination. Explore the wide variety of scenery on rides of 40 to 53 miles per day to all parts of the island. One rest day. Based in a comfortable 3-star family run hotel on the promenade in Douglas. Ferry Liverpool/Douglas.

Montenegro is one of Europe’s newest countries and, although small, it packs in a large variety of scenery. The route visits all of the country's highlights including Kotor Bay, Lake Skadar, the Tara Canyon, Durmitor National Park, Lovčen National Park and the Piva River Canyon. There are several demanding ascents and long descents. The tour starts in Shkodër and ends in Tirana, Northern Albania. Fly London Gatwick/Tirana.

Montenegro is one of Europe’s newest countries and, although small, it packs in a large variety of scenery. The route visits all of the country's highlights including Kotor Bay, Lake Skadar, the Tara Canyon, Durmitor National Park, Lovčen National Park and the Piva River Canyon. There are several demanding ascents and long descents. The tour starts in Shkodër and ends in Tirana, Northern Albania.

Cycle supported from the bottom to the top of Great Britain. This very scenic tour uses mostly good quality hotels. With a longest day of 82 miles and many hills it is designed for the more experienced road cyclist.

A moving-on tour from the Corbières with their impressively sited Cathare castles, the lower slopes carpeted with vines set amongst limestone hills and gorges, to the more challenging terrain of the Eastern Pyrénées. Return through the Western Corbières and the Minervois.

Start and finish in Dundee. Cycle through Scotland's often overlooked northeast. Spectacular scenery, verdant countryside, quiet roads, a visit to Findhorn Ecovillage plus unforgettable climbs into the Cairngorm ski areas. See distilleries, possibly red squirrels, very small towns and the north sea coast. Hotel, guesthouse and hostel accommodation.

Centre-based holiday staying in the County Town of Cocentaina in the Sierra Mariola. Cycle deep into the Sierra Aitana, journeying along an ancient trading route from the Mediterranean and through remote landscapes unchanged for centuries. Mostly hilly terrain with largely good quality roads and a change of scenery with every turn.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and World Heritage towns. Suitable for fit cyclists able to cycle up to 90km. Fly London Gatwick/Tirana.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and World Heritage towns. Suitable for fit cyclists able to cycle up to 90km.

Centre-based holiday staying in the County Town of Cocentaina in the Sierra Mariola. Cycle deep into the Sierra Aitana, journeying along an ancient trading route from the Mediterranean and through remote landscapes unchanged for centuries. Mostly hilly terrain with largely good quality roads and a change of scenery with every turn.

Guangxi Province is a land of exquisite landscapes with natural and man-made wonders, stunning karst rock, terraced rice paddies, tea plantations and cormorant fishermen. An area with many ethnic minorities. Tour ends in Beijing with a visit to the Great Wall. Cycle hire included. Fly London Heathrow to Guilin, return from Beijing.

Guangxi Province is a land of exquisite landscapes with natural and man-made wonders, stunning karst rock, terraced rice paddies, tea plantations and cormorant fishermen. An area with many ethnic minorities. Tour ends in Beijing with a visit to the Great Wall. Cycle hire included. The tour starts in Guilin and ends in Beijing. Internal flight from Guilin to Beijing.

Taiwan offers the opportunity to ride stunning and challenging routes in one of the most beautiful corners of the world. Its mountain ranges, rolling paddy fields, ocean roads, modern cycle lanes and world-famous cuisine providing the perfect blend of safety, comfort and adventure making it ideal to explore by bike. Fly Birmingham/Taipei via Dubai.

Taiwan offers the opportunity to ride stunning and challenging routes in one of the most beautiful corners of the world. Its mountain ranges, rolling paddy fields, ocean roads, modern cycle lanes and world-famous cuisine providing the perfect blend of safety, comfort and adventure making it ideal to explore by bike.