The 6 Best Cycling Tours in the World

1.Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Ride from Kilauea Lodge into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with guides including Nicole, Derek, Tyler, Scott, or Bill. You’ll learn about volcanoes, plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian history while using pedal assist and throttle power on paved park roads. Expect cool weather, short walks, and a small group of up to 12.

“Fun bike ride around Volcano National Park. Guide was informative throughout the ride................”

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2.Self-Guided Ebike Tours of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $130

Pick up a class 1 e-bike at Hull’s Cove Visitor Center, learn the controls and suggested routes from Island Time staff, then pedal Acadia’s carriage roads at your own pace. You get a helmet, map, lock, basket, phone holder, and insulated bag for up to six hours of self-guided riding.

“This was absolutely the best way to see Acadia national Park! It was fun, easy, and allowed me to see so much!”

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

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

Travel from Nairobi with an English-speaking driver and local guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, or Erick. Cycle 16 km beside zebras and giraffes at Hell’s Gate, walk through its gorge, then take a boat on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds. Budget extra for park fees, lunch, and the boat.

“It was amazing. Filled with joy, adeventure , amazing landscapes , animals and birds ! It has so much to offer ,”

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4.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Ride 26 km by e-bike from Banff past Vermilion Lakes and along the Bow Valley Parkway, then hike 3 km through Johnston Canyon. Guides such as Megs, Michael, Luke, and Julia provide bike help, safety support, and local insight. The group is limited to seven people.

“The bike ride was fantastic and the ebikes where of nice quality. We passed the Vermillion Lakes and road the Bow Valley Parkway which was closed to cars. Very easy to get comfortable with the bikes. Our guides where extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Johnston Canyon was super busy with people. Would suggest going early or late to avoid crowds as much as possible.”

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5.Electric Fat Biking Adventure in Banff | Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $141

Ride a premium electric fat bike through Banff with a certified local guide and no more than eight people. Expect easy cycling, Bow River views, Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, wildlife chances, local stories, and route choices shaped by the weather.

“The tour guide and the beautiful scenery. Lots of stops to explore our surroundings and the biking path was easy. Loved it!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $66

Spend nine active hours with an English-speaking guide such as Tony or Van, hiking Cat Ba National Park, cycling to Viet Hai, kayaking Lan Ha Bay, swimming, and visiting Cai Beo Floating Village. The route is scenic but includes rocky scrambling and needs good footwear.

“activity was great... you don’t need to be super fit, but a bit fit.... there is some scrambling as well as walking. the scenery was amazing. our guide, Tony, was very knowledgeable and helpful and very informative.”

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