Browse through our list of Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about what to expect from our multi-day supported/ guided cycle tours. There are also specific FAQ’s on each tour page.
If you join us on a tour in New Zealand you are joining a SUPPORTED tour:
YOU – RIDE . NAVIGATE . ENJOY . EAT . SLEEP .
WE PROVIDE:
When you join us on a international tour you are joining a GUIDED cycle tour:
YOU – RIDE . BE IMMERSED . ENJOY . EAT . SLEEP .
WE PROVIDE:
Cycle Group sizes on each cycle tour do vary, but generally, you can expect somewhere between 8 and no more than 14 cyclists. 10 – 12 is the norm. 12 is our usual limit for each cycle group
Our accommodation ranges from guesthouses, safari tents, cabins, and lodges depending on the bike tour. We aim to support small locally owned accommodation business wherever possible, it is sure to be comfortable and we hope you always have a wonderful nights sleep.
Accommodation is typically based on double, or twin-share basis. Individual travellers will be paired with another biker of the same gender to twin share with..
..OR Single rooms can be booked for a supplement on all of our cycle tours, single supplement equals our own bedroom and does not always equal an ensuite bathroom. Single rooms are always subject to availability. If you have concerns we recommend discussing the accommodation and any single bookings further prior to your booking, as each cycle tour is slightly different.
For general inclusions see below:
For specifics please go to the tour page which you are interested in.
For general exclusions see below:
For specifics please go to the tour page which you are interested in.
Escape Adventures runs two different styles of tour:
On our international tours there will be two tour leaders, one will always ride at or near the front navigating and one will be always be at the back. Overseas we also have local interpreters and drivers. Each location has a different set up which dictates the number of local crew needed.
In Aotearoa New Zealand our bike tours are run with two tour leaders. There will always be one riding sweep (at the back) and the other will drive the van ahead to our designated snack and lunch spots along the route. Riders navigate for themselves on our New Zealand tours using the Ride With GPS platform.
You can book directly from the cycle tour pages on our website. You can contact us at Escape Adventure during business hours.
ph: +64 3 545 1789
Yes, you can book an Escape Adventure Cycle Tour as a private group, with most of the Cycle Tours requiring 10 – 12 cyclists per departure. There are options for custom group bike tours for larger groups on some of the cycle trails, but they are each so unique… contact our expert team so we can explain the best options for your group size and abilities. Sometimes a few families who know each other, get together and use this option.
Get on to it now! We recommend booking at least 6-12 months prior to your tour departure. Our most loved cycle tours sell out quicker, so it’s best to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out. If you have a full group it’s still important to book ahead to ensure our top-notch biking guides are available for you.
When we say small, we mean up to 12 people per cycle tour. That lets us focus on you and your unique holiday, and not on a big unwieldy group of cyclists.
All our cycle tours are led by two of our own wonderful New Zealand based Escape Adventures leaders. We pride ourselves on the calibre and resourcefulness of these great people who you will be spending your holiday with.
We know that our most precious memories are of real people. We’ve been going to the same villages for many years. You’ll meet locals on their terms, and make friends that will seem like family when you leave.
By supporting local people, restaurants, accommodations, and small businesses we make a direct and real contribution to the economies of the areas we visit.
