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4 YOUR ADVENTURE, YOUR WAY: A life in 97% Ways to travel 6 WHAT’S NEW? From to Bhutan, a selection of our travellers would recommend of new trips you’ll love us to their friends 8 ASK THE EXPERTS FAQs, training tips and essential motion bike information Welcome to our brand new Cycling Adventures brochure – filled with ideas, inspiration and advice. And, of course, our very latest 10 ASIA UNCOVERED The sensory wonders of Southeast Asia hand-picked selection of cycling holidays. 98% They say there’s no better way to see the world than from the saddle. We don't disagree. For over 14 ENJOY THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOUR We map out a wide selection of our most 40 years Exodus has built its reputation on taking our cycling adventurers to places other tours rarely reach. of our travellers think we design and refreshing wine routes For me, it's the best way to explore. See more, get closer to the action, and leave no trace other than a cycle operate trips to benefit the local track or two. That’s how we do it – low impact riding, covering more distance than you would on foot with community and environment 16 SLEEP BENEATH THE STARS plenty of chances to stop; whether to chat to welcoming locals, sip on a fresh roadside refreshment or to take a Nights spent under canvas with photo of that perfect view you could only have seen when travelling on two wheels. unrivalled starlit panoramas We believe the beauty of cycle holidays is that they're for everyone. That's why we create adventures with lots 18 COASTING ALONG of different grades to suit all types of cycling enthusiasts – whether a club cyclist with a need for speed or a Our top coastal cycle rides, between more casual rider who prefers to slow down and soak up the surroundings. Our rides can amble or race 4.7 out of 5 average trip rating mountains and sea through some of the world’s most amazing locations, and at day’s end, all that fresh air and pedal power is based on the past 100 online customer reviews rewarded with yet another delicious dinner and an ice-cold drink. 20 CUBAN REVOLUTIONS The beauty of cycling through and So what are you waiting for? There's a whole world out there, waiting for you to see from your saddle… enjoying a local homestay Andy Ross, Head of Product 24 WILD THINGS Discover how cycling gets you that much closer to nature

26 5 GREAT DESCENTS Downhill rides guaranteed to take your breath away

28 IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE BIKE Our top five post-saddle treats

30 ACROSS THE BORDER Multi-country adventures taking you further

34 ONE NIGHT IN: A KERALAN HOUSEBOAT Drift away on a southern Indian backwater cruise

35 HOLIDAY LISTINGS Find all our cycling adventures with essential information from page 35

Cover photograph: Cycling in (Sighisoara) by Dave Sear, Exodus Staff, MVF, page 44 Main photograph: Thingvallavatn Lake in Iceland, MSI page 36 4 Your Adventure, Your Way 5 Private Adventures

The idea is simple: have your adventure tailored to suit you. We can offer most of our holidays as private adventures, perfect if you’d like to travel with a group of friends or YOUR ADVENTURE, family, or fellow cycling club members. We can run these 4 >> Your Adventure Your Way trips with a minimum of just two people travelling, but the more people who travel, the less it costs per person. All you need to do is let us know which trip you fancy, how many YOUR WAY people are travelling, and when you’d like to go. And, of course, you still have all the same benefits of a We know how difficult it can be to find your next adventure. That’s why, here guided group trip, including the all-important local guide at Exodus we offer a range of different ways to travel dependent on what suits and their invaluable knowledge of your destination. you. We’re flexible on how and when you travel, and even who you travel with Cycling ’s Hill Stations – whether that’s with the like-minded travellers of a group trip, or friends and CHRIS BATTEN, EXODUS TRAVELLER family on a self-guided or private tour… For Exodus customer Chris Batten it was a case of no compromise. He’d set his heart on an itinerary that we’d temporarily rested, Going Solo and contacted us to see if we could make it SUE CLARKE, EXODUS TRAVELLER happen. The answer? Of course we could. “We’re a group of eight friends who had undertaken Sue Clarke has taken at least six trips our own trips before, and we really liked the look of the with us now to destinations as diverse Cycling India's Hill Stations tour. It had the look and feel Guided Groups as and : “There have of a ‘backroads trip’ which, in our experience of Exodus been times when I’ve only been able trips such as and , means meeting and to take a holiday at short notice, interacting with local people just going about their everyday Our guided group trips are our most popular type of holiday. making it easier to jump onto a group trip than lives,” he says. Guided exploration, with small like-minded groups is how arrange anything with friends or family. Apart The trip, book-ended by two great highlights – the we began, and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years now. Our from once, I didn’t know anyone else on the trip Golden Temple at Amritsar and the colonial hill station before the starting point. It’s a wonderful way to groups average 10-12 people. This means our trips aren’t of Shimla, really does dig deep to reveal the wonders of see varied and interesting places in great company, disruptive to the places we visit, and having a smaller number this magical corner of India. with a really good combination of solo travellers, “Having done several Exodus group trips before it was of guests creates a good group dynamic too. You’ll get to know couples and friends. a range of people who come from different backgrounds but interesting to reflect on the differences to a private group have a shared interest in travel. "Apart from once, I didn’t know of friends. We basically had a party for two weeks running! We knew each other’s foibles and strengths, we were able to And with a local expert on every adventure, you’ll experience anyone else on the trip before the look out for each other during the day and then we’d arrive the true nature of your chosen destination. Our passionate starting point. But I’ve kept in at a new destination each night and have a great evening. The Exodus driver had an uncanny ability to deliver a and knowledgeable guides are famous for going the extra mile touch with people from them all…" case of cold beer to our destination each day just as we to make sure your holiday is the best it can possibly be! arrived (officially known as a landing beer) which somehow makes the aches of the day’s ride mellow,” Chris laughs. But asked what really made the trip live long in their memories, Chris had no hesitation. “Our trip leader, Sanjay,” he says. “He was engaging, warm-hearted and generous – he made it a special trip for us. One example of many was when we were huddled around an open fire outside a guest house most of the way up the Jalori Pass and Sanjay started singing a traditional Hindi song.”

And I’ve kept in touch with people from all of exodustravels.com/privateadventures them, mainly through Facebook. It’s always been good to see what trips they go on, and add them to the wish list! It’s also meant I’ve visited some amazing locations that I hadn’t been planning to see, and places that I wouldn’t have come across Self-Guided Adventures without local knowledge – beautiful views, or unusual restaurants and bars. On my trip to Petra, our brilliant guide took us on a back route over Rather than following a guide who points you in lots of rocks past Berber so that we came the right direction, the decisions are yours to make; out on an outcrop of rocks overlooking the famous based on personal interests and preferences and Treasury, rather than at ground level – giving us detailed route notes that offer you all the information some great photo opportunities.” you’ll need for your destination. Prefer to spend a exodustravels.com/types-of-holiday/small-group-activity-holidays lazy afternoon picnicking by a riverbank? With self- guided travel you set your own pace, which means Around half of our customers there’s always time for that paddle in the sea, the travel solo, booking onto detour to visit the nearby chateaux, that extra piece small group trips with a of cake at lunchtime! For those looking for a little mixture of couples, other solo travellers and groups more independence, self-guided travel provides the of friends. It’s a great way to meet opportunity for you to explore things in your own like-minded people who share the same way. And of course, we take care of your luggage passion for travel. And on Exodus guided making sure it’s transferred and ready for you at your groups you’ll never have to pay more next accommodation. Perfect for that anniversary or because you’re booking by yourself. birthday celebration! exodustravels.com/cycling-holidays/self-guided

For full holiday listings see from p35 6 What's New 7 What’s New? New season, new adventures. Where will your next cycling trip

take you? From fine wine to fat bikes, we’ve created some of our BEST FOR FOOD AND DRINK BEST FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT most exciting routes yet... Self-guided Try fat biking in Finland “One of the highlights of this trip is the stunning accommodation, Just when you thought cycling couldn’t get any more interesting from a traditional olive oil estate to a Douro manor where you can - welcome to the winter world of fat bikes… “A holiday with fat help out in the kitchen!” says Product Manager Gina Eckersley. Of bikes is an exciting new way to enjoy the Arctic’s true nature in course, there’s no obligation to help out in the kitchen at all! winter,” says Product Manager Paolo Bonato. At heart, they’re “They've been handpicked to showcase the very best of the mountain bikes with very wide tyres that will take you through area,” Gina says, adding that many offer their own produce for freshly-fallen snow with ease. “You’ll ride through forests, dinner – such as delicate Portuguese wines, olives, home-baked over frozen lakes following the Keloharju route to the Russian bread and picked-that-day salads. border on specially made tracks, and spend two nights in a “The route loosely follows the Douro river as the terrain remote wilderness cabin with a wood fired sauna.” Evening changes from highland plateau, almond and olive groves, and entertainment? It’s entirely possible that will be provided by the becomes lush terraced vineyards.” Northern Lights. Self-Guided Cycling in the Douro Valley Fat Biking in Finland

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BEST FOR COASTAL RIDES BEST FOR ADVENTURE From Puglia to Sorrento Cycle Bhutan

“There are so many highlights on this trip it’s hard to pick one,” says Product says – adding that our trusty support vehicle is available for those who want a The tiny, mythical (but very real) Kingdom of Bhutan is just rewarding. We’ll cross several passes over 3000 metres. But the Manager Marta Marinelli of our new Italian feast of a trip - Coast to little help. “The is perched on what they call the Dolomites of the South. made for cycling. And if you’re itching to explore one of the payoff - those wonderful views of the Himalaya - will be worth Coast Ride: Puglia to Sorrento. Spending a night here will be magical.” NEW world’s most spiritually rewarding destinations, we think we’ve every mile. “It’s a journey through the country’s less-travelled regions and routes. Of course, this being Italy, food features strongly too. Think typical local found the trip for you. This spectacular Himalayan country “Bicycles and Bhutan are a perfect fit,” Gina says. “It really is You can expect a rewarding point-to-point ride every day, into the heart trattorias, heritage vineyards and great fish restaurants. “Your accommodation For more is a land of lofty mountain passes, flower-strewn valleys and a land of superlatives. A side trip to the beautiful Gangtey Valley, of southern Italy,” Marta says of a route which takes in UNESCO World is a great agriturismo, so the food will be truly wonderful.” new trips ... ancient, colourful festivals. You’ll see smiles everywhere too and a visit to the Tiger’s Nest monastery, perched - seemingly Heritage sites, Greek and Roman ruins, wildflower-carpeted olive groves “On this amazing cycling adventure you will see for yourself that not only look out for the - Bhutan famously is a country united under its love of GNH: impossibly - on a cliff edge, are just some of the stand-out and stunning mountain scenery. From Puglia’s ‘heel’ to Amalfi's blissful has the Amalfi Coast become, with good reason, Italy's most famous coastline, flag from p35. Gross National Happiness. It’s an emotion deeply woven into sights, but really it’s the long mountain climbs and exhilarating coastal resorts, this trip reveals just why Puglia’s considered Italy’s ‘rising and that Puglia's rising star is well-earned, but also discover an entirely new its very fabric, not just a stitched-on grin for tourists. descents that will linger longest in the memory.” star’, and why we’ll never tire of Amalfi. and little-known, but equally beautiful part of Italy: Basilicata and the Cilento “This new trip takes us from Paro in the west to Bumthang in Tucked away at the eastern end of the mighty Himalaya, With hilly routes and daily distances between 60-100 km this is a moderate National Park. As cyclists to this undiscovered region of Italy, you’ll enjoy it all – central Bhutan,” says Product Manager Gina Eckersley. “We visit the Land of the Thunder Dragon is a wonderful, uplifting and to challenging ride – but the climbs take you to the Cilento National Park, an on some of the quietest roads that Italy has to offer." the remote Haa Valley and the busy little capital, Thimpu - the dramatic choice - as remote as it is remarkable. area of stunning natural beauty free from the throngs of tourists. Italy Coast to Coast Ride: Puglia to Sorrento world’s third highest capital.” Cycling in Bhutan “Perhaps one of the most beautiful and unexpected highlights will be This is cycling that’s at once challenging and deeply reaching Castelmezzano, after a challenging but rewarding climb,” Marta exodustravels.com/trip/MEI exodustravels.com/trip/MIB

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ASK THE EXPERTS 8 >> Your Adventure Your Way

Everyone at Exodus HQ is passionate about travel and adventure. Between us, our experts have visited more than 131 countries and come from a diverse range of backgrounds including archaeology and mountain rescue, to tour leading. This means they have the hands-on experience to answer any questions you may have and can help you when you need it. Here they answer your cycling adventure questions…

I’m all booked and looking What happens to my luggage forward to my first cycling when I’m cycling? trip. I’m excited, but a little Dave Sear, nervous! What can I expect? Product Manager, says... We’ve thought about this too, so Andy Ross, most of our trips feature a support Head of Product, says... vehicle that accompanies the group. WHAT BIKE? Lots of fun! On the first day it’s This leaves you to simply jump on your bike and normal to feel a little nervous. You’ll enjoy the ride. And you can leave us to carry Probably one of the most important single be wondering where you'll fit in your luggage, tools and spares, snacks, water, elements of your trip. That’s why we choose and should you feel tired – you too! Most people terms of speed and fitness, or how steep the our bike fleets very carefully. So what will it climbs are. Remember that it isn't a race - there surprise themselves by managing to ride the full are no prizes for being the fastest. The idea is route, but it should offer reassurance, particularly be - hybrid, mountain or E-bike? to relax and enjoy the country you're exploring, if you are a first-timer on a cycling holiday. And, GET RIDE FIT: A quality local hire bike is included in the overall price of rather than just cycle quickly through it. of course, at day's end, your fresh , and What’s the difference between our cycling holidays (with the exception of our drop bars Our itineraries are designed with plenty of evening clothes, will be waiting for you at your guided group cycling and self- advice for your next adventure trips). Typically this will be either a hybrid (for a mix of time for visiting the sights, enjoying the views accommodation. road and cycle path) or mountain bike (for more rugged, and taking photos so don't miss the opportunity If you are in any way concerned about your guided cycling? Training doesn't have to be gruelling, says Head of Product Andy Ross. off-road adventures) depending on the nature of the trip. to do so. The group will be on average 10-12 fitness level please give us a call to discuss this - They come with either smooth or ‘knobbly’ tyres to suit the clients with a real mix of ages and backgrounds. we're here to make sure you choose the trip that's Gina Eckersley, It’s about getting time spent in the saddle ahead of your holiday so roads or tracks that you’ll be riding. To find out more about Hopefully a sense of adventure and an enjoyment right for you. Product Manager, says... that your time away is memorable for all the right reasons… the specific bike on your trip download the Trip Notes for of cycling will be shared by all. And we take care Another option is to consider one of our trips The beauty of Exodus’ self-guided more details. And if you prefer the familiarity of your own of everything. The majority of our trips feature where electric e-bikes are available, helping trips is that you’re fully supported: bike, you may of course bring it along and a discount will full vehicle support, so you can make the most of you power up those pesky gradients! For more your luggage is transferred apply if you do. the tasty local snacks and water on board. If any information on these take a look at the 'What seamlessly from hotel to hotel, and your high My trip is six months away. Do you have any advice We’ve chosen not to include a bike on our drop bars section is too tough for you: remember, this is a Bike?' column on the next page... quality, fully serviced bike is provided at the start How fit do I need to be? for fuelling my rides? trips as a large proportion of customers prefer to bring holiday. Enjoy it! of the holiday and picked up at the end. We’ll send their own bikes on these more specialist trips. We do of you detailed trip notes prior to joining, and routes This will depend on the grade of the trip. The harder the challenge, the more you’ll course still offer quality local bike hire, payment is made can be downloaded as GPX files for many of our A leisurely or moderate trip will be suitable need to eat and drink. Much like a car, for these at the time of booking. trips. You’ll get a puncture repair kit, lock and a as long as you are healthy, enjoy exercising your body can’t operate properly without Feel free to bring your own saddle (or gel saddle cover) pump and fitted panniers for your journey to carry outdoors and are confident riding a bike. fuel. It’s important to start eating early to use on our local bikes as this is such a personal item - what you need for the days ride. And you’ll be The more challenging or tough the trip will during a ride, then to keep topped up. same goes with your clipless SPD style pedals and shoes given an emergency contact number to reach us require more preparation and previous Don’t wait until you feel hungry or thirsty if you like. whenever you need to. cycling experience. The fitter you are before you eat and drink. Remember Our guided groups have the camaraderie of before your holiday the more you’ll enjoy you’ll need to drink far more liquid than a group of fellow cyclists and, again, that all- it. You may be pleasantly surprised about you do at home, particularly in some of important local knowledge: but this time, the how far you can ride in a day, when the our warm and humid destinations. We guide is with you every mile, helping you to really whole day is set aside for this with regular provide plenty of water and local snacks - E-BIKES get the most out of your time away. Groups are breaks to refuel. you’ll find yourself really looking forward Electric bikes offer all the thrills and healthy exercise made up of like-minded travellers - with cyclists to the next snack stop! of a regular bike, but with one crucial difference. of similar levels of experience on the same Power! A tiny electric motor (capped at 25mph) departures: and we usually have many younger allows them to make molehills out of mountains! and older clients in every group. For those not What’s the best way to Is there any clothing that E-bikes are perfect for people wanting to share the travelling with a partner or friend, departures are prepare for multiple days would help my training? same holiday who don't necessarily share the same available to solo travellers. Travelling on your own levels of on-saddle experience. Cycle further, see is not only possible, it’s encouraged and very much of cycling? A decent pair of padded cycling shorts more, have more holiday fun. You can upgrade to a feature of our guided group holidays. They’re a should be the first thing on your shopping an E-bike on a number of our European trips. The simple answer is to get out and ride. fantastic opportunity to meet people to share your list and will make a huge difference to It makes sense to try and replicate the travel experiences with. sort of distances and terrain that you will how comfortable you’ll be in the saddle. experience on the tour. It’s the cumulative And remember to leave your underwear On all our self-guided trips effect of back to back cycling days that in your suitcase on the cycling days. we provide comprehensive can be tiring, so it is important to practice Padded fingerless gloves, or mitts, will route notes, tested by a regular cycling, although this can obviously also help you to grip the handlebars and member of the Exodus team, be a challenge to make time for. If you're increase comfort levels. with a detailed km by km considering one of our toughest trips it may description, advise of excursions en route be difficult in the UK to recreate the long Our cycling experts have put together a and recommended restaurants for lunch climbs of the Alps or the Pyrenees, but find comprehensive fitness plan so you can be sure and dinner. yourself a tough local climb, ride some hill you’re ready for your upcoming adventure. reps and soon you will experience ‘the burn’. exodustravels.com/cycling-holidays/fitness-guide

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Like a full on sensory overload, Southeast Asia offers more sights, sounds and saddle-friendly experiences than any other region on earth. Prepare to meet your new favourite destination. Your guide, Exodus Southeast Asia expert Megan Devenish.

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FIVE AMAZING ASIAN EXPERIENCES

02 INDOCHINA 03 & ANGKOR 1BEST FOR CROSSING BORDERS A rolling meander through three distinctly different countries each with their own tasty specialities to sample along the way and fuel your multi-country adventure. Cycle Indochina & Angkor

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LAOS BEST FOR ADVENTURE 2Experience rural sleepy at its best, passing through traditional and along empty roads flanked by stunning limestone cliffs, this really is a trip to get under the skin of this little known country. Cycling in Laos 05 04 exodustravels.com/trip/MOL

VIETNAM BEST FOR FOODIES 3Journey the length of this fascinating country experiencing frenetic towns and vast coastline as you make your way from 01 south to north, ending with a night on a traditional boat cruising the waters of Halong Bay. Cycling Vietnam The mighty landmass of Asia Selfies from the Saddle "Getting a waft of herbs being exodustravels.com/trip/MOV meets the Indian Ocean in a series “As tourism is now fairly well established in the of verdant peninsulas and beach- region, groups of cyclists aren’t as surprising prepared for lunch in a village, fringed promontories. Off shore, as they perhaps once were. But on a recent , island nations harbour vivid and captivating trip to Myanmar, our group was regularly hearing chanting from the cultures, unique ecosystems and a welcome stopped throughout the day so that the locals (BURMA) nearby monastery, or waving 4BEST FOR TEMPLES as warm as the thermal breezes that rise could take a selfie with us!” above the jungle canopy. at groups of children on their A journey like no other – a country on the What most definitely is different though, is brink of huge change, but still very new to Hardly surprising, then, that the region’s laid- the weather: “Yes, Southeast Asia can be hot back fishing villages and bustling cities are firmly way to school – cycling gets you tourism, awaits you. Expect a consistently and humid,” Megan acknowledges. “However warm and friendly welcome and marvel at on the tourist trail. But Southeast Asia deserves, if you pick the right time of the year to travel, closer, offering experiences you and rewards, a deeper exploration. The best way the multitude of gold glistening temples, cycling can be the perfect antidote to the heat floating markets and colonial remains. to explore more? By bike, of course. due to the breeze you generate while riding couldn't find any other way" “Southeast Asia really is the land of the along. The days are also paced so that we Cycling Myanmar (Burma) bicycle,” says Exodus’ resident expert, Megan 01 The Angkor Wat temple in at sunrise. avoid cycling in the hottest part of the day and exodustravels.com/trip/MOB 02 Monk praying in Laos temple Devenish. “Over here, they’re used for the refreshments are pitched just right so that of the Southeast Asia trips are designed to be 03 Vietnamese fried spring rolls everything from carting goods to the market you remain hydrated all the way – homemade a cultural exploration on a bike so that many 04 Cycling in Bagan to ferrying children to school." fresh lemonade in Vietnam anyone?” highlights are seen but are joined together by 05 Batur volcano at sunrise “The joy of a Southeast Asia cycling holiday What about the benefit of cycling over cycling rather than sitting on a bus.” You've got a friend... BEST FOR VOLCANOES is all about the sense of place – getting a waft other forms of touring, we wonder? How does If you’ve a reasonable level of fitness, want 5Indonesia doesn't do things by halves. This A real highlight of our Cycle Indochina of herbs being prepared for lunch in a village, it enhance your experience? to bite off more Asian culture per mile than any & Angkor (MOC) and Cycling Vietnam is Asia at its most dramatic and most awe- hearing chanting from the nearby monastery, “Sitting on a saddle and pedalling alongside other form of transport offers, cycling in this (MOV) trips is a visit to the Friends inspiring. Volcanoes? Check. We explore or waving at groups of children on their way the locals can reward you with truly indelible kaleidoscopic corner of the globe offers so much restaurant in Vietnam. This inspiring the volcano-studded island of Java. Deep, to school – cycling gets you closer, offering experiences,” Megan says. “There is no better that, for many Exodus customers, one trip is just dark jungles? Check. The lush interior of social enterprise helps feed us, and experiences you couldn't find any other way,” way to get under the skin of the country the beginning. Bali is a wildlife lover's paradise. Megan says. “Locals are sympathetic to cyclists you’ve chosen to visit.” “They are very much holidays, not boot cares for over 1,800 of Phnom Penh's Cycling Indonesia's Islands and usually give a wide berth so the roads “I think lots of people are surprised about camps, so it's all about the leisurely pace of homeless, abandoned and vulnerable outside of the main cities are a great place how achievable a cycling holiday can be – most the day. Come ready to ride a bike but with an children too. exodustravels.com/trip/MOI to cycle too.” open mind, and set for an adventure!” ●

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'Terroir' - that magical combination of soil, sun and gradient isn't just the Enjoy the fruits alchemy responsible for creating the world's greatest wines, it combines to make for delicious rides through the best wine-growing regions as well. Come with us OF YOUR LABOUR and savour the best routes, the best reds and a few decent whites too!

SPAIN & TUSCANY PORTUGAL Rich Red Rioja Chenin Grape on the Cape Mighty Meaty Malbecs Chianti and Coffee Upper Loire Sauvignon Vinho Verde – The Green Wine

Flavours: Made by one of the most Flavours: Tropical fruit and citrus lead Flavours: High altitude vineyards Flavours: Rich, dry and distinctive, Flavours: This is a wonderfully crisp Flavours: Crisp, light and deliciously fresh historic wineries in . Think rich, on to vanilla and honeysuckle. A South create this rich, perfumed, plummy with dark cherry and even darker and grassily-fresh Sauvignon as good as example of the Vinho Verde apple-skin stewed brambles and spice. African powerhouse, Chenin thrives in wine - showcasing Argentina’s chocolate. any Sancerre. style wines of northern Portugal. the high-altitude, maritime vineyards. resurgent wine industry at its best. Try it: Uncover the hundred-year old It's - by some distance - the country's Try it: Stop for a leisurely lunch in the Try it: Lunch on the terrace of Try it: Sample the wine and honey in Try it: Savour a stunning steak and secrets of the Rioja Alta Winery. most widely planted grape. wonderfully scenic ‘Le Crete’ region. The Orangerie restaurant at the Portugal’s oldest village, Ponte de Lima. glass of red in one of Pucon’s highly Chateau de Chenonceau. Ride it: Tucked into its broad valleys, Try it: Enjoy a glass of wine whilst taking rated restaurants. Ride it: What could be more Italian Ride it: After some easy cycling the craggy hills and undulating in the stunning Stellenbosch scenery. than watching the world go by with a Ride it: Food and wine meets culture through sun-dappled villages and vineyards of La Rioja hide wineries Ride it: The Andean Lake District glass of wine or a coffee in your hand? and cycling in this relaxed self-guided extensive vineyards, stop for a glass of and eateries bursting with flavour, and Ride it: Surely one of the most is a magical landscape where you’ll That’s why there are plentiful trip of culinary indulgence. the local Vinho Verde – the ‘green’ wine villages rich in wine-making tradition. beautiful places on Earth, the best way encounter active volcanoes, gigantic opportunities provided on this trip Dine at a riverside hotel run by a from northern Portugal is young and From the long-established La Rioja to understand the Cape’s spectacular lakes and ancient native forests. to stop, savour and experience the professional sommelier and an artistic zesty, with a slight carbonation, which Alta winery, to the small, family-run patchwork of vineyards, passes and But it’s the cuisine that will immerse best food and wine this evocative and chef de cuisine in the beautiful St makes for a great, spritzy refresher. vineyard in San Vicente, you’ll get a dramatic coastlines is to dive in and you fully in the culture. Sample wild romantic region has to offer. Ouen-les-Vignes, visit the wine To really get the sense of the Portuguese taste of how wine runs through the taste it. The wine making estates of this boar, ceviche and steaks grilled over You can also try the famous Vino Nobile capital of Vouvray, relax over coffee way of life, you’ll relax over a leisurely veins of this beautiful region. area are famous so we explore the wines coals and in truly generous portions - at the wine centre of Montepulciano. in mediaeval Montrichard, and enjoy meal of several courses. served with this delicious red. Rioja: Cycling & Wine of the renowned Boschendal vineyards. Tuscany: Cycle Siena & Chianti easy cycling along pretty river banks in Self-Guided Cycling in Portugal: Mountains to the Sea Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina search of your next culinary adventure! exodustravels.com/trip/MWZ Cycling the Cape & Winelands exodustravels.com/trip/MWI exodustravels.com/trip/LRB exodustravels.com/trip/MAP exodustravels.com/trip/MZC Cycling in the Loire Valley exodustravels.com/trip/LSR

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For Exodus customer Natasha Templeton, our "I vividly Further afield… Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike trip opened up new remember falling horizons. In more ways Sleep Your than one... asleep to the Words “I’d never been to the Middle East before and Petra particularly looked like it would magnificent be a magical place to visit,” Natasha says. “Combine this with an activity like cycling, sight of the and it just seemed perfect for me.” Beneath Natasha, who describes herself as a canopy of stars ‘competent, but not frequent’ cycler, enjoyed the trip’s regular refuelling stops, above my head" photo opportunities and rest-ups on the support bus. “Our cycle guide was When I woke during the night I loved fantastic. We were lucky enough to have looking up. To be honest, I was quite sad one of the Jordanian national cycling team when dawn broke and the stars were the Stars taking us around! What a great guy!” no more. More camping is definitely on And when the day’s cycling was over? my trip wish list from now on! Not only On an Exodus cycling holiday, we make it possible to What did Natasha make of bedding down in a did this trip represent a first taste of “The camping in Mongolia “It’s not glamping by any makeshift camp for one of the trip’s evenings? desert camping – there was another first was the highlight for means – but it’s fantastic!” travel further, and deeper into your destination. When “I’m not a natural camper, it’s true,” Natasha was keen to experience too... me,” says Exodus’ Marcus Exodus’ Andy Gibbins going ‘off road’ means heading into a hinterland where she laughs. “But the option of sleeping “This was the first trip I’ve ever taken Nicholson. “Wild camping means tells us, of his Cycling in Namibia lofty plateaus recede to a vanishing point where sky meets in a purpose built tent or outside in the by myself. Travelling solo with Exodus is open in the desert really intrigued me. fantastic, everything is organised, down there were no facilities at all. The trip. “Evenings spent sat around in steppe. A land where ‘gravel track’ means more ‘gravel’ The idea of sleeping under the stars was to the last detail and I had all of the other guides chose the campsites that feel comfortable camp chairs admiring than ‘track’. Our sort of place. And yours too. This is something I was really looking forward to. people on the trip as company so I never right for the party. Yes, the plains do the sunset and the views and And it lived up to my expectations – it’s felt alone, yet equally I could have time by get cold at night – but the campfires chatting over a drink – nothing cycling at its most elemental. Add a night or two under fair to say it’s an experience I’ll remember myself on the coach journeys and by paying and the warming evening meals comes close.” canvas and the great outdoors never felt so close. forever. The traditional Bedouin camp was a little extra to have my own room. The set help, and the sleeping bags keep you “The remote locations (all with decent fantastic – such a privilege to experience. up gave me so much confidence to just take toasty,” he adds. facilities), great views and stunning scenery I don't want to spoil it for future trip goers off and go anywhere without needing to “We had two man tents for solos make the experience unforgettable,” he by revealing all the details, but our Bedouin depend on friends or family being available. and three man tents for couples, and says, of a trip that takes in the country’s hosts treated us so well it was a wonderfully As a solo female traveller I always felt safe. the nights are really a case of eating, excellent conservation projects, the unique evening. We were given blankets I’d highly recommend it to others.” socialising with the group and heading into spectacular Waterberg National Park with and slept on mattresses. I vividly remember Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike the sleeping bag,” Marcus says. “But the its red sandstone table mountain, and falling asleep to the magnificent sight of the exodustravels.com/trip/MXW experience of camping beneath Mount Etosha National Park, one of southern canopy of stars above my head. Chingeltei, the lakes of Khairkhan and the Africa's best game-viewing parks. When in remote Steppe is the best way to see this camp, you’ll even have the opportunity to beautiful country. Quite simply, the parts sit by the watering hole which is floodlit at of Mongolia you explore on this trip are night. “The living theatre, every evening, of places most people never see. That’s why animals coming down to the water to drink, camping is such a brilliant way to get close is pretty special,” Andy says. “The whole to the culture of a place like Mongolia.” experience is fantastic. Yes, camping is basic All sites and accommodation are locally – don’t expect any frills. But thrills? There owned and run, too - with proceeds are plenty of those. Great views, good having a really positive effect on the company – evenings spent sat around in local economy, increasing employment comfy camp chairs admiring the sunset opportunities, and enhancing skills for and chatting til late. What more could you young people. ask for?" “Oh, and the camp cooking was pretty Cycling in Mongolia impressive too. One of the recipes will be exodustravels.com/trip/MCM in the new Exodus cookbook – check it out!” Cycle Namibia

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Why not also try… A night in Wadi Rum. Photographer: PJ van Schalkwyk van PJ Rum. Photographer: in Wadi A night

TANZANIAExplore some of MANALICycle six passes beneath the Africa's most awe-inspiring national parks. towering Himalayas. Tanzania Cycle Safari Manali to Leh Ride

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Cycling in 02 It really doesn’t get better than this. Cycle the coastline COASTING ALONG of the Peloponnese and you’re, literally, taking a journey that snakes its way back to the 12th Century BC – to the time of Troy, of Jason and the Argonauts, and Hercules’ The wind in your hair. The sun at your back. The road winding ahead bout with that ill-fated lion. A land where myth and history all that stitches land and sea together. Yes, there’s something very special collide head on. But there’s nothing mythological about about coastal routes. Discover our fantastic long-distance coastal rides the region’s azure bays, the archaeological treasures of Mycenae and the vineyards that are giving the Greek wine and free-wheeling descents - charming fishing villages and blissful making industry its verve. And cycling around Athens – beaches come as standard... that’s something you won’t forget in a hurry! We love: The amazing views over the island of Poros, from the lofty temple of Poseidon.

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Cycle Cilento & 03 the Amalfi Coast It’s hard not to fall for Amalfi. The coastal corniche is a switch-back route along the coast, south of Naples, past some of Italy’s finest coastal scenery, and most enchanting villages. The Cilento National Park is southern Italy at its most untouched and alluring – all Greco-Roman remains and densely-forested headlands. Below, pocket sized beaches washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea lie in wait for a post-lunch dip. Then it’s back on the saddle for another afternoon’s cycle past olive groves and lemon-scented clifftop villages. It’s a tough life. We love: The ride through the coastal villages of Maiori and Minori – one of the world’s most scenic. 03 exodustravels.com/trip/MWO

Cycling the Cape 04 04 & Winelands Mountain, sea, rugged headlands and fertile valleys. Some regions on earth really do seem to be more blessed than most. And, in South Africa's verdant Cape Peninsula they know how to take full advantage of their natural bounty. Surely Cape Town is one of the world's most beautifully situated cities: sparkling beneath the iconic silhouette of Table Mountain. But, as this enchanting tour proves, the city is only the start of the story. We'll cycle from here to Helshoogte' (Hell's Heights) and freewheel the rest of the way to Franschhoek stopping at the famous Boschendal vineyards along the way for a well- earned drink, as we begin our odyssey into the rich cultural history, and fantastic wine-making estates that punctuate the landscape, here at the southernmost tip of the African landmass. Elsewhere, the trip offers a procession of coastal treats: from the inquisitive penguins of Boulders Beach, and 01 the wild and remote section of the annual Cape Argus race, one of the most scenic routes that South Africa has to offer. We love: Sampling the stunning wines at Stellenbosch

Cycling exodustravels.com/trip/MZC 01 Coastal Croatia This narrow belt of Croatia offers a jagged With its island-scattered bays and pine-clad hillsides, which protected the port from pirates for centuries. Go Self-Guided... coastline, an archipelago of islands and historic the Dalmatian Coast offers mile after mile of quiet We saw so much more of the country than if we’d Cycle the Adriatic: Venice to Porec (LSP) Italian, towns. It makes for a heady mix: especially when coastal routes, captivating villages and temptingly been restricted to coach and car - packing in cycling Slovenian and Croatian coastal treats • you know your journey finds time to enjoy the clear waters to cool down in. Exodus customer Chris- and boat trips, vineyards and olive groves.” Puglia: Cycle the Heel of Italy (LSI) Self-Guided Cycling in the Heel clearest waters in the Mediterranean, as you Sy-Yan shares a snapshot of his journey with us: We love: Stylish Hvar town, its winding marble of Italy, Deep south treasures and archaeological continue your tour towards dramatic Dubrovnik. “We enjoyed a boat trip to Mijet National Park, streets leading to a 13th Century harbour. where cars are banished and a 12th Century wonders • Cycling in Portugal: Mountains to the Sea Benedictine monastery seems to float on a saltwater exodustravels.com/trip/MVJ (LRB) Atlantic ocean villages and wonderful seafood lake. And we conquered Korčula’s ancient city walls,

For full holiday listings see from p35 20 Cuban Revolutions 21 CUBAN REVOLUTIONS Cuba has never felt more alive. From the all-night salsa bars of Havana - the city you simply couldn’t invent, to the faded colonial allure of Trinidad, via the crashing waves and cool sands of the Caribbean coastline, this country offers an abundance of wonder, colour and history. Get closer to it all. Cycle through Cuba and you're heading into the heart of this kaleidoscopic and captivating island nation.

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9 AMAZING CUBAN ATTRACTIONS Just some of the incredible places you’ll visit on our Cuban adventures, from your guide - Adam Roberts.

1 Havana Charming Old town and fortified port. People watching, baseball, rum, Buena Vista Social Club, and home of the Castro brothers. 2 Che Guevara (Santa Clara) resting place of iconic revolutionary figure. Visit the mausoleum. 3 Homestays & Salsa (Trinidad and Cienfuegos) stay A Cuban take on homestays, Casas with locals in ‘Casas Particulares’ and soak up the ever-present music in these colourful coastal Particulares are as authentic as it towns. We do a salsa class in Trinidad and people love the nightlife here. 4 Bay of Pigs (Playa Larga) Site of the failed CIA-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961. Snorkelling and swimming gets. If getting close to the real Cuba opportunities here. 5 Beaches & Mojitos (Maria La Gorda & Cayo Levisa) kick back and relax. We is on your wishlist - welcome home. offer trip extensions to Cayo Levisa, and MLG features on the mixed activity and family itineraries. More memorable and homely than a hotel, 6 Hand rolled cigars (Vinales) The best tobacco plantations can be found in the Pinar de Rio province characterised by dramatic Limestone and a slow pace of life. 7 Mountain Terrain with the personal attention of your host, they (Sierra Maestra) Trek to Comandancia La Plata, Fidel Castro’s mountain headquarters. The 26th make for a refreshing, and authentic insight July movement set up base here in 1956 following their arrival from on the yacht named into the real Cuba. ‘Granma’. 8 Remote Baracoa Discovered by Christopher Colombus in 1942 upon landing in Cuba, oldest Spanish settlement on the island. Road access only established in the 1960’s. 9 El Cobre "Accommodation is, naturally, as varied (Santiago de Cuba) ‘Our Lady of Charity’, the most important church and pilgrimage destination as Cuban homes are," says Cuba Product in the country for the predominantly Roman Catholic population. Manager, Adam Roberts. So expect idiosyncratic touches, heaps of character, simple but homely furnishings and hearty fare. Cleanliness is a given - and all rooms Why Not Try...

After 50 years of sanctions, the recententente life-affirming and welcoming about this singular UNESCO World Heritage site, there’s no doubt have en suite facilities and either a fan or air CUBAcordiale with the US is set to subtly nudge the island nation. you’re in the capital of mojitos, cigars and salsa!” conditioning. This is Cuba at its most relaxed nation’s DNA: but Cuba’s too proud, too confident “My office is the Cuban countryside, my Still celebrating after clinching the Best and welcoming." and too protective of its hard-won national spirit transport (bike) is eco friendly, and my lunch is Overseas Team award, Lazaro’s fellow team "Instead of just scratching the surface of to ever be in danger of changing too much. Yes, organic fruits bought directly from the farm. How member, Alex Berjaga Hidalgo is equally effusive the island will welcome the economic injection could I not love my job?,” says an unequivocal about his homeland. a destination, you get a real insight into the trade with its super-sized neighbour will bring. Lazaro de la Maza – our cycling guide from Arroyo “I was born in Bayamo in the eastern part of local culture, and the chance to share customs No, the island won’t become an offshore Miami. Naranjo, a suburb of Havana. “Cuba is probably the the island – a richly historic corner of Cuba that’s and stories with your host,” says Adam. “You Those gas-hungry 1950’s Chevys might run a little last truly romantic place on Earth,” he says, “but definitely worth exploring,” he says. smoother, though: no more elastic bands and I have to admit, that might have something to do Other highlights? “For beauty, it has to be the could stay with a doctor, a waiter, a mechanic, superglue welding the engine together. with the rum…” tiny coastal city of Baracoa, between the mountains or a retired professor – local people are proud And when the food’s this good? Sorry, Mr But cycling, for Lazaro, is more than a job – it’s and the sea, elegant Cienfuegos and the lush Sierra McDonald, your burgers have nothing on the a chance for him to get closer to the land (and to welcome adventure travellers. So one Maestra mountains.” Cubanos. Prepare to meet your new best friend – the people) he loves. And to share that passion But it’s Cuba’s three principal attractions that, person's experience will never be the same these traditional hearty Cuban sandwiches, stuffed with the rest of us. “On a bike you can stop for as another's. It’s most definitely one of the with slow cooked marinated meats will power you a chat at any time, something that isn’t so easy for Alex, fire up the imagination more than any forward, on your voyage around one unmistakable, on other types of tours. Sometimes you’ll find silken beach or lofty mountain – ‘my people, my unmissable Cuban experiences.” uncompromising and unforgettable island. yourself cycling along a completely empty stretch music and our beautiful places.’ And cycling? It’s "And if you can brush up on your Spanish, Little wonder you love it too – Cuba’s rapidly of road between a majestic mountain range and the best way to experience them all. CUBAN HIGHLIGHTS RIDE CYCLING CUBA you’ll enjoy your stay even more - you’ll be becoming one of our most popular destinations. the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. “I love my country, and I love my job. I love the Cycle around the lush Bay of Pigs, explore the A relaxed cycle journey through stunning And this indelible island has another ace up Believe me if you want to see the real Cuba, grab human interaction,” Alex says. able to tell your hosts just how you like your UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Cienfuegos and countryside allowing us to appreciate the traditional its sleeve – our brilliant team of local guides – a bike and a helmet and join a bike tour!” So what’s the fastest way to immerse ourselves Trinidad – and on through the tropical forest of way of life. En route – Trinidad’s vibrant music eggs in the morning!” Adam laughs. “Actually, Topes de Collantes before experiencing the full- scene, the crumbling colonial buildings of Havana in all that Cuba is, right now? “Walk around old awarded ‘Team of the Year’ in the Leader Awards. Asked to name his favourite Cuban highlight, throttle thrills of Havana. and the revolutionary history of Santiago. We caught up with Lazaro and Alex – both of Lazaro doesn’t hesitate. “It has to be Havana old Havana, drink a good Mojito, and take a drive in a our customers tell us that breakfast is usually whom personify everything that’s so engaging, town. When you walk through the streets of this soft-top Chevy.” We’re there. a real highlight..." exodustravels.com/trip/MAC exodustravels.com/trip/MAH

For full holiday listings see from p35 24 Wild Things 25 03 BEST FOR BIRDLIFE — Costa Rica If ever a nation smartly embraced the wonders of its natural bounty, it’s Costa Rica. And with good reason. Within its relatively compact borders, this Central American country is blessed with legendary wildlife, perfectly-preserved ecosystems and carefully managed national parks. Wild things Cycling along a coastal highway is so spectacular we think it should be obligatory for every visitor to this richly rewarding place. “You’ll see more variety of birds than you How close can you get to the natural world could ever name,” says Exodus Sales Manager Jim Carder. “The Toucans were fun. Not to forget the monkeys…” when you take to the saddle? Here’s a clue “The howler monkeys are well named,” adds Exodus' – if you know the right route to take, you Will Shoubridge. “They sound like dogs in trees.” Sometimes cliches are true: Costa Rica really is like won’t be needing your zoom. nowhere else on earth. You don't have take our word for it. Experience this life-affirming country for yourself. Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride

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04 BEST FOR LIONS — Tanzania Visit East Africa and you're taking a cycle safari back to the very beginning. We explore on two wheels, snaking our way through small valleys and Maasai homesteads, wildlife watching on the Serengeti, hiking the Rift Valley wall – exploring a landscape luminous with ancient history. Then, it's onwards to the awe-inspiring sight of the Ngorongoro Crater, through open country where giraffe, ostrich, gazelles and elephants roam. The campsites are deeply embedded in their local communities: with proceeds going towards schooling, sanitation and water conservation for the Maasai people. You'll find them tucked discreetly alongside hippo pools, copses where lions laze away the heat of the midday sun, and the Serengeti grassland- home of zebra and wildebeest. This fertile ground is the cradle of civilisation – it's a backdrop to a trip that's alive with possibilities. And, somewhere out there, a cheetah will 01 02 be watching. BEST FOR CHEETAHS BEST FOR LEMURS — Namibia — Madagascar Tanzania Cycle Safari Seeing wildlife icons is always possible in Etosha It’s not all about the lemurs in Madagascar. But exodustravels.com/trip/MYB National Park, says Exodus' Andy Gibbins, of we have to admit, they are a bit of a favourite of Namibia’s legendary reserve. “But there are also ours. We’ll head to Lemurs' Park to encounter this giraffes, hyena, jackals, springbok and zebra. Oh, island-endemic species living freely in a densely and ostrich too…” forested area. 05 Want more? How about a visit to the Cheetah What you might not be expecting is just how BEST FOR RHINO conservation project – a world-leading research dramatic this country is – we’ll explore the — South Africa centre, allowing you to get close (ish) to the most steamy rainforests of Ranofanama National “Having three safari days in Kruger National Park is the enigmatic of big cats. “The trip’s not point to point Park on a fascinating walk with a park ranger, best way to experience this incredible spot,” says Product cycling,” Andy says, “the distances are too far. So and – everywhere – witness the island’s intense, Manager David Sear, of the drives – in a vehicle that offers it’s up early, on the bike, finishing the ride around captivating beauty. Rare orchids, steamy mangrove panoramic views of the park’s residents – elephant, rhino, lunchtime. Then a vehicle transfer to the finishing swamps, lush forests and volcanic peaks. giraffe, crocodiles and leopards to name a few. point for the day.” “The diversity of scenery was quite incredible, Then it’s time to climb on the saddle for a ride through The cycling distances are manageable, with a changing dramatically from day to day,” says the Golden Gate National Park. few unpaved and often sandy roads en route to Exodus Head of Product Andy Ross. Visit in “We spotted wildebeest, mountain zebra and lots of vary it up a little. summer and you’ll have the option to go whale antelope from the bike. Throughout the trip you are almost “There’s always the chance to see wildlife in the wild watching as the migration of humpback whales guaranteed to see baboons and vervet monkeys while while riding too – like oryx, kudu, and wild desert passes close to the coast. Or maybe snorkelling riding too,” David says, of the forests and plantations these elephants. There were road signs warning about past angelfish in a vast turquoise lagoon is more inquisitive creatures call home. warthogs but they never troubled us!” the scale you’re after. “The sound of the baboons in the forests certainly made Cycle Namibia Cycle Madagascar you pedal a little faster,” he laughs. exodustravels.com/trip/MZN exodustravels.com/trip/MZG And what about that cycling? How’s the terrain? “It’s either up or down,” David says. “Yes, there are some long climbs, but you’re rewarded with 20km of freewheeling as you coast down the hills on the other side, accompanied by huge birds gliding overhead. It’s amazing.” Cycling the Drakensberg & Kruger

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Descend a thrilling 2000m from the world's à 11 DAYS CYCLING highest road. In this epic journey, you’ll cycle WITH 100% VEHICLE SUPPORT six passes amidst the stunning Indian Himalayas, à 18 DAYS covering over 600km through flower filled valleys 8 NIGHTS HOTELS, 8 NIGHTS FULL SERVICE CAMPING 1 and barren2 lunar landscapes complete3 with hanging 4 5 6 7 8 9 à HIGH ALTITUDE glaciers. Your reward? Widescreen views of the FOR EXTENDED PERIODS (AV. 4000M) Karakorum mountain range, and an exhilarating, m à 18 5602 adrenalin-fuelled 2000m downhill ride back to Leh 75% TARMAC CHALLENGING/ MINIMUM AGE for some well-earned down time. 25% UNSURFACED TOUGH MANALI TO LEH RIDE exodustravels.com/trip/MIH 1

Wheel downhill for a 1000m past more than à 10 DAYS CYCLING A5T DESCEN 1,000 years of history. Ancient fortresses, beautiful (1 OPTIONAL RIDE) WITH 100% VEHICLE SUPPORT E GR TS beaches, lush jungles - this trip is filled with beauty à 15 DAYS 11 NIGHTS HOTELS, and gradients. But on Day 10, the tables turn. Having 2 NIGHTS GUESTHOUSES already reached the highest point1 on the island, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 à ROUTES Nuwara Eliya, at 2000m, you’ll wind your way down MOSTLY FOLLOW QUIET BACKROADS, THERE ARE FREQUENT m to soak in the sunset at Ella Gap, before enjoying a CLIMBS PARTICULARLY AROUND NUWARA ELIYA 2000 1000m descent. 95% TARMAC MODERATE/ à 16 5% UNSURFACED CHALLENGING MINIMUM AGE Five routes where hard-won CYCLE THE BACKROADS OF SRI LANKA exodustravels.com/trip/MIR peaks lead to some truly exhilarating downhill rides. 2 Because uphill is even better when you know there’s a It’s adrenalin-central all the way, on this 30km à 3 DAYS CYCLING thrilling, gravity-assisted downhill Provençal thrill ride. Want to climb one of WITH 100% VEHICLE SUPPORT the Tour de France's most iconic mountains? Of course à 4 DAYS bonus waiting for you on the you do! Topping out at 1912m, Mont Ventoux is a 3 NIGHTS IN A CHARMING FAMILY-RUN HOTEL other side. 1 formidable2 bulk of bare limestone3 rock that dominates 4 5 6 à 7MOUNTAINOUS ROADS8 9 the region and can be seen for miles around. But you CLIMBS UP TO 22KM IN LENGTH know it will be worth the push for the sheer adrenalin à 18 m MINIMUM AGE 1912 rush of the 30km descent, with views back to the 100% TARMAC CHALLENGING/ lavender fields of Sault. TOUGH

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From mountain to desert, we’ll descend through à 6 DAYS CYCLING 40km of magical Moroccan landscape. Throughout WITH 90% VEHICLE SUPPORT this Moroccan expedition, you’ll experience it all - from à 8 DAYS "Cycling Ventoux with my Dad was one fast singletrack routes through swaying palm trees, to 7 NIGHTS HOTELS of the best experiences of my life," says ancient hairpinned1 muleteers’ routes.2 But we’ve saved the 3 4 5 à 6MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN7 8 9 Exodus Product Manager Gina Eckersley. best ’til last, with a 6km ascent on rough track onto a high WITH 6000M OF EXHILARATING DESCENTS "It converted me to mountain cycling - mountain pass, followed by a spectacular 40km mountain à 16 something I'd never done before. The climb m MINIMUM AGE descent. The rough and ready trail affords amazing views 75% OFF ROAD CHALLENGING was a challenge, I can't deny it. But getting 1600 25% TARMAC over the legendary Atlas mountains. to the top was such a thrill. Having said ATLAS DESCENT that, after a 26km slog, the downhill was exodustravels.com/trip/MMA pure exhilaration." Gina also found time, and energy, to squeeze in another ascent 4 (and descent) - of pretty Col de Macuegne, but Mont Ventoux was in another league altogether. "The final 6km of Ventoux is tough, with a pitch of 10%, but after that, The 600m descent of the spectacular Muzina à 6 DAYS CYCLING the ride back to Sault was a real joy. There's Pass is sheer joy. Snow-capped mountains, inviting WITH 100% VEHICLE SUPPORT not many switchbacks, so you can get up a beaches, pretty villages - it’s all waiting for you in à 8 DAYS 5 NIGHTS HOTELS, bit of speed. It was comfortable, fun, and one of Europe’s least-explored corners. The ascent 2 NIGHTS GUESTHOUSES thrilling cycling - and it was something my of the picturesque bay of Himarë1 is rewarded with an 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 à QUIET UNDULATING ROUTE Dad and I both knew we'd well and enjoyable downhill, and you’ll have the chance to climb SOME TOUGH CLIMBS truly earned!" m the Llogara pass before making your descent through à 18 Mont Ventoux Cycling Weekend 1000 the mountains overlooking the Ionian coast, and down 100% TARMAC MODERATE/ MINIMUM AGE CHALLENGING exodustravels.com/trip/MSV to the Albanian Riviera. CYCLING IN ALBANIA exodustravels.com/trip/MVA 5

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TAKE AN ISLAND CRUISE Sleep in Vietnam’s CAST OFF IN A CATAMARAN bay of dreams Island-living, 01 It’s otherworldly and ethereal - and the only way Cuban style to experience Halong Bay is to park up your bike, and 02 take a cruise around its forest-topped, sheer-sided Tiny Cayo Macho is where Cuba meets the Caribbean: an idyllic islands. It’s a suitably soporific reward after a week spent offshore island fringed by soft sands. Take a day off, jump onboard cycling from Saigon in the south. And it’s a cruise that a catamaran and enjoy a day spent snorkelling the clear, emerald will revive and recharge your spirits - as will your kayak seas, and a beach barbeque lunch of the freshest seafood you’ll ever expedition into the bay’s hidden nooks and anchorages eat. This is Cuba at its most laid-back and lovely - just the ticket after before spending a night aboard your boat. soaking up the island’s dizzying history and culture. And relax... Cycling Vietnam Cuban Highlights Ride

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EXPERIENCE A HAMMAM Moroccan massage hits the spot! Cycling in the foothills of ’s fabled Atlas Mountains is its own reward IT’S NOT ALL - it’s a magnificent experience. But give your tired muscles a treat, and submit them to the tough love of a traditional hammam. Steamy relaxation suites offer the ultimate top-to-toe MOT, perfected over many centuries. Sit, soak, let your masseur soothe your saddle-sore body, and emerge ready to cycle another day! ABOUT THE Cycle Morocco's Great South 03 exodustravels.com/trip/MMI

BIKE SINK INTO THERMAL POOLS Recharging in 04 Reykjavik From al fresco spas to barge Forget your hot tubs and Jacuzzis. For sheer bliss, voyages, serene temples to few things in life come close to a dip in Iceland’s ancient wonders - take a geothermal pools. And after a day’s cycle in this elemental land, it’s the perfect prescription for journey by bike, and it’s often saddle-weary muscles. The thermal pools at the time off the saddle that Laugardalur, Reykjavik’s spic-and-span bathing facility, pump water directly from the crust of the lingers longest in the memory. Earth, into a series of increasingly hotter tubs. Instant relaxation guaranteed. The best reward after a long day’s ride? Has to Cycle Southern Iceland

be one of our cycle trips with rest and relaxation exodustravels.com/trip/MSI built in. “Personally I can never get enough of riding my bike. There’s no better antidote to an office-based job than logging some overseas miles,” says Exodus Head of Product, Andy Ross. “That said, a cycling holiday should still be a ‘holiday’ so it’s equally important that you FEAST ON THE FINEST make the most of some downtime out of the Gastronomy in the saddle too.” heart of France Fortunately, at Exodus, we're past-masters at making every mile count; especially those 05If France is a magnet for food lovers, then surely the Dordogne is hard won final yards. The rewards seem all the the main course. Eating (and drinking) in this rural, farm-studded sweeter when you know you've really earned region is all about terroir - that authentic sense of place you only them. And what rewards. We've worked hard get from passionate local producers. And you can sample the to bring you end-of-day treats to soothe even best of it at day’s end: the rich, earthy flavours of the Dordogne the most saddle-sore of legs. From reviving showcased in the region’s bistros, farmer’s markets and vineyards. This self-guided tour takes in gastronomic hot spots geothermal pools at the top of the world, to a such as Les Eyzies - try the ‘canard confits’ – sautéed duck on a deep and reviving massage at the hands of a warm salad, drizzled with walnut oil. Delicious. hammam master in Morocco. Here are a few of our favourite places to relax, recover and get Dordogne Gastronomic Self-Guided Cycling ready for the following day’s adventure! exodustravels.com/trip/LHD

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BOSNIA

MONTENEGRO

CROATIA

01 GREAT FOR MOUNTAINS CROATIA, BOSNIA AND HERZOGOVINA, MONTENEGRO

Its recent, turbulent history is never far from the surface, but Bosnia and Montenegro rewards the curious traveller with natural wonders to spare too. In Bosnia, we’ll explore the ancient Ottoman trading centre of Trebinje, take in the vineyards of Popovo , and catch magnificent views from the ACROSS Herzegovinian limestone mountains, the – one of Europe’s most rugged and untouched terrains. Then it’s over the silent Orijen mountains to Montenegro, to greet the tranquil Luštica Peninsula – a headland of hidden beaches and remote villages THE wrapped by olive groves. The Old Town of Kotor, heart of the country’s wine-growing region, will enchant you. Its sheltered bay attracts the yachting set, but it’s a refreshingly un-glitzy place. Then it’s time to head for the border, to experience a fast and beautiful descent along the old postal service route to – kept BORDER open in the darkest days of the Balkan war. You’ll get to witness the turbulent waters of the Spring in Blagaj (one of the largest natural springs in Europe) before arriving in stately Dubrovnik, where a dip in the Adriatic is a well-earned finale to this Why explore the highlights of one excursion through history both ancient and modern. country on a cycling trip when you Our Highlight: Trying our hand at honey farming in the Orijen mountains is a life-skill we never thought we’d could wheel through two, or three. need to brush up on. But the results – like the cool, No, wait, make that four... fresh mountain air itself – are sweetly satisfying. Cycling Bosnia & Montenegro

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Central Europe comes on like your favourite historical box set – with more intrigue and romance per per square mile than any other region we know. Beginning in Prague, you’ll visit Wenceslas Square (more an oblong, if we’re being geometrically pedantic) and the really rather gorgeous Old Town. We’ll cycle through the narrow streets to Český Krumlov and visit the vineyards of Moravia. For a country synonymous with beer, the Czech Republic’s wine comes as a delicious surprise. 05 Then it’s onwards to Austria, taking in the picturesque UNESCO palace, before heading for Vienna, where a free day will see you exploring a city bursting with culture. Our Highlight: Cycling through the dense, primeval forests and gentle hills of the Czech NICARAGUA National Park. ESTONIA Prague To Budapest Ride

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LATVIAPANAMA CAMBODIA

COSTA RICA LITHUANIA VIETNAM

NICARAGUA

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COSTA RICA PANAMA 04 GREAT FOR CULTURE 05 GREAT FOR HISTORY THAILAND, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA

03 04 Two full days at the incredible Angkor Wat Cycle across three countries in this journey complex is just one highlight in a string of of historic cities, untouched wilderness and superlative Southeast Asian highlights explored captivating coastline. on this three-country adventure. In Estonia, discover the fairytale island castle of In heady Thailand, we ride through small Trakai, enjoy the onshore breeze blowing in from 03 GREAT FOR BEACHES villages, past monasteries and paddy fields, visiting the Baltic Sea as you cycle through maritime pine NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, PANAMA Pang Sida National Park for a swim in the reservoir forests and deeply indented coastline. We’ll explore and a memorable view through the deep, dense Lahemaa National Park’s hinterland of huge lakes This tour takes you from the graceful colonial jungle canopy. and visit ‘Estonian ’, with its steep sided city of Granada to the bustling Panama City. Cambodia offers an abundance of serenely valleys and lofty plateaus. The reserve is home to In Nicaragua, we visit the Masaya Volcano – steam beautiful temples. Here, you’ll also be moved by some of Europe’s last populations of predators – from its caldera rising in the haze of the midday sun. the powerful history of the region as you learn grey wolf, Eurasian lynx and brown bear. In Costa Rica you’ll travel down the Tenorio River, about the impact of the Khmer Rouge with a visit Enjoy Latvia’s vibrant capital, Riga – its Old Town a cycle through rainforests and have the opportunity to the 'Killing Fields'. It’s powerful stuff – as is the warren of bars and restaurants each more tempting to get up close with monkeys, iguanas as well as pride and dignity of this nation’s welcoming and than the last. Then head to the white sandy beaches seeing crocodiles too, before taking a dip in La graceful people. of Jūrmala for a refreshing dip in the sea. Look out for Fortuna’s Hot Springs. In Panama, be captivated by In Vietnam, we encounter the dizzying sights, chunks of Baltic amber – often washed ashore after the Bocas del Toro Islands, with their blissful palm- smells and tastes of the Cai Be floating market, and a storm. shaded white sands and crystal waters, then top off dive into Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon - And in Lithuania, cycle along the Baltic Coast your trip with a tour highlight – riding a stretch of a bustling characterful metropolis that blends the and encounter the breathtaking dunes dubbed the the Panama Canal. “A superb "snapshot" You Say: ancient and modern, and will bring your adventure 'Lithuanian Sahara', stopping off at the artists’ retreat of three beautiful countries – think wildlife, to a sensory, colourful finale. of Nida to complete your tri-country cycling odyssey. beautiful beaches, a laid-back atmosphere, tropical Our Highlight: The awe-inspiring temple of Angkor You Say: “An excellent cycling trip, with plenty of forest greenery, colourful towns, lakes, volcanoes, Wat never fails to amaze. We visit early in the time to appreciate the endless countryside (as well mountains and colonial architecture. A good mix morning, to escape the crowds – which only adds to as the cities) of the Baltic States.” Exodus customer of biking and down-time!” says Exodus customer the wonder. Rosemary Hyde says. Yasmin Sethna. Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama Cycle Indochina & Angkor Cycle The Baltics

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For full holiday listings see from p35 34 One Night In… 35 OUR CYCLING One HOLIDAY LISTINGS The next section features all of our amazing cycling Our cycling styles Choosing your activity level night in... adventures. Within, we’ll give you a head start on While it’s impossible to be absolutely precise all the information you need: the highlights each p36 Road about how easy or hard a bike ride may be, we’ve trip features, the activity level they’ll require, the Our classic road rides don’t require technical A KERALAN worked hard to give you a practical guide to times of the year we depart - and, of course, an riding skills so are ideal for cyclists of all levels. what you can expect from each trip. We take into idea of their price. HOUSEBOAT p55 Drop Bars account things like gradient, length of the cycling If a trip catches your eye, you’ll find a full itinerary, day and road (or off road!) conditions. complete pricing information and a comprehensive Experienced riders will relish the opportunity to If you want to push yourself, we can provide the list of departure dates on our website. Simply visit take on some of the most iconic roads in cycle challenge, but most of our cycling holidays are the specific tour’s unique page - look for the three racing, or the challenge of a cyclosportive. exactly that – holidays. The Activity Level dial is letter trip code: p58 Off Road your at-a-glance check for how challenging the trip exodustravels.com/trip/MOC Head off the beaten track and hit the trails. Trips vary will be. If a trip tackles a variety of terrains we'll let from dirt roads to steep, rocky tracks and the terrain you know – for example Activity Level 2: Leisurely/ Online, you’ll also have access to maps, detailed can often be mountainous. Moderate. For more information, visit: trip notes, reviews and photos. And if you have any questions, you can have a ‘live chat’ session with exodustravels.com/activity-levels#cycle one of our sales experts. p61 Self-Guided Go your own way, at your own pace with detailed Look out for… route notes and maps to help guide you. We Activity level 1: Leisurely transfer your luggage ahead, leaving you free 1 If you can2 ride a bike and3 enjoy 4 5 6 7 8 9 NEW to cycle where you fancy. gentle exercise, these are an ideal We love finding new ways of discovering the world introduction to a cycling holiday. to share with our customers, whether that’s new countries, cultures or exciting new activities. Keep Support when you need it Activity level 3: Moderate Most people who enjoy a weekend an eye out for the NEW flag on the following pages On the majority of our cycling1 trips, a support 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 riding at home will enjoy a to see which of our 79 cycling adventures are new vehicle accompanies the riders. These carry tools, Moderate trip. You need to be in this season. refreshments, and even (if you’re tired) you! This good health and reasonably fit. PREMIUM allows people of different fitness levels to enjoy the same trip. We have an extensive range of premium Activity level 5: Challenging adventures at Exodus. Look out for the premium 1 2 3 4 5 Challenging6 trips require7 8 9 flag at the top of the trip listing. confidence in your ability and physical condition. They are Throughout our holiday listings we’ll equivalent to an extended period of share handy tips and information cycling at home. for your next adventure. Activity level 7: Tough Previous experience of the cycling 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 style or surface is a must as these routes have long cycling days and tougher terrain on both road and off road trips.

or the culmination of his crossing of “We moored up along the bank as the sun set the subcontinent, Darrell enjoyed and walked along as the locals came out to talk to a sightseeing ride – and a night – on us. We were evidently in luck, as it was The Festival a traditional Keralan houseboat for of Light and all the way along the river bank were Fa blissful backwater cruise. tea lights, which coincided that evening with the “Just like every Exodus trip, the Coast to Coast most fantastic harvest moon we’d ever seen.” gave a really good flavour, and feel, of the country. “For supper that night we all ate together Lots of rural life, mountains, temples and, of on the main boat by candlelight,” he says. “It course, the famous backwaters,” Darrell says. was a wonderful starry night, and after a few But Kerala, for Darrell, offered the most refreshing beers we all slept well." intense, most vivid palette of all: “Keralan So how would Darrell sum up his night on a people seemed gentler and more serene,” he Keralan Houseboat? says. And his houseboat – part of a small flotilla “Wonderful company, wonderful experience, The labyrinthine waterways of three houseboats travelling in tandem – wonderful scenery. I was there for the cycling but that make up the Keralan seemed to scythe right into the heart of it all. Exodus knows best – it is essential to experience backwaters are southern India “Most of the boat is a spacious sitting room the local culture, and not just from the saddle.” with open sides to enable maximum visibility,” at its most laid-back and Southern India Coast to Coast Ride Darrell explains. “Crew members kept us languorous. Just the thing, after supplied with fresh fruit, salads and tea.” exodustravels.com/trip/MIT a cycle from coast to coast. While supping, Darrell enjoyed an OR TRY: uninterrupted view across lakes and rivers, Soaking up the rich culture of two diverse states. waterside villages and the region’s colourful Cycle Kerala & Tropical India Darrell Stocks, roll-call of birdlife – including sea eagles, egrets, Exodus customer. kingfishers and herons. exodustravels.com/trip/MIK

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ICELAND FRANCE SPAIN SPAIN Cycle Southern Iceland Cycle the Canal du Midi Cycle the Camino de Santiago Rioja: Cycling & Wine

1 Trip Code 2MSI 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 Trip9 Code MEC 1 2 3 Moderate4 1 Trip5 Code 2MWC6 3 7 4 8 Moderate/Challenging5 9 6 Trip7 Code MWZ8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Dramatic volcanic landscapes • Traditional French villages • Follow the pilgrims’ route • Cycle through the Rioja wine region • Stunning coastal rides • Delicious local food and wine • Explore cathedrals and monasteries • Visit beautiful historic towns and Bilbao • Soak in thermal baths • Discover Carcassonne and Narbonne • Great food and wine • Fabulous local wines and ‘Pinchos’ At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 5 days cycling with vehicle support, • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 5 days cycling with vehicle support, • 90% tarmac, 10% easy gravel roads 50% tarmac roads, 50% unpaved canal paths 50% tarmac roads, 50% gravel roads and 60% tarmac roads and 40% gravel roads/tracks, • 7 nights hotel, guesthouses and mountain hut • 7 nights hotels all en suite facilities tracks with some climbs undulating route with some climbs • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included • All breakfasts and 5 lunches included • 7 nights in hotels and Casa Rurales • 7 nights hotels all en suite • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • E-bike hire available on request • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire • New itinerary for 2017 Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Optional single supplement - please enquire 1 Start Reykjavik. 0 KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Carcassonne. 0 1 Start Leon. 0 2 Drive from Reykjavik to Krisuvik hot springs; 60 KM KM KM 1 Start Sala de los Infantes. 0 ride the south coast of the Reykjanes peninsula 2 Circular ride around Carcassonne to the foot of 35 2 Ride across the plains of Castille through 58 KM KM KM to Selfoss. the Montagne Noire. countryside and quaint villages to Astorga. 2 Cycle into the Ebro Valley from Sala de los 54 KM 3 Drive to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall; ride to 70 3 Cycle from Carcassonne over locks and bridges 40 3 Climb into the mountains of Leon to the Monte 52 Infantes to Viniegra de Abajo. KM KM KM Skogafoss Waterfall and on to Solheimajokull to Homps. de la Cruz de Ferro; descend to Molinaseca. 3 Follow the Najerilla River to the monastery 49 Glacier; overnight in farmhouse. KM 4 Follow the Canal du Midi through the Minervois 59 4 Ride to Villafranca with views across the valleys 54 of Valvanera; continue to San Millan de la KM KM 4 Ride along south coast to Vik; transfer to 70 region from Homps to Breziers. of Galicia and mountains of Leon; long ascent Cogolla. KM Fjallabak area and mountain hut. 4 53 5 Cycle through vineyards from Beziers to 37 to the village of O’Cebreiro. Cycle through the heart of the wine region; visit a KM KM 5 Transfer to Eldgja; ride the Thjorsardalur Valley 40 Narbonne. 5 Enter Galicia’s landscape of traditional 50 wine museum in Briones and a winery in Haro. KM KM stopping en route at traditional ‘sod’ farmhouse. 5 40 6 Free day in Narbonne to explore the town. 0 agricultural villages; cycle past Samos Stunning ride alongside the Ebro River; KM KM 6 Ride through farmland up to Gullfoss Waterfall 75 Monastery on the way to Sarria. afternoon visit to the Marques de Riscal wine KM 7 Circular ride from Narbonne around the 35 6 54 estate. and on to Geysir and Laugarvatn. KM Cycle along tree-lined paths to Portomarin, stunning Sigean Lake. KM TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE 7 Drive to Thingvellir N.P.; ride western side of 60 rebuilt on a hilltop in the 1950’s in order to 6 Circular ride from Laguardia via Logrono, the 30 KM KM MSI 36 MVB 42 MUD 48 8 End Narbonne. 0 construct a reservoir; continue to Palas de Rei. capitol of the La Rioja region. Cycle Southern Iceland Cycle the Baltics Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride Lake Thingvellir, across Mt Hengill and down KM Cycle the Canal du Midi MEC 37 Prague to Budapest Ride MVZ 42 Cycling in Mexico MAM 49 to Reykjavik, visit thermal pools en route. 7 Short ascents and descents to Monte de Gozo; 67 7 Morning transfer to Bilbao; explore the city at 0 KM KM 8 0 follow the pilgrims’ route to the cathedral of Cycle the Camino de Santiago MWC 37 Cycling Bosnia & Montenegro MVH 43 Cycling in MAY 49 End Reykjavik. your own pace. KM Months of departure Santiago de Compostela. Rioja: Cycling & Wine MWZ 37 Cycling the Dalmatian Coast MVJ 43 Cycling the Lake District of MAP 49 8 Trip ends in Bilbao. 0 Choose your own date for a private departure, KM Chile & Argentina 8 End Santiago de Compostela. 0 Cycle Mallorca MEM 38 Cycling in Albania MVA 44 Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: KM Cycling Vietnam MOV 50 Portugal to Lisbon: Atlantic Ride MEO 38 Cycle Macedonia & MVO 44 Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure Northern Albania Cycling in Laos MOL 50 or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure Dolomites Centre-Based Cycling MED 38 Choose your own date for a private departure, Cycle Romania MVF 44 Cycle Indochina & Angkor MOC 51 Choose your own date for a private departure, Dolomites, Lake Garda MWD 39 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/MEC or join our guided groups in the following months: & Venice Ride Cycling in Greece MWH 45 Cycle Myanmar (Burma) MOB 51 ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuscany: Cycle Siena & Chianti MWI 39 Cycle Morocco's Great South MMI 45 Cycling Indonesia's Islands MOI 52 exodustravels.com/trip/MSI JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Tuscany: Florence to Lucca Ride MET 39 Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike MXW 45 Cycling through Rajasthan MIJ 52 exodustravels.com/trip/MWZ Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi MWO 40 Cycling the Cape & Winelands MZC 46 Cycling India's Hill Stations MIS 52 exodustravels.com/trip/MWC Coast Cycling Drakensberg & Kruger MZD 46 Southern India Coast to MIT 53 Italy Coast to Coast Ride: MEI 40 Coast Ride Cycle Madagascar MZG 46 Puglia to Sorrento Cycle Kerala & Tropical India MIK 53 Cuban Highlights Ride MAC 47 “Miles and miles Cycling Puglia & Matera MWV 41 Cycle the Backroads of MIR 54 A scallop shell is the symbol Cycling Cuba MAH 47 Cycling in Sardinia MWK 41 Sri Lanka of the Camino de Santiago. Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica MUC 48 of unspoilt vistas, Cycling in Sicily MWY 41 Manali to Leh Ride MIH 54 The grooves in the shell & Panama sometimes without a sign meet at a single point, Main Photograph: San Milan de la Cogolla (MWZ) p37 representing the various routes pilgrims travelled. of mankind in sight…” Shirley Vauvelle

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NEW PORTUGAL NEW I PREMIUMNEW PREMIUMNEW ITALY SPAIN ITALY, AUSTRIA ITALY ITALY Porto to Lisbon Dolomites, Lake Garda Cycle Mallorca Dolomites Centre-Based Cycling Tuscany: Cycle Siena & Chianti Tuscany: Florence to Lucca Ride Atlantic Ride & Venice Ride

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Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Explore hilltop monasteries • Discover the two main cities of Portugal • Spectacular mountain scenery • Stunning Dolomites scenery • Ride quiet roads • Beautiful Pisa and Lucca • Discover Mallorca’s hidden caves and coves • Premium accommodation in charming towns • World renowned Dolomiti cuisine • Vicenza, Verona, Padua and Venice • Siena and Florence • Ride northern Tuscany’s finest roads • Indulge in delicious food and wine • Gentle coastal rides with free time to relax by the sea • Perfect leisurely cycling routes • Boat trip across Lake Garda • Enjoy local Chianti wine • Picturesque Vinci At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 5 days cycling with vehicle support; • 5 days cycling, 80% tarmac roads, 20% gravel • 6 days cycling with 95% tarmac roads • 5 days cycling with 100% vehicle support • 6 days cycling, with vehicle support (limited seats), 100% tarmac roads with some climbs 90% tarmac roads and 10% unpaved trails paths, relaxed route with some small climbs and 5% gravel tracks (with limited seats), 100% tarmac roads • 7 nights hotels all en suite • Flat riding with a few gentle hills • 7 nights in the 4-star Hotel Adler • 7 nights hotels all en suite • 85% tarmac, 15% easy gravel roads • 7 nights hotels all en suite • All breakfasts included • 7 nights premium hotels all en suite • All breakfasts and 6 dinners included • All breakfasts included • 7 nights hotels all en suite • All breakfasts included • Local bike hire included • All breakfast, 1 wine tasting and 1 dinner included • Premium accommodation • E-bike hire available on request • All breakfasts included • Trip can be combined with MWI: Tuscany: • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Trip can be combined with MET - Cycle Siena & Chianti Itinerary & daily cycling distance • E-bike hire available on request • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire Tuscany: Florence to Lucca Ride • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire 1 0 Start Montuiri. • KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Villabassa. 0 1 Start Bolzano. 0 2 Circular ride through southern Mallorca via 70 KM KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 1 Start Porto; orientation tour and wine tasting. 0 1 Start Florence. 0 Es Trenc Beach. KM 2 Ride along the Rienz River to Brunico; visit 32 2 Cycle alongside the Adige River to Trento, 70 KM KM KM 1 Start San Quirico. 0 3 Cycle to the hilltop Monastery of San Salvador. 63 2 Coastal ride to the seaside town of Furadouro. 42 folklore museum then transfer back to Villabassa. capital of the Trentino region. KM 2 Ride up to take in the views over Florence 60 KM KM KM 3 Transfer to the Sexten Valley; ride via San 27 3 Cycle to Lake Garda; 4-hour ferry cruise to the 50 2 Circular ride through classic Tuscan countryside 61 before heading out to medieval Vinci. 4 Ride from Montuiri to Alaro; visit to the stunning 51 3 Cycle to Mira via São Jacinto Nature Reserve. 55 KM KM KM KM KM Candido below stunning peaks to Villabassa. south shore of the lake. via Pienza, the wine town of Montepulciano 3 Cycle through classic Tuscan villages en route to 55 Lluchmayor Monastery. and thermal spa village of Bagno Vignoni. KM 4 Pedal to Figuera da Foz via a peaceful pine 41 4 Follow the Drau cycle path, crossing the 55 4 Ride from Lake Garda to Verona, made famous 60 the thermal spa town of Montecatini Terme. 5 47 KM KM KM Circular ride through the foot hills of the by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 3 Ride through vineyards and the walled town of 60 4 70 KM forest; optional excursion to Coimbra. Austrian border to Lienz; transfer to Villabassa. KM Challenging climbs take us into the mountains Tremuntana Mountains. Murlo to Siena. KM 5 Ride to the picturesque São Pedro do Moel. 60 5 Free day to relax, enjoy a walk or visit Bolzano, 0 5 Cycle to Vicenza; riding through vineyards and 75 en route to the amazing hilltop city of Barga; 6 47 KM KM KM Visit the Coves of Campanet on the way to the the rolling hills of Monti Berici. 4 Free day in Siena to explore or relax. 0 continue riding to the pretty market town of KM capital of the South Tyrol. KM walled town of Alcudia. 6 60 Cycle to the medieval town of Óbidos via 6 65 6 50 Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. KM Transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo; cycle past the Pass the Palladian Villa Rotonda as we cycle 5 55 7 40 Nazare. KM KM Ride via Gaiole and Radda to Castellina in Cycle along the coast to the quaint stone town famous peaks of Tre Cima di Lavaredo en route to Padua where Giotto’s Chapel and other KM 5 Circular ride in the glorious Alpi Apuane 52 KM Chianti. KM of Pollenca. 7 Morning transfer to Lisbon; free sightseeing. 0 to Vilabasa. marvels await. mountains or optional walks on the Ligurian KM 6 56 8 0 Circular ride through the Chianti hills via towers End Alcudia. 7 40 7 40 KM Cinque Terre coastline. KM 8 0 Transfer into the tranquil Casies Valley; visit Follow Veneto’s flat roads towards the Adriatic End Lisbon. KM KM of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. KM 6 Ride south through the mountains to pretty Lucca, 57 Monguelfo castle then ride to Villabassa. Sea and Venice; afternoon drink on Piazza San KM 7 Cycle to Florence via Panzano and Greve in 62 via the iconic Devil’s Bridge. Months of departure 8 End Villabassa. 0 Marco or a stroll across the Rialto Bridge. KM KM Chianti. Months of departure 8 0 7 Enjoy one last circular ride on the banks of the 64 Choose your own date for a private departure, End Mestre (Venice). KM Choose your own date for a private departure, KM 8 End Florence. 0 Serchio river, taking in Pisa. or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure KM or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 End Lucca. 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure KM ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, exodustravels.com/trip/MEM or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/MEO JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/MED ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/MWD JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC The Coves of Campanet were exodustravels.com/trip/MWI ● ● ● ● discovered in 1945 by a farmer prospecting for water. exodustravels.com/trip/MET The chambers cover an area of 3200m2 with 400m of pathways to explore. “The most breathtaking terrain “Beautiful at every turn, at a comfortable pace.” an incredible week of Unni Vester-Hodgson superb food.” Kim Payne

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ITALY NEW ITALY ITALY Italy Coast to Coast Ride: ITALY Cycling Puglia & Matera Cycling in Sardinia Cycling in Sicily Puglia to Sorrento

1 Trip Code2 MEI 3 4 5 Challenging6 7 8 9 Trip Code MWV 1 2 3 Moderate4 Trip5 Code MWK6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 Trip5 Code MWY6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Venture into unseen southern Italy • Cycle through olive groves and past white-coned trulli • Scenic coastal cycling • Ride the stunning UNESCO Noto Valley • Ride across Italy from the Adriatic to the • Sample fine seafood and wine from the famous • Delicious cuisine and wines • Visit the charming Baroque towns of Modica Tyrrhenian Sea Salento coast • Rugged nature and Noto ITALY • • • Visit UNESCO Matera and the Amalfi Coast Charming accommodation bursting with character At a glance Sample superb regional cuisine Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 8 days land only 2 Cycle along unspoilt coastline to San Severino. 55 • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, 100% tarmac roads • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, 90% tarmac, 10% easy gravel roads • 6 days cycling with support vehicle, Trip Code MWO 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9 KM • Some long rides and challenging climbs 99% tarmac roads with a short section of gravel • 7 nights comfortable 3-star hotels and agriturismos, 100% tarmac roads 3 40 Pedal to the medieval village of Pisciotta; • Trip highlights KM • 6 nights 3 and 4-star hotels and 1 night farmhouse Quiet roads with a few easy ascents and descents all en suite • Undulating roads with some short climbs descend to Casalvelino. • • 6 nights hotels (mostly 4-star) and 1 night converted • All breakfasts and 2 dinners included • • All breakfasts and 4 dinners included 7 nights comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels, Discover the authentic and less touristy Cilento 4 60 Undulating ride through coastal villages; end • farmhouse, all en suite • Local bike hire included • KM Local bike hire included all en suite Stunning coastal rides along the Amalfi Coast in Paestum. • E-bike or road bike hire available on request • All breakfasts included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included • Visit the beautiful towns of Positano and Ravello 5 Train to Salerno; scenic ride to Minori, our base 22 • • Local bike hire included • KM Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Local bike hire included At a glance for the next three nights. • E-bike hire available on request • E-bike hire available on request Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 0 • 8 days land only 6 Cycle along the Amalfi Coast to Praiano 56 • Optional single supplement - please enquire Start San Salvatore Sinis. • Optional single supplement - please enquire KM KM • 5 days cycling with vehicle support, and Positano. 1 Start in the coastal town of Polignano a Mare, Puglia. 0 KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 2 Circular ride to the beach of Is Arutas and the 54 Itinerary & daily cycling distance 100% tarmac roads 7 0 KM Free day for optional activities on the Amalfi Coast. 2 75 KM Ride through the Apulian countryside to Matera. Phoenician site of Tharros. • Mostly undulating routes and a few climbs KM 1 Start Matera. 0 1 Start Palazzolo Acreide. 0 KM KM 8 0 3 Short transfer to Arborea; cycle along the Costa 56 • End Minori. 3 90 6 nights 3 and 4-star hotels KM Challenging ride into Basilicata; spectacular ascent KM KM 2 Scenic ride to Alberobello, famous for the iconic 70 Verde and on to Piscinas beach. 2 Ride scenic routes to Ragusa and Modica. 65 and 1 night farmhouse to Castelmezzano, in the Lucanian Dolomites. KM KM ‘trulli’ houses. 4 Cycle the golden beach of Portixeddu and the 46 • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included Months of departure 4 Ride to Padula, home to a UNESCO Carthusian 80 KM 3 Cycle to Scicli, film set of Inspector 52 KM 3 Cycle through country lanes to the hilltop town 45 white sea stack of Pan di Zucchero. KM • Local bike hire included Choose your own date for a private departure, monastery. KM Montalbano. of Ostuni. 5 Descend to Fontanamare; board the ferry to the 36 • E-bike hire available on request or join our guided groups in the following months: 5 Cycle to village of Corleto; overnight in 55 KM 4 Circular loop via the southernmost point in 55 KM 4 Ride through quaint villages to a renovated 56 fishing village of Carloforte. KM • Optional single supplement - please enquire agriturismo with pool. KM Sicily. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC farmhouse. 6 Cycle through the meadows of Sant’Antioco. 43 Itinerary & daily cycling distance ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 6 Ride to Paestum; visit the famous Greek temple. 65 KM 5 Coastal ride via the Vendicari Nature Reserve; 40 KM 5 Cycle to the coast and continue to Gallipoli. 65 KM KM 7 70 on to Noto. exodustravels.com/trip/MWO Pedal across the rolling hills of the Costa del 1 Start in Palinuro, on the southern coast of Cilento. 0 7 Coastal ride to Sorrento via the Amalfi Coast. 65 KM KM KM 6 Coastal ride to the ancient town of Otranto. 73 Sud. 6 Ride to a dramatic deep canyon; continue to 55 KM KM 8 End in Sorrento. 0 8 End Cagliari. 0 Syracuse. KM 7 Cycle to the beautiful Baroque city of Lecce. 50 KM KM 7 Short ride north of Syracuse; free time to explore. 15 KM 8 End Lecce. 0 KM Months of departure 8 End Syracuse. 0 Months of departure KM Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/MWK exodustravels.com/trip/MEI ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/MWV exodustravels.com/trip/MWY

FLY LIKE AN ANGEL OVER THE LUCANIAN DOLOMITES “Exhilarating descents, A breathtaking zip wire known as the Volo sweeping bends, dell’Angelo (Flight of the Angel) links the two towns of Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. Adrenaline seekers can beautiful coastal views “fly” suspended from a mile-long steel cable 400m above ground and travelling and very few cars.” at 120km/h! Katherine Criswick

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CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA, SLOVAKIA, CROATIA, , HUNGARY MONTENEGRO Prague to Budapest Ride Cycling Bosnia & Montenegro

Trip Code MVZ 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 1 7Trip Code 2MVH8 3 9 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cycle along rivers, through forests and • Dinaric Alps to the Adriatic national parks • Cultural and culinary experiences • Discover four European capitals steeped in history • Visit three countries ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA • CROATIA Experience a wide range of cuisines, wines At a glance Cycle the Baltics and beers Cycling the Dalmatian Coast • 9 days land only At a glance • 6 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, 4 Transfer to Peipsi and cycle along the shore of 56 • 11 days land only 90% tarmac, 10% easy gravel roads 2 Circular ride exploring the island of Hvar, 50 Trip Code MVB 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KM Trip Code MVJ 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9 KM the lake; transfer to Tartu. • 8 days cycling with 90% support vehicle, • 8 nights hotels all en suite including Hvar town and a 10km climb Trip highlights 5 Cycle through ‘Estonian Switzerland’ to Otepaa; 48 80% tarmac and some gravel cycle paths • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 1 dinner included Trip highlights to lunch before a fantastic descent to our KM • Mix of quiet country roads and some busier • Local bike hire included accommodation. • Cycle through three countries transfer to Riga. • Spectacular coastal routes • 3 55 6 39 sections Optional single supplement - please enquire Ride east along the island to the port of Sucuraj; • Venture through three fascinating capital cities Cycle to Jurmala; transfer to Riga for the night. • Island hop by boat and bike KM KM • 10 nights comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels, ferry via mainland to Korcula. • Visit the fairytale Trakai castle Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Discover the UNESCO city of Dubrovnik 7 Transfer to Sventoji; cycle to Klaipeda. 43 4 0 KM all en suite Free day in Lumbarda; optional visit (with bikes) At a glance 1 0 At a glance KM • All breakfasts included Start Dubrovnik airport; transfer to Trebinje to picturesque island of Mljet. 8 63 KM • Transfer to the Curonian Spit N.P; explore by in Bosnia & Herzegovina. • 11 days land only KM • Local bike hire included 8 days land only 5 Scenic ride on forested island of Korcula, from 40 bike. 2 60 KM • 9 days cycling with vehicle support, • Ride through , visiting the Tvrdos • 4 days cycling with vehicle support, Optional single supplement - please enquire KM Vela Luka to Korcula town and on to Lumbarda. 80% tarmac roads and 20% gravel paths 9 Transfer to Kintai village; cycle to Vente Cape 37 Monastery; enjoy wine-tasting in Dracevo and 90% tarmac roads and 10% gravel tracks, KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 6 Ride through the vineyards of Peljesac Peninsula 20 • and Silute; transfer to Vilnius. visit the Vjetrenica . KM 10 nights hotels all en suite quiet route with flat and rolling terrain towards the mainland; transfer to Dubrovnik. 10 25 • All breakfasts included Transfer to Trakai; cycle around town and visit 1 Start Prague. 0 3 Ride over the Orjen mountain range into 45 • 7 nights hotels all en suite KM KM KM 7 Free day to explore Dubrovnik. 0 • Local bike hire included Trakai Castle; return to Vilnius. Montenegro; descend to Herceg Novi on the • All breakfasts included KM 2 32 11 0 Cycle to Cesky Krumlov by the Vltava River. Bay of Kotor. • E-bikes hire available on request End Vilnius. KM • Option to visit the stunning National Park on 8 End Dubrovnik. 0 KM KM • Optional single supplement - please enquire 3 55 4 Boat transfer to the Listica Peninsula; ride 40 Mljet island on day 4 Ride through the forests and hills to Trebon. KM KM the olive routes to Kotor via the Venetian town Itinerary & daily cycling distance Months of departure • Local bike hire included 4 70 Cycle along Greenways Trail to UNESCO of Perast. • Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, KM Optional single supplement - please enquire 1 Start Tallinn. 0 town of Telc. 5 From Kotor climb Lovcen Mountain and 40 Choose your own date for a private departure, KM or join our guided groups in the following months: KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 5 Cycle past vineyards to Mikulov. 63 visit the famous mausoleum on Lovcen Peak. or join our guided groups in the following months: 2 30 KM Explore Tallinn; transfer to the Lahemaa N.P. for JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 1 0 KM 6 Descend to Skadar Lake via the ancient route 55 Start Split; ferry transfer to Hvar. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC a scenic ride. ● ● ● ● ● 6 Ride through the UNESCO grounds of Lednice; 55 KM KM KM connecting the hinterlands to the Adriatic Coast; ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 3 55 transfer to Vienna. Full day cycling through Lahemma N.P. exodustravels.com/trip/MVB en route stop at Cetinje, former royal seat of KM exodustravels.com/trip/MVJ 7 Free day in Vienna. 0 KM Montenegro, finishing in Virpazar. 7 50 8 70 Transfer to Nevesinje, climb Mt Velez then Pedal along the Danube Cycle Path; on to KM KM Bratislava. descend into Mostar. 8 0 9 58 Drive to Dubrovnik via the traditional towns Cycle to the Slovakia-Hungary border; transfer KM KM to Esztergom. of Blagaj and Stolac; afternoon free to explore. 9 0 10 45 End Dubrovnik. Follow the Danube beneath Visegrad Castle; KM KM transfer to Budapest. 11 End Budapest. 0 Months of departure KM Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months:

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MACEDONIA, ALBANIA ROMANIA GREECE MOROCCO ALBANIA Cycle Macedonia & Northern JORDAN Cycling in Albania Cycle Romania Cycling in Greece Cycle Morocco’s Great South Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike Albania

1 Trip Code 2MVA 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 1 Trip7 Code2 MVO8 3 9 4 5 Challenging6 7Trip Code MVF8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7Trip Code MWH8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 1 Trip5 Code 2MMI6 3 7 4 8 Moderate/Challenging5 9 6 Trip7 Code MXW8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Discover a previously isolated country • Follow the Black Drin Valley • Ancient villages and isolated landscapes • Ride along idyllic coastline • Ride from the Atlas Mountains to the coast • Cycle through vast desert scenery • Rarely visited UNESCO sites • Visit the UNESCO town of Ohrid • UNESCO citadels and fortified churches • Explore Athens • Conquer challenging climbs and exciting descents • UNESCO site of Petra • Ride from mountain plateaus to sandy beaches • Cycle shores of Lake Prespa • Saxon history and modern Bucharest • Historic sights of ancient Greece • Explore Marrakech and Essaouira • Camp under the stars in Wadi Rum At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • 9 days land only • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 5 days cycling with vehicle support, • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 5 days cycling with vehicle support, 100% tarmac with some poor sections 100% tarmac with some sections in poor condition 60% tarmac roads, 40% hard pack gravel 80% tarmac and 20% dirt roads. 90% tarmac, 10% unsurfaced roads, 100% tarmac roads • Undulating route with some tough climbs • Undulating route with long climbs and descents paths with some climbs • 7 nights hotels all en suite undulating route with some climbs • Mainly flat route with a few climbs • 5 nights hotels, 2 nights guesthouses • 5 nights hotels, 2 nights guesthouses • 6 nights guesthouses, 2 nights hotels all en suite • All breakfasts included • 6 nights hotels, 2 nights in traditional • 7 nights hotels, 1 night permanent tented camp • All breakfasts and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included • Local bike hire included Moroccan riads • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • All breakfast, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Athens. 0 KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Pogradec. 0 1 Start Shkoder in northern Albania. 0 1 Start Vulcan. 0 1 Start Amman. 0 KM KM KM 2 Explore Athens by bike; ferry to Poros Island; 55 KM KM 1 Start Marrakech. 0 2 Transfer to Korce; cycle over Barmash Pass to 72 2 Transfer to Komani Lake; ferry from Koman to 40 2 Ride to Ohaba at the foot of the Fagaras 59 cycle to the beach for a swim. KM 2 Visit Jerash; ride/drive through olive groves and 42 KM KM KM KM Germenj. Fierze. Cycle through gorges to Dardhe. Mountains. 3 Boat to Galatas; scenic coastal ride to the 40 2 Transfer to Tadmamt; cycle in the foothills of 70 villages to Madaba. KM KM 3 Cycle through high grassy plateaus before 60 3 Spectacular ride to Kukes with views of high 81 3 Cycle to Carta; passing wool mills and 66 ancient site of Epidaurus. Mt Toubkal to Ijoukak. 3 Ride to Mt Nebo; exhilarating descent to the 45 KM KM KM KM descending to Carshove and Benje. peaks and Fierze Lake. monasteries. 4 Optional visit to the theatre of Epidaurus, cycle 39 3 Challenging climb followed by exhilarating 73 Dead Sea for a float in the saline water; drive KM KM 4 Valley ride towards Kelcyra; transfer to 72 4 Ride to Peshkopi along the Black Drin Valley. 73 4 Cycle to Biertan; visit the UNESCO church. 65 to Tolo. descent from Tizi n’Test Pass (2100m) to Oulad to Petra. KM KM KM Berhil. 4 0 Gjirokastra for afternoon city tour. 5 Visit Nafplio; ride into the heart of the 37 Explore the fascinating UNESCO city of Petra. 5 93 5 40 KM KM Cross the border into Macedonia to the Ride to the fascinating citadel of Sighisoara; 4 60 5 70 KM KM Peloponnese to Mycenae. Cycle towards Tafraoute in Anti Atlas Transfer to the Muzina Pass; descend to KM 5 20 KM UNESCO town of Ohrid; afternoon tour. explore the town at your own pace. Mountains; optional transfer/ride to see the Guided tour around Petra; cycle to Little Petra. Saranda via the UNESCO site of Butrint. 6 Explore Nemea, famous for its wine; visit a 62 KM 6 Climb to rocky plateau above Ohrid; ride over 52 6 Cycle trough quaint villages and past shepherds 48 KM famous Blue Rocks. 6 Spectacular coastal ride along the Albanian 54 KM KM vineyard; continue to Loutraki. 6 Ride via Wadi Araba to Aqaba on the Red Sea. 50 KM passes before descending to Stenje. to Soars. 5 Pass pink houses and kasbahs en route to Ait 70 KM Riviera to the beach of Himare Bay. 7 Bus to Athens; guided tour of the Acropolis. 0 KM 7 Cycle shores of Lake Prespa, crossing the 75 7 Cycle to Viscri; explore the town and fortified 35 KM Baha Lake; transfer to Agadir. 7 Free morning to visit the beach, explore Aqaba 25 7 Optional climb to the Llogara Pass; descend 65 KM KM KM KM border back into Albania to Pogradec. church. 8 End Athens. 0 6 Spectacular ride through Paradise Valley; climb 45 or snorkel; afternoon drive/ride to Wadi Rum through Llogara N.P to Vlore. KM KM 8 End Pogradec. 0 8 Morning transfer to Bran Castle for a tour; 0 to Imouzzer. and camp overnight in desert. 8 0 KM KM End Vlore. 8 0 KM transfer to Bucharest and explore the city. 7 60 Morning desert drive into the Wadi Rum; Cycle to Essaouira where we stay in a KM Months of departure KM 9 Free time in Bucharest; trip ends here. 0 traditional riad. drive to Amman. Months of departure KM Choose your own date for a private departure, 9 0 8 0 End Amman. Months of departure Free morning in Essaouira; transfer to Marrakech KM Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: KM Choose your own date for a private departure, and explore the city. or join our guided groups in the following months: Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● ● 9 End Marrakech. 0 Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Choose your own date for a private departure, KM ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/MWH Choose your own date for a private departure, ● ● ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/MVO JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/MVA ● ● ● ● ● Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/MVF or join our guided groups in the following months: exodustravels.com/trip/MXW JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● Some departures of MVO & MVA can be exodustravels.com/trip/MMI combined to create a “Stunning scenery, great two week adventure in Albania & Macedonia. beautiful lakes and Transitioning between trips couldn’t be easier. Please ask for details. very comfortable “Challenging cycling in accommodation…” stunning landscapes.” Elspeth Barley Julia Mason

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SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA MADAGASCAR CUBA Cycling the Cape & Winelands Cycle the Drakensberg & Kruger Cycle Madagascar Cuban Highlights Ride

Trip Code MZC 1 2 3 Moderate4 1 Trip5 Code 2MZD6 3 7 4 8 Moderate/Challenging5 9 6 1 Trip7 Code 2MZG8 3 9 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 Trip9 Code MAC 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Wildlife and stunning scenery • Discover vast mountains, forests and canyons • Explore rainforest and beaches • Cycle through scenic countryside • Cycle Chapman’s Peak Drive • Safari drives in Kruger National Park • Experience diverse culture, religion and people • Vibrant Havana and Trinidad • World famous wine estates • Cycle the Panorama route • Cycle secluded rural roads • Refreshing mojitos! CUBA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Cycling Cuba • 12 days land only • 12 days land only • 13 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days cycling with vehicle support, 80% tarmac • 8 days cycling with vehicle support, 90% tarmac • 8 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, • 4 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, roads, 20% gravel paths with some climbs roads, 10% dirt roads with some long climbs 90% tarmac with a few rough sections 90% tarmac roads, 10% unpaved tracks 5 Coastal ride to Trinidad. 80 Trip Code MAH 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9 KM • 7 nights guesthouses and 4 nights lodges, • 9 nights lodges and chalets, 2 nights permanent • 11 nights standard and 2 nights comfortable hotels • 4 nights hotels, 3 nights Casas Particulares, 6 Free day in Trinidad; optional catamaran trip. 0 all en suite tented camp in Kruger • All breakfasts included all en suite Trip highlights KM • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 2 dinners included • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners included • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners included • Ride into Sierra Maetra mountain range 7 Ride to Sancti Spiritus; transfer to Camaguey. 67 • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Beach extensions available KM • Discover revolutionary history • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Local bike hire included 8 Transfer/ride to Bayamo. 68 Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Enjoy salsa rhythms and mojitos KM • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance 9 75 1 Start Antananarivo. 0 At a glance Ride into the Sierra Maestra Mountains. KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 1 0 1 0 • Start Cape Town; free day to explore. Start Johannesburg; transfer to Golden Gate 15 days land only 10 35 KM KM 2 Ride to Lemurs’ park; continue along wide open 72 Short walk; ride to ‘El Cobre’; transfer to N.P. KM 1 Start Havana. 0 • 10 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, KM 2 Ride over Hellshoogte, passing vineyards; to 50 roads to Miarinarivo; overnight Ampefy. KM Santiago de Cuba. KM 2 55 Ride through Golden Gate N.P. with a chance 90% tarmac roads, 10% unpaved tracks 11 0 Rosenview. KM 3 Ride to dramatic geysers of Analavory; to 54 2 Warm up ride to Playa Larga with a swimming 30 City tour; transfer to Gibara. of spotting wildlife; transfer to Northern KM KM • 10 nights hotels, 4 nights Casas Particulares KM 3 Ride the Franschhoek Pass; afternoon wine 20 waterfalls of Lily river. stop at Punta Perdiz; visit the Bay of Pigs; KM Drakensberg and cycle to our lodge. • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 4 dinners included 12 Coastal cycle ride; transfer to Camaguey. 72 tasting in Stellenbosch. 4 38 transfer to Cienfuegos. KM 3 30 A long day cycling through traditional towns Cycle to the Northern Berg; walk to the KM • Beach extensions available 4 Transfer through Breede Valley; ride through the 65 KM and villages; overnight Antsirabe. 3 Coastal cycle ride; afternoon free to swim and 60 13 Transfer to Majagua; ride to Mayajigua. 60 KM Drakensberg cascades for a lunchtime swim. KM • Local bike hire included KM semi-arid desert of Great Karoo. 5 84 relax or explore surroundings. 4 45 Ride to Ambositra, famous for its craft and • Transfer to Rorke’s Drift Museum; afternoon ride KM Optional single supplement - please enquire 14 To Havana via Remedios and Santa Clara. 0 5 Ride through Langeberge Mountains to 45 KM woodwork. 4 Ride along Caribbean coastline to the 30 KM KM to Dundee. KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance Bontebok N.P. 6 74 UNESCO site of Trinidad. 15 0 5 40 To Ranomafana; thrilling descent through ravine Sightseeing in Havana; afternoon End. Transfer to Badplaas before getting on the bikes KM KM 6 Ride and transfer to Cape Agulhas N.P., 60 KM canyon and rainforest. 5 Optional catamaran trip, beach time or cycle 0 1 Start Havana. 0 KM for a great ride to our lodge. KM KM Africa’s southernmost point. 7 0 ride through countryside. 6 60 Full day to explore the national park by foot; Transfer followed by scenic ride on the edge KM 2 Tour of Havana; to Matanzas. 20 Months of departure 7 55 KM natural thermal baths and nocturnal walk. 6 Cycle through Topes de Collantes N.P. to Lake 40 KM Cycle to Hermanus; sample the local fish cakes of the Songimvelo Game Reserve and on to KM KM Hanabanilla. Choose your own date for a private departure, and beer. our lodge. 8 Cycle to cottage industries en route to the red- 56 3 Ride/transfer to Playa Larga at Bay of Pigs. 63 KM KM 7 0 or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 Free day to relax in Hermanus. 0 7 50 dust roads of Ambalavao. Visit Che Guevara’s Mausoleum in Santa Clara; KM Cycle to Kruger N.P. through the Kaaprivier KM 4 43 KM to Havana. Rural cycling; transfer to Cienfuegos. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Valley. Afternoon game drive towards our 9 Continue through the hills and rock formations 90 KM 9 90 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Ride the Whale Coast to Gordon’s Bay. KM 8 0 KM Sightseeing in Old Havana; End. camp. towards Horombe plateau. KM exodustravels.com/trip/MAH 10 Stunning Cape Peninsula ride; visit penguin 35 8 Game drives in Kruger N.P. 0 10 Full day trekking in Isalo N.P.; explore canyons 0 KM KM KM colony. and cool off in natural waterfalls. Months of departure 9 Morning game viewing; transfer to Hazyview. 0 11 Cycle to Cape Town via Chapman’s Peak, 70 KM 11 Cycle through bushland and thick forests; 65 Choose your own date for a private departure, KM KM Hout Bay and Camps Bay. 10 Cycle to Sabie and on to Graskop; visit Mac 70 transfer to Tulear on coast. or join our guided groups in the following months: KM 12 Optional morning visit to Robben Island; end 0 Mac pools for a swim. 12 Day of leisure on tranquil Ifaty beach 0 KM KM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Cape Town. 11 Ride along the Panorama Route to God’s 65 overlooking a vast turquoise lagoon. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● KM Window via Bourke’s Luck potholes rock 13 Transfer to Tulear for flight back to capital; tour 0 KM exodustravels.com/trip/MAC formations; afternoon ride to Blyde River of Antananarivo; trip ends here. 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CHILE, ARGENTINA MEXICO COLOMBIA COSTA RICA Cycling the Lake District of Chile Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride Cycling in Mexico Cycling in Colombia & Argentina

Trip Code MUD 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7Trip Code MAM8 91 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 1 Trip 5Code2 MAY 6 3 7 4 8 5 Challenging9 6 1 7Trip Code 2MAP8 3 9 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cycle the Pacific coastline • Iconic Chichen Itza • Cycle the coffee region • Andes Lake Crossing • Encounter Tortuguero’s wildlife • Discover colonial cities • Rural Colombian culture • Monkey Puzzle forests • Descend through the Orosi Valley • Visit Mayan communities • Hike in Cocora Valley • Picturesque volcanoes NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, PANAMA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama • 14 days land only • 10 days land only • 13 days land only • 13 days land only • 10 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, • 6 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, • 10 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, • 9 days cycling with 95% vehicle support, 6 Wildlife trip on Tenorio River; Bijagua Valley 50 80% tarmac roads, 20% unpaved tracks 90% tarmac roads, 10% unpaved tracks 95% tarmac roads, 5% unpaved tracks 75% tarmac roads, 25% unpaved tracks 1 Trip Code 2MUC 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 9 KM ride; ride to Lake Arenal. • 13 nights hotels all en suite • 9 nights comfortable hotels all en suite • 10 nights hotels, 2 nights in a finca • 13 nights hotels all en suite Trip highlights 7 Cycle to La Fortuna. 61 • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners included • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included (ranch property) all en suite • All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 1 dinner included KM • • Tulum beach extension available • All breakfasts and 11 dinners included • • Local bike hire included Local bike hire included Cycle through three countries 8 52 Ride up from tropical lowlands with views of • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Local bike hire included • Cartagena extension available • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Relax in Bocas del Toro KM Arenal Volcano; visit thermal springs. • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Local bike hire included • Tropical scenery Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance 9 Morning jungle ride; afternoon cycle along 77 • Optional single supplement - please enquire KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance At a glance Caribbean coast to Cahuita. 1 Start San Jose. 0 1 Start Puerto Varas. 0 KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 1 0 • 15 days land only 10 Ride to Panama border; boat to Bocas del Toro 53 Start Cancun. KM 2 Ride to Rio Tarcoles. 42 KM 2 Cycle around the edge of Lago Llanquihue to Frutillar. 38 • 12 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, islands. KM 1 Start Bogota. 0 KM 2 Boat to Isla Mujeres and cycle around the island. 28 KM 80% tarmac roads, 20% unpaved tracks 11 0 3 40 KM 3 43 Free day in Bocas del Toro. Boat tour; ride to Parrita. 2 25 Ride from Puerto Varas to Ensenada, situated KM KM Bike fitting followed by Bogota ‘Ciclovia’ city KM • 14 nights hotels all en suite 3 Drive to Merida; city tour and free time. 0 KM between the looming Osorno and Calbuco 12 58 4 56 KM ride and welcome dinner. • Jungle ride; descend to Pan-Am Highway; Wildlife hike in Manuel Antonio N.P; to Rio All breakfasts included KM KM Volcanos. transfer to Pacific coast. Savegre. 4 Ride from Merida to Izamal. 64 3 Visit Zipaquira Salt Cathedral; fly to Cali and 0 • Local bike hire included KM KM 4 Begin the Andes crossing to Argentina; two lake 49 5 67 transfer to Buga. KM • 13 Tropical lowland forest ride; transfer to Panama 35 To Osa Peninsula; ride to Puerto Jimenez. Optional single supplement - please enquire KM 5 73 crossings and some tough cycling sections to KM Cycle to Chichen Itza; tour of the 4 86 City. KM Mostly flat ride following the Cauca River to arrive at Puerto Blest. 6 0 archaeological site. KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance Free day in Puerto Jimenez. Roldanillo. 14 11 KM 5 25 Ride alongside the Panama Canal. 6 71 Ferry across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto 1 0 KM Cycle to colonial town of Valladolid. 5 67 KM Start Granada. 7 24 KM Another flat ride passing fields of sugar cane KM Ferry to Golfito; ride/transfer to Las Cruces. KM Panuelo; cycle to Bahia Serena. 15 0 KM End Panama City. 7 78 and vineyards towards Zaragoza. 2 29 KM Ride to Coba; visit ruins and swim in a 6 Free day; time to visit city of Bariloche and 0 Ride along shore of Lake Nicaragua; visit 8 51 KM KM Hike at Las Cruces Botanical garden; cycle to cenote (natural sinkhole); drive to Tulum on the 6 First mountain ride into the coffee country and 48 KM Masaya Volcano N.P. KM KM ascend the nearby viewpoint of Cerro Campanario. Months of departure Paso Real; transfer to Savegre Valley. Caribbean coast. the town of Pueblo Tapao. 3 40 7 Transfer to Villa La Angostura; cycle the ‘Camino 60 Cycle through Pueblos Blancos; ferry to 9 52 KM Cycle in the Orosi Valley. 8 33 7 62 KM Choose your own date for a private departure, KM Ride Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve coastal Some challenging climbs with rewarding views Ometepe Island. KM KM de los Siete Lagos’ to San Martin de los Andes. or join our guided groups in the following months: path; drive to Tulum ruins. and coffee tasting on the way to Barcelona via 4 42 10 Ride to Siquirres; to Tortuguero N.P. 35 8 Ride to Quila Quina beach on shores of Lago 18 Ferry to mainland; ride to San Juan del Sur. KM Rio Verde. KM KM 9 Free day at the beach in Tulum; optional marine 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM Lacar; optional return by boat. 8 34 5 16 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 11 Free day in Tortuguero; optional boat tour. 0 wildlife activities. A day of steady climbing through typical natural Ride from Pacific to Lake Nicaragua; transfer to KM 9 76 KM KM Drive to Lanin Volcano for border crossing scenery to Boquia, included coffee tour and KM Costa Rica. 10 Transfer to Cancun airport; end. 0 exodustravels.com/trip/MUC 12 Ride and transfer to La Fortuna near Arenal 29 KM into Araucania region of Chile; ride through KM botanical gardens. Volcano. ‘monkey puzzle’ forests to Pucon. 9 Free day to relax; optional ride or hike to 29 13 37 Months of departure KM 10 Free day in Pucon; optional hot springs or trek 0 Cycle to Bajo Rodriguez; to San Jose. Salento and Cocora Valley. KM KM up Villarica Volcano (weather dependent). Choose your own date for a private departure, 10 75 14 0 Some climbs in the morning towards Filandia End San Jose. KM 11 58 KM Transfer to Cunco; cycle into the lunar or join our guided groups in the following months: followed by an exhilarating descent to Cerritos. KM landscape of Conguillio National Park; JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 11 Gentle ride along the Cauca River before a 58 Months of departure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● KM stay at base of Llaima Volcano. climb to Anserma. Choose your own date for a private departure, 12 Return ride through Conguillio N.P.; transfer 30 exodustravels.com/trip/MAM 12 Final day of riding involves a spectacular 58 KM KM from Melipeuco to Temuco. or join our guided groups in the following months: downhill section plus some climbs to Chinchina. 13 Trip ends. 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 13 Transfer to Pereira; fly to Bogota; end Bogota. 0 KM ● ● ● ● ● ● ● KM

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THAILAND, LAOS THAILAND, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM Cycling in Laos Cycle Indochina & Angkor

1 Trip Code 2MOL 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 Trip9 Code MOC 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights • Remote route with few tourists • Cycle through three countries • Charming Luang Prabang • Awe-inspiring ancient monuments • Scenic mountain roads • Discover incredible Angkor by bike VIETNAM MYANMAR (BURMA) At a glance At a glance Cycling Vietnam Cycle Myanmar (Burma) • 14 days land only • 14 days land only • 10 days cycling with 100% vehicle support • 9 days cycling with vehicle support 5 Cycle through Bidoup N.P.; to the coast at 100 • Some tough climbs and long downhills • 12 nights hotels, 1 night guesthouse 5 Cycle across Shan Highland to Pindaya; visit 59 Trip Code MOV 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9 KM Trip Code MOB 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9 KM Nha Trang. • 5 nights comfortable hotels, 7 nights guesthouse, • All breakfasts and 1 dinner included Pindaya caves. Trip highlights 6 Cruise around islands with seafood lunch 0 1 night sleeper train • Premium departures available Trip highlights 6 Drive/cycle to Mandalay. 54 KM KM • All breakfasts included • Local bike hire included • and snorkelling. • Mouth-watering cuisine Cycle the Thousand Temples of Bagan 7 40 • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire Ride to Mingun; boat ride back to Mandalay. • Charming Hoi An 7 Drive to beautiful Dai Lanh Beach; coastal ride 90 • Discover Inle Lake KM KM • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Halong Bay and Saigon to Quy Nhon. Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Ride through traditional villages and countryside 8 Visit U-Bein Bridge; cycle to Monywa for 65 KM 8 Further coastal ride stopping en route at sand 30 Itinerary & daily cycling distance Thanbodday temple. At a glance KM 1 Start Bangkok. 0 At a glance dunes; transfer to Hoi An. KM 9 50 1 0 Drive/cycle to Pakkoku; boat ride on Irrawaddy • 14 days land only Start Chiang Mai. • 14 days land only KM 9 Sightseeing in Hoi An; free afternoon. 5-20 KM 2 Transfer to Nakorn Nayok N.P; ride on jungle 60 River to Bagan. • 9 days cycling (including 1 optional ride) with KM KM • 10 days cycling with 95% vehicle support, mostly 2 30 Warm-up ride around Chiang Mai old town; roads/trail. 10 Explore Bagan temple complex by bike. 25 90% vehicle support 10 Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass; cycle 80 KM good roads but with some unsurfaced sections KM KM Doi Suthep hilltop temple 3 Cycle to Sa Keaw. 90 • • The route is flat with the exception of Dalat and and drive on to Hue. KM Route mostly backroads and a few main roads 11 50 3 55 Cycle to Mt Popa; option to cycle or drive back Transfer to Chiang Rai; cycle into the heart of KM the Hai Van Pass 11 25 KM 4 Ride to Aranyaprathet. 85 with minimal traffic to Bagan. Explore Hue by bike and boat; overnight train the Golden Triangle. KM • KM • 11 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night boat, to Hanoi. 13 nights hotels all en suite 12 20 4 75 Free morning (optional bike ride); afternoon Boat ride on the mighty Mekong; cycle into 5 20 KM 1 night sleeper train KM Into Cambodia and on to Siem Reap. • All breakfasts included 12 Arrive Hanoi; drive to Halong Bay; board boat 0 Laos. KM flight to Yangon. • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 1 dinner included KM • Local bike hire included and cruise/kayak in the bay. 6 30 13 0 5 80 First of two full days to explore the temple Yangon city tour. • Local bike hire included Cycle to Luang Nam Tha; visit Tai Dang hill KM • Optional single supplement - please enquire KM 13 0 KM complex of Angkor by bus and bike. Return to Hanoi; city tour including Temple of tribe village. • Optional single supplement - please enquire KM • Solo departures available 14 End Yangon. 0 Literature. 7 Second day at Angkor temple complex. 70 KM 6 Rural cycle to the Udomxai province. 60 KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 14 End Hanoi. 0 KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 8 Drive to Phnom Penh, stopping at Skuon. 0 7 Continue through Udomxai province to Pak 75 KM 1 Start Saigon. 0 KM 1 Start Yangon. 0 Months of departure KM Beng. KM 9 Sightseeing including Royal Palace and the 0 Months of departure KM Choose your own date for a private departure, 2 Transfer out of the city; cycle to Cu Chi tunnels. 30 8 Board slow boat on the Mekong to Luang 0 ‘Killing Fields’. 2 Fly to Heho and drive to Inle Lake; short ride. 12 KM Choose your own date for a private departure, KM KM or join our guided groups in the following months: Prabang; Buddha Caves en route. 3 50 10 Transfer to Takeo; cycle to Vietnam border and 80 3 54 Drive towards the coast and cycle to Mui Ne. or join our guided groups in the following months: KM Cycle to Inthein pagodas; cruise on Inle Lake. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM 9 60 KM To Kwang Si Waterfalls; chance to see monks Chau Doc. ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM 4 60 4 31 Cycle to Dalat in the Central Highlands. receiving alms at dawn. 11 50 Ride to minority villages around Inle Lake. 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NEW NEW INDONESIA INDIA INDIA INDIA Cycling Indonesia’s Islands Cycling through Rajasthan Cycling India’s Hill Stations Southern India Coast to Coast Ride

1 Trip Code 2MOI 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 Trip7 Code MIJ8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 1 Trip5 Code 2MIS6 3 7 4 8 Moderate/Challenging5 9 6 7 8 1 Trip9 Code 2MIT 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cycle through rice paddies, jungles and plantations • Palaces, temples and wildlife • Ride the backroads of the mighty Himalaya • Two distinctively different states • Ride up and down volcanoes • Ride on rural backroads • Marvel at the Golden Temple in Amritsar • Sample delicious local cuisine • Discover the islands of Bali and Java • Marvel at the Taj Mahal • Cycle across the Jalori Pass (3350m) • Stay in two palatial mansions INDIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Cycle Kerala & Tropical India • 13 days land only • 15 days land only • 16 days land only • 14 days land only • 9 days cycling with 100% vehicle support, • 11 days cycling with vehicle support, • 10 days cycling with vehicle support, • 10 days cycling with vehicle support, 90% tarmac, 10% dirt tracks 100% tarmac on mostly quiet backroads 90% tarmac, 10% unsurfaced roads 100% tarmac on mostly quiet backroads 5 Optional ascent to Ooty Hillstation, free 27 1 Trip Code 2MIK 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 9 KM • Mixture of road cycling with opportunity • 13 nights hotels all en suite, 1 overnight train • Undulating with some long ascents and descents • Ride door-to-door on most days afternoon to explore the town. for a bit of mountain biking • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner included • 11 nights hotels, 3 nights lodges, • 10 nights hotels, 2 nights mansions, Trip highlights 6 Western Ghats descent through tea plantations; 86 KM • 7 nights hotels, 2 nights homestay, • Premium and festival departures available 1 night homestay 1 night houseboat • Striking countryside with tea plantations transfer to Guruvayoor. 1 night camping. • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners included • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners included • Diverse culture, religion and people 7 Morning ride to Guruvayoor Temple; continue 62 KM • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 3 dinners included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Traditional houseboat cruise along country roads to Cherai Beach. • Local bike hire included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance 8 Cycle along coastal roads, passing small fishing 30 At a glance KM • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance communities; ferry to Fort Cochin. 1 Start Delhi. 0 • 14 days land only Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 9 0 1 KM 1 0 Free day to explore Cochin’s bazaars and old Start Amritsar. Start Chennai; transfer to Pondicherry via • 10 days cycling with vehicle support, KM 2 Morning cycle tour of New Delhi; afternoon tour 25 KM harbour. 1 Arrive in Bali, transfer to Ubud. 0 KM 2 Visit Golden Temple; transfer to Pragpur. KM temples of Mahabalipuram. 100% tarmac with a few rough sections KM of Old Delhi; overnight train to Jodhpur. 10 60 2 32 Cycle past old Portuguese house to Vambanad 3 45 Circular ride to Auroville; afternoon free. • 9 nights hotels, 3 nights lodge, 1 night houseboat KM 2 45 3 20 Cycle to Kangra through traditional villages and KM Cycle through rice paddies, villages and Arrive Jodhpur; free morning then afternoon city KM Lake and Muhamma. KM KM scenic valleys; optional visit to Kangra Fort. • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 4 dinners included temples. cycle tour including Mehrangarh Fort. 3 Fabulous rural cycling; afternoon continue ride 101 11 7 • Optional ride or explore Muhamma; cruise the 4 28 KM Premium and solo departures available KM 3 60 4 74 A long steady uphill climb to McLeod Ganj to Chidambaram. Cycle to Batur Volcano; afternoon mountain Ride/drive to Udaipur via Jain Temple at KM backwaters on a Keralan houseboat. KM KM (2000m); late afternoon sightseeing. • Local bike hire included bike descent. Ranakpur; cycle towards lakeside town of 4 68 12 88 Riverside ride to Thanjavur; visit the Royal • Cliff-top ride to laid-back Varkala. 5 55 KM Optional single supplement - please enquire KM 4 55 Udaipur. To Andretta (1100m) via Norblingka Institute on Palace. Ride to Lake Beratan; visit Ulum Danu Temple. KM KM the backroads below the Dhaula Dhar range. Itinerary & daily cycling distance 13 0 5 Cycle tour of Udaipur and its surroundings 20 5 Ride through Tamil Nadu heartland to 102 Free day to relax on the beach and enjoy fresh KM KM 5 A day cycling, monkey forests, twin lakes, 75 6 35 KM seafood. including City Palace and Jagdish Temple. Ride towards Jogindernagar via Baijnath Temple. Chettinad and its palatial mansions. 1 0 KM KM Start Mysore. Buddhist monasteries and hot springs. KM 14 0 6 60 6 99 End Varkala. Ride on backroads to the fort of Kumbhalgarh. 7 50 Cycle to the magnificent temple city of KM 6 52 KM Cycle to the historic temple town of Mandi; KM 2 37 Pedal to the harbour; snorkel around KM Ride to Srirangapatnam ruins; afternoon to KM Madurai, a highlight of India. KM Menjangan Island; transfer to Java. 7 Ride/drive to Pushkar on quiet roads; optional 57 explore the town and old temples. explore Mysore and the Maharaja Palace. KM 7 40 8 45 Free morning in Madurai; ascent through Months of departure 7 40 sunset walk to hilltop temple. Cycle along the Beas River to Larji in the lower KM 3 42 Cycle up the slopes of Ijen Volcano; optional KM Cycle along backroads to Nanjangud; transfer KM rainforests to Thekkady. KM Choose your own date for a private departure, sunset hike. 8 Ride/drive to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, via 94 part of the Kulu Valley. to Bandipur N.P for a jeep safari. KM 8 0 9 36 Free day to explore hill station or visit Periyar or join our guided groups in the following months: 8 40 rural villages and Rupnagar. A challenging day cycling through traditional KM 4 20 Trek to the crater rim for sunrise; later cycle from KM Morning transfer to Masinagudi; cycle along KM N.P. KM the volcano to Ketapang. 9 Sightseeing tour of the colourful city of Jaipur. 0 remote villages to Shoja (2600m). backroads to Mudumalai N.P. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM 9 70 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 10 40 Ride through the tea estates with a stop at a 9 45 Climb to Jalori Pass (3223m) for fantastic views KM Cycle through jungle and plantations to the KM KM 10 Ride/drive to Sariska N.P. via Pratap Garh. 85 tea factory. exodustravels.com/trip/MIK fishing village at Meru Betiri N.P. KM across the Himalaya; downhill to Luhri. 10 82 11 33 Cycle through spice plantations to Kottayam, 10 25 11 0 Climb to Narkanda (2700m) for stunning views KM Ride along jungle trails to the beach at Pulau Morning game drive; optional village visit by KM KM KM the Syrian Christian heartland. Merah; free time to relax on the beach. bike or camel cart. of the peaks on the Tibetan border. 11 35 Want to add a little luxury 12 62 Free morning to relax by the lake; board 11 0 12 70 Cycle to the famous hill station of Shimla. KM Transfer by bus and boat back to Bali to Ride/drive to Bharatpur N.P. renowned for its KM to your trip? On Premium KM KM houseboat for overnight cruise. Canggu. bird sanctuary. departures we stay in a 13 Free day to explore Shimla. 0 12 Coastal ride to Fort Cochin via Arthingal Beach. 57 12 Free day to relax on the beach or explore the 0 13 Late morning cycle to Fatehpur Sikri; transfer to 40 KM KM range of excellent hotels KM KM area around Canggu and Seminyak. Agra; visit the Taj Mahal at sunset. 14 Take Viceroy’s narrow gauge ‘Toy Train’ to 0 13 Free day in Fort Cochin. 0 with swimming pools, KM KM 13 Free time then transfer to Denpasar. 0 14 Visit Agra Fort; transfer to Delhi; evening free. 0 Kalka; connect with onward train to Delhi. ranging from comfortable modern KM KM 14 0 15 0 End Cochin. Free day to explore India’s capital. KM properties to older properties bursting with 15 End Delhi. 0 KM KM character. See website for details. Months of departure 16 End Delhi. 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INDIA FRANCE Manali to Leh Ride Mont Ventoux Cycling Weekend

1 2 Trip3 Code MIH4 5 6 Challenging/Tough7 8 9 1 2 Trip3 Code MSV4 5 6 Challenging/Tough7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights • Six spectacular Himalayan passes • A fantastic compact cycling trip • Fantastic 2000m descent to Leh • Climb Mont Ventoux • Ancient monasteries and culture • Excellent location SRI LANKA At a glance At a glance Cycle the Backroads of Sri Lanka • 17 days land only • 4 days land only • 11 days cycling with vehicle support, 75% tarmac, • 3 days cycling with vehicle support, 100% tarmac 4 Ride through foothills of spice-growing region. 80 25% unpaved roads (in a poor condition) roads, hilly route with mountain passes 1 Trip Code 2MIR 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 9 KM • Spectacular route with long climbs and descents • 3 nights in a charming family-run hotel 5 53 Ride to Kandy. • Trip highlights KM 8 nights hotels, 8 nights full service camping • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners included • Bike hire not included - hire details available • Ancient cities and remote backroads 6 Free day in Kandy. 0 KM • Local bike hire included on request • Rich history and culture 7 Challenging ride through tea estates to 84 • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Ride through tea estates KM Nuwara Eliya. Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance At a glance 8 Hill country ride to Ella. 66 KM • 14 days land only 1 Start Delhi. 0 1 Start Sault at the foot of Ventoux; short warm 38 KM KM 9 102 • Descend to Tissamaharama via Buddha statues up ride through the Provencal countryside. 10 days cycling (including 1 optional ride) KM at Buduruvagela. 2 Train to Chandigarh; drive to Mandi. 0 with 100% vehicle support, 95% tarmac, KM 2 Ride to Montbrun, then climb the Col de 87 KM 10 32 Morning ride to Kataragama Temple; safari 3 0 Macuegne (1068m) for views of Mont Ventoux. 5% unsurfaced road KM Drive to the hill station resort of Manali; free KM • Routes mostly on quiet backroads with at Yala N.P. afternoon to explore. After an easier climb we then tackle the Col de 11 37 l’Homme Mort (1213m). frequent climbs Ride through Bundala N.P. to Hambantota; 4 54 KM Acclimatisation ride around Manali; optional KM • transfer to Ahangama. 3 Ride through the magnificent Gorges de la 105 11 nights hotels, 2 nights guesthouses, all en suite ride to the hot sulphur springs at Vaishisht. KM 12 0 Nesque to Bedoin and climb Mont Ventoux • All breakfasts and 10 lunches included Free day on beach; optional ride to Koggala. 5 37 KM Gradually climb through alpine forests and KM (1912m) by the most famous Tour de France • Local bike hire included villages towards Marhi. 13 0 route. • Transfer to Colombo via Galle. Premium and Solo departures available KM 6 Cycle to Sissu over the Rohtang La (3946m); 72 KM 4 Trip ends in Sault. 0 • Optional single supplement - please enquire 14 End Colombo. 0 descend and follow the Chandra Valley. KM KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 7 Through the beautiful Lahaul Valley and the 30 KM oasis town of Keylong to Jispa. Months of departure 1 Start Sigiriya. 0 Months of departure KM 8 Continue up to Patseo through the pasture lands 25 Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, KM 2 Ride to Dambulla cave temple; afternoon climb 52 around Darcha (3358m). or join our guided groups in the following months: KM or join our guided groups in the following months: Sigiriya Rock. 9 Pass an isolated lake and ride over the 58 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM ● ● ● 3 Ride to Polunnaruwa; cycle tour of ruins. 73 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Baralacha La (4933m) and on to Sarchu. KM 10 A challenging day, via Nakli La (4948m) and 85 exodustravels.com/trip/MSV exodustravels.com/trip/MIR KM Lachalung La (5100m) to Pang. 11 Across the Mori Plains (4778m) to Tsokar Lake. 47 KM 12 Explore nomad settlements around the lake; ride 72 Ventoux or the ‘Giant of KM over the Taglang La (5350m) to Lato. Provence’ has become 13 Ride to Leh, visiting Thikse Monastery en route. 77 legendary since its first KM Tour appearance in 1951. 14 Climb to Khardung La (5602m); exhilarating 78 KM TRIP NAME CODE PAGE The fastest time from Bedoin downhill ride back to Leh. Mont Ventoux Cycling Weekend MSV 55 was by Iban Mayo in 2004 “A trip I will 15 Time to relax and explore Leh. 0 KM Alpine Cols of the MWU 56 - an impressive 55 minutes 51 seconds. 16 Fly to Delhi; optional sightseeing tour. 0 Tour de France KM remember forever!” San Remo-Nice Ride MSN 56 17 End Delhi. 0 Kay McCulloch KM Raid Pyrenean Coast to Coast MSP 57 Ride Cape Argus Cycle Tour MSH 57 Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, Main Photograph: or join our guided groups in the following months: Mercantour National Park JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC (MSN) p56 ● ● ●

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FRANCE, ITALY FRANCE San Remo-Nice Ride Raid Pyrenean Coast to Coast Ride

1 2 Trip3 Code MSN4 5 6 Challenging/Tough7 8 1 9 2 Trip3 Code MSP4 5 6 7 Tough8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights • Perfect cycling roads • Cycle from the Atlantic to the Med • Enjoy the sunshine on the French Riviera • Ride famous Pyrenean Cols • Climb the Col de la Madone and the Poggio • Conquer Tour de France climbs ITALY, FRANCE SOUTH AFRICA At a glance At a glance Alpine Cols of the Tour de France Cape Argus Cycle Tour • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, 100% tarmac • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, 100% paved 3 Ride to Barcelonnette over the Col de la 76 roads,hilly route with mountain passes roads, hilly route with mountain passes 3 Explore the world-renowned winelands near 70 1 2 Trip3 Code MWU4 5 6 Challenging/Tough7 8 9 KM 1 Trip Code2 MSH 3 4 5 Challenging6 7 8 9 KM Bonnette. • 7 nights hotels with en suite facilities • 7 nights hotels with en suite facilities Franschoek and Worcester by bike. Trip highlights 4 Climb the Col de Vars en route to Guillestre. 59 • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included Trip highlights 4 Cycle the semi arid Little and Grand Karoo to 60 KM KM • Bike hire not included - hire details available • Bike hire not included - hire details available • Historic routes of the Tour de France • Ride the world’s largest cyclosportive event Barrydale. 5 Ride to Briancon across the Col d’Izoard. 59 on request on request • Conquer the highest col in Europe KM • Cycle winelands, passes and coastal roads 5 Ride over the spectacular Tradouws Pass 60 KM • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire • Finish on Alpe d’Huez 6 Climb the famous Col du Galibier before 75 • Explore Cape Town and its surroundings to Hermanus. KM descending to Saint Jean de Maurienne. Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance 6 Cycle the Whale Route, one of the world’s most 80 At a glance At a glance KM 7 88 spectacular roads. Climb the Col de la Croix de Fer and the 1 0 1 0 • 8 days land only KM Start San Remo; free time to adjust bikes and Start Hendaye. • 9 days land only legendary Alpe d’Huez; descend to Bourg KM KM 7 Optional morning ride; afternoon race 30 • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, 100% tarmac explore the town. • 8 days cycling with vehicle support, KM d’Oisans. 2 Ride over the Col du St Ignace and the Col 110 registration. roads, climbs are long and steady 2 Ride the Poggio climb, featured in the 67 KM 100% tarmac roads with a few challenging climbs 8 End Bourg d’Oisans. 0 KM d’Osquich before a long descent into Licharre. 8 Race day, ride the Cape Argus. 109 • 7 nights hotels with en suite facilities KM Milan-San Remo race; cycle to the Italian • 8 nights in hotels and guesthouses KM 3 125 Riviera, then into France at Menton. Ride through the Basque hills before taking • All breakfasts included KM • 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners included 9 End Cape Town. 0 on the Hors category Col d’Aubisque and the KM • Bike hire not included - hire details available on Months of departure 3 Circular ride through beautiful hill top villages 54 • Bike hire not included - hire details available KM Col de Soulor followed by a long descent to request Choose your own date for a private departure, and over the famous Col de la Madone and on request Arrens-Marsous. Months of departure • Optional single supplement - please enquire the Col d’Eze. • Optional single supplement - please enquire or join our guided groups in the following months: 4 Ride the mighty Hors category Col du Tourmalet 60 4 A hilly day over the Col du Castillon, Col 100 KM Choose your own date for a private departure, Itinerary & daily cycling distance JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM followed by the first category Col d’Aspin; Itinerary & daily cycling distance de Braus and a steep climb from L’Escarene or join our guided groups in the following months: ● ● ● overnight in Cadeac. 1 0 1 25 Start at Cuneo in the Italian Alps. to Vence. Start Cape Town; visit Cape Point and ride JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM 5 107 KM exodustravels.com/trip/MWU Cycle over the Col de Peyresourde, Col des ● ● 5 Circular ride taking in the Col de Vence; a great 64 KM back to our guesthouse. 2 Ride from Cuneo to Saint Etienne de Tinee 79 KM Ares and the Col de Portet d’Aspet before KM climb often featured in the Paris-Nice race. 2 Cycle to Cape Town along Chapman’s 60 exodustravels.com/trip/ across the Col de la Lombarde. stopping in St Girons for the night. KM MSH 6 Cycle over the other side of the Col du Vence 75 Peak Drive. KM 6 Ride the Col du Port with amazing views over 97 to Grasse. KM the Ariege Valley before climbing the Col de 7 Circular ride from Grasse up to the Plateau 58 Chioula and descending to Ax les Thermes for KM de Caussols. the night. 8 After breakfast in Grasse we transfer to Nice for 0 7 Follow the river that flows through the Gorges 130 KM KM some free time to explore the town; trip de l’Aude all the way to the Mediterranean sea ends here. at St Cyprien. 8 Free morning in St Cyprien beforethe trip ends. 0 Months of departure KM Choose your own date for a private departure, Months of departure or join our guided groups in the following months: “If you want to do a cycling sportive abroad, Choose your own date for a private departure, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● or join our guided groups in the following months: that will in all likelihood be one of the JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/MSN ● ● ● ● best things that you will ever do, exodustravels.com/trip/MSP

At 298km, Milan-San Remo then book this trip. Absolutely amazing!” is the longest professional Claire Mills one day race in modern cycling.

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NEW FINLAND MOROCCO TANZANIA NAMIBIA Fat Biking in Finland Atlas Descent Tanzania Cycle Safari Cycle Namibia

1 Trip Code 2MEF 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 1 9Trip Code2 MMA 3 4 5 Challenging6 1 7Trip Code 2MYB8 3 9 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 Trip7 Code MZN8 1 9 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Cycle through Finnish Wilderness • Spectacular mountain biking trails • Cycle the Great Rift Valley • Magnificent and diverse landscapes • Cross snow-laden forests and fells • Dramatic mountain scenery • Visit the Ngorongoro Crater • The world’s highest sand dunes • Chance to see Northern Lights • Local Berber hospitality • Explore Lake Natron • Wildlife of Etosha National Park At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 13 days land only • 13 days land only • 6 days guided fat biking • 6 days cycling with vehicle support, • 5 days cycling with vehicle support, • 9 days of cycling with vehicle support, 65% off • Prepared trails in Oulanka National Park 75% off road, 25% paved roads, mountainous 90% off road, 10% tarmac, rolling dirt roads road with a mixture of tarmac and gravel roads • 5 nights wilderness lodge, 2 nights simple lodge terrain with some climbs with some sandy and more technical sections • 7 nights full-service camping and 5 nights • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included • 6000m of exhilarating descents! • 10 nights full-service camping, 2 nights hotels hotels/lodges • Local bike hire included • 7 nights hotels with en suite facilities • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners included • All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners included • Optional single supplement - please enquire • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • • • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Local bike hire included Optional single supplement - please enquire • Optional single supplement - please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Kuusamo; transfer to the Logging Lodge. 0 KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Arusha. 0 1 Start Windhoek. 0 2 Introduction to fat biking with easy ride in the 5 KM KM KM 1 Start Agadir. 0 national park. KM 2 50 2 Cycle from Kupferberg Pass to Gamsberg Pass 50 Cycle west across the Monduli mountain range, KM KM and Rooisand. 3 Ride east to the border with . 25 2 Transfer to Tafraoute in the heart of the Anti 35 dropping down to Meserani. KM KM Atlas Mountains; introductory ride to the famous 3 70 3 Cycle towards Solitaire; transfer to Sesriem. 50 Cycle towards the Rift Valley and Selelai. KM 4 Return trip to Lake Paanajärvi’s viewpoint. 10 painted Blue Rocks. KM KM 4 0 4 45 3 75 Rift Valley Wall hike; visit Maasai homestead. Climb Dune 40 and cycle back to Sesriem. Ride through impressive gorges and lush KM KM 5 Ride across a vast pine tree forest back to the 10 KM KM palmeries around Ait Mansour; a rough and Logging Lodge. 5 50 5 Namib Naukluft Desert cycle; transfer to 50 Cycle to Mto Wa Mbu via Manyara lake. KM rocky day with 35km descent and optional KM Swakopmund via Walvis Bay. 6 Free day optional activities at Basecamp 13 KM tarmac climb towards the end. 6 0 Ngorongoro Crater game drive; camp on 6 0 Oulanka. KM Free day to enjoy a range of activities. 4 Transfer to Tizi Mlil Pass for an exhilarating 55 crater rim. KM 7 Return trip to Oulanka visitor centre; farewell 0 KM KM descent and a great ride back to Tafraout. 7 Full day in the Serengeti to enjoy the wildlife. 0 7 Skeleton Coast and Brandberg ride. 65 dinner by open fire. KM KM 5 Ride down to the old walled town of Tiznit; 45 8 End Kuusamo. 0 KM 8 Full day wildlife viewing; camp at Lobo. 0 8 Ride past Herrero and Himba villages. 50 KM optional visit to silver markets and traditional KM KM Hamman. 9 45 9 Cycle towards Outjo; transfer to Etosha N.P. 45 Cycle down the eastern edge of the park KM Months of departure 6 Drive into High Atlas Mountains where the 35 KM for safari. KM through Maasai villages. landscape is very different; ride through pine Choose your own date for a private departure, 10 Spectacular ride down to Lake Natron and Ol 70 10 Search for iconic wildlife on safari in Etosha N.P. 0 forests and mountain villages of the Tiqqi Gorge KM KM or join our guided groups in the following months: Doinyo Lengai. to Imouzzer. 11 Ride out towards Outjo; transfer to 60 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 11 Free day for relaxation. 0 KM ● ● 7 The ultimate off road finale through remote 55 KM Otjiwarongwe. KM villages down to the Atlantic Ocean for a swim; 12 Transfer to Arusha. 0 12 Cycle to Waterberg Plateau; optional game walk. 50 exodustravels.com/trip/MEF drive to Agadir. KM KM 13 0 8 0 13 Free day in Arusha to explore the city; end 0 Transfer to Windhoek airport; trip ends here. End Agadir. KM KM KM Arusha. Months of departure A fat bike is an off road Months of departure Months of departure Choose your own date for a private departure, machine built around Choose your own date for a private departure, Choose your own date for a private departure, or join our guided groups in the following months: oversized tyres. It can be or join our guided groups in the following months: or join our guided groups in the following months: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC used with only 5-10psi in JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TRIP NAME CODE PAGE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● the tyres, smoothing out ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fat Biking in Finland MEF 58 ● ● ● ● obstacles and allowing you exodustravels.com/trip/MZN Atlas Descent MMA 59 exodustravels.com/trip/MMA to ride over unstable ground such as snow exodustravels.com/trip/MYB Tanzania Cycle Safari MYB 59 or sand. They are seriously fun to ride! Cycle Namibia MZN 59 Cycling in Mongolia MCM 60 Cycling in Bhutan MIB 60

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NEW BHUTAN FRANCE Cycling in Bhutan Cycling in the Loire Valley

1 Trip Code2 MIB 3 4 5 Challenging6 7 8 9 Trip Code LSR 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights • Visit the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery • Magnificent chateaux • Spectacular Himalayan scenery • Quiet cycle routes • Colourful festivals • Fantastic food MONGOLIA At a glance At a glance Cycling in Mongolia • 14 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days cycling (including 1 optional day) • 5 days cycling with luggage transfers, 6 Short climb to cross Kholboogin Pass (1649m) 50 with 100% vehicle support, 80% tarmac, 80% tarmac, 20% cycle tracks 1 Trip Code 2MCM 3 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 7 8 9 KM before descending to Khairkhan Lake camp. 20% unpaved roads (some in poor condition) • Mainly flat with a few short climbs • Trip highlights 7 Cycle up Khunjiin River Valley to camp beneath 60 Max. altitude 3700m, average 2300m • 7 nights hotels, all en suite KM • Spectacular route with long climbs and descents • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included • Cycle across remote steppe Mt. Chingeltei. • 13 nights standard class hotels, all en suite • Local bike hire included • Wild Camping 8 Short climb past the headwaters of the Khunjiin; 55 KM • All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners included • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • Feel like a modern-day nomad descend into Tamir River Valley; camp near • All departures visit a festival Great Rock of Ikh Tamir. Itinerary & daily cycling distance At a glance • April 2017 departure led by Valerie Parkinson 9 Half-day ride to Tsetserleg; capital of Arhangai, 30 • 15 days land only KM • 1 Start Chisseaux. 0 afternoon free. Local bike hire included KM • 11 days cycling (including 2 half days) with • Optional single supplement - please enquire 10 Morning ride in foothills of the Khangai 25 2 Visit Chateau de Nitray en route to Amboise, 39 100% vehicle support,90% dirt tracks, 10% tarmac KM KM Mountains; ger camp with hot springs. Itinerary & daily cycling distance passing through many pretty villages. • 7 nights wild camping, 2 nights hotels, 3 nights 11 65 Cycle across undulating steppe to Mt. Ondor 1 0 3 Free day to explore Amboise. 0 traditional Mongolian gers, 1 night sleeper train KM Start Kathmandu. KM Khairkhan (2312m). KM • All breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners included 2 40 4 Relaxed ride to Chaumont through picturesque 49 12 Ride the Khangai Mountain Range on good 55 Fly to Paro; easy cycle to National Museum KM • Naadam Festival departure in July - see Trip Notes KM KM countryside; chance to visit the chateau this jeep tracks; descend to Orkhon River Valley. (depending on flight times). • Local bike hire included evening. 3 70 13 Ride to Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery; 35 Paro to Haa Valley via the Chilila Pass (3700m). • Optional single supplement - please enquire KM KM 5 Visit Chaumont Chateau this morning if you 26 overnight in traditional ger camp. KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 4 A rolling day of cycling from Haa to Thimphu. 112 didn’t go yesterday; cycle on to Cour Cheverny. 14 Drive to Ulaan Baatar, visit sand dunes at 0 KM KM 6 Free day in Cour Cheverny; option to ride to 36 1 Start Ulaan Baatar. 0 Mongol Els; free afternoon. 5 Circular ride from Thimphu to the Cheri 40 KM KM KM Chateau de Chambord. 15 End Ulaan Baatar. 0 Monastery (2600m). 2 City tour and traditional Mongolian show; 0 KM 7 Complete this circular itinerary back to 47 KM 6 Thimphu to Punakha via the Dochu La (3015m) 70 KM overnight train to Erdenet. KM Chisseaux, visiting the fairytale Chateau de passing 108 stupas. 3 Ride to Tal Tolgoi Well via the small township 50 Months of departure Chenonceau on the way back. KM 7 Punakha to the Phobjikha Valley across the 66 of Bugat; camp. Choose your own date for a private departure, KM 8 End Chisseaux. 0 Lawala Pass (3030m), visiting the Gangtey KM 4 Cross Tuluugiin Pass; hike craters of extinct 75 or join our guided groups in the following months: KM Monastery en route. Mt. Uran and Mt. Togoo; camp. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 8 Phobjikha to Pele La (3392m), then a beautiful, 80 Months of departure ● ● ● ● 5 Arhangai steppe ride through undulating country 60 KM KM long downhill to Trongsa. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC to open green valley below Mt. Khairkhan exodustravels.com/trip/MCM 9 Trongsa to Bumthang, over the Yotong La 65 TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE TRIP NAME CODE PAGE ● ● ● ● ● ● (1862m); camp. KM (3425m), with a spectacular view today! Cycling in the Loire Valley LSR 61 Cycling in Andalucia: LRF 64 Barolo Gastronomic Cycling LHH 67 exodustravels.com/trip/LSR Seville to Cadiz 10 Day in Bumthang; optional festival visit and/or 0 Loire Gastronomic Cycling LHG 62 Cycle the Adriatic: LSP 67 KM Contrasts of Catalunya Cycling LHC 64 Venice to Porec cycle ride depending on the trip departure date. Dordogne Gastronomic LHD 62 11 Fly to Paro. 0 Cycling Mallorca Coast to Coast Ride LSO 65 Coastal Croatia: Pula to Porec LHZ 68 KM Cycling the Vineyards LSQ 62 Bolzano, Verona & Venice Ride LSX 65 Cycling in Romania LRD 68 12 Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. 0 of Burgundy “Unforgettable blend KM Cycling in Tuscany: LRA 65 Cycling the Danube: LSV 68 Cycle Provence & the Luberon LSM 63 Pisa to Florence Passau to Vienna 13 Fly to Kathmandu. 0 of landscapes, cycling, KM Cycling in Portugal: LRB 63 Aspects of Assisi Cycling LHA 66 Cycling the Danube: LSH 69 14 End Kathmandu. 0 Mountains to the Sea Vienna to Budapest KM Cycling in Sardinia: LSU 66 Cycling in the Douro Valley LRC 63 Beaches & Wetlands Bike & Boat: Passau to LRG 69 Budapest along the Danube camping and wildlife Cycling on Spain's Green Coast LRE 64 Puglia: Cycle the Heel of Italy LSI 66 Months of departure Bike & Boat: Mantua to Venice LRH 69 in a country which has JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● Main Photograph: Self-guided cycling in Portugal (LRB) p63 masses to offer…” exodustravels.com/trip/MIB Paul Masters

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PREMIUMNEW PREMIUMNEW PORTUGAL NEW FRANCE FRANCE PORTUGAL FRANCE FRANCE Cycling in Portugal: Mountains Loire Gastronomic Cycling Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling Cycling the Vineyards of Burgundy Cycle Provence & the Luberon Cycling in the Douro Valley to the Sea

Trip Code LHG 1 Leisurely2 Trip3 Code LHD4 15 26 Leisurely/Moderate37 48 Trip 5Code9 LSQ 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 1 Trip7 Code 2LSM8 3 9 4 Moderate/Challenging5 6 Trip7 Code LRB8 19 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code LRC 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Visit fine chateaux • Gastronomic cuisine • Charming Dijon and Beaune • Colourful Provencal villages • Mountain villages with ancient traditions • Unique, handpicked accommodation • Superb hotels • Dramatic scenery • World famous vineyards • Climb Mont Ventoux • Coastal cycling • Cycle through terraced vineyards • Outstanding food and wine • Excellent hotels with pools • Stunning French architecture • See the lavender fields in season • Discover Porto • Taste world-class wines At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 7 days land only • 9 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 7 days land only • 5 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 7 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 5 days cycling with luggage transfers, 85% tarmac, 15% cycle paths and tracks 90% tarmac, 10% cycle tracks 95% quiet tarmac roads, 5% tracks and towpaths 100% tarmac 86% tarmac, 14% unpaved 85% tarmac, 15% unpaved • Mainly flat, ideal for first-timers • Gently undulating throughout • Undulating route with short distances • Undulating terrain, optional climbs of Mt Ventoux • Mainly flat or downhill with some gentle hills • Undulating terrain with opportunity to increase • 6 nights hotels all en suite • 8 nights hotels all en suite • 7 nights hotels all en suite and Montagne de Lure • 7 nights hotels all en suite distance on some days • All breakfasts and 6 gastronomic dinners included • All breakfasts and 8 gastronomic dinners included • All breakfasts included • 7 nights hotels all en suite • All breakfasts included • 6 nights hotels all en suite • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts and 2 3-course dinners • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • E-bike hire available on request • E-bike hire available on request • Local bike hire included • E-bike hire available on request with wine included Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • E-bike hire available on request • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • Local bike hire included Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance • E-bike hire available on request 1 0 Start Chissay. • KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance Compulsory single supplement – please enquire 1 Start Souillac. 0 1 Start Beaune. 0 1 Start Porto airport; transfer to Castro Laboreiro; 0 2 Cycle along the river to Chateau de 28 KM KM KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 1 Start Cavaillon. 0 spend the night in a small hotel in a mountain Chenonceau; cycle to St Ouen-les-Vignes via 2 Ride via Chateau de Fenelon and Grolejac, or 37 2 Free day to enjoy Beaune or take an optional 26 KM KM KM village. 1 Start Porto airport; transfer to Miranda do 0 Amboise. via Carlux, to Sarlat. cycle ride. 2 Follow the Durance River to Cadenet. 37 KM KM 2 Cycle towards Moncao, looking out for deer 46 Douro, on the Spanish border. 3 15 KM Free day; return to Amboise or optional cycle 3 Free day; relax in Sarlat or optional ride to 38 3 Cycle through some of Burgundy’s most famous 31 and wild horses. KM KM KM 3 Ride through rolling hills and lavender fields to 58 2 Cycle through the Douro Nature Reserve to 47 along the river to the wine capital of Vouvray. Domme or La Roque-Gageac. vineyards to Nolay. KM KM Forcalquier. 3 Follow the River Minho towards the medieval 48 Mogadouro; look out for birds of prey such as 4 43 KM Shorter cycle route via Limeray or longer cycle 4 Ride through the rolling countryside of the 45 4 Ride through the forested uplands to the hilltop 36 town of Caminha; sample some of the local the Egyptian Vulture or Bonelli’s Eagle. KM KM KM 4 Free day to explore Forcalquier; alternatively, 36 ride to Autreche; routes converge and go to Perigord Nord, or follow the Dordogne to village of Chateauneuf en Auxois. KM enjoy an optional ride to Saint-Etienne-les- Vinho Verde for which the region is famous. 3 Follow the gentle path of a former railway track 39 Chaumont; finish in Chitenay. Beynac; end the day in Les Eyzies. KM 5 Free day to relax and explore Chateauneuf; 26 Orgues. 4 Cycle along the coast, with an option to stop 53 through olive and almond groves to Torre de 5 50 KM KM Free day to visit the chateau at Cheverny or 5 Free day; optional ride through the Vezere 29 alternatively take in some of the pretty to admire the Santa Luzia Church overlooking Moncorvo. KM KM 5 Ride a gradual climb passing through Saint- 54 optional cycle to Chateau de Chambord. Gorges or enjoy canoeing or kayaking. surrounding villages on a short cycle ride. KM Christol and onto Sault. Viana; pedal inland towards Ponte de Lima. 4 Cycle alongside the River Douro for the first 29 6 31 KM Cycle via Fougeres-sur-Bievre along the river to 6 37 6 41 5 33 KM Cycle to La Roque St Christophe and St Leon; Enjoy a morning descent, then cycle along Follow in the tracks of the ancient Santiago de time, and enjoy the stunning views and magical KM KM 6 Free day in Sault; ride a loop through the 56 KM Montrichard; continue to Chateau de Chissay. finish in Auriac-du-Perigord. the canal tow path to Dijon; afternoon free to KM landscape; tonight’s stay is on a quinta (farming beautiful Nesque Gorges or climb the mighty Compostela route; cycle through cornfields and 7 End Chissay. 0 7 Free day exploring Montignac, or ride to the 32 explore. vineyards to Barcelos. estate). KM KM Mont Ventoux at 1912m. II caves. 7 Leave medieval Dijon and pedal to Beaune via 48 6 Enjoy an easy ride today back towards the 36 5 Ride though the UNESCO World Heritage 24 KM 7 Cycle south across the Vaucluse Plateau, then 67 KM KM 8 Cycle back to Souillac via Salignac and the 56 Nuits St. Georges, the capital of the Cotes de KM Atlantic Ocean; finish in the seaside town of listed vineyards of the Douro Valley, before Months of departure KM west to Cavaillon. Manoir d’Eyrignac. Nuits vineyards. Vila do Conde, famous for its shipbuilding past. taking a boat to Pinhao; transfer to Sabrosa. 8 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 8 0 End Cavaillon. 9 0 End Beaune. KM 7 Pedal along the coast on quiet cycle paths, 34 6 Enjoy the final cycling day through the back roads 32 ● ● ● ● ● ● End Souillac. KM KM KM KM approaching the UNESCO World Heritage of the Douro, finally arriving in Peso da Regua: the exodustravels.com/trip/LHG Months of departure City of Porto. International Capital of Wine and Vineyards. Months of departure Months of departure 8 End Porto. 0 7 Transfer back to the airport, or choose to spend 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM KM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● extra time in the cosmopolitan city of Porto. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/LSM Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/LHD exodustravels.com/trip/LSQ Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/LRB exodustravels.com/trip/LRC “A thoroughly This trip offers the option to upgrade to premium enjoyable cycling ‘in-style’ accommodation, please ask for details. “One of the trip with some unexplored gems superb food.” of southern Europe.” Mark Robertson Oliver Mills

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NEW SPAIN NEW SPAIN PREMIUMNEW ITALY SPAIN SPAIN ITALY Cycling in Andalucia: Contrasts of Cycling in Tuscany: Cycling on Spain’s Green Coast Mallorca Coast to Coast Ride Bolzano, Verona & Venice Ride Seville to Cadiz Catalunya Cycling Pisa to Florence

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Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Stunning beaches of northern Spain • Three nights in Parador hotels and • Beautiful countryside • Easy cycling • Spectacular scenery • Free day in Florence • Mediaeval towns and quaint seaside villages one night in an Andalucian hacienda • Stunning sandy beaches • Family-run boutique hotels • Delicious cuisine and wine • Leonardo Da Vinci’s birthplace • Delicious traditional cuisine • Tapas and flamenco in the streets of Jerez • Luxury 14th century hotel • Coastal and inland cycle routes • Verona, Vicenza and Venice • Gentle Tuscan terrain At a glance • Spectacular beaches of Cadiz At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only At a glance • 7 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 7 days land only • 5 days cycling with luggage transfers, 70% tarmac, • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 5 days cycling (including 1 optional ride) with 95% tarmac, 5% unpaved • 5 days cycling with luggage transfers, 30% dirt tracks and coastal paths 98% tarmac, 2% dirt track 95% tarmac, 5% gravel tracks luggage transfers, 88% tarmac, 12% unpaved • Undulating cycling with some smaller climbs 82% tarmac, 18% unpaved • Gentle terrain throughout • Gentle undulating cycling, perfect for first-timers • Mainly quiet roads and cycle paths • 7 nights hotels all en suite • 7 nights hotels all en suite, most near the beach • Undulating cycling • 6 nights hotels all en suite • 7 nights hotels all en suite, 3 with pools • 7 nights hotels all en suite • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • 6 nights hotels all en suite, 4 with pools • All breakfasts and 4 dinners included • All breakfasts included • All breakfasts included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • All breakfasts included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • E-bike hire available on request • Local bike hire included • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • E-bike hire available on request • E-bike hire available on request Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • E-bike hire available on request Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire 1 0 • Start Pisa; free time to explore this beautiful city Itinerary & daily cycling distance Compulsory single supplement – please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 1 Start Calella de Palafrugell. 0 and visit the iconic leaning tower. Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 1 Start Santander. 0 1 Start Campos. 0 1 Start Bolzano. 0 2 Cycle along the River Serchio towards the well- 30 KM 2 Ride to Pals; continue to Palau Sator and 33 KM KM KM 1 Start Seville. 0 KM preserved Renaissance town of Lucca; optional 2 Cycle from Santander to Santillana del Mar, 52 KM Fontanilles; loop back to Platja de Pals. 2 Cycle to local beaches and visit salt production 40 2 Cycle on quiet roads following the Adige River 70 KM KM KM ride towards Massaciuccoli Lake. with an optional visit to the UNESCO Altamira 2 Using the network of cycle tracks head 50 3 Free day to relax on the beach, or optional ride 10 lagoons; enjoy a rest by the hotel pool. to Trento, capital of the Trentino region. KM KM 3 Panoramic cycling through the small village 45 Caves. north-east to reach the historic walled town of to Begur. 3 Following small country lanes cycle through 38 3 Continue riding along the river to the 50 KM KM KM of Collodi for optional visit to the famous 3 32 Carmona. Ride to San Vicente de la Barquera, enjoying a 4 Ride to medieval Torroella de Montgri; on to 34 almond groves and quaint villages. magnificent Lake Garda; four hour ferry cruise Pinocchio’s Park; spend the night in Montecatini KM KM coffee en route at the pretty town of Comillas. 3 Enjoy a flat day of cycling through small 68 Castell d’Emporda at La Bisbal. 4 Leisurely cycling to the market town of Sineu, 41 to the south shore of the lake. Terme. KM KM 4 48 4 60 Pedal alongside sandy beaches entering the traditional towns towards Montellano. 5 20 stopping for coffee en route. Leaving the shores of Lake Garda; head to 4 60 KM Free day to laze by the pool or enjoy an KM Free day to relax in one of the most famous KM KM region of Astutrias; finish in traditional fishing 4 Pedal along quiet country roads and the 60 optional ride to Corca and Monells. 5 40 the beautiful city of Verona, made famous by KM Cycle towards the Tramuntana mountain range thermal cities in Europe, or take a circular ride port of Llanes. ‘Via Verde’ cycle lane with the mountains of KM Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 6 Ride to village of Ullastret; continue to 32 to spend two nights in a lovely rural hotel in the to Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace. 5 38 KM 5 75 Pass through a succession of quaint seaside Grazalema as your backdrop. foothills. Pedal on quiet roads and cycle paths towards 5 50 KM Palafrugell, return to Calella de Palafrugell. KM Short train transfer to the pretty town of Pistoia; towns today cycling towards Ribadesella. 5 56 the legendary city of Vicenza, arguably the most KM Follow the river Guadalete through 7 0 6 Explore one of the most beautiful settings on 36 head back in the saddle to reach Florence; KM End Calella de Palafrugell. KM 6 Enjoy a day of beautiful scenery and delicious 45 Mediterranean woodland and agricultural land, KM the island as you cycle in the foothills of the beautiful city in Veneto. alternatively ride all the way from Montecatini. KM 6 50 local food ending in Villaviciosa. on undulating terrain. Tramuntana mountain range. Pass the wonderful Palladian Villa Rotonda; 6 0 KM Free day in Florence; meander down KM 7 42 6 Reach the sea today and the ancient city of 62 Months of departure 7 41 cycle to Padua where Giotto’s Chapel and Cycle along small country roads following the KM Visit the old historic town of Alcudia and then enchanting streets, marvel at the cathedral or KM Cadiz, thought to be the oldest city in Western KM other marvels await. coast to Gijon, with its lively food and drinks JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC cycle to your centrally located hotel in the climb the hill to the church of San Miniato al scene. Europe. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● medieval town of Pollenca. 7 Cycling out of Padua the route continues 40 Monte for a spectacular view. KM 8 End Gijon. 0 7 End Cadiz. 0 8 End Pollenca. 0 towards the and city of Venice. 7 Take a short train transfer to Empoli and cycle 65 KM KM exodustravels.com/trip/LHC KM KM Tonight’s hotel is located in Mestre, a short bus along the River Arno to return to Pisa. ride from the fascinating and iconic city. Months of departure Months of departure Months of departure 8 End Pisa. 0 8 End Mestre. 0 KM KM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/LRE exodustravels.com/trip/LRF exodustravels.com/trip/LSO JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/LRA exodustravels.com/trip/LSX

This area of Northern Spain has an abundance of lively street markets which provide an excellent opportunity to “Loved the great try the local cuisine. cycle-friendly lanes.” Constant Van Den Berg

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ITALY NEW NEW I PREMIUM ITALY ITALY Cycling in Sardinia: ITALY Aspects of Assisi Cycling Puglia: Cycle the Heel of Italy Barolo Gastronomic Cycling Beaches & Wetlands

Trip Code LHA 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code LSU 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 Trip 5Code LSI 6 1 7 2 8 Leisurely/Moderate3 9 4 5 6 Trip7 Code LHH8 1 9 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Beautiful Italian countryside • Spectacular countryside and coastline • Stunning coastal rides • Scenic UNESCO vineyards of Piedmont • Montefalco, Spello and Assisi • Two-centre trip with unique Sardinian hospitality • Traditional architecture • Luxury hotels, most with pools • Fantastic hotels • Superb area for bird watching • Fine food and wine • Michelin-starred restaurant ITALY, SLOVENIA, CROATIA At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance Cycle the Adriatic: Venice to Porec • 9 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 9 days land only • 7 days cycling (including 3 optional rides) • 6 days two-centre cycling with luggage transfers • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 4 days cycling with luggage transfers, with luggage transfers, 90% tarmac roads, between hotels,100% tarmac 99% tarmac, 1% unpaved 95% tarmac, 5% gravel 3 Leave the coast and pedal north towards an 65 Trip Code LSP 1 2 3 Moderate4 5 6 7 8 9 KM 10% easy tracks • Undulating terrain • Gentle undulations throughout • 8 nights hotels all en suite area known for its lagoons to reach the beautiful • Undulating terrain with relatively short distances • 7 nights hotels, both en suite and with pools • 7 nights hotels all en suite • All breakfasts and 8 dinners included Trip highlights little town of Portogruaro. • 8 nights hotels, all en suite and most with • All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • All breakfasts included • Local bike hire included 4 Continue to Palmanova and the ancient city of 70 • Cycle through three countries KM swimming pools • Local bike hire included • E-bike hire available on request Aquileia; lunch by the sea at Marano Lagunare with wine included • Visit Venice • All breakfasts and 6 dinners included • • E-bike hire available on request • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire is highly recommended. Local bike hire included • Ride the Istrian Peninsula • Local bike hire included • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire Itinerary & daily cycling distance 5 Option of a beautiful ride to the lagoon port 70 At a glance KM • E-bike hire available on request of Grad, then a more hilly coastal ride through Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Benevello. 0 • 8 days land only • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire KM Duino, Sistiana and Miramare; arrive at Trieste. 1 0 1 0 Start Matera. • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, 6 45 Start Tresnuraghes. KM 2 35 Time to explore impressive Trieste, then cross Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM Gentle ride through the breathtaking Langhe KM KM 92% tarmac, 8% unpaved into Slovenia; ride through Koper and Piran 2 30 2 70 countryside to Castiglione Tinella. 1 0 Enjoy a short cycling loop with panoramic views Ride through the historic ‘Sassi’ houses of Start Spello. KM KM • Gentle undulations throughout before reaching the spa town of Portoroz. KM of the valley and coast. Matera then continue to Alberobello. 3 A day to relax; visit the spa town of Acqui 0 KM • 7 nights hotels all en suite 7 Cycle past the salt mines of Secovljie; enter 55 2 Ride along the Teverone Valley with the option to 42 3 29 3 45 Terme, or explore Asti. KM Ride along the coast and through vineyards; Cycle through Valle d’Itria, past the picturesque • KM KM KM All breakfasts included Croatia and tackle a few hills, passing the visit the Roman village of Trevi; end in Spoleto afternoon optional wine tasting in Bosa. fairy-tale Trulli houses to hilltop-town of Ostuni. 4 Cycle through the vineyards to Castagnole 42 KM • Local bike hire included ancient port of Novigrad on the Istrian Coast 3 Free day to enjoy Spoleto. 0 4 55 4 50 Lanze; afternoon visit to Alba, home of Cycle through typical Sardinian countryside and Train to Lecce; cycle through the countryside to • before reaching Porec. KM KM KM E-bike hire available on request visit the church in Sagama. Gallipoli on the Ionian Coast with its old town chocolate and truffles; continue to Grinzane 4 40 • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire 8 End Porec; optional ferry back to Venice. 0 Climb up to Montefalco for views and wine situated on a rocky island. Cavour. KM KM 5 Ride alongside spectacular coastline before 67 tasting; continue on to Marcellano. KM 5 0 Itinerary & daily cycling distance reaching your hotel in Cabras. 5 Reach the most southerly point of Salento at 50 Explore Grinzane Cavour, visit nearby 5 22 KM KM Free day to visit Bevagna, relax by the pool, or gastronomic town of Bra, or cycle to La Morra. 1 0 KM 6 40 Santa Maria di Leuca. Start Mestre, the mainland of Venice. Months of departure ride to Ceralto Castle. Cycle a route to the fascinating quartz beaches KM KM 6 50 6 Cycle through sunflower fields to Barolo; 34 of Is Arutas and Mari Ermi. Follow the south coast of the Adriatic Sea to the KM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 6 Ride through picture-perfect countryside to 42 KM 2 Leave Venice by bike and vaporetto towards the 65 KM ancient town of Otranto. continue through scenic countryside to Monforte KM ● ● ● ● ● Gualdo Cattaneo; finish in Torgiano. 7 Pedal around the Cabras marsh, home to 32 coast; chance to swim in the sea en route. KM 7 55 d’Alba. thousands of birds including the migratory Continue along the shoreline through olive exodustravels.com/trip/LSP 7 Visit the wine and olive oil museum at Torgiano 13 KM 7 Explore Monforte d’Alba or relax at the hotel’s 0 KM Glossy Ibis. groves to the Baroque city of Lecce. KM or ride to Deruta or Bettona. swimming pool. 8 End Cabras. 0 8 End Lecce. 0 8 Cycle the ‘Wine and Art Road’ to Brufa; explore 45 KM KM 8 Cycle along the Rea Valley; continue to 35 KM KM Assisi before riding back to Spello. Serravalle Langhe, then on to Benevello. Months of departure 9 End Spello. 0 Months of departure 9 End Benevello. 0 KM KM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure Months of departure exodustravels.com/trip/LSU exodustravels.com/trip/LSI JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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Want to add a little luxury to your trip? Add on a gourmet dinner, wine tasting and “…a wonderful one access entry to the hotel ‘wellness’ area - please ask holiday taking in your agent for details. magnificent scenery…” Simon Morris

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CROATIA PREMIUMNEW NEW AUSTRIA, GERMANY AUSTRIA, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY AUSTRIA, GERMANY, SLOVAKIA, NEW NEW ROMANIA ITALY Coastal Croatia: Cycling the Danube: Cycling the Danube: HUNGARY Cycling in Romania Bike & Boat: Mantua to Venice Pula to Porec Passau to Vienna Vienna to Budapest Bike & Boat: Passau to Budapest along the Danube

Trip Code LHZ 1 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 Trip 5Code LRD 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 Moderate4 Trip5 Code LSV6 17 28 Leisurely/Moderate39 4 5 6 Trip7 Code LSH8 1 9 2 Leisurely/Moderate3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Trip Code LRH 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Trip Code LRG 1 Leisurely2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights Trip highlights • Explore the Istrian Peninsula • Transylvania’s heritage by bike • Discover Vienna • Meander along the Danube • Leisurely riding along the Po River • Roman architecture • Rural villages and rich natural landscapes • Peaceful cycle paths • Cycle three countries in one week • Three iconic European capitals • Sleepy villages and ancient ports • Superb scenery and cuisine • Pedal along the foot of the Fagaras and • Explore castles and palaces • Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest • Romantic towns and mighty castles • Guided tour of timeless Venice Carpathian mountains • Danube National Park At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance At a glance • 8 days land only At a glance • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • 8 days land only • • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 9 days land only • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, • 6 days cycling with luggage transfers, 8 days land only • 5 days cycling 97% paved, 3% gravel tracks 60% tarmac, 40% coastal tracks • 7 days cycling with luggage transfers 99% cycle path, 1% road 80% cycle path, 20% road • 5 days cycling, 95% cycle path, 5% road • Mainly quiet roads and cycle paths • • Gentle cycling perfect for occasional cyclists • 80% tarmac, 20% unpaved • Mainly flat cycle paths with some gentle hills • Mainly quiet roads and cycle paths with a few Easy cycling along mainly quiet paths • 7 nights accommodation on board the Ave Maria, • 7 nights hotels all en suite • Scenic route with some climbs • 7 nights hotels all en suite; option to upgrade busier sections entering and leaving the cities • 7 nights accommodation on board the all cabins en suite and with air conditioning • All breakfasts and 1 brunch included • 7 nights guesthouses (3 nights with shared facilities); on 1 night • 7 nights hotels all en suite MS Normandie, all cabins en suite and with • All breakfasts, 6 self-made packed lunches • Local bike hire included 1 night hotel • All breakfasts and 1 wine tasting included • All breakfasts included air conditioning and 7 dinners included • • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • All breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches and • Local bike hire included • Local bike hire included All breakfasts, 6 self-made packed lunches • Reverse route available on alternate weeks • and 7 dinners included • Itinerary & daily cycling distance 7 dinners included E-bike hire available on request • E-bike hire available on request Local bike hire included • • Local bike hire included • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire Local bike hire included • E-bike hire available on request 1 0 Start Fazana. • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire • E-bike hire available on request • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance • Compulsory single supplement – please enquire 2 Circular warm up ride to Pula; visit the 20 Itinerary & daily cycling distance Itinerary & daily cycling distance KM 1 Start Passau. 0 1 Start Vienna. 0 beautifully preserved Roman amphitheatre. KM KM Itinerary & daily cycling distance 1 Start Bucharest; train to Brasov followed by a short 0 1 Start Mantua. 0 KM 2 40 KM 3 Cycle inland to Vodnjan village brimming with 33 Free time to explore Passau; ride to the 2 Cycle to the Roman remains at Petronell- 68 1 0 KM transfer to Bran and a visit to the famous castle. KM KM Start Passau. architectural treats; return to Fazana. Schlogener Loop in Austria via the only Trappist Carnuntum; stay in Bratislava. KM 2 Cycle a loop to Mantua with its three 40 2 50 KM Cross several villages at the foot of a national 2 46 4 38 KM monastery in Austria. Start Engelhartszell, cycle towards one of the picturesque ‘lakes’ formed by the Mincio. Picturesque rural riding to Bale; time for lunch in 3 Cross the Hungarian border; cycle through 44 KM KM park; reach Ohaba and visit the oldest flour mill 3 50 KM most scenic sections of the Danube; board the old town; then on to Rovinj. in the country. Cycle along country lanes passing the castle at charming villages to Mosonmagyarovar. 3 Short cruise to Governolo; ride along the river 50 KM again at Brandstatt. KM 5 12 Ottensheim and Cistercian abbey in Wilhering Po passing Ostiglia and Bergantino before Free day to explore Rovinj, swim in the sea or 3 Cycle along the foot of the Fagaras mountains 66 4 Cycle to Hedervar castle; onwards to the pretty 41 KM KM en route to Linz. KM 3 Arrive in Bratislava around noon; cycle a loop 54 reaching the sleepy village of Zelo. enjoy a short optional ride. to reach Sambata de Sus with an option to visit town of Gyor. KM 4 60 via Hainburg and the Imperial Palace of Hof; 4 50 6 42 Today’s ride enters the province of Lower 5 55 Pedal towards Ferrara; afternoon coach transfer Pedal inland to Lim Fjord with panoramic view the impressive 17th century monastery. KM Cycle towards Komarom; option to stop at the KM KM Austria; follow the river to Grein. KM optional evening city tour of Bratislava. to the ancient Greek port of Adria. point; coastal ride to Porec. 4 65 National Stud farm in Babolna. Pedal towards Biertan; visit the UNESCO world 4 40 KM 5 50 Morning arrival into the iconic city of Budapest; 5 40 7 30 Ride between wooded mountains, through quiet 6 56 KM From Porto Viro, cycle through the unique Visit the UNESCO heritage Basilica of heritage site and fortified church. KM Follow the riverbanks along the flat Danube KM KM riverside towns and past the Benedictine abbey KM a roundtrip to Szentendre or an optional city tour. wetland park of the Po delta, home to herons Euphrasius; coastal loop back to Porec. 5 Pass the UNESCO World Heritage town of 40 valley, towards Esztergom (known as KM at Melk - stunning both inside and out. 5 Start at the famous fortress of Visegrad and 25 and several colonies of flamingos. 8 End Porec. 0 Sighisoara; visit the birthplace of Vlad the ‘Hungarian Rome’); stay in Visegrád. KM KM 6 40 choose one of two routes towards Esztergom; 6 30 Pedal through the vineyards of the Wachau, 7 56 Visit the fish market; afternoon island hopping Impaler. KM Ride round the Danube Bend to Szentendre; KM past pretty villages including Weisenkirchen and KM sail to Vienna overnight. by bike and boat in the Venetian lagoon. 6 48 bike or boat to Budapest. Cycle through the Transylvanian hills; visit the 6 0 Months of departure KM Durnstein, to Krems. Free day in Vienna; visit the major sites such 7 0 fortified church of Apold and spend the night 8 End Budapest. 0 KM Discover the ancient ‘Serenissima Republic of 7 40 as St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg. KM JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Train to Tulln; ride into Vienna past Greifenstein KM in Soars. KM Venice’; some free time to soak up the timeless ● ● ● ● ● castle; evening to explore. 7 Ride through small villages, apricot trees and 42 beauty of the city and its islands. 7 Ride to Viscri’s fortified church, which was 35 KM KM 8 0 vineyards, passing castles and monasteries on exodustravels.com/trip/LHZ restored with the help of the Prince Charles End Vienna. Months of departure 8 End Venice. 0 KM your way. KM foundation. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 8 0 ● ● ● ● ● ● End Passau. 8 From Viscri, pedal towards Vad, passing the 58 Months of departure KM KM Months of departure Rupea Fortress; one of the oldest archaeological JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC exodustravels.com/trip/LSH remains in Romania. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Months of departure JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 9 0 End Vad; private transfer to Brasov and train to JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KM exodustravels.com/trip/LSV Bucharest. ● ● ● ● ● ● exodustravels.com/trip/LRH

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JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC “We had a great time. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Want more time in Vienna? exodustravels.com/trip/LRD Add on the ‘Vienna & Wine’ The accommodation extension for 4 extra days in Austria’s pretty capital. was fabulous all the way…” Philip Hill

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During free time or if you decide to opt out of a part of the may apply and you should check with the nearest embassy of the country you intend Gastronomic Burgundy Cycling C06BY The Trip Notes describe the type of accommodation used, including details about itinerary, you are responsible for your family and any arrangements that may need to to visit. camping, huts, teahouses, bathroom facilities and any nights spent in multi-share be made. Under no circumstances should this responsibility fall on our staff or any Alsace’s Route du Vin Cycling C08AS Visas rooms. Our aim, wherever possible, is to use properties that are in keeping with the fellow travellers outside your immediate family. Obtaining any visas that are required is your responsibility. Details of current visa Canal du Midi Cycling C08CD area that we visit and are locally-owned. All accommodation is carefully chosen, but Family accommodation requirements for the country you are visiting or for transit destinations, such as the please be aware that electricity, plumbing and hot water can sometimes be erratic, The Trip Notes provide specific details about rooming arrangements for families of Waterways and Wine Villages of the Canal du Midi C06CD USA, are given in the Trip Notes. Visa regulations can, and do, change, sometimes at and other facilities will vary in standard. short notice, but where we become aware of changes to regulations, we will notify you. various sizes. In general, however, families of two will have one twin room, families of Vineyards of Vaucluse Cycling C08PV Our prices are based on twin-share accommodation which means that if you book We cannot be held responsible for mistakes by embassies or third parties, sudden three will have a triple room where available (although triple rooms will often be a twin on your own, we will arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. You room with an additional mattress or bed), families of four will have two twin rooms Cotes du Ventoux Cycling C06PV changes to regulations or actions of border officials which are beyond our control. must satisfy yourself that you do not have any conditions or preferences which may Health requirements and larger families will have a combination of twin and triple rooms. On camping trips, Landscapes of the Luberon Cycling C08PL preclude you from sharing a room. We will provide twin rooms for non-couples and The Trip Notes list vaccination requirements for the countries visited on each trip. tents are usually for two clients only and where communal accommodation is used, we will do our best to provide double rooms for couples, but please request this at all adults and children are put together and privacy will be limited. Hilltop Villages of Provence Cycling C06PL We strongly recommend that contact your doctor or a travel health clinic for up-to- the time of booking. date advice. If you are from an EU member state and are travelling within Europe, Whilst we do our very best to ensure that families are allocated rooms close together, ITALY Wherever possible we offer optional single supplements. In the case that it is not you should enquire about the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC); this gives a we cannot guarantee this as most family holidays take place in peak season, so we possible to secure single accommodation for the whole tour, details can be found in have little control over the location of rooms. Heart of the Veneto Cycling C07VN certain degree of free medical care in many European countries, but should not be the Trip Notes. Please be aware that paying a single supplement does not guarantee considered a substitute for travel insurance. Local bike conditions Venetian Villas and Vineyards Cycling C08VN you sole use of a twin or double room, and that single rooms are often smaller than Travel advice 1) A hire bike is included in the price of all cycling holidays, excluding our Drop Bars a standard twin or double room. We do not arrange room shares for single travellers trips. At the time of booking we will need to take your height in order to reserve Cycling in Emilia Romagna C08EM Our holidays are run in adherence with the travel advice provided by the UK Foreign on self-guided trips, so single supplements are compulsory. & Commonwealth Office (FCO). For up-to-date FCO advice on all the countries we equipment. Italians Alps to Lake Garda Cycling C09TR Group size travel to, please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. Should there be any 2) There may on occasions be insufficient bikes available in the correct size; we will Most of our trips are group holidays and require a certain number of participants change in advice prior to or during travel, we may have to cancel or curtail a tour at endeavour to find suitable alternative equipment, but this cannot be guaranteed. We Secrets of San Gimignano Cycling C08TY to operate; we indicate normal group sizes in the Trip Notes and website. In the short notice, or re-route an itinerary part way through. will tell you before you book whether suitably sized bikes are available. Contrasts of Puglia Cycling C07PU unlikely event that a trip does not reach the normal minimum, we may be forced 3) The equipment remains the property of the supplier and you may not sell, hire out to cancel the tour; a decision will be made as early as possible and at the latest DURING YOUR TRIP or part possession with the equipment. Secrets of Sicily Cycling C07MR between eight and six weeks before departure, unless there are late cancellations Leaders 4) You must not misuse the equipment and must return it in the same condition as from other passengers. We reserve the right to confirm trips on numbers lower than A Taste of Sicily Cycling C10BS You must abide by the authority of the tour leader; if the leader deems you to be when received (ordinary wear and tear excepted). The supplier is entitled to charge the minimum indicated and occasionally we may exceed the normal maximum. If at unfit or unsuitable for a particular activity, you may not be allowed to participate with for any damage caused to the equipment during the period of hire. SPAIN the time of booking your trip is not guaranteed, we strongly recommend that you do the rest of the group (see the Participation Requirements section of our booking 5) You must ensure that the equipment is adequately secured when not in use. In the not make any non-refundable or non-changeable travel arrangements. Classic Catalan Cycling C10CL conditions). If by choice or necessity you leave the group, we may not be able to event of the equipment being lost or stolen, you may be liable for the replacement Age requirements supply alternative services, leaders, activities or any refund. value of the equipment Cycling around the River Ebro C06SC The minimum age for each itinerary is shown in the Trip Notes. For most adult Adventure travel warning tours the minimum age is 16 years, however those aged 16 and 17 years must 6) You must not use the equipment whilst under the influence of drink or drugs and Discovering the Ebro Delta by Bike C07SC Whilst we ensure that all activities are operated to the local legal standard and that be accompanied by an adult. There is no upper age limit, but as most holidays are should immediately notify the Supplier in the event of breakdown or loss. risk assessments are carried out annually, many of our holidays do carry an element Bringing your own bike Undiscovered Southern Catalunya Cycling C08SC quite active we may ask clients over the age of 80 a number of questions about their of risk. health and fitness. Any client bringing their own bike will receive a discount off the price of the holiday; Contrasts of Andalucia Cycling C07AN On many of our tours, the areas are remote and events far less predictable than on a you will need to advise us at the time of booking if you are taking your own bike. Any conventional holiday. Health, safety and operational standards, particularly of hotels clients bringing their own bike should ensure they have adequate cover for loss, PORTUGAL WHEN YOU BOOK and transport, are often not up to levels we have come to expect. We require that all damage or theft under their travel, home contents or a specialist insurance policy Deposit and payment the properties and transport we use comply fully with local regulations, but we do not Cycling in the ‘Real Algarve’ C06AV as if Exodus is confident that we have taken all reasonable care to ensure the safety To confirm your booking a deposit is required, please ask your agent for details. The guarantee the same standards as in your home country. If you choose to travel on this of your bike, in the rare event of loss, damage or theft you will need to claim under Porto Coastal Cycling C07OP balance of your payment is due 8 weeks before departure and you will be issued Final type of holiday, you must be prepared to accept that this is all part of the experience. Joining Instructions 10-14 days before you travel. Outdoor activities are weather dependent to an extent and some can become you own insurance policy. GOZO Dietary requirements dangerous in cer tain conditions. If the leader feels there is any heightened level of Your safety and cycle helmets Highlights of Gozo Cycling C06GO Please advise us of any dietary requirements so that we can pass this information risk involved in activity, they may amend it as they see fit or cancel it, in which case Exodus believes that all cyclists should wear cycle helmets in the interests of safety. on to the airlines and our local operators. We will endeavour to cater to your we will do our best to offer an alternative activity. Wearing a helmet is now mandatory for anyone taking part in any guided Exodus SLOVENIA requirements, but in some cases you may have more limited options and we may Adverse weather conditions, political situations and a host of other uncontrollable cycling holiday. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the group leader in Julian Alps to the Adriatic Cycling C10SV suggest you consider bringing some personal supplies to supplement what can be factors can mean a change in itinerary. It is unlikely that an itinerary would be this regard may be excluded from the current or future trips. Group members must provided locally. substantially altered, but if changes are necessary, we will make the best possible bring their own helmets, as they are not available for hire, even if they are hiring a bike AUSTRIA/GERMANY/SWITZERLAND Pre-existing conditions and fitness alternative arrangements which maintain the integrity of the original itinerary. We will from Exodus. The safety of all is paramount to Exodus which is why we take this firm Austrian Lakes Cycling C10SZ You must advise our customer services team of any pre-existing conditions, do everything we can to minimise the effect, but we cannot be held responsible for stand. For self-guided cycling holidays wearing a helmet is a highly recommended. illnesses, disabilities or recent surgeries which may affect your safety or other the impact of changes outside our control. Customers who choose to ignore our advice do so entirely at their own risk and on Lake Constance Cycling C10LC people’s enjoyment of the holiday. Please read the Trip Notes carefully for details Crime and other security risks exist in all countries and whilst travelling in a group is a the understanding that it may affect the validity of their travel insurance. It should Passau to Vienna Cycling C10PA of the level of the activity and any necessary experience required on your holiday. safeguard, it is not a guarantee of safety. We will take all reasonable care of you and also be noted that in some countries we travel to wearing a helmet is already a It is your responsibility to ensure that the trip or activity is suitable for you and that expect that you will take sensible precautions yourself. legal requirement. Design by parker-design.co.uk Design by Please contact your agent for more information and latest prices For guide prices please see inside rear cover

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