Italy's Alpine Valleys - Sud Tyrol, Lake Garda and Verona - Classic Self-Guided

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Bicycle Tours in Italy: Italy's Alpine Valleys - Sud Tyrol, Lake Garda and Verona - Classic Self-Guided

OVERVIEW

Home to some of the country's best bike paths and backroads, discover North Italy traversing verdant valleys beneath Alpine peaks and mountain glaciers, and exploring charming small towns and vibrant historic cities. The tour begins close to the Austrian border, deep in the heart of the Sud Tyrol - here the Via Claudia Augusta made its way to the Italian peninsula through the Venosta Valley, historically the most important crossroads between north and south. You’ll glide down towards the Trentino region through fascinating cities like Merano and Bolzano, eventually crossing wine country as the climate becomes more Mediterranean near enchanting Lake Garda and its colorful waterfront towns – here you’ll have the chance to navigate the length of one of the grand Italian lakes (with bikes on hand!). The tour ends in lovely Verona – spend a couple of additional days here exploring this beautiful art city, or continue south along the Veneto towards majestic Venice, cappinig a grand Italian holiday.

This low-difficulty itinerary also offers more challenging rides easily reachable from the main route, to epic mountain climbs and passes. This is a great tour for couples, friends or families of mixed cycling abilities (and even for kids!) blending the culturally unique Austro-Italian north with everything that can be expected from an Italian bike tour – great food, cycling and scenery combine in this highlight-packed itinerary. ______

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HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR FACTS

Tour Style : Learn more about our tours at https://www.experienceplus.com/tours/bike-tour-styles/-tours WHAT'S INCLUDED 7 nights lodging in 3- and 4-star hotels, with breakfast GPS device with pre-loaded navigation tracks provided via Ride With GPS. Navigation tracks and digital tour roadbook provided via Ride With GPS (the tracks can also be delivered via email prior to your travel, for use on your personal GPS device). The tour roadbook including daily step-by-step cue guides, daily maps (high-level and detailed shots of route, as well as ins and outs of cities where needed), cultural and sightseeing information, daily lunch and dinner suggestions, emergency contact numbers, and more, all viewable on your phone Extensive pre-tour travel documentation, including detailed arrival, departure, and tour planning information Online introduction and tour briefing available in English, prior to travel, including detailed overview of itinerary, gps use and navigation, and more, ensuring traveler is ready for the adventure ahead Shuttle on day 6 (Trento to Cadine) Luggage transfer every day NOT INCLUDED Bicycle rental (see Prices tab) Airfare or transportation to tour starting point Airport transfers (can be arranged at additional fee - please inquire) Entrance tickets Meals and activities not specified Vehicle support

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Daily city tax (tassa di soggiorno) to be paid at every hotel, in person at check-out (usually between €1 and €4 per person, per night) Train, shuttle or ferry tickets Helmets (can be reserved prior to tour start) Clipless/SPD pedals Travel insurance

Solo Traveler and Private Group departures available & - please inquire. Lodging Upgrade: Room upgrades are possible in some hotels - please inquire for prices and availability

Extra nightsPlease inquire about adding nights along the itinerary or before/after the tour.

PLEASE NOTE : The final itinerary, including hotels and/or activities described here, are subject to changes according to availability. City hotel taxes are not included. Countries Italy Begin/End Silandro (Schlanders) / Verona How to get there and away: In and out of Venice, Verona or Treviso airports in Italy, or Innsbruck airport in Austria (and train to Silandro). Starting point: Hotel in Silandro - Take a train to Silandro (with connection) or shuttle transsfer.

Arrive/Depart - Ending point: Hotel in Verona - Flight out from the above airports, connected to verona by taxi, bus or train.

Private airport transfers are available - please inquire for rates and conditions.

Once you book your tour, we will send you detailed arrival and departure information to help you plan your travels.

IncludesTotal Distance approx. 335 km (209 miles), plus optional rides almost every day (see itinerary for details) 34-82 km (21-51 miles), plus optional mileage

Avg. Daily Distance Difficulty Description: this tour is rated a 1 out of 3 if cycling the base rides every day; If doing the challenging additional rides every day, this tour is rated 3 out of 3. per riding day this tour is rated a 1 out of 3 if cycling the base rides every day; If doing the challenging additional Tour Level rides every day, this tour is rated 3 out of 3. We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour. Tour code: itbs3929 ______Navigation and roadbook: On our CLASSIC self-guided tours, detailed daily information and route navigation are provided through a GPS device (one included for every two cyclists), a smartphone application, as well as a printed roadbook with thorough daily descriptions and maps. Our app allows you to download the information into your smartphone, where you can the daily routes even in offline mode. Hotel itinerary, daily ride descriptions, cultural information, visit suggestions, elevation profiles, and emergency numbers are all stored in one organized place. Downloading maps and routes also allows you to navigate in offline mode. If you prefer, you can download the routes into your GPS device and 2 © ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours 1-800-685-4565 ExperiencePlus.com Overview Selected Tour Start Date: Tuesday, September 7th, 2021

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print the detailed route notes before leaving home and use them on tour, or rely on the detailed roadbook that we will print for you and delivery before the tour start

For more information on the smartphone app, visit RideWithGPS Experiences.

For more information on the GPS tracks and roadbook, please see the Tour Factsheet .

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Luggage transfers are included in your package. The luggage is normally collected from 09.00 at the reception of the hotel and is delivered at the following hotel by 15.30. Every piece of luggage must be marked with a visible luggage tag. Please make sure yours have correct tags. If your luggage is not ready by the time the driver comes to collect it, you may have to pay a local taxi for the service.

Please consider that the luggage is not insured during the transport. You need to have your own insurance. Do not leave valuables or fragile items in your luggage.

Normally, the luggage transport service cannot be used by participants to skip the cycling stage. In case you need help to skip the cycling stage, please contact our emergency number and we will arrange it for you.

Keep in Mind

Please Note: We may have small itinerary changes to this trip after you download this PDF document. If you have booked this trip and there are major changes, including changes to towns or activities, we'll email you directly. However, you should always be sure to refer to the online itinerary for the most up-to-date trip information including arrival and departure tips before you depart for your trip: https://www.experienceplus.com/guided-bike-tours/italy/alpinevalleys-silandro-verona-sg

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DATES & PRICES

Dates Price Single Supplement* *We are happy to match solo travelers who would like to share a room with someone of the same gender. If no match exists, due to Sep 4-11, 2022 €1175 per single room
€350 This fee will be collected at the time of the final payment. If a person
fee for private, double roommate assignment is available this fee will be refunded at the
room
€790 solo conclusion of the tour. traveler fee

Sep 17-24, 2022 €1175 per single room
€350 person
fee for private, double
room
€790 solo traveler fee

DAILY RIDE SUMMARY

Day Distance/Gain Terrain Day Level Notes

1 Test ride

2 98km / 160m (61mi / 525ft)

3 35km / 120m (22mi / 394ft)

4 55km / 840m (34mi / 2755ft)

5 68km / 250m (43mi / 820ft)

6 41km / 250m (26mi / 820ft)

7 82km / 250m (51mi / 820ft) Today's ride is an optional loop ride

8 Last day

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Tour begins in Silandro DAY 1: Tue, Sep 7th

Highlights Welcome to Silandro in the Sud Tyrol Lodging Pension Schweitzer

Arrive in Silandro and meet us for a bike fitting and tour briefing. We'll go over the tour in detail, show you how to use your gps and navigation tools, and answer all your questions, getting you ready for the adventure ahead. In the heart of the Val Venosta along the Via Claudia Augusta, Silandro is considered a "market town" in this region dotted with farms, fruit orchards and pastures. A tidy and pretty town, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, it provides an excellent starting point for a bike tour, where you'll be able to stroll the streets and watch the locals go by in the afternoon.Daily Distance: after fitting your bike, you are free to test the bike cycling the distance of your choice

Cycling the Val Venosta DAY 2: Wed, Sep 8th

Highlights Alpine valley scenery; Tyrolean villages Distance 98 km (61 mi) Gain 160 m (525 ft) Today you'll start cycling gently up the valley, northwest towards the Austrian border and heading to Glorenza (Glurns), known for its pretty town centre and the imposing Meals Breakfast fortified walls encircling the old town. On the way, visit the small town of Lasa and its marble quarries (of such a high quality that's it's been mined since Roman times), with the Churburg Castle in sight. If you’d like to add some cycling, you can continue up valley to nearby Malles (or more, if desired) with more spectacular cycling, mostly on paved bike paths and with one small climb on the wayDaily Distance: Round trip to Glorenza is 50km (31 miles) with 385ms cumulative gain (1200 ft).For additional mileage and more challenging cycling today, we recommend catching the train in Silandro (very easy to board for cyclists) going north to Malles, where the train line ends (purchase the Trentino Card which includes all train transport, funiculars and other options.) Then continue cycling up-valley as far you’d like towards the Resia Pass on the Austrian border; on the way, you'll see the amazing underwater church (its spiresCycling jut outSilandro of a beautiful to Merano lake). From the lake, it’s 43 km back to Silandro with DAY 3: Thu, Sep 9th 160m elevation gain and 960m elevation loss, most on a paved bike path. Highlights Lovely bike paths; Merano

Today’s ride is very gentle, mostly downhill and allowing cyclists to take it easy and enjoy the beautiful scenery. En route, stop to admire the Castelbello castle perched on a rocky cliff, and beer lovers will want to stop at the wonderful Forst brewery just before Merano. Situated in the basin of the Val Venosta, this vibrant small city has a Mediterranean feel - a mild climate allows for palm trees, grapevines and even olive trees to flourish here. Plenty of sightseeing to do here, and our hotel has a great location on the riverfront strand, with outdoor café and restaurant.Daily Distance: 37km (23 miles) with 120 ms cumulative gain (400 ft), mostly on bike paths following a valley nestled between the Alps. For additional mileage and challenging cycling today, climb to Castel Tyrol from Merano (about 8 km up valley, with 300m

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cumulative gain), or continue even further northeast towards the Austrian border

Distance 35 km (22 mi) Gain 120 m (394 ft) Meals Breakfast Lodging Hotel Aurora

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Cycling Merano to Caldaro DAY 4: Fri, Sep 10th

Highlights Bolzano; Caldaro Wine Region Distance 55 km (34 mi) Gain 840 m (2755 ft) You'll cycle over yet another wonderful bike path through this river valley nestled in the Alps, with rolling hills and three short climbs. A slightly longer route detours into the Meals Breakfast city of Bolzano, and the option to visit the now famous Archeological Museum of Lodging Hotel Weingarten Bolzano, where Ötzi the Iceman is exhibited. As provincial capital of the Sud Tyrol, Bolzano is both a modern and traditional city, and has been an important regional hub since medieval times. It also became an important tourist center since the Habsurbgs started coming here in the 18th century.Caldaro (Kaltern in German) is among the prettiest villages in the region, set in the heart of the namesake wine valley (the Caldaro Wine Route winds through here). The main attraction here is beautiful Lake Caldaro, famous for its gentle Mediterranean climate and surrounded by vineyards and fruit orchards. Consider visiting a winery or schedule a tasting and dinner at a wine estate this evening!Daily Distance: Including the detour to Bolzano, total 50km (31 miles), with 350m cumulative gain (1100 ft).For additional cycling, there’s the option toCycling bike a fewCaldaro more miles To Trento and take a funicular up to a spectacular plateau above the DAY 5: Sat, Sep 11th valley, biking along winding and narrow roads practically free of car traffic. Return to theHighlights valleyCaldaro north of Lake; Bolzano Trento and then have time to visit the town and continue pedaling Distance 68 km (43 mi) through the beautiful Caldaro wine region. Gain 250 m (820 ft) Continue cycling mostly over bike paths today, joining the Adige River bike paths, one of the most famous paths in Italy. On the way, you can stop at the lovely small town of Meals Breakfast Mezzocorona and get a glimpse of the Castel Gottardo. Entering the beautiful city of Lodging Hotel America Trento, you can enjoy sightseeing and city strolling as well as great restaurants in the heart of the Austrian region of Italy. A rich cultural center, Trento boasts a fascinating history and has the monuments and castles, palaces covered with frescoes, and stately promenades to prove it. Daily Distance: 64km (40 miles), with 250m cumulative gain (820 feet).For more cycling today, take the funicular from Caldaro (with your bikes) up to Passo Mendola, from here pedaling the beautiful Val di Non, followed by a fun descent to Trento from the mountains.

Cycling Trento to Riva del Garda DAY 6: Sun, Sep 12th

Highlights The Sarca Valley and Arco; Riva del Garda and lake Garda Distance 41 km (26 mi) Gain 250 m (820 ft) A shuttle this morning takes you and your bicycle to Cadine, up above Trento where you’ll begin a stunning ride through the Sarca Valley, winding through the Arco area Meals Breakfast and its dramatic peaks (world-famous among climbers), eventually reaching Riva del Lodging Hotel Bellavista Garda, on the northern shore of the majestic Garda Lake. Also known as the pearl of Lake Garda, Riva is a picturesque city that offers a great base from which to explore this naturally blessed region and its Mediterranean micro-climate. Having left behind the German region of Italy, you'll want to explore and find that perfect restaurant or trattoria along a pretty alley or on a beautiful piazza.Daily distance: 41km (26 miles), with 250m cumulative gain (800 feet)

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By boat across Lake Garda to Verona DAY 7: Mon, Sep 13th

Highlights Lake Garda; Sirmione and Peschiera del Garda; Verona Distance 82 km (51 mi) Gain 250 m (820 ft) A wonderful way to experience Lake Garda today, you'll get on a ferry boat from the boat dock at Riva (with your bikes at hand) for a lovely 4-hour cruise crossing the Meals Breakfast stretch of Lake Garda. The views of the bright blue and magenta waters, surrounded by Lodging Pepita Lodge mountains and lush forests in this Mediterranean clime, is a real delight. The boat lands in the peninsula of Sirmione on the south shore of the lake, with a very picturesque old town center and the impressive ruins (and views) of a Roman villa that are worth visiting (also making for a great lunch stop). From here, you'll cycle to Peschiera del Garda, another beautiful fortified medieval town on the south shore of the lake. After visiting Peschiera, you can board the train to Verona (approx. 20 min train ride), or cycle an additional 33km (20 miles) through vineyards and fruit farms over gentle rolling hills to the grand city of Verona. Daily distance: 26km (17 miles) from Sirmione to Peschiera; if continuing to Verona, a total of 59km (37 miles) with Tour210m endscumulative gain (690 feet) DAY 8: Tue, Sep 14th

Highlights Arrivederci! Meals Breakfast

After breakfast, explore lovely Verona, home of an amazingly preserved Roman amphitheater and the famous setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. PLEASE NOTE : The final itinerary, including hotels and/or activities described here, are subject to changes according to availability. City hotel taxes are not included.

INCLUDED

WHAT'S INCLUDED You'll receive a highlighted route map each day or a briefing with the GPS tracks. On Classic, Bike and Boat, When you book a tour with ExperiencePlus! our goal is to Spotlight and Expedition tours we also navigate using our ensure your only focus each day is to hop on your bike and signature chalk dust arrows. Our arrows make navigating explore scenic cycling routes in new destinations. very easy—you may never need to look at the map. On Inclusions may differ depending on which tour style you Explorer tours the terrain and destinations are not always pick but all ExperiencePlus! tours include the three most conducive to using chalk arrows so we'll ride as a group or important aspects of a guided bike tour. you can navigate on your own with the GPS tracks. Superb tour leaders who are fun and multilingual, bi- Before each tour we offer the opportunity to download GPS cultural experts, and cycling enthusiasts. They will tracks of most tour routes to your personal GPS device or support you and help you navigate confidently on and off smartphone using RideWithGPS.com. We do not provide the road. GPS tracks for tours in South America. High quality bikes selected for the terrain you are cycling on and correct bike fitting to ensure comfortable cycling. On tour you will have a support van providing water and More details on our bikes page. snack resupply, mechanical assistance, a lift for tired cyclists, and luggage transfers. On some itineraries the van Thoughtfully designed itineraries and routes that take will not be able to follow sections of the route that stray advantage of stunning cycling destinations and the from the road for example onto cycling paths. freedom of bicycle travel. Need More Miles? On many days it is possible to add miles PRE-TRIP SUPPORT to the day, just talk to your tour leader about your options. Bicycle training programs designed specifically for your Need Fewer Miles? If you aren't sure about your abilities or tour and fitness level. how much you want to ride remember the support van is available to offer snacks, encouragement, a lift over the Planning tips on what to pack, hotel recommendations next hill, or to the next hotel. You are on vacation and we're and other helpful details from our Travel Planning here to help make it perfect for you. Pages. A gift of your choice (cycling jerseys, socks, or a t-shirt) TIPPING YOUR TOUR LEADER TEAM: as our way of saying thanks for choosing ExperiencePlus! If you feel your tour leader team has demonstrated great *Traveler services including assistance booking extra expertise and service, common practice within the travel nights at the tour starting and ending hotels. (*Not industry is to tip. Tipping is voluntary and greatly included on Explorer Tours.) appreciated, and gratuity amounts vary widely. Should you decide to leave a tip, as a guideline, we suggest 5% of the ON TOUR tour cost per traveler – this is for the entire tour leader team, not each tour leader. You can give the tip to any See "What's Included" on your tour Itinerary for tour- member of the tour leader team, as they share it evenly. In specific inclusions. order to avoid social tensions, we encourage you to tip as individuals and not as a group. If you feel your tour leaders BICYCLES did not quite meet your expectations, please let us know. For a full list of what's included with your bike see Our *Tips are included in Expedition pricing. Bikes page. If you would like to bring your own pedals and PHOTOS: shoes we recommend doing so. On Explorer tours we include a GPS device on all bikes. We ask that you bring By reserving space on tour, you agree that ExperiencePlus! your own helmet to ensure the best fit. Please ask if you may use, re-use and reproduce any images, photos or would like us to provide you with a gently used helmet and videos sent to us, or taken by our guides or travelers free of we will do so. charge and without your right to inspection. If you do not want us to use any images of you on tour, you must inform NAVIGATING, DAYSHEETS AND VAN SUPPORT: your tour leader in writing at the start of the tour. Each day you'll receive a daily briefing with a highlighted route map and daysheet (print or digital) that includes information on the day's activities, meals and ride. Daily information also includes Tour Leader phone numbers, hotel information and interesting historical and cultural information.

STYLES

OUR TOUR STYLES Spotlight Tours: Multi-nights stays, loop rides, choose from a selection of activities or enjoy hotel amenities during your We realize that one size does not fit all and there are as free time. many ways to travel by bike as there are different types of cyclists and travelers. No matter what you are looking for in Tour Length: 6-7 days a cycling vacation, we have a tour with just the right pace Hotels: 3-5 stars, typically 3-nights spent in one hotel for you. and 2-nights in the other. Classic Tours: Dream of traveling through a region by bike? Road Type: Pavement then our Classic style bike tours are for you! Our unique chalk arrows lead the way as you explore small villages and Multi-night Stays: Min 2 night stays world-class cities while traveling at your own pace. Navigation: Chalk Arrows Tour Length: 7-15 days Price: $$$ Hotels: 3-4 stars, most itineraries include at least one Tour Levels: 1-4 two-night stay at the same hotel. Bike and Boat Tours: Spend days cycling and your Road Type: Pavement, bike paths. evenings relaxing on a private boat as you cruise to your Multi-night Stays: Occasionally next port. Navigation: Chalk Arrows Tour Length: 7-8 days, some itineraries have land-based Price: $$$ extensions available. Tour Levels: 1-4.5 Barge/Boat: 3-4 star, same cabin for the entire boat trip. Road Type: Pavement Explorer Tours: Travel further off the beaten path - we let the destination dictate where we ride, not the road surface. Navigation: Chalk Arrows Price: $$$ Tour Length: 7-8 days Tour Levels: 1-4 Hotels: 2-3 stars, occasional multi-night stays at the same hotel. Expedition Tours: Multi-week tours where you spend long Road Type: 30-50% gravel or hard-packed dirt, the rest days on the bike with the added satisfaction of pedaling pavement. across multiple countries. Multi-night Stays: Occasionally Tour Length: 15-40 days Navigation: Group riding and GPS Hotels: 2-4 stars, typically there is a 2-night hotel stay Price: $$ every 5-7 days. Tour Levels: 1-4 Road Type: Pavement with occasional hard-packed dirt or gravel. Multi-night Stays: On rest days Navigation: Chalk Arrows Price: $$$ Tour Levels: 4-5

LEVELS

We know that travelers have different cycling abilities and LEVEL 4 - 4.5 preferences for the number of miles, elevation gain, and Level 4 - 4.5 days are the best riding days for avid cyclists type of terrain they want on a bicycle tour. We have rated or very active individuals who are excited to challenge each day of our tours on a scale of 1-5. Our Tour Level's themselves on a bike. are an average of the day rating on tour. We recommend looking at the daily summary on the PDF and Website Average daily mileage: 70-90km (45-55 miles) Be sure Itinerary to see details about each day's ride. to check the day by day itinerary description for the tour you are considering for specific mileages. LEVEL 1 - 1.5 Gain: 900-1000m (2800-3600 ft) Level 1 - 1.5 days will be mostly flat and the distance will rarely exceed 50 km. Level 1 - 1.5 tours are suitable for Terrain: Presents multiple steep climbs (6% to 8% beginner cyclists, those traveling by bicycle for the first grades), 1 to 3km long. Alternatively, 4 – 6% grades for time, or multi-generational groups with a desire for a nice 6 kilometers or more. and easy bike tour with plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the scenery. LEVEL 5 (EXPEDITIONPLUS!) Average daily mileage: 20 - 50 km. (12-30 miles) Be Our ExpeditionPlus! tours designed for strong riders looking sure to check the day by day itinerary description for the for the challenge of riding across countries or continents. tour you are considering for specific mileages. Long daily mileages mean limited van support so we recommend these tours for riders who feel confident that Gain: 0-400 M (0-1200 ft) they can ride every mile. Terrain: Mostly flat with occasional gentle climbs at a Average daily mileage: 120 km (75 miles). Be sure to grade of less than 3%, that are sustained for a maximum check the day by day itinerary description for the tour of 3km. There might be a steeper but short climb. you are considering for specific mileages. LEVEL 2 - 2.5 Gain: 500-2000 m (1600- 6500 ft) Level 2 - 2.5 days are ideal for riders newer to bicycle Terrain: Expect and be prepared for any and everything. touring looking for a bit of a challenge. REMEMBER Average daily mileage: 30-60 km (18 - 38 miles). Be sure to check the day by day itinerary description for the A tour level is the average of the days so we recommend tour you are considering for specific mileages. you look at the day level on each day of the itinerary to help you better understand what to expect from your tour. Gain: 400 - 600 m (1200 - 2000 ft) Terrain: Mostly rolling terrain around 3%. Presents multiple 3% to 4% climbs. May present an occasional steeper climb.

LEVEL 3 - 3.5 Level 3 - 3.5 days are great for active individuals (who run, bike, swim etc. on a regular basis). Average daily mileage: 50-70km (30-45 miles). Be sure to check the day by day itinerary description for the tour you are considering for specific mileages. Gain: 600 - 900m (2000 - 2800 ft) Terrain: Multiple Climbs with grades of 4 - 6%.

CHECKLIST

TO DO ONCE YOU'VE BOOKED! Read through your Reservation Confirmation (link sent to you by e-mail), it has important information to help you plan your trip! Check the date on your passport. The expiration date should extend three months past your date of return to your home country. Complete the Customer Information Form: https://www.experienceplus.com/blog/travel-planning/customer-information-form/ We recommend you take out travel insurance. Find details at https://www.experienceplus.com/blog/travel-planning/travel-insurance/ Choose a bicycle training program: https://www.experienceplus.com/blog/travel-planning/bicycle-tour-training/ Peruse our country-specific Travel Planning Pages: https://www.experienceplus.com/blog/travel-planning/

6 TO 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO TOUR START DATE Review the arrival and departure information under the "Travel Information" tab to see meeting place and time, if a reservation on a complimentary ExperiencePlus! Shuttle (if applicable) is required, and other important information to help you plan your arrival and departure. Reserve your flights after you know you have a confirmed tour departure. Please check with our office if you do not know if your trip is confirmed. Book your pre and post-tour hotel nights. Begin your chosen training program Final payment is due 90 days (120 days for Bike & Barge/Boat tours) prior to the tour start. Please refer to your Deposit Payment Invoice and the Final Payment Reminder e-mail you have received for detailed instructions.

6 TO 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO TOUR START DATE Start reading one of the books or watching one of the movies from our Reading and Movie Lists: https://www.experienceplus.com/blog/travel-planning/. Plan what you are going to pack and start packing! Refer to the Packing Lists on our website at https://www.experienceplus.com/blog/travel-planning/packing/ We'll email your Hotel Itinerary, the Participant Roster, names and contact information of your Tour Leaders and other important departure information about 2 weeks prior to your tour start date.

DAY OF YOUR FLIGHT Get as much sleep on the plane as you can. Pack one day of cycling gear in your carry-on just in case. See you soon!