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The World’s 15 Best Cycling Trips

48 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Good cycling trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages - Seeing Cai Be’s changing floating market
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Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

1.Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,881 reviews · from $39Our pick

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be for a boat ride, folk music, craft workshops, antique homes, Vietnamese cooking class, garden lunch, and easy countryside cycling. Guide assignments vary, with Mark and Abe among the guides praised for clear English and helpful service.

“I had Mark as my tour guide and he was incredible. He had a great attitude towards his work and came off as genuinely interested in what he was showing and ensuring his guests had the best time. The tour itinerary itself was also great, and gave great insight into Vietnam. Definitely recommend anyone to book this tour if they’re down south.”

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Authentic Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Rowing Boat, Biking Tour - The river ride is the main event
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Authentic Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Rowing Boat, Biking Tour

2.Authentic Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Rowing Boat, Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 908 reviews · from $13Best value

Spend about eight hours leaving Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho and Ben Tre. Expect hotel pickup, Vinh Trang Pagoda, river boats, rowing, tropical fruit, honey tea, coconut candy, Vietnamese lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Tin, Aqua, Quang, and Jack have led past departures.

“Our guide Aqua, did a marvelous job of not only managing a large group like us, but also making sure that older participants, such as my parents, were comfortable at all times. She was so sweet and considerate of everybody in the gRead more”

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Lisbon: Electric Bike Tour by the River to Belém - Riding under the 25 de Abril Bridge
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Lisbon: Electric Bike Tour by the River to Belém

3.Electric Bike Tour by the River to Belém

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 507 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

You’ll ride from Commerce Square toward Belém on a comfortable electric bike, passing the 25 de Abril Bridge, MAAT, the Discoveries Monument, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower. Guides such as Eduardo, Joao, Bia, and Peter add local history, photos, and a pastel de nata with coffee.

“Loved the bike with the fat tires, and the tour is such a great way to see a lot in a short time. If there were a longer tour when you can actually visit the monastery and the Maat museum I would book it. Our guide was terrific and always made sure we were following closely, stopped traffic for us too. I really enjoyed this experience, would like it to be a little less rushed”

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Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets, Biking, Amazing Tour - Vinh Trang Pagoda and a quick dose of southern architecture
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Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets, Biking, Amazing Tour

4.Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets, Biking, Amazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · from $61

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City into the Mekong Delta for river cruises, coconut sweets, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Can Tho’s Ninh Kieu Wharf, and an early Cai Rang floating market visit. The tour includes District 1 transfers, meals, breakfast, boats, and one shared hotel room. Guide names may include Peter, Lion, Bea, or Tom.

“This tour takes you to one of the most scenic places in Vietnam. They not just show you the sights, but also show you the culture, way of life and various cultural aspects. Guides are very helpful”

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Phnom Penh: Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong - The Mekong crossing sets the tone
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Phnom Penh: Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong

5.Phnom Penh: Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $65

Leave Phnom Penh by bike and ferry for a 20 to 25 km ride through Mekong islands, rice fields, orchards, villages, and Cham Muslim communities. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, with stops at pagodas, a family silk farm, and a Khmer lunch. Ted, Vichet, and Amon are among the guides praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Had a great half day bike ride. Very enjoyable. Easy riding once you get out of the city (which only took a few minutes).”

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VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking - Private Day Trip - Family Tiny Garden and the countryside ride
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VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

6.VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $79

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide such as Tin Tin, Ronald, or Chow, cycling through Long An, cooking local dishes, kayaking waterways, cruising the Tien River, and visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda. Fishing is available instead of cycling or kayaking.

“I joined a tour and our guide was really friendly and charming. They showed us around Mekan Dalgası and explained every place in detail. The guide was always by our side, making sure we had the best experience. Highly recommended!”

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Cai Rang Floating Market Biking Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural - Cai Rang and Phong Dien: two different markets
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Cai Rang Floating Market Biking Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural

7.Cai Rang Floating Market Biking Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $30

Start early from Can Tho for Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets, with breakfast on the river. Guides such as Trinh, An, Nhu Y, and Nga lead you through small canals, a fruit garden, rice noodle production, and quiet country roads. Expect an active, food-focused day for about $30.

“First of all, thank you so much to our tour guide An, our boat driver, and Khoi who drove us from HCM to the floating market! They were all so lovely! An provided us with lots of information as she is one of the people who grew up in the flRead more”

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Ubud ATV Quad Bike with Ayung River Rafting Experience - Rafting the Ayung River
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Ubud ATV Quad Bike with Ayung River Rafting Experience

8.Ubud ATV Quad Bike with Ayung River Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $31

Combine Ayung River rafting with an ATV ride through Ubud’s countryside. Guides lead both activities, with tunnels, waterfalls, rice fields, safety gear, bottled water, insurance, and buffet lunch included. Solo and tandem quad bikes are available, while hotel pickup requires the right booking option.

“Great fun, great guides. Fed twice. The quad bikes in particular were awesome because of the tunnels and waterfalls. As a warning they advertise pick up but then text you afterwards to say you have to make your own way there. Very sneaky but apart from that it was great.”

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Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River - Starting at First Street Rapids Park
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Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River

9.Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend about 2.5 hours exploring Bend and the Deschutes River on a premium electric bike with guide Scott. Expect a careful safety briefing, quiet multi-use paths, Old Mill District views, snacks, and a beverage stop. Groups are kept small, with a maximum of six listed.

“What a fabulous introduction to e-bikes! We loved our Tour of Bend and the Deschutes. Our guide, Scott, was excellent. (We appreciated that safety was a top concern.) And we're happy to give an enthusiastic, unequivocal thumbs up to the experience. Thank you!”

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Porto Private E-Bike Tour: Douro River, Parks & Beaches - Starting beneath Porto’s giant mural
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Porto Private E-Bike Tour: Douro River, Parks & Beaches

10.Porto Private E-Bike Tour: Douro River, Parks & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours riding from central Porto along the Douro to Foz and Matosinhos, then return through parks and gardens. Your private guide, such as Pedro, Eduardo or Hélio, supplies local stories, an e-bike, helmet, water and fruit. You need to be at least 13 and comfortable on a bike.

“The tour was amazing and the guide was very knowledgeable and funny.. would highly recommend this place to anyone who has been looking for a good place to get bike tour in Porto.”

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Paris: Scenic E-bike tour with optional Seine Cruise - From the Marais to the Louvre and Palais-Royal
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Paris: Scenic E-bike tour with optional Seine Cruise

11.Scenic E-bike tour with optional Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Ride a comfortable e-bike through central Paris with a French- or English-speaking guide. See the Louvre, Marais, Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain, Notre Dame, and lesser-known streets, then add a one-hour Seine cruise from Pont Neuf.

“Great tour exploring neighborhoods a car would not be able to get to and one’s too far to cover on foot.”

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Calgary: City Bike Tour, Highlights and Bow River - Downtown Calgary sets the scene
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Calgary: City Bike Tour, Highlights and Bow River

12.Calgary: City Bike Tour, Highlights and Bow River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Ride Calgary’s bike paths with an English-speaking local guide, passing Prince’s Island Park, the Peace Bridge, Fort Calgary, Scotsman’s Hill, and Inglewood. The pace is relaxed, with photo stops and city stories. Standard bikes are included, and an e-bike upgrade helps with the one notable hill.

“This bike tour was absolutely amazing! Greg was a great guide, a must if you enjoyed biking and exploring the City.”

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Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED) - Wat Ton Kwen and the first rural roads
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Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED)

13.Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $50

Leave Chiang Mai by fat-tire e-bike for a guided ride through rice paddies, orchards, villages, and temple sites. The mostly flat route reaches Wat Ton Kwen, the Ping River, and Wat Chang Nam. Guides such as Hockey and Name provide instruction, local context, food, helmets, gloves, water, and lunch on morning trips.

“Great experience, easy ride on a quality e-bike through Countryside outside the city in a small group. Our leader, Naem, was knowledgeable and friendly. We would use the company again.”

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Split/Omiš: Cetina River Water Bike Safari - How the water bikes work
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Split/Omiš: Cetina River Water Bike Safari

14.Split/Omiš: Cetina River Water Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · from $45

Ride a stable water bike 4 km down the Cetina River and back with Ivan and Dino guiding from the shore and motorboat. Expect canyon views, a mid-route break, optional swims, photos, drinks, and a tow if your legs tire. The $45 tour suits active beginners and families with older children.

“We had a fantastic time on the river bikes. Ivan was amazing, friendly, chatted about the area and also towed me back when I was too tired!!! We would definitely recommend this. A great activity. You need to cycle a fairly long way so be prepared for that!! But great fun and as we were the only ones on our activity (slightly before high season) we could take our time. You will have a great time so please book and enjoy!! Thanks Ivan.”

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Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking - Pedaling through villages and farm country
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Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking

15.Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $64

Start at 1 pm in central Can Tho for a guided bike ride through villages, rice fields and coconut farms. Visit a 300-year-old Khmer temple, shop at a local market, cook dinner with Susan, and use the swimming pool. Hotel pickup and bicycles are included.

“We had a lovely time with Susan, our group would highly recommend, the itinerary is exciting and interesting for all ages. Susan made us feel very at home and shared so much local knowledge with us, the accomodation, food and pool were amazing!”

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