The Essence of New Zealand Experience the quintessence of New Zealand with an overnight stay on a picturesque sheep farm. Nestled within the expansive Wilderness Lodge estate, which spans 1650 hectares (4000 acres) of breathtaking high country, this farm is home to 3000 sheep. During your stay you’ll be treated to a complimentary tour, offering…
Bicycle tourism is a growing trend for people of all ages, but it is especially appealing to boomers who are looking for an active and adventurous vacation. There are many reasons why bicycle tourism is a great option for boomers. First, it is easier on aging joints than jogging or other high-impact activities. Second, it…
Join us and visit Virginia to Experience History on the Roads of Virginia’s Historic Triangle Virginia’s Historic Triangle is a must-visit for any history buff. The area, which includes Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg, is home to some of the most important sites in American history. Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America. Founded…
Did you know that there are many benefits you can enjoy from cycling during your retirement years? Combining cycling and your vacation will really boost the benefits of “getting away”. It is time to get back on 2 wheels, even if you have not ridden a bike in decades. In this article we are going…
At Great Bike Tours we pride ourselves in developing and bringing to our clients the best active vacations we can put together. Our cycling tours include many outdoors sports beyond just cycling. Our tours often include kayaking, sailing, hiking and more. We also go the extra mile on our active vacations by booking 5 star…
Let Great Bike Tours Spoil You in the Adirondacks this Fall Over 100 years ago many of the wealthiest and most prominent families of America’s Gilded Age – the Vanderbilts, Astors, Guggenheims, and Rockefellers – purchased land in the vast pristine wilderness of the Adirondacks. Their idea of “roughing it in the wilderness” was to…
We have assembled this quick practical list to get you started packing for your Florida Keys Bike Tour Packing. Daytime temperatures in the Florida Keys can top out in the low 80’s with very little rain (and low humidity), near perfect for cycling. With average overnight lows of 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18C) in January and February,…
We all experience stress in our day to day life and taking the time to get away can reset our clocks and our soul. Read below for a few more reasons why booking a Great Bike Tour to travel in 2020 could be good for you! Why is it important to travel? It’s so important to travel by…
Our host facility for the Central Vermont Bike Tour is the Amee Farm Lodge. Located on scenic Route 100 in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, the Amee Farm Lodge is relaxed country elegance at its best. The fully restored grand Vermont farmhouse features 15 deluxe guest rooms with wide-planked pine floors and comfortable beds…
Over the years we have seen many articles on Finding Joy on a Bicycle. We wanted to share a couple of those articles with you here. For those that already love riding this information will come as no surprise to you. For those new to biking we hope you find encouragement in them. Why…