TRAVEL INFORMATION

How a bike holiday works:

Your holiday usually starts with your individual arrival at the hotel of your first overnight stay (or at the boarding point if you are staying on a boat), where we will hand you all the detailed information material related to the bike tour.
A person from our staff will be at your disposal to show you the route and give you any useful suggestions. At the same time, there will also be the taking over of the bicycles (with side bag for small travel needs) and any accessories required (carrier, camel, seat).
The starting point of the holiday must be reached independently, unless otherwise specified, Bici&Vacanze is at your complete disposal to provide the necessary support for your organization.
In the case of itinerant trips it is possible to book a transfer to return to the point of departure.
Where possible, you can extend your holiday at the points of arrival and departure.

All trips include B&B treatment, on request there is the possibility to book half board.

The proposed holidays are organized by us personally or in close collaboration with carefully selected agencies.

Type of tour:

Bike & Freedom
You can ride at your own pace and discover the territory according to your interests and stop wherever and whenever you want!
Our support material (map of the route and useful information on points of cultural, naturalistic and…enogastronomic interest) will allow you to orient yourself to reach your daily destination and explore the surroundings.

Our services for “Bike&Freedom” are:

Overnight stay in a hotel of the indicated category
Breakfast
Half board (if booked)
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
Detailed information material (plans and maps, route description, useful numbers,…)
Telephone support service for the duration of the trip
Insurance
Bicycle and accessories rental (if included)
Any transfer to the place of departure/arrival
Exceptions and additional services are listed in the detailed description of the individual trips

Group Tour (with a Guide)

If you feel like meeting other people with the same desire as you of cycling , accompanied by a professional guide, group holidays are the ideal choice. You will be accompanied by an expert guide who will not only guide you to your destination but will be able to provide you with all the information and support along the way. The group generally has a maximum of 15 people and in any case there are many moments of freedom to enjoy their spaces and times.
Some of our services for group travel with guide:

Tour Leader (Guide) by bike during the trip
Overnight stay in a hotel of the indicated category
Half board: breakfast and three-course dinner
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
All entrance and guided tours according to the program
Travel information material
Insurance
Help Desk service for the duration of the trip
Bicycle and accessories rental
Any transfer to the place of departure/arrival

Exceptions and additional services are listed in the detailed description of the individual trips

Difficulty level:

In the description of the individual trips, you will find the characteristics of the route.

Usually the routes are on cycle paths or on secondary roads with little traffic.
arrival and departure points.

Luggage Transfer:

In order to let you ride freely and without weights on your shoulders or bike, we include luggage transport in all our trips.

How does it work?

Every morning, after breakfast, you leave your luggage at the reception of the hotel from which you are leaving and you will find it on your arrival at the hotel where you are staying for the night.

So you can cycle free and light with only what you need for the day!

Accessories for travelling with children:

Bike and accessories vary depending on the destination. Photos are examples only and models may be different.

Bike for children and boys/girls
Bikes suitable for children with 16/18/20 inch wheels, to allow young cyclists to enjoy the ride on their own.

Trail Gator
A practical hook that allows you to connect your child’s bicycle (from 4 to 7 years old) to your bike in case of need to give the little cyclist autonomy and support at the same time.

Child Trailer
With one or two places suitable for transporting children who are not yet able to pedal (0-4 years old). A practical and convenient way to allow the little ones to participate in cycling holidays.

Child Seat
Recommended for children from 1 to 3 years old, max 20 kg.

Help Desk:

Even during your cycling holiday, Bici&Vacanze is with you. If you have any questions along the way, we are at your disposal for information so that you can arrive safely at your destination.

Travel Assistance:

All our trips include health insurance (reimbursement of medical expenses) and luggage insurance.

It is also possible to make the following additional insurances:
– cancellation insurance
– standard full insurance

Useful tips for a bike tour:

Departure is approaching and you’re wondering… what should I put in my luggage?

Here are some tips for your cycling holiday:

1 The right “attitude”: with the right attitude you are ready to face everything!
Whether you’re going on a tour in freedom, as a group, as a couple, with your family, camping or on a boat, the right attitude is the first thing to put in your backpack!

2 A sturdy and “trustworthy” bike
It is essential to start with the right bike, suitable to face days of intense use on roads of all kinds … without falling apart! Maybe your beloved city-bike is not the right vehicle for this task? Don’t be afraid! With us you can always rent a comfortable bike suitable for your needs and the chosen route. But even those who do not want to abandon their faithful bike are welcome!
Finally, if you don’t want to work too hard, we always have E-Bikes available,

3 Waterproof jacket, and sun protection
We can arrange everything for your trip… but we can’t do anything for the weather. So keep an eye on the weather forecast and always bring a waterproof jacket/jacket, sunscreen cream and several layers of clothes with you (you are expecting “onion” clothes).

4 Sportswear
Provide some cycling pants or underwear (padded) when I get off the bike at the end of the day you will be happy to have worn them!

5 Sports shoes
Comfortable sports shoes for cycling and short excursions.
The use of a helmet is not compulsory in all countries, but for your own safety, it is best not to get on the saddle without adequate head protection. Especially for the little ones!