{"id":24657,"date":"2018-01-19T04:14:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T17:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=24657"},"modified":"2025-07-17T02:53:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:53:33","slug":"best-destinations-for-cycling-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/best-destinations-for-cycling-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 destinations for cycling adventures in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">New year, new&#8230;adventure? If you like the idea of that, you&#8217;ll love the idea of Intrepid Travel&#8217;s epic range of <a href=\"\/cycling\" data-wpil=\"url\">cycling trips<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seriously, we can&#8217;t imagine a better way to explore the world than from a saddle. A way to <em>really<\/em> get to grips with a destination, biking is as fun as it is healthy, as memorable as it is a way of meeting locals and like-minded travellers. And with Intrepid&#8217;s range of <strong>small group tours<\/strong>, you have local leaders, a support vehicle (for, well, support), incredible itineraries, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for a selection of cycling trips we&#8217;re most excited about in 2018. New and old, near and far, short and long, the only thing they have in common is that they&#8217;ll leave you breathless (quite literally!)&#8230;.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0px;\">Peru<\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24795\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24795\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Cycle-Peru-Lone-rider.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Cycle-Peru-Lone-rider.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Cycle-Peru-Lone-rider-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Cycle-Peru-Lone-rider-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Cycle-Peru-Lone-rider-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling in Peru<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to tire of <a href=\"\/peru\">Peru<\/a>. We love the lesser-known north (home to &#8216;the new Machu Picchu&#8217;), we love the well-known cities of Lima and Cusco, and we simply can&#8217;t get enough of the innovative food scene. It&#8217;s a South American destination with so much more than hiking to ruins\u00a0\u2013 and exploring it by bike is the perfect way to take in the stunning scenery and awe-inspiring heights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> Tough one, but it simply has to be the Sacred Valley. The 10-day<strong><a href=\"\/peru\/peru-hike-bike-raft-sup-159967\"> Cycle Peru<\/a><\/strong> trip includes a\u00a0three-day mountain-bike adventure through it, and let&#8217;s just say that the only thing better than the iconic towns you cycle through is the awe-inspiring Andean landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> Could it really be anything other than Machu Picchu? The tour lets you hike to it via either the Inca Trail or far-less-crowded <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/peru-quarry-trail-guide\/\">Quarry Trail<\/a><\/strong>. And the Incan citadel is precisely as magical as you&#8217;d imagine, if not more. Trust us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/6-tips-for-booking-your-first-cycling-trip\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 6 TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR FIRST CYCLING TRIP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24798\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_travellers_tea.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_travellers_tea.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_travellers_tea-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_travellers_tea-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-sri-lanka_travellers_tea-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Intrepid travellers in Sri Lanka<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hilly terrain, the warmest people, ancient temples and more make this up-and-coming Asian destination ripe for adventure. More specifically: a cycling adventure. Yes, <a href=\"\/sri-lanka\">Sri Lanka<\/a> is sure to dazzle you, whether it&#8217;s the night markets of Colombo or the amazing views from Sigiriya&#8217;s iconic Lion Rock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> Wow, this 14-day <strong><a href=\"\/sri-lanka\/cycle-sri-lanka-160369\">bike tour<\/a><\/strong> has about a million cool inclusions. But the cycle from\u00a0Bogawanthalawa to Balangoda is truly one of the most gorgeous stretches of road in the country. Imagine lush pine forest, tea plantations and even a stop at a home which\u00a0helps rehabilitate elephants for re-entry to the wild.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> As much as we love the picture-perfect beaches of the country&#8217;s southern coast and the epic train journeys, we&#8217;re going to go for Yala National Park. It&#8217;s home to\u00a0home to elephants, crocodiles and the one of the world&#8217;s highest concentrations of leopards. In other words, the (included) Jeep safari there is sure to make for a spectacular time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/top-sri-lanka-adventures\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 5 MUST-TRY ADVENTURES IN SRI LANKA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Jordan<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-498212523-done-e1512337266360.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan bike tour cycling desert\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><a href=\"\/jordan\">Jordan<\/a> might not be a country you ordinarily think of cycling in, but let us tell you that the desert scenery,\u00a0Bedouin locals and historic sites are sure to make your visit a memorable one. This is one of our new trips, and we&#8217;re so excited about it we&#8217;ve written a whole <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/jordan-bike-tour\/\">other blog post<\/a><\/strong> about it. But rest assured that visiting Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea are even more satisfying having biked to &#8217;em.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> There&#8217;s oh so many special cycle spots, but the <strong><a href=\"\/jordan\/cycle-jordan-petra-wadi-rum-160804\">Cycle Jordan<\/a><\/strong> trip&#8217;s journey from Shobak to Little Petra is one of our favourites. It takes you through mountains, overlooks the dramatic Jordan Valley, and even ends at the Seven Wonders Camp (where you have an overnight stay with the Bedouins waiting for you).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> The scenic town of Dana is certainly underrated, as is the magnificent city of Jerash, but the full day of exploration at Petra really is once-in-a-lifetime. Whether you\u00a0hike up to the High Place of Sacrifice for beautiful views or walk for hours around rock-cut tombs and\u00a0Roman-style theatres, the site is sure to take your breath away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/jordan-bike-tour\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 6 REASONS WHY CYCLING IN JORDAN IS THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bali, Indonesia<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24799\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24799\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-bali_tanah-lot-temple.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-bali_tanah-lot-temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-bali_tanah-lot-temple-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-bali_tanah-lot-temple-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-bali_tanah-lot-temple-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tanah Lot temple in Bali<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The perfect island for both active adventurers and leisure lovers, <a href=\"\/bali\">Bali<\/a> certainly has something for everyone. From the black-sand beaches of Lovina to the lush hills of <strong>Ubud to the chilled-out beach town of Sanur<\/strong>, it&#8217;s stunning, too. And in our humble opinion, one of the best ways to do it justice is by bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> Our 8-day <strong>Cycle Bali<\/strong> trip really contains a phenomenal mix of great towns and pretty surrounds. But of all the cycle journeys, the\u00a0Bedugul to Lovina stretch is pretty special. Mostly downhill, it passes traditional markets, local snacks and views you won&#8217;t be able to resist taking photo after photo of.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> A sunrise trek up a volcano probably fits the bill. Waking up at 3am to <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/climb-mt-batur-bali\/\">hike Mount Batur<\/a> <\/strong>might not be easy, but believe us when we say the monkey-filled experience is a magical one. Post hike there&#8217;s an optional hot spring visit before another bike ride begins.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/indonesia\/bali-lombok-gili-islands-hike-bike-raft-snorkel-160418\"><strong>CHECK OUT INTREPID TRAVEL&#8217;S DREAMY CYCLE BALI TRIP NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Southern Thailand<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24797\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24797\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_cycling_group_IMG_0230.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_cycling_group_IMG_0230.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_cycling_group_IMG_0230-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_cycling_group_IMG_0230-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_cycling_group_IMG_0230-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An Intrepid group cycling in Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There&#8217;s as many reasons to visit <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/southern-thailand\/\">Southern Thailand<\/a><\/strong> as there are islands in the region itself. We&#8217;re talking pristine national parks, dreamy beaches, delicious cuisine and more. And if you&#8217;re looking for something a little different, this <strong><a href=\"\/thailand\/cycle-southern-thailand-159899\">9-day cycle trip<\/a><\/strong> might be perfect for you: hikes, snorkeling, riverside bungalow stays and, of course, gorgeous bike routes included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> The cycle through Khao Sok National Park is truly one for the books. Here, limestone karsts rise up to a height of almost a kilometre, whilst the\u00a0Ratchaprapha Dam, which you reach a little later, is filled with hundreds of tiny islands and emerald-green waters. Oh, and not to mention that it&#8217;s\u00a0home to the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world and has quite the animal population, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> The\u00a0laid-back beach town of Khao Lak is a definite contender. Quiet and relaxing, it contains the\u00a0aptly-named White Sand Beach, in addition to lovely waterfalls, tasty cooking classes and close-by fishing trips. All in all, it&#8217;s a sensational little vacation spot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Croatia<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24800\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Peregrine-Adventures-croatia_hvar_pax-view.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Peregrine-Adventures-croatia_hvar_pax-view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Peregrine-Adventures-croatia_hvar_pax-view-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Peregrine-Adventures-croatia_hvar_pax-view-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Peregrine-Adventures-croatia_hvar_pax-view-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Intrepid travellers in Hvar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Dalmatian Coast is characterised by deep blue waters, charming harbour towns and quaint fishermen&#8217;s villages. Yes, it&#8217;s fair to say that Croatia is the definition of picturesque, and biking round it makes it all the more idyllic. Why? Well, because our 7-day<strong><a href=\"\/croatia\/cycle-croatia-160059\"> Cycle Croatia<\/a><\/strong> trip has the dream itinerary: starting in <a href=\"\/croatia\/split\">Split<\/a> and ending in Dubrovnik, you fit in island visits to Brac, Hvar AND Korcula as well!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> It has to be the winding coastal road in Brac, from Supetar to\u00a0Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a. Passing vineyards and olive groves, it includes a stopover in the charming village of Dol. With a population of 348, Dol is as peaceful as it is known for lamb and home-made olive oil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> Another small and sweet spot: Korcula&#8217;s Pupnat. This farming village is where you and your Intrepid group will have one of the most delicious dinners of the trip. It&#8217;s made from ingredients grown on the farm themselves, and you can enjoy the family wines as well!<\/p>\n<h2>Vietnam<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24802\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24802\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam_cycling_group_IMG_4944.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling Vietnam\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam_cycling_group_IMG_4944.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam_cycling_group_IMG_4944-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam_cycling_group_IMG_4944-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam_cycling_group_IMG_4944-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Intrepid travellers cycling through Vietnam<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thought you knew <a href=\"\/vietnam\">Vietnam<\/a>? Think again. It&#8217;s more than pho and motorbike-mad streets and lovely, lovely <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-beaches-in-vietnam\/\">beaches<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s perfect for biking enthusiasts and it&#8217;s brimming with some of Southeast Asia&#8217;s best hidden gems. Some of the can&#8217;t miss spots? Hue, the\u00a0former imperial capital of Vietnam; Dalat, with its Swiss-French vibes; and\u00a0Quy Nhon, for relaxed, coastal bliss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> The long-but-stunning cycle from Quy Nhon to Nha Trang is a magnificent one. The highway hugs huge granite cliffs and the journey itself passes islands, lagoons and sand dunes. The resort city of<strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/nha-trang-vietnam-guide\/\"> Nha Trang<\/a><\/strong> itself is lively and night-life filled, as well as being a great dive spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> It&#8217;s gotta be <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/top-6-things-to-do-in-hoi-an\/\">Hoi An<\/a><\/strong>. Known for its well-preserved ancient town, this delightful city\u00a0is one of our all-time favourite spots in the country. The trip itinerary spends two nights there, so you can head to the central market, hire a bike, sign up for a cooking class, get some clothes made or simply enjoy the canals and laze around.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/cycling-vietnam-from-hanoi-to-ho-chi-minh\/\"><strong>READ MORE: WHAT IT&#8217;S REALLY LIKE CYCLING FROM VIETNAM TO HO CHI MINH CITY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tuscany, Italy<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24801\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24801\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_tuscany_san-gimignano-roses.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_tuscany_san-gimignano-roses.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_tuscany_san-gimignano-roses-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_tuscany_san-gimignano-roses-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_tuscany_san-gimignano-roses-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Gimignano, Tuscany<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Do we even need to describe why Tuscany is idyllic? Think rolling green hills, quality wine and anything else that&#8217;s utterly romantic\u00a0\u2013 and you have a sense of what central Italy is. And there&#8217;s no better way of getting to grips with it than on our 8-day <strong><a href=\"\/italy\/cycle-tuscany-160237\">Cycle Tuscany<\/a><\/strong> trip. Starting in Florence and ending in Pisa, you&#8217;ll picnic in Lucca, explore the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, and see Italian life at its most authentic in the town of\u00a0Garfagnana .<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> There&#8217;s some steep sections on the trip (looking at you, Apuan Alps), but one of the most wonderful stretches for bikers is from Lucca to Pisa. The journey is a fairly flat\u00a035 kilometres, and follows the\u00a0banks of the Serchio River. The reward for finishing the final cycle of the trip? Shopping, gelato and, of course, the enchanting Leaning Tower itself!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> The 13th century town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana really is a stunner. Not only is it a great place for a leisurely stroll after a day of cycling, it&#8217;s home to Fronte della Rocca, a historic chocolate-maker and cake shop. After all, you can&#8217;t come to Italy and not indulge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/cycling-in-tuscany\/\"><strong>READ MORE: THE MAGIC OF CYCLING THROUGH TUSCANY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cuba<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24804\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24804\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-cuba_che_street-art.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-cuba_che_street-art.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-cuba_che_street-art-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-cuba_che_street-art-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-cuba_che_street-art-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street art in Cuba<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The cars and cigars are as good as you&#8217;ve always been led to think. But it&#8217;s the warmth of the Cuban people and the diverse, dazzling landscapes that&#8217;ll stay with you just as much. Our 7-day <strong><a href=\"\/cuba\/cycle-cuba-west-160741\">Cycle Cuba<\/a><\/strong> trip ensures you see the best of them: the lakeside eco-village of Comunidad Las Terrazas, the\u00a0low-lying mountain town of Vinales and the beachy bliss of\u00a0Cayo Jutias\u00a0\u2013 and that&#8217;s only for starters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong> It&#8217;s hard to narrow down, but the cycle to and around Soroa is certainly up there. The closest mountain resort to the capital, this area is known as the &#8216;rainbow of Cuba&#8217; for its flora and fauna-filled landscapes. On the trip you stay in a Cuban guesthouse there (hello, Cuban cocktails!) and enjoy a guided tour around the spectacular Orchid Garden. This entails seeing some of the whopping 250 species of plants native to Cuba as well as numerous species of birds!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> Havana has charm in abundance, but the UNESCO-listed town of Vinales has otherworldly nature. Here, you can visit a tobacco farm and purchase cigars directly from the maker. And if you&#8217;re on the trip then you&#8217;ll also visit a hillside farm restaurant with 100% organic food that&#8217;s all grown locally. So, get the mojitos in, kick back and relax.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/cycling-in-cuba\/\"><strong>READ MORE: EVERYTHING YOU LEARN WHEN CYCLING THROUGH CUBA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Morocco<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24796\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24796\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_5.jpg\" alt=\"best destinations for cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_5-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_5-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling in the Sahara<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This sentence in the 14-day <strong><a href=\"\/morocco\/cycle-morocco-159498\">Cycle Morocco<\/a> <\/strong>trip itinerary sums it up: &#8220;Cycling allows you to get closer to the real Morocco \u2013 from bicycles to Berbers, bustling souks to the High Atlas Mountains, this classic adventure has it all.&#8221; It&#8217;s true. Starting and ending in\u00a0Marrakech, this is a truly Intrepid itinerary. Sunset camel safari, <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/fes-morocco-guide\/\">Fes<\/a> <\/strong>medina visit and Todra Gorge hike all included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cycling highlight:<\/strong>\u00a0Tizi n&#8217;Tichka Pass, the highest major mountain pass in North Africa, is worth a Google at this juncture. You aren&#8217;t able to cycle up to it on the trip because it gets REALLY steep, but you do climb the long, winding road into the Atlas Mountains and the\u00a0small town of Anmiter nearby. If you&#8217;re looking for a challenge, this is it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The non-cycling highlight:<\/strong> Every destination in Morocco offers something unique, but the blue mountain city of <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/chefchaouen-morocco-blue-city\/\">Chefchaouen<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is notable for both its beauty and its sense of calm. Browse the medina, tuck into a tagine or even enjoy a hike through the scenic Rif Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to embark on the cycling adventure of a lifetime? <a href=\"\/cycling\" data-wpil=\"url\">Check out Intrepid Travel&#8217;s range of bike tours.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Jordan photo c\/o\u00a0iStock\/Saro17. All other images c\/o Intrepid Travel.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read on for a selection of cycling trips we&#8217;re most excited about in 2018. 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