This isn’t your average cruise. Journey along the Danube and sample the cuisine and cultures of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. You’ll explore the heart of each historic region by bike then kick back and relax on the deck of a five-star luxury Scenic Space Ship.
Say “Grüß Gott” to a Danube River Cruise
We make it a point to be experts in more than just cycling on our trips. We show you the best parts of every destination and wow you with locations you may not have discovered alone. The chances that you’ve heard of these five eateries on our domestic trips are slim, but take our word for it, each offers a unique culinary experience certainly worth writing home about. Dig in—here’s our top five favorite meals of North America.
“I want Rhubarb to be where the important stuff happens,” says Executive Chef John Fleer. After 15 years as executive chef at the famous Blackberry Farm, he now brings his fresh approach to boldly flavored dishes and love for all things southern (and local) to the table for you to enjoy at Rhubarb.
One of Thomas Keller’s prized restaurants, Ad Hoc was originally created to showcase the American comfort food of his childhood, but has now become a staple in the “culinary capital” of Napa Valley. Ad Hoc features a daily-changing four-course menu of various classic American dishes like fried chicken or barbeque, and is always served family style to create a casual comfort you just won’t find anywhere else.
3. The Oak at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Ojai, CA
Here, you’ll sit and gaze out upon the beautifully manicured grounds and mountain vistas of the Ojai Valley Inn while you’re treated to drinks and a mouthwatering meal of ever changing, locally sourced, Californian cuisine—with many ingredients coming straight from their on-site herb garden.
4. Hell’s Backbone
Bryce and Zion
In the tiny, remote town of Boulder (population: 180), you may be surprised to find one of Utah’s most highly acclaimed restaurants. But Hell’s Backbone Grill is more than an excellent Zagat rating or Salt Lake Magazine’s “Best Restaurant” ten years running. This unique place is a testament to how two impassioned people can bring a beautiful vision of sustainability and community into reality. With meals made from honest and simple ingredients straight from the restaurant’s own farm, Blake and Jen, the chef-owners of Hell’s Backbone have, despite the name, created a little spot of heaven for all to enjoy.
5. BLACKBERRY FARM
Walland, TN
Drawing inspiration from their Smoky Mountain heritage, the chefs and epicurean artisans at countryside enclave Blackberry Farm have created a culinary oasis with home-grown meals that “wander the line between refined and rugged,” with every dish being as sumptuous as the last. Served up in a grand rustic turn-of-the-century barn surrounded by peaceful pastures, you’ll be transported to an idyllic world that doesn’t feel of this time.
Whether it’s a rich, full-bodied pinot, a crisp chardonnay, an invigorating ride through the countryside or just a romantic escape, California wine country has got it all. Which is why we offer three different styles of trips right in the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Here we’ll compare our luxury, explorer and wine weekend trips so all you have to do is ride, sip and enjoy.
Luxury | Explorer | Long Weekend
Price: From $3,299
Rider Level: 2 | Recreational
Start | End: Healdsburg to Yountville
Accommodations:
• Hotel Healdsburg – An perfectly luxurious hotel located in the heart of downtown Healdsburg and winner of Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice award.
• Vintage Inn – A newly-renovated AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel and winner of the 2016 Conde Nast Travelers Reader’s Choice Award. Home of one of the most bountiful breakfast spreads on any Trek Travel trip.
• North Block Hotel | New Hotel in 2018 – This quaint, Mediterranean-inspired property is perfectly suited for a romantic wine country getaway. Redd Wood, the hotel’s restaurant (with James Beard Award nominee and Michelin-starred Chef Richard Reddington at the helm) offers Italian-inspired cuisine.
Riding: The terrain is hilly with available shuttles and great climbing options.
Meal Highlights:
• Trek Travel signature picnic, private tour and tasting at Summit Lake vineyards
• Picnic in the Redwoods State National Reserve
• Dine at Thomas Keller’s trendy Ad Hoc restaurant in Napa
• Dine at SHED restaurant in Healdsburg
Activity Highlights:
• Visit the Armstrong Redwoods Park
• Summit Lake Wine Tasting — tour a family operated small batch vineyard with the family
• Dry Creek Valley Wine Tasting
• Private Olive Oil Tasting at Trattore Farms
Biggest Differences: On our California Wine Country luxury bike tour, guests will experience Napa and Sonoma Valley and its iconic countryside and legendary acclaimed wines. We will stay at luxury accommodations with five-star meals throughout the trip, including a dinner at the Napa Valley staple Ad Hoc by legendary Chef Thomas Keller.
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Price: From $2,599
Rider Level: 2 | Recreational
Start | End: Calistoga to Healdsburg
Accommodations:
• Indian Springs Resort and Spa – A newly-renovated and award-winning hotel and spa with a bohemian vibe and geyser-fed pools located in Calistoga.
• h2 Hotel – Located in downtown Healdsburg, this hotel is rooted in nature and fluid by design and has been recognized by Conde Nast’s Traveler’s Gold list, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels and Fodor’s Top 100.
Riding: The terrain is hilly with available shuttles and great climbing options.
Meal Highlights:
• Trek Travel signature picnic at Summit Lake vineyards
• Picnic in the Redwoods State National Reserve
• Dine at Spoonbar, a trendy market-driven restaurant with reknowned craft cocktails
• Dine at Sam’s Social Club, a highly acclaimed poolside restaurant
Activity Highlights:
• Visit the Armstrong Redwoods
• Summit Lake wine tasting
• Velo Vino food and wine tasting and Bruschetteria food truck
Biggest Differences: On our California Wine Country explorer bike tour, we begin in Calistoga, known for mud baths and spas, then make our way to Sonoma county. This trip offers great flexibility for guests to explore additional activities in the area.
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Price: From $2,499
Rider Level: 2 | Recreational
Start | End: Healdsburg
Accommodations:
• Hotel Healdsburg – A perfectly luxurious hotel located in the heart of downtown Healdsburg and winner of Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Aaward.
Riding: The terrain is flat to rolling and is based in Sonoma. This trip has the least amount of climbing, but there are longer route options available for those who want more riding.
Meal Highlights:
• Dine at Dry Creek Kitchen, Chef Charlie Palmer’s charming restaurant in Healdsburg
• Picnic in the Redwoods State National Reserve
• Dine at SHED restaurant in Healdsburg
Activity Highlights:
• Visit the Armstrong Redwoods
• Tasting at Hanna Winery in Russian River Valley
• Tour Ferrari-Carano vineyards in Dry Creek Valley
Biggest Differences: On our California Wine Country long-weekend bike tour, guests experience a luxury getaway to explore Sonoma at some of our favorite spots in the region in just four outstanding days. During the entire duration of your trip, you will stay in one luxurious hotel, so you can unpack and unwind.
After an unforgettable bike trip through the picturesque forests and winding roads of the Vermont country side, there are few things better than kicking back and sipping on some of the best micro-brews the Green Mountain State has to offer. We’ve lined up our favorite pints and bites for you to try as you pedal your way through each stop of the Vermont Brewery Bike Tour. Cheers!
Where: Fiddlehead Brewery
What: Enjoy a Fiddlehead IPA
What’s better than pizza and beer? Grab a glass then head next door for a bite of Folino’s Margherita pie. It’s their specialty, and a Vermont must-try.
Where: Otter Creek Brewing Company
What: Belly up to the bar for a Free Flow IPA
Try it with the Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese with Jalapeño Pesto. It’s the perfect marriage of heat and hops, and a combination you won’t forget.
Where: Prohibition Pig
What: A pint of Bantam at a neighborhood hot spot
Refuel on the deck with one of the best IPAs around and a spread of tacos made from all local ingredients and house-smoked meat. Simple and satisfying.
Where: Stone Corral Brewing
What: Sip on a top-rated Maple Porter or enjoy a pint of the Palomino Pale APA
They say it’s the “freshest water in the United States” that helps make their impressive lineup of brews so delicious. Pair with a cheese board featuring a variety of Vermont’s best cheeses, sweet and crunchy candied walnuts, crisp apple slices and cranberry jam.
Where: Lost Nation Brewing
What: From a crisp Gose to a rich Pitch Black Ale, fuel up with a flight
As they say, “When in Rome do as the Romans do,” that means ordering a roasted pork Cubano or crispy Tempeh Reuben sandwich to go with your flight–they’re local favorites.
Where: Von Trapp Brewery
What: A variety of Austrian lagers
Visit the historic Von Trapp Family Bierhall for your choice of flavorful crisp lagers and meals inspired by the Von Trapp’s ancestral Austria. Be sure to check out the working wood-fired Parrilla grill that is the showcase feature of the Bierhall.
Experience a brewery bike tour in Vermont.
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Savor some of the most spectacular, 5-star properties in the world. Exuding luxury and elegance, these one-of-a-kind accommodations offer the chance to rejuvenate at award-winning spas, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and more.
Enjoy luxurious accommodations handpicked for a refined experience. From signature spa treatments to delicious local cuisine, you’ll be more than provided for; you’ll be pampered.
These handpicked hotels provide relaxation and fun in a casual and comfortable environment. Delicious cuisine and great service mix perfectly for a memorable stay.
On select cycling vacations, you’ll stay at a mix of hotel levels, from Explorer to Luxury to Ultimate Luxury. Rest assured, no matter which level of hotel you’re at, our trip designers carefully select every accommodation.
Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).
Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).
Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).
Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).
Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).
Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).
Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).
Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
Savor the finer things as you relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations and wine, dine, and ride in some of the most unforgettable destinations around the world.
Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.
Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.
Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.
See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.
Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.
Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.
Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself
