Being named a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Tour Operator is an honor—but more importantly, it’s a reflection of the people, care, and experiences that define every Trek Travel trip.
Each year, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards are shaped by thousands of readers who vote based on real travel experiences. These aren’t industry insiders or marketing panels—they’re travelers who’ve been there, done it, and felt the difference. That’s what makes this recognition especially meaningful to us.
Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards are among the most respected accolades in global travel. Winners are selected based on reader feedback across categories that matter most to travelers: service, expertise, personalization, and overall experience.
For tour operators, this award recognizes companies that consistently deliver thoughtful, memorable journeys—where logistics fade into the background and the experience takes center stage. To be named a World’s Best Tour Operator means travelers trust you with their time, their expectations, and their sense of adventure. That trust is something we take seriously.
At Trek Travel, we believe great trips don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of care, craft, and people who genuinely love what they do. This recognition reflects what our guests experience every day on our trips:
Our guides are the heart of Trek Travel. They’re experts in their craft, attentive hosts, and passionate storytellers who bring each place to life. They anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and create the kind of welcoming environment that turns a group of travelers into a community.
As part of the Trek family, Trek Travel provides premium Trek bikes, guide fittings, and on-trip support. Guests travel with confidence knowing their equipment and logistics are handled to the highest standard.
Every Trek Travel trip is meticulously planned so guests can focus on the experience, not the logistics. Routes, transfers, meals, and daily details are handled with precision, creating travel that feels effortless from start to finish.
Accommodations are chosen for comfort, location, and sense of place. From boutique hotels to five-star retreats, Trek Travel hotels enhance the journey and provide meaningful rest and recovery at the end of each day.
For travelers considering their next adventure, this award offers reassurance. It means choosing Trek Travel comes with confidence—confidence that your trip will be thoughtfully planned, expertly supported, and delivered with heart. Confidence that you’ll be challenged and cared for, welcomed and understood.
Whether you’re cycling legendary mountain roads, hiking coastal trails, or exploring a destination at your own pace, this recognition reflects the consistency and quality guests can expect on every Trek Travel experience.
As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also looking forward. To new destinations, fresh perspectives, and continued evolution—while staying true to what’s always defined Trek Travel.
This recognition from Travel + Leisure is a reminder of why we do what we do: to create trips that stay with you long after the journey ends.
To everyone who has traveled with us, voted, shared feedback, or trusted us with their adventure—thank you. This award belongs to you as much as it does to us.
From cycling and gravel adventures to hiking, walking, self-guided trips, and ride camps, discover the experiences that led travelers to name Trek Travel a World’s Best Tour Operator.
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Trek Travel offers three hotel levels to match your style. Luxury hotels provide elegant, thoughtful touches with exceptional hospitality. Explorer hotels blend modern amenities with local charm in unique settings. Comfort hotels are casual and conveniently located near Trek Travel activities.
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 (600 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).
Explore beautiful destinations with a curated blend of guided activities, local cuisine, handpicked accommodations, and itineraries to suit every traveler, from laid-back adventures to luxurious escapes.
Venture off the beaten path to unforgettable places, with fully-supported routes that combine gravel and paved roads in classic Trek Travel style.
Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.
See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.
Step into adventure with carefully designed routes, unparalleled hospitality, and deep-routed local connections.
Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.
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