Meet the People Tours in Africa

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With vast natural wonders and an incredible network of warm, friendly locals, Africa is a unique continent that cannot fail to captivate the souls of those who venture here.

Our Meet the People Tours in Africa explore a wide range of destinations and experiences, from encounters with extraordinary wildlife in Swaziland to meeting the producers of coffee in Malawi and Fairtrade wine in South Africa. We also visit cocoa producers in Ghana for those who want to learn more about the people behind your favourite tasty treat.

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Guided

Spain

Pyrenean Traverse

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Duration

12 days

Prices from

£3,535 P.P.

Grade 4 : Challenging

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Pyrenean Traverse

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
13/07/2025	24/07/2025	£3,535.00

A first evening feasting on a traditional Basque supper in beautiful Honarribia
Conquering classic climbs of the Pyrenees including the Cat 1 Puerto de Portalet
Winding through remote villages on unbelievably quiet mountain roads
Gazing in awe at the highest mountains in the Pyrenees in the Parque de Aneto
Wondering through the medieval streets of beautiful Ainsa
Finishing the week with a glass of Cava on the beach in picturesque Cadaquï¿½s

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Portugal

Vineyards of the Douro Valley

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£2,595 P.P.

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Grade 3 - 4: Moderate/ Challenging

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Vineyards of the Douro Valley

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
26/04/2025	03/05/2025	£2,595.00
18/10/2025	25/10/2025	£2,595.00

Riding along the Douro river through immense vineyards surrounded by terraced slopes
Staying in the charming lodgings of wine farms, where we visit Port wine cellars and sample some port and wine
Riding on the N222 in the heart of the Alto Douro, considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world, with its jaw dropping scenery
The historic fortified village of Almeida
Tackling the dramatic climb to the summit of Torre in the Serra da Estrela, the highest point of mainland Portugal
The final hotel at Unhais da Serra, an unexpected oasis at the end of the trip

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Italy

Dolomiti Discoverer

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£2,465 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Dolomiti Discoverer

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
05/07/2025	12/07/2025	£2,465.00
19/07/2025	26/07/2025	£2,465.00

Admiring from various angles the classic grey and orange jagged peaks of the Dolomites
Riding the Sella Ronda, part of the Maratona delle Dolomiti, one of Italy’s biggest Gran Fondo events
Riding the dazzling descents and climbs you yearned to ride whilst watching the Giro d‘Italia
The sense of achievement at the end of the tour having conquered many climbs at your own pace.
Superb, mouth-watering and filling Italian food after a day on the bike – plenty of carbs!

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Guided

Portugal

Atlantic Escape

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Duration

10 days

Prices from

£2,795 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Atlantic Escape

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
* 05/04/2025 Fully Booked	14/04/2025	£2,795.00
01/11/2025	10/11/2025	£2,795.00

Stunning Sintra and its sunsets
The lovely fishing village of Nazare
Incredible accommodation in 4 star hotels each night
Views from the Arrabida mountains
Coastal riding and beautiful beaches
Reaching mainland Europe’s most southwesterly point by bike!

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Guided

Spain

Andalucia - Los Pueblos Blancos

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£2,135 P.P.

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Grade 2 - 3: Gentle to Moderate

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Andalucia - Los Pueblos Blancos

Guided Road Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
27/12/2024 Guaranteed	03/01/2025	£2,195.00
* 23/03/2025	30/03/2025	£2,135.00
26/10/2025	02/11/2025	£2,135.00
26/12/2025	02/01/2026	£2,355.00

Riding the beautiful Serrania de Ronda, past white villages, chestnut groves and craggy sierras
A fantastic mixture of great small rural hotels
Exploring beautiful Ronda, perched on its magnificent gorge
Reaching the dramatic Puerto de las Palomas
Grazalema, nestled below atmospheric, limestone mountains
Sipping local sherries with tasty tapas in the local bodegas

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Self-Guided

Italy

Tuscany - Sacred Routes

Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

Duration

7 days

Prices from

£1,575 P.P.

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Grade 3 - 4: Moderate/ Challenging

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Tuscany - Sacred Routes

Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)

Season 1 – £1575 24 Mar – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct

Season 2 – £1715 17 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 02 Sept

To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.

Staying in lovely Tuscan accommodation overlooking stunning landscapes
Riding the Montagnola trails, the location of a well-known Sienese MTB race
Sampling the best wines of Chianti, Montepulciano and Montalcino
Riding down the “Crete Senesi” on a roller coaster ridge ride
Enjoying the journey across Tuscany on a variety of terrain
Visiting the famous hilltop towns of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, San Quirico d‘Orcia and Pienza

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Self-Guided

Spain

Taste of La Rioja

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£1,395 P.P.

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Grade 2-3: Gentle/Moderate

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Taste of La Rioja

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.

Daily departures available. The prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2025 – £1395 21 Apr – 16 Oct

Visiting the fantastic San Millan de la Cogolla monastery, a World Heritage Site.
Soaking up the atmosphere of the medieval towns of Ezcaray and Laguardia
Tasting delicious local wine in Riojan bodegas
Cycling through endless vineyards
Rolling along the Camino de Santiago
Experiencing the Frank Gehry-designed Marques de Riscal winery
Pedalling on the Via Verdes

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Guided

Sri Lanka

Backroads and Beaches

Guided Cycling Holiday

Duration

15 days

Prices from

£2,695 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Backroads and Beaches

Guided Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
21/01/2025	04/02/2025	£2,695.00
15/02/2025 Fully Booked	01/03/2025	£2,695.00
08/11/2025	22/11/2025	£2,695.00
14/02/2026	28/02/2026	£2,965.00
07/11/2026	21/11/2026	£2,965.00

Eying up the elephants at Udawalawe
Stunning Sigirya and the Lion Rock
Colonial cool in Nuwara Eliya
Coastal cycling and beautiful beaches
Honing in on Horton Plains after a day in the hills
The Knuckles and Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth

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Self-Guided

Spain

Granada to Seville

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

9 days

Prices from

£1,665 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Granada to Seville

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
18/05/2025	26/05/2025	£1,665.00
28/09/2025	06/10/2025	£1,665.00

Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2024 01 Mar – 31 Dec (excluding dates from 01 Jul to 17 Sep)

Season 1 – £1895 01 – 17 Mar, 03 – 22 Apr, 18 Sep – 31 Dec

Season 2 – £1975 03 May – 30 Jun

Season 3 – £2045 18 Mar – 02 Apr and 23 Apr – 02 May

2025 01 Mar – 31 Dec (excluding dates from 18 Apr – 4 May and 01 Jul to 17 Sep)

Season 1 – £1995 01 – 17 Mar, 03 – 11 Apr, 18 Sep – 31 Dec

Season 2 – £2075 05 May – 30 Jun

Season 3 – £2155 18 Mar – 02 Apr and 12 – 17 Apr

Alternatively for a great value holiday choose one of our scheduled departures below.

SAVE ON 2025 EARLY SEASON ESCAPES!

Book your early cycling escape before the 17th of November and save £100. Applies to departures between the 1st March and the 30th April 2025. Apply the promo code FYR2025 when you book. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed.

Cycling between 3 of the most magnificent cities in Andalucia
Travelling through rolling sierras and olive plantations
Making use of the Vias Verdes
Exploring the architectural wonders of Granada
Visiting Cordoba – the birth place of Spanish Flamenco
Celebrating your trip in the capital of the south, Seville

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Guided

Chile and Argentina

Lake District

Guided Cycling Holiday

Duration

13 days

Prices from

£3,395 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Lake District

Guided Cycling Holiday

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
* 21/12/2024 Contact Us	02/01/2025	£3,395.00
* 12/01/2025 Fully Booked	24/01/2025	£3,395.00
09/11/2025	21/11/2025	£3,995.00
21/12/2025	02/01/2026	£3,995.00
11/01/2026	23/01/2026	£3,995.00

Majestic Volcan Osorno and its snow-capped peak
Tasting the chocolates of Bariloche
Biking the Seven Lakes Route to San Martin de los Andes
The monkey-puzzle tree forests of Conguillio
Sampling a tasty Malbec or Carmanere after a day’s biking
Hiking the lofty heights of Volcan Villarica

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