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- ★★★★★ Tom Johnson
Exciting adventure.
Heart of Provence: Quiet Roads & Picturesque Villages (7 nights)
Excellent customer service. Experiences opened me up to exploring more of the world on bike.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- First time
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Elizabeth Kennedy
Biking Girls
Champagne Getaway: Charming Villages & Regional Wine Cellars
Absolutely enjoyed our rides throughout the Champagne region. I have been on multiple biking trips with biketours and overall everything went well. We could have used a bit more detail on the biking maps ....as it could be confusing. Thanks for providing good bikes ......
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Denis Normandin
Bucket List Item
Wine, Dine and Electric Bike in Burgundy
We opted for the self-guided tour. Working with the GPS was a little confusing. I wonder if anyone from Active Tours recently rode the route provided to compare with reality. There were some trail closings due to construction. The GPS does not re-rout. To get back on course, you need to back track to get back on the route. Also, there were times where the verbal instructions did not match with the routing. The GPS mapping provided runs from top to bottom or horizontally. In North America the GPS flows from bottom to top. After a while it gets easier to follow. The first day was difficult but gradually things improved. It is not recommended to switch to Google maps to get you back on course as Google maps is not familiar with the rural French countryside. It can send you through plowed farm fields thinking this is a roadway. The luggage transfers worked perfectly. The ride through small French villages was special. It is difficult to visit a winery along the route as the owners ask for specific times of arrival. Also, some smaller wineries are not interested in bikers coming in as they generally will not be purchasing more than 1 or 2 bottles of wine. The hotels were well adapted to servicing bikers. Some very upscale hotels as well. It was a great way to experience riding and seeing parts of the country you would otherwise miss and sampling Burgundy wines.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1st time on this type of tour
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Chantal Villemure
Exceeded expectations. Thank you!
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
The trip from the start to finish was more than I could have ever imagined. The barge was very luxurious, the staff, the food, the service were amazing. Our guides were always there to answer our questions, very approachable and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough about how memorable this trip was. I brag about it to all my friends back home. Thank you for making my holiday such a special one.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 8, 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was my second bike tour.
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Much easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Holland, France, Belgium
- ★★★★★ Doug K
September 2026
Along the Rhône River from Geneva to Lyon
Good time of year to go. Great scenery, the GPS route was easy to follow, and the Rhona is also highly marked with signs as well. Many nice stops along the way. 1st day is challenging without an E-bike. Hotel stays were also very nice.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Switzerland
- ★★★★★ Mark Michelotti
Exploring the Rhone River Valley
Provence’s History, Landscapes, and Luberon National Park
Adam was an exceptional guide and we truly enjoyed seeing all the little towns and countryside at a slower pace that a bike tour allows. Hotels were all very nice and the meals and delicious French Red and Rose wines from the region were excellent! Looking forward to more tours in the future!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 12-19
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was our first
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Jay P
An Amazing Adventure.
Coastal Normandy and WWII History
We had a wonderful time touring the sights of the 1944 D-Day landing beaches. There were at least 2 museums in each of the main towns dedicated to the D-Day invasion. We rode in sunshine, rain, and wind but overall the weather was not bad. The hotels were all excellent and the luggage transfer was seamless. The only downside was we had to closely budget our time in the museums to complete the ride. There is so much to see this trip could easily be an extra day with shorter daily rides to take it all in. We were happy to have E-bikes which gave us more energy to tour the sights. The stop at the American Cemetery in Normandy was a moving experience. We would highly recommend this trip for anyone, but do your homework and have an understanding of the events and places you will see. The special part of this ride is that you not only visit Utah and Omaha beaches but also Gold, Juno, and Sword which gives you a good perspective of the magnitude of this operation. Food was not always readily available in Normandy as most restaurants were closed from 1-2 which was not ideal for us.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was number 11.
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Donnie Harner
Delightful trip
Loire Valley Châteaux & Gardens Tour
My husband and I were looking forward to doing this trip for several years and this was the year we finally were able to do it. It was worth the wait! Sam was the leader/guide of our small group. There were just six of us which made for a delightful experience. Sam was very knowledgeable and fun to ride with. Not only did we see all of the sites listed on our itinerary, but we were also able to do a couple spur of the moment side trips. The chateaux were amazing, our fellow riders delightful to get to know, and the weather was spectacular. Gourmet meals, and beautiful and relaxing accommodations were also a part of this experience.
I can highly recommend this trip and this company, it was terrific.- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
BikeTours.com staff reply from Staff member
Donnie,
Thank you for sharing! It sounds like the trip was well worth the wait. We’re so glad you had such a wonderful experience with Sam and your fellow riders!
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- ★★★★★ Ólafur Jóhann
Perfect combination of mindfullness, excercise and experience great surroundings
Along the Rhône River from Geneva to Lyon
Really enjoying France in a perfect way with very nice hotels. Bruno was very helpful and the trip was a great vacation for everybody
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Switzerland
- ★★★★★ Margie Klueber
Great trip!!
Provence’s History, Landscapes, and Luberon National Park
We are having a fantastic time on our bike trip. There are seven of us ( all over 60) some regular bikes but mostly e bikes, and this trip is checking all of our boxes. Beautiful scenery, charming hotels, a knowledgeable and helpful guide (Adam)
and wonderful food. Highly recommended whether you want to be challenged on a bike or like the option of electric assist. Even the extreme heat has not gotten in the way.- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Damon Di Florio
Absolutely Awesome
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
Our first boat and bike trip and it did not disappoint! Perfect for couples or a small group of friends, this was a luxury trip, outstanding food and accommodation and wonderful guides. This boat has 16 cabins (32 passengers max), they will split the group into 2 for an easier bike touring experience. Nothing was difficult, pace was around 17 km/ph, a little slow if you are a regular cyclist, but if your partner isn't, then it's perfect.
- ★★★★★ Gretchen Corp Jones
Great way to see a whole different part of France
Atlantic Coast of France
Fascinating and beautiful area of France. I had already done a Bike and Barge trip in France and a hiking trip, all in the more central areas of the country. And been to Paris. But this trip, along the Atlantic coast, was stupendous. The bike paths were well marked and you are either biking along the coast or through vineyards. We upgraded the accommodations and all hotels were fabulous. My only thought is that this might have been better as a guided trip rather than self guided. We kept feeling like there was so much we were cycling through that would have been better with a guide. Finally - local tour company provided great bikes and their direction system (RoadBook) worked great.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 10
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens, Families with young kids
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Philippa A.
Fabulous Way To Experience Provence!
Cycling Paradise of Provence - to and from Avignon
We had a wonderful 6 day self-guided cycle through Provence - the Biketours organisation was outstanding as were the e-bikes we hired. Our bags were collected on time every time and delivered to our next hotel with no issues. We downloaded our GPS files onto Komoot - the app worked brilliantly and the maps were detailed and accurate- 2 of our party downloaded the maps which ensured we stayed on the right path! We particularly enjoyed spending 2 nights in each town as it meant we didn't have to repack our bags every day. Most of the routes took us along lovely and well maintained cycle paths so we did not have to navigate too much through busy towns or big roads with lots of traffic. The ride was moderate as described - not too easy nor too difficult which left us feeling we had done enough exercise for the day without being exhausted. We took the standard package for the first and last hotels but upgraded the middle hotel (to Hotel Henri) which was well worth the extra spend as it was outstanding. The other 2 hotels, Hotel Central (Avignon) and Hotel L'Amandiere (St Remy) were decent - the rooms clean and spacious, however the staff were unfriendly. Hotel Central is well positioned allowing easy access to the old town. Hotel L'Amandiere is a 10min walk from town but has a very nice swimming pool - a great feature given the 40deg temps we were riding in! Just beware, if you arrive earlier than the 3pm check in, and you would like to use the pool, they are going to charge you an early check-in fee of around EUR25/room. All in all, a fantastic experience and one I would highly recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed being in the beautiful countryside and cycling up to the medieval villages without having to fight the traffic or the crowds.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Jenny
A wonderful day out - informative, fascinating and fun!
Palace of Versailles Paris Full Day Bike Tour with Picnic
Our guide was knowledgable and interesting. We did so much in one day. This was the perfect way to explore Versailles.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- None
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- ★★★★★ Thomas C.
Brand new Magnifique!
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
First, if any of you have done a boat bike tour on a Magnifique, this one is next level. (My wife and I have done several on the other Magnifique boats) The ship was only completed in April and they have outdone themselves this time. The food, the rooms, the open air bar, roof deck (lighting at night is amazing) plus if you book a suite it opens to the water. A support van meets you midday for snacks or lunch; staff was amazing, could not recommend this tour enough. Also, if you get to Bruges climb the Belfry tower (book ahead)...it's worth it. Same goes for checking out the train station in Antwerp. It is a cathedral of transportation and I've personally seen quite a few train stations in Europe.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late July, 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Holland, France, Belgium
- ★★★★★ John W.
stunning ship, staff, rooms, and vibe...
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
Can’t recommend this ship and route enough! The food was outstanding every day, and the support van available along the route was a thoughtful touch that gave us extra peace of mind. We loved both the bikes and the cabins—they were comfortable, well-maintained, and made the entire experience feel effortless.
The cycling route was beautiful, with a wonderful mix of charming towns, scenic countryside, and memorable stops along the way. The crew was friendly, organized, and always willing to help, making the trip feel relaxed from start to finish. This was one of those vacations where every detail came together, and we’d happily book another bike and boat tour again.
- What was the date of your tour?
- July 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 5
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Holland, France, Belgium
- ★★★★★ Ari N.
Amazing Trip
Three Lakes Tour: From Geneva to Annecy
The perfect way to experience this beautiful region of France! My uncle and I had an incredible time from start to finish. While we're not avid cyclists, we're both very active, and the route struck the perfect balance between enjoyable riding and a bit of a challenge. There were also customization options for anyone looking to make the ride more demanding.
The entire process with BikeTours was smooth, quick, and responsive, making planning effortless. The local organization on the ground, was equally outstanding, communicative, helpful, and supportive throughout the trip.
I would highly recommend this tour!
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Switzerland
- ★★★★★ Charlotte M.
Glorious holiday!
Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam: Premium Bike and Boat
From the moment we stepped aboard, we knew we had chosen the right trip. The ship was comfortable and welcoming, and the cabins were surprisingly spacious and well designed. The bikes were excellent and made each day’s ride enjoyable, whether cruising through picturesque villages or beautiful countryside.
One feature we especially appreciated was the support van along the route. It was reassuring to know help was available if needed and made the trip accessible for riders of different abilities. The meals were another highlight—fresh, flavorful, and something we looked forward to after every ride. Between the outstanding crew, great accommodations, and incredible scenery, this was an unforgettable vacation that we would recommend without hesitation.
- ★★★★★ john k
easy barge tour
Bruges to Paris by Bike and Boat (and reverse)
a great ride without a lot of traffic. small barge only 9 riders and a guide in our group which helps keeping the group together in busy places
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