8-day Basque bike tour (6 days of cycling) connecting Bilbao, La Rioja wine country, Pamplona, and San Sebastián through scenic and historically rich landscapes of northern Spain. A professional guide leads every stage, with a support vehicle handling luggage and transfers. Much of the route follows quiet roads, vineyard trails, and the traffic-free Vías Verdes—former railway lines converted into cycling paths through dramatic countryside. Evenings are spent in handpicked boutique hotels and historic Paradores. Total cycling distance is 231 km (144 mi) across 6 riding days. Starting and ending in the Basque Country, the tour explores a Spain with lush green hills, rugged coastlines, pilgrimage towns, and an extraordinary food culture. It includes Bilbao's iconic architecture, the Camino de Santiago, underground wine cellars in Laguardia, and the bay of San Sebastián. Accommodation includes handpicked boutique design hotels and Spain's iconic Paradores, such as Hotel Miró in Bilbao, a former 16th-century monastery Parador in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a working winery estate in Laguardia, Hotel Tres Reyes in Pamplona, and the Parador Hondarribia, a 10th-century fortress. The tour requires good fitness, with a total cycling distance of 231 km (144 mi) spread across 6 riding days, with daily distances ranging from 24 to 48 km (15 to 30 mi). The route is mostly flat to gently rolling, utilizing the Camino de Santiago, quiet vineyard roads, and traffic-free Vías Verdes. Transfers by support van are included, and an e-bike upgrade is available. Included: experienced bike guide, 8-day tour (6 cycling days), 7 nights accommodation in boutique hotels and Paradores (double occupancy), most meals (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners), standard touring bike rental, support van, all transfers, two winery visits with tastings, guided city tours and entrance fees, picnic buffet service, and CO₂ compensation. Add-ons: single occupancy room, e-bike upgrade, helmet rental, additional nights in Bilbao, departure transfer. Not included: flights, helmet (mandatory), most lunches, beverages, insurance, guide gratuities. Daily stages and distances: Day 1 - Arrival in Bilbao, Day 2 - Around Vitoria-Gasteiz into La Rioja (41 km), Day 3 - Camino de Santiago into Rioja wine country (42 km), Day 4 - Ebro Valley (30 km), Day 5 - Vía Verde to Pamplona (48 km), Day 6 - Bidasoa Valley to the sea (46 km), Day 7 - San Sebastián and La Concha Bay (24 km), Day 8 - Departure from Hondarribia. A standard touring bike (Velo de Ville L200) is included, with an option to upgrade to an e-bike (Velo de Ville AEB Classic with Bosch mid-motor). Group size: minimum 8 people, maximum 18 participants (typically up to 12 + 2 leaders). Solo travelers are welcome but must book a single occupancy room. Minors under 18 require a parent or legal guardian. The tour starts in Bilbao, Spain. Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the main international airport. Meeting point is at the first night's accommodation in Bilbao at 6 pm on Day 1. Travel and medical insurance are highly recommended and can be purchased through Redpoint at checkout. Deposit: 50% upon booking. Balance: 50% due 120 days prior to departure. Full payment required if booking within 120 days of departure. Cancellation policy: full refund within 48 hours of booking; 50% refund if canceled 120+ days before departure; no refund if canceled within 119 days of departure. Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours.
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