At 161 km's in length, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is the longest rail trail in Australia. This self guided cycling tour will have you riding the best sections of this fantastic Queensland getaway, whilst taking care of those pesky logistics for you. There are some stunning bridges, some which you’ll cross and some which you’ll go under on this cycling route. Being elevated at the northern end there are terrific views on several sections of this tour. Cycling the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is a wonderful adventure! It’s still on the easy side in terms of difficulty and the distances are achievable for most riders. Starting this tour at the northern end, the ride is largely downhill. Although small sections are paved, the majority of the trail is either hard packed gravel or dirt track. We recommend well-equipped mountain bikes for this ride (you can rent one during the booking process!). It wouldn't be Queensland without some great pubs and iconic outback buildings to visit. It all makes for a wonderful getaway on this Brisbane Valley Rail Trail cycling tour. This self-guided mountain biking tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. This tour can be customized for you, and prices depend on group size, room types, trip customizations, and date of travel. 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner are included. Accommodations for 2 nights are included. This tour includes two transfers required for the itinerary’s logistics: transfer to Yarraman on Day 1 and transfer from Fernvale back to Esk on Day 2. On call support throughout Printed itinerary and maps for reference An environmentally friendly water bottle AND lightweight cycling t-shirt This tour is based in a 3-star hotel in Esk. The standard rooms are double occupancy (with private bathroom) and include most modern conveniences. Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement. Non-Standard Cancellation Policy: Cancellations 65 days or more prior to tour start date: Your deposit will be held by 10Adventures with terms of the Lifetime Deposit Promotion as listed above, and all other payments will be refunded. Cancellations between 34 and 64 days prior to tour start date: 50% cancellation fee. If full payment received, any amount over the 50% cancellation fee will be returned. Cancellations between 0 and 33 days prior to tour start date: 100% cancellation fee. We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. The only element that might challenge a beginner rider is the occasional bumpy surface (and a sore touche!). You can also rent an e-bike to make this trail even easier. Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. The closest big city is Brisbane. Esk is approximately 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) from the center of Brisbane, and the drive takes around 1.5 to 2 hours via car depending on traffic and road conditions. There are options to get to Esk from Brisbane by bus or train. Yes, the tour material is in English. The tour ends where it starts, in Esk. Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. You can choose from Mountain Bike (Trek hard tail) or E-Mountain Bike (Trek). Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a mountain bike suitable for itinerary demands. Self-guided Specialists: Combine the freedom of travelling on your own with the confidence that all of the logistics are taken care of. Packed with Inclusions: Accommodations, luggage transfers, gear rentals, and more - all taken care of so you can focus on making memories. World Class Support: Have peace of mind for when travel plans change with our hassle-free booking process and unbeatable support.
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