Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour

Overview

Enjoy cycling the off road, safe and relatively flat Riesling Rail Trail and have all the logistics done for you, whilst you visit some of the best cellar doors and food outlets in Australia. This self guided 3 day/2 night tour gives you the flexibility of choosing your own dates and cycling the Riesling Rail Trail at your own pace. The Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley is a packed gravel surface, high quality cycling trail, suitable for all levels of riders and easy enough for non-riders too. The Rail Trail is dotted with amazing cellar doors, food stops and gorgeous rolling vineyards as a constant backdrop. This Clare Valley tour takes care of all the logistics for you, so all you need to do is cycle the Rail trail, stop for the odd wine tasting, enjoy the included lunches (and they are amazing!) and arrive at your accommodation with your bags delivered for you. The cycling distances on both days of your tour are around 30 kms, and mostly flat, so this tour is categorised as 'easy', or beginner. But even if you don't cycle or want to keep up with your regular cycling friends, you have an option to rent an e-bike! These are battery charged bikes that ride and look like a normal hybrid bike, and come with a pedal assist technology, meaning the bike can sense when you need an extra boost and provide a little bit of assistance through your pedalling. Arrive at lunch with a smile! Your Riesling Rail Trail cycling tour also includes 2 x amazing gourmet lunches, and these are a highlight. The highly regarded Skillogalee restaurant provides an exclusive a la carte menu for our guests. Of course this is on top of all the delightful wines you will get to taste as you cycle from cellar door to cellar door. You can prepare which you'd like to visit before your tour or check event weekends on the Clare Valley website. The Clare Valley is regarded as one of Australia's premier food and wine hubs, and the Riesling Rail Trail has you cycling right past these amazing gourmet experiences, the perfect way to earn your calories! Cycle the Riesling Rail Trail in South Australia. 3 Days from $625USD. Standard Biking, Self-guided, Private. Accommodation in Hotels. Difficulty: Easy (2/5). Starting price for two people sharing a double or twin room is $625USD per person. A hybrid bike rental is $95USD, and an e-bike is $125USD. Day 1: Arrive at Auburn. Own transport to Auburn (start of the Clare Valley). Dinner at the iconic Rising Sun Hotel. Overnight in Auburn. Included Meals: Dinner. Day 2: Cycle the Riesling Rail Trail. After breakfast, jump on your bikes and head into the Clare Valley following the easy gradient of the Riesling Rail Trail. Stopping at a number of wineries for tastings and after admiring the charming rural scenery, you arrive for our lunch at Skillogalee. A long lunch and you are back on the Rail Trail heading into the town Clare itself, for your overnight stay. Distance: 35km. Overnight Location: Hotel in Clare. Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Day 3: Visiting vineries and departure day. Following a slightly different route, today is another day of cellar door visits in the Clare Valley and enjoying the beautiful cycling on the Riesling Rail Trail. A sumptuous lunch at O'Leary Walker Wines along with across the valley views, before the cycle into Auburn. Distance: 30km. Overnight Location: None. Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch. What’s included: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner are included. Accommodations for 2 nights are included. Luggage transfers on both days are included, however, you are in charge on any other transfers outside of this itinerary. On call support throughout, Printed itinerary and maps for reference, An environmentally friendly water bottle AND lightweight cycling t-shirt. Not Included: Getting to and from Auburn, Any flights, Meals not mentioned as included, Travel insurance, Visas if required, Personal equipment, Fees not mentioned as included, Guide services. Optional Extras: Bike rental (Mountain Bike or E-Mountain Bike), Extra nights in Auburn or Clare, Single room upgrades, Transfers from/to Adelaide. This tour is based in 3 star hotels. The standard rooms are double occupancy (with private bathroom) and include most modern conveniences. Single Rooms and Solo Travellers: 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. Frequently asked questions: How hard is the Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour? We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. The Riesling Rail Trail in the Clare Valley is a packed gravel surface, high quality cycling trail, suitable for all levels of riders and easy enough for non-riders too. Do I need a visa to travel to Australia? Check with your local country about visa requirements. Are meals included on the Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour? 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner are included. Do I need insurance? Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. How do I get to Auburn to start this tour? If you are arriving by air, the nearest major airport is Adelaide Airport (ADL). From there, you can rent a car or arrange for ground transportation to Auburn. Is the Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour in English? Yes, the tour material is in English. Where does the Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour end? The tour ends where it starts, in Auburn. Can I rent a bike? Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. You can choose from Mountain Bike (Trek hard tail) or E-Mountain Bike (Trek). Can I bring my own bike? Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a mountain bike suitable for itinerary demands. Do I need special vaccines to travel to Australia? Check with your family doctor. Are there any travel restrictions for Australia? Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. Why book Riesling Rail Trail Cycling Tour with 10 Adventures? 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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