Tandem Bicycle Tours, Inc.

Upcoming Tandem Tours

• Tasmania, Australia:

  January 26-February 11, 2023

• Big Sur, California:

  April 22-29, 2023

• Sicily, Italy:

  September 29-October 13,  2023

• Bikes, Bourbon & Bluegrass of Kentucky:

  April 17-24, 2024

• Crete & the Cyclades Islands, Greece

  May 12-25, 2024

• Catalonia, Girona and the Costa Brava, Spain:

  September 15-29, 2024

• Downeast Maine: Portland, Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park:

  October 6-11, 2024

• Bike & Barge, Amsterdam to Bruges, Belgium:

  June, 2025 (Details available in 2023)

• Portugal, Elvas to Land's End:

  late September, 2025 (Details available in 2023)

Past Tours Videos and Slideshows

Frequently Asked Questions

PLEASE READ! Are guides vaccinated against the cornovirus?

• YES, and we are requiring that all guests on Tandem Bicycle Tours be fully immunized against coronavirus through our 2023 tours.

What is the average daily mileage?

• We will ride an average of 35-60 miles per day.
• On most days there will be options to extend or to shorten the core routes.

How long are your tours?

• International tours are approximately 2 weeks or more in length.
• Domestic tours are 5-10 days, on average.

How many tandems go on trips?

• We limit our tours to 15 tandems or 30 individuals. We have found this an ideal group size.

Do I need a tandem with S&S couplers?

• No, we can accommodate your full sized tandem, but a coupled tandem is your best option if you are flying to the tour. Be aware that you will most likely be charged to fly with your non-coupled tandem, however.  Please contact us us for information on our experience in flying with a tandem.

What travel documents do I need?

• You will need a passport for international tours. If you don't currently have a passport we recommend that you give yourself plenty of time to receive or renew a passport. We would hate to have you cancel at the last minute just because you don't have your passport!

What's the price of the trip?

• Typically our international tours are approximately $4,900 to $6,300 per person.
• Domestic tours average $3,500 to $4,200 per person for 1 week.

What's the usual tip for guides?

• We get this question often. The industry standard is 5% of the tour price per guest.
• Our guests often ask how much they should tip, so we suggest an amount, based upon this 5% industry standard.

Have more questions?

• Please contact us.

What's Included & What's On Your Own

What's included in the price of the trip?

• All nights accommodations (including FULL breakfast) in quality 3 or 4 star hotels and guesthouses.
• All breakfasts and selected dinners.
• Support vehicle with driver/guide throughout the tour.
• Ride with GPS Routes.
• Tandem mechanic (Patrick).
• International tours include bus transfer from tour-defined Airport to start city, if needed.
• International tours include bus transport to scheduled departure city, if needed.
• International tours include stay in scheduled departure city Airport hotel the night before departure.
• Daily luggage transfer.
• Daily briefing by guide on the route to highlight points of interest, en route attractions, services, and more.
• Pre trip planner.
• Tandem bike case storage.

What's on your own:

• Airfare to and from the trip.
• Tandem Bicycle.
• Meals other than those detailed above (Lunches and snacks are not included and some dinners are on your own in bigger communities for you to experience the local culture).
• Transport from airport hotel to terminal at departure.
• Alcoholic Beverages / Gratuities.