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Cycle Tours

For over 30 years Pedaltours has designed and operated cycle tours. We offer a comprehensive range of fabulous guided cycling tours in New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, India, Czech Republic and Austria, Croatia and Germany.

 

Pedaltours is an experienced and trusted bike tour operator. We are passionate about our cycle tours and offer only the very best. All our tour routes have been thoroughly scouted and then high quality lodges and restaurants have been carefully selected to meet the needs of the cycle tourist.

Many who have travelled with us over the years return time and again to cycle another stunning corner of our world.

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SPECIAL

We at Pedaltours have bases in Auckland and Christchurch and can offer tailor-made New Zealand cycle tours for families, small or large group of friends. We have guides, support vehicle, bike for rental (road, hybrid and e-bikes), bike equipement and trailers. Cycling can be done on quite country roads or off-road.

We can offer a full range of options from fully supported luxury cycle tours to essential transport only.

Have your group join us to ride the Northland, Central, Hawkes Bay to Wellington, Twin Coast Trail, Hauraki Rail Trail and others in the North Island and the Tasman Great Taste Trail, Alps to Ocean and many, many more in the South.

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Vietnam Cycling Tours

Ancient Vietnam

Easy to Moderate
  • 10 Days

Hanoi to Nha Trang

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New Zealand Mountain Bike Tours

Our most popular New Zealand cycling tour – Southern Alps 10-day

Moderate with 2 challenging days
  • 10 Days

Christchurch, New Zealand to Queenstown, Otago

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Self-Guided Bike Tours in New Zealand

Rural and Wine Tour

Moderate
  • 9 Days

Auckland to Rotorua

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Croatia Special

Croatia Special

Moderate
  • 4 Days

Kastav to Motovun

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Upcoming Tours

Our local tour guides add an extra personal touch with their extensive knowledge of the area, the flora, the fauna and the outdoors. The Pedaltours team is dedicated to bringing you the cycling holiday of a lifetime.

Come and join us for a fabulous cycling vacation

“From start to finish fantastic service. Booking process was easy. Questions were quickly and precisely answered by the Pedaltours staff. Our guide was just the best. Can’t say enough about our trip. Great scenery, food, accommodations, and equipment totally exceeded our expectations. Pedaltours is absolutely the best for a memorable bike trip.” Clark USA.

A Pedaltour is for every-one. Ride at your own pace and make use of the support van when you choose.

Come and join us for a fabulous cycling vacation.”

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Great Taste 01

  • Duration:

    6

  • Difficulty:

    Easy

  • Date:

    • 31-10-2021

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GR01 – Elbe River

  • Duration:

    14

  • Difficulty:

    Easy

  • Date:

    • 10-08-2021

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Caves and Karst – Self guided (slk-19)

  • Duration:

    8

  • Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

  • Date:

    • 01-07-2021

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Cycling Slovenia – Self guided (slc-19)

  • Duration:

    7

  • Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

  • Date:

    • 01-07-2021

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Grand Slovenia – Guided and supported

  • Duration:

    10

  • Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

  • Date:

    • 27-06-2021

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Dresden to Prague – Self guided (g-dp01-2020)

  • Duration:

    6

  • Difficulty:

    Easy

  • Date:

    • 01-06-2021

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January 2019
Cycling Slovenia
Type: Self-Guided Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Date: 19/01/20
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Grand Slovenia
Type: Self-Guided Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Date: 19/01/20
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Caves & Karst
Type: Self-Guided Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Date: 19/01/20
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February 2019
Cycling Slovenia
Type: Self-Guided Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Date: 19/01/20
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Grand Slovenia
Type: Self-Guided Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Date: 19/01/20
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Caves & Karst
Type: Self-Guided Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Date: 19/01/20
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Testimonials

The guides especially Hoang were the highlight of the trip. Professional, courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, humble, helpful – the list goes on. They are an asset to Pedaltours. The educational and fun aspects of the trip were unexpected and so enjoyable. Hoang was “Mr Google on wheels” for his knowledge of Vietnam. He really was great. We particularly enjoyed the horticultural educational stops, visits to local homes and the coffee stops in remote villages.
Ian and Anne, New ZealandVietnam Explorer
Alex was excellent; knowledgeable, patient, flexible, all with a great sense of humour.
Mark, USASouthern Scenic
Appreciated the two (rural) farms retreats! On the whole it was of a great standard.
Veronica, USATasmania East Coast ExplorerTasmania East Coast Explorer
Dear Angela, Peggy and I want to thank you sincerely for all of your help in making our trip to New Zealand a spectacular success! We loved every minute of our vacation -- and largely because you and Pedaltours set everything up so beautifully. The accommodations were perfect for us…. The bike routes were awesome…. The trip was seamless, thanks to your great planning. Happy to be a reference for you anytime. With gratitude
Mark & Peggy, USASouthern Alps 10 days
I absolutely loved my biking vacation here in Tasmania. The terrain was tough, but the views were well worth all the climbs. Brett did an excellent job as our guide, pushing us when he needed to and encouraging us all the way. Thank you so much!
Mary, USATasmania: The Island State
Appreciated the two (rural) farms retreats! On the whole it was of a great standard.
Mary, USATasmania East Coast Explorer
Appreciated the two (rural) farms retreats! On the whole it was of a great standard.
Veronica, USATasmania East Coast Explorer
We both just want to say what a fantastic time we had whilst away with Haoung and Mr T. They were both superb and they could not have been more helpful and caring. The accommodation was great and as for the wonderful food well where do we start. The lunches were a bit too much at 5 or so courses and then having to do it all again in the evening we were so full. The stops along the way were interesting and were well looked forward to. We did just the right amount of biking each day and enjoyed the hotel pool in the late afternoons.
Sue Storey, New ZealandVietnam Explorer
The tour you managed for WomanTours, February 27 - March 7 2016, was very well done. The routes, the daily maps, the individualized support from the van, were all excellent. Lodging and meals were just what we needed. Tony was a terrific guide, and worked hard to make everything happen, while still making it look easy. Thank you.
Jan Stone, USASouthern Alps 15 days
I thought the routes (roads), landscape, scenery and towns were all well planned out – made the trip! I’ve done a lot of rides and I can’t say I’ve been on a better route in terms of the above!
Kurt, USABiking in Bohemia
The itinerary was outstanding, the people divine, and the views: ORGASMIC! My favourite days were the first two to Munna and then to Kumily because of the climbs. I loved the boat cruise, and the last days of flat rides and a stop for a swim in the Arabian Sea! What an experience. The guides were outstanding ... they marked the routes well, guided us with the flag, had a smile at every turn, and provided us with nourishment on the way. On the houseboat we were treated to traditional songs by Siddhu as well as dancing for all. India is a magical place and I loved every minute of it.
Allison, USAKerala: Spices and Tea
The guides were excellent! They were always helpful, smiling and hard working. A true highlight of my experience with Pedaltours.
Mary, USARajasthan: Palaces and Forts
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New Zealand / Aotearoa

Unspoiled New Zealand – glaciers, rainforests, lakes and snowy peaks. Visitors come to experience our awe-inspiring scenery, to search for adventure, to seek out relaxation and rejuvenation, or just to breathe our pure mountain air.

The South Island has some of the world’s finest scenery. New Zealand was one of the last places in the world to be settled by man and it still retains a rugged, incomparable pristine beauty. On the West Coast see the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and the Punakaiki pancake rocks and blowholes. Lake Wanaka’s spectacular location at the foot of the Southern Alps with the wilderness of the Mt Aspiring National Park nearby. Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world.

The North Island is known for its volcanic activity, national parks, wine growing regions and cosmopolitan cities. It’s home to about three-quarters of New Zealand’s population. The Coromandel is renowned for it’s beauty: an outdoor haven where rugged terrain is contrasted by an idyllic coastline. The laid back culture, locally known as ‘Coromandel time’, encourages a relaxed atmosphere.  Rotorua is famous for its exciting geothermal activity including geysers and mud pools. It also has a prominent Maori culture and a thriving adventure tourism industry.

Enjoy friendly Kiwi hospitality, superb scenery and terrain that will delight cycle enthusiasts – knowing that each evening, there is a comfortable lodge and excellent cuisine awaiting you.

Vietnam

One of the most fascinating countries in Asia.

CLIMATE – Vietnam has a remarkably diverse climate because of its wide range of latitudes and altitudes. In Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) the average annual temperature is 27°, but temperatures in the low 30° are common and humidity high. The best time to cycle between Hanoi and Saigon is from November to March. The Far North of Vietnam is best in October to mid-December and March to May

VISAS – All nationalities require a visa. There is now an option to obtain a permit on arrival which can be applied for online. There are many online agencies such as www.myvietnamvisa.com who offer the visa on arrival service.

TIME ZONE – Vietnam is seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, 12 hours ahead of New York, 5 hours behind NZ). Because it is so close to the equator, Vietnam does not have daylight saving time.

CURRENCY / MONEY EXCHANGE – The currency of Vietnam is the Dong (d). in denominations of 200d, 500d, 1,000d, 2,000d, 5,000d, 10,000d, 20,000d, 50,000d and 100,000d. Coins have more recently been introduced, having denominations of 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000d. It is not possible to exchange Vietnamese Dong outside the country so convert or spend all your Dong before leaving. US currency is readily accepted at most tourist shops and hotels. Carry small denominations, as they may not have change in US$ for large denominations. Other major international currencies may be exchanged in the bigger towns and cities. There are ATMs in large cities. Most of the hotels we use offer exchange services at a reasonable rate. Major credit cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist centres, but not in villages and small towns.

MEALS – We provide breakfasts, lunches and dinners, except for rest days at Dalat, Nha Trang and Hoi An. Meals are typically Vietnamese cuisine.

TIPPING – Tipping has become more of a norm and is now generally expected. Providing that the staff have provided excellent service, we suggest that each guide is tipped US$4 per day and other team (e.g. drivers) are tipped US$2 per day. This cost should be split across the group. Please remember that the standard of living in Vietnam is vastly different from your home country, and the US$ goes a long way in the local economy. For a person who earns US$100 per month, a US$1 tip to a porter or waiter is very reasonable. Please be discreet when tipping – we suggest placing money in an envelope before presenting it to guides or drivers. It is considered proper to make a small donation at the end of a visit to a pagoda, especially if the monk has shown you around.

YOUR TOUR GUIDE – Will be a local Vietnamese with good knowledge of the country and the route, and fluent in English. It may take a short while to tune in to his accent. Drivers will not speak English.

DRESS – Dress conservatively – this is practical for mosquitoes and sun and not just for cultural sensitivity. You may not be allowed to enter some pagodas or temples with bare shoulders or brief shorts.

CYCLING SAFETY – Traffic drives on the right in Vietnam, although it is not unusual for motorcycles to travel against the flow of traffic! There are few road rules in Vietnam. (or at least, few that appear to be obeyed) Be particularly careful of children playing on the road and wandering livestock. Watch out for big potholes, especially after heavy rain. Two-wheeled traffic (cycles and small motorbikes) is very heavy in the towns and cities. Take extra care at intersections, but at the same time, be assertive.

We drive out of busy cities and towns before commencing cycling.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic

A journey amongst the Gothic castles and spires of beautiful Prague, medieval cities and impressive castles as we cycle along quiet country roads through gently rolling hills.

CLIMATE – The best time to visit much of the Czech Republic and Austria is in May or September when the weather is mild, and the crowds have thinned out.

Most residents take their holidays in the summer months of July and August, and Prague can be busy then. During the summer season, the weather in Czech / Austria is mostly pleasant and sunny ( up to 20C in September), but rain is not uncommon, especially when approaching the mountains in Austria. Be prepared for all types of weather to ensure that your trip is an enjoyable one.
VISAS – A visa is not required by European passport holders, American, Canadian, New Zealand, Australia and Japan passport holders for visits of up to 90 days

TIME ZONE – Like the rest of Continental Europe, the Czech Republic is on Central European Time ( i.e. Greenwich Mean Time plus one hour). Clocks are moved forward for daylight saving time from late March to late October.

CURRENCY – The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (koruna). The Czech crown is the best and often the only possible currency to use when paying. Although the Czech Republic is part of the European Union, the euro is not widely accepted here yet. Some stores, restaurants and hotels accept payments in euros, but the exchange rate may not be very good. Major credit cards can be used to obtain local currency from money machines (ATMs or “ bankomat”) which are found in every town.
Mastercard and Visa are the most widely accepted credit cards.

TIPPING AND SERVICE CHARGES – Tipping is common practice for good service in Europe. 10% is typical.

MEAL – All breakfasts and most dinners are included.

MAPS / ITINERARY – Map and Route Description are included.

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Pedaltours Limited

PO Box 37-575, Parnell
Auckland, New Zealand 1151
56 Tawa Road, Kumeu 
Auckland
0891

Phone +64 9 585 1338

Email info@pedaltours.co.nz

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