The 4 Best Cycling Trips Worldwide

1.Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $158Our pick

From Te Anau, ride a jet boat up the Upper Waiau River and across Lake Manapouri, stop for a short guided nature walk, then cycle 10 km back to town. Guides such as Harry and Alex add local stories, filming-site details, and good humor. Bikes, helmets, spray coats, and life jackets are included.

“Loads of fun. Great way to visit the park. Very special few hours on the water. Also I did a solo bike back to town after rather boat ride. I enjoyed both parts of the tour. Highly recommend.”

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2.Geiranger Fjord: Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $156

Meet Excursions.no in Geiranger for a safety briefing, gear fitting, and transport to Djupvatnet Lake at 1,030 meters. Then ride downhill at your own pace for about 2.5 hours, stopping at Flydalsjuvet and other viewpoints. This is an unguided road ride, so you need confidence around traffic.

“One of the funnest bike rides ever! So scenic and picturesque! We stopped so many times for the photo ops but still made it on time safely. The bikes were very easy to operate.”

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3.Sky to Fjord Downhill Biking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Meet at Geirangervegen 10 for a 2.5-hour outing from Djupvatn Lake at 1,030 meters. You receive a bike, helmet, gloves, and visibility vest, then ride 16 km downhill without a guide, stopping at waterfalls, valleys, Knuten, and Flydalsjuvet.

“My husband and I really enjoyed this excursion. He is a well seasoned rider, and me, well not so much! I was unnecessarily worried about my skill level as the ride is an easy coast down hill, and the traffic is very accommodating to riders. The views coming down the mountain were spectacular, and doing the unguided tour gave us time to stop along the way to explore side trails and take lots of pictures. I would 100% recommend this tour.”

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4.Fjord e-bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $128Best value

Ride an electric bike through Olden with local guide Ben or another member of the small Fjellvak guiding team. The route includes Singerheimen, Laukifossen waterfall, Olden Old Church, mountain and fjord views, and stories about life in the valley. You cycle for about an hour, with stops for photos and local history.

“Very nice ride Only 4 minute walk from cruise ship You should include that in location Easy to find starting Nice giant bikes”

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