Cycling Holidays

Our cycling holidays combine expertly planned routes with the knowledge of experienced local guides, giving you a deeper connection to each destination. Small group sizes create a more sociable, flexible experience, while carefully chosen accommodation and support services make travelling easy.

With over 50 years of adventure travel expertise, Exodus also focuses on responsible tourism that benefits local communities and minimises environmental impact. They’re named the best-rated adventure holiday company in the UK by Which? and rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot.

Yes, Exodus offer cycling holidays for beginners. Our adventures include something for a wide range of abilities, including relaxed rides designed for beginners and leisure cyclists. Every trip is graded by Activity Level, making it easy to choose a tour that matches your confidence and fitness. Detailed Trip Notes explain daily distances, terrain and pace, so you know exactly what to expect before booking.

Fitness requirements depend on the trip you choose. Some cycling holidays are gentle rides on mainly flat terrain, while others involve longer distances or hill climbs. Each Exodus itinerary includes an Activity Level and detailed Trip Notes outlining daily cycling distances, elevation and route conditions. As a general guide, you should feel comfortable cycling for several hours a day at a steady pace.

The best place to start is the Activity Level shown on every Exodus trip. This grading considers factors such as daily distance, terrain, elevation and overall pace. Trip Notes provide additional detail, helping you compare routes and assess what feels realistic for your experience and fitness. If you’re unsure, our team can also help recommend the right cycling holiday for you.

Our guided cycling holidays include accommodation, select meals, bike hire, luggage transfers and the services of an expert local guide. Support vehicles are often available, and all logistics are arranged for you, allowing you to focus on the cycling experience itself. Exact inclusions vary by trip, so it’s always worth checking the itinerary and Trip Notes before booking.

The bikes used vary depending on the destination and terrain. Many trips use quality hybrid, road or mountain bikes from trusted local suppliers, selected to suit the route conditions. Full bike details, including specifications and sizing information, are listed in the Trip Notes for each itinerary.

Yes, many of our cycling holidays include support vehicles and luggage transfers. This means your bags are transported between accommodations while you ride with just the essentials for the day. Support vehicles may also provide assistance during the ride if needed. Specific arrangements vary by itinerary and are outlined in the Trip Notes.

E-bike hire is available on most of our cycling holidays, depending on the destination and local availability. E-bikes can be a great option if you want extra support on hills or longer rides while still enjoying the full group experience. Availability, supplements and booking requirements differ between trips, so check the Trip Notes or contact our team for details.

Absolutely. Our guided cycling holidays are popular with solo travellers thanks to their small-group format and friendly atmosphere. Travelling with a group makes it easy to meet like-minded people, while experienced local guides handle the logistics and provide support throughout the trip.

At Exodus, we believe travel should help both people and nature thrive in harmony. As a certified B Corp, we take a nature-positive approach and aim to contribute to the communities in the destinations we visit.

Where possible, we stay in locally owned accommodation, eat in family-run restaurants and employ expert local guides, so your trip directly benefits local people. Every adventure is also guided by our Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan, which places conservation and nature restoration at the heart of our itineraries.

We also support long-term projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, helping communities protect and regenerate nature.