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  • Cycling in Rioja Alta wine region.
  • Historic Church of St. Anton, overnight in refurbished monastery.
  • Guided walking tour of León museums, shops, Basílica de San Isidoro.
  • Visit to cathedral and palace designed by Antonio Gaudí.
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Bicycle Tours in Spain: Cycling the Camino de Santiago - Roncesvalles to Santiago

"A pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is the finest journey in Spain," wrote James Michener in his book Iberia. Join our bicycle tour across northern Spain and you too will discover the magic of the Camino de Santiago.
Selected by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of "50 Tours of a Lifetime, this is truly an experience not to miss.

"A pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is the finest journey in Spain," wrote James Michener in his book Iberia. Join our bicycle tour across northern Spain and you too will discover the magic of the Camino de Santiago. Our tour follows the original guide for the Camino written by a monk in the 12th century. Along the way you'll explore Gothic cathedrals, visit medieval monasteries, pedal through one of Spain's premier wine growing regions - the Rioja - and encounter adventurous travelers from around the world. More than just a bicycle tour, this is an adventure of a lifetime.
Day 1: Tour begins in Pamplona - Shuttle to Roncesvalles
Meet mid-afternoon today in Pamplona, then we'll shuttle as a group to Roncesvalles. There, we'll fit bicycles, visit the 13th-century monastery that is the traditional starting point for the Camino, and pick up our pilgrims' passports. This evening we'll celebrate with a welcome dinner at our hotel.
Lodging Hotel La Posada
Description Hostal recommended by the Michelin Guide. XVI century mansion, completely renovated, located in the historic-artistic Roncesvalles and soberly decorated with a predominance of wood and stone. With parking, terrace, living room with fireplace, cafetría and restaurant.
Day 2: Roncesvalles to Puente la Reina
Our journey begins with a downhill ride from Roncesvalles following the Iratí River. Along the way, we'll visit the 12th-century Church of Santa María Eunate. Our hotel tonight is in Puente la Reina, where all the pilgrim's routes from France become one. Dinner together. Distance: 77 km (48 miles).
Lodging Casa Rural Bidean
Description The Hotel Rural Bidean is a stone building of the seventeenth century, the artistic heritage listed in Navarre and carefully restored, maintaining its noble materials such as wood, stone and old brick, creating a rustic and cozy.
Day 3: Puente la Reina to Laguardia
This morning we'll head across the Rio Salado before reaching medieval Estella. From there, we'll head through farmlands and vineyards on the way to our hotel in the walled town of Laguardia. There we'll visit one of the oldest and smallest wineries in Spain, where we'll enjoy a wine tasting, before dinner together. Distance: 102 km (63 miles).
Lodging Hotel El Collado
Description Hotel Castillo El Collado is in the walled city of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, in a privileged location in the heart of wine route and gastronomic routes, is surrounded by several golf courses and cultural tours very important.
Day 4: Bicycle Laguardia to Santo Domingo
A short detour today leads us to one of Spain's most important wine-producing areas, the Rioja Alta. Along the way, our route passes through the 16th-century town of Haro. Then, it's back to the Camino and on to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, where we'll spend the night and have dinner on your own. Distance: 47 km (29 miles).
Lodging Hotel Parador de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda
Description Hotel Parador de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda
Day 5: Santo Domingo to Burgos
You will enjoy a beautiful ride today as we cross the Oca Hills to the ancient city of Burgos, home of Spain's favorite son, El Cid. Our hotel is in front of the city's famous cathedral - one of the most impressive in Europe - and the tomb of El Cid. Distance: 89 km (55 miles).
Lodging Hotel Mesón del Cid
Description Located in front of Cathedral's main facade, Mesón del Cid hotel has 55 fully-equiped rooms, 6 of them with living-room.
Day 6: Burgos to Carrión de los Condes
This morning we head across the rolling plains of the meseta to Castrojeriz, where the Camino runs right through the ruins of the Church of St. Anton. We'll finish today's ride in Carrión de los Condes where we'll spend the night in a refurbished monastery. Dinner together. Distance: 99 km (62 miles).
Lodging Hotel Monasterio San Zoilo
Description Hotel Monasterio San Zoilo
Day 7: Sahugún to León
Passing through one of the most famous stops on the Camino, in Sahagún, we'll pedal our way to León today. A former capital of Spain, León is famous for its cathedral and the Basí??lica de San Isidoro. Since we'll be spending the next two nights there, you'll have plenty of time to explore both. Our hotel is just a short distance from the cathedral. Distance: 109 km (68 miles).
Lodging Hotel NH Plaza Mayor
Description The four-star NH Plaza Mayor hotel in Leon, Spain, is centrally located near the historical area and shopping district, close to many attractions, restaurants, and traditional tapas bars.
Day 8: Rest day in León
Sleep in this morning, as this is a rest day in León.??A local historian will lead us on a guided walking tour of the city, then you're free to spend the day as you wish. Explore the local shops and museums. Catch up on your reading. Or just relax in one of the local café. It's your choice. Dinner together tonight, we'll meet anyone joining us on the last part of our trip. Distance: rest day.
Lodging Hotel NH Plaza Mayor
Description The four-star NH Plaza Mayor hotel in Leon, Spain, is centrally located near the historical area and shopping district, close to many attractions, restaurants, and traditional tapas bars.
Day 9: León to Astorga
Our destination today is Astorga, home of the 15th-century cathedral and neo-Gothic palace designed by the famous Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí. Distance: 63 km (39 miles).
Lodging Hotel Via de la Plata
Description The Via de la Plata, historic Roman road that linked the cities of Emerita and Astúrica, names a new concept of service and rest in Astorga.
Day 10: Astorga to Cacabelos
Leaving Astorga today, we head toward the hills that separate the provinces of León and Galicia. As we pass through tiny hamlets and monuments untouched since early Christianity, it's easy to imagine the awe that original pilgrims making this trek must have felt. By mid-afternoon, we'll arrive at our destination in Cacabelos. Dinner together. Distance: 76 km (47 miles).
Lodging Hotel Villa de Cacabelos
Description Born Cacabelos Hotel Villa 3-star, a unique building in the heart of the village and the Way of Santiago, with 34 rooms, 4 of them very special. In our town you can visit Cacabelos Archaeological Museum, The Castro Ventosa, a fifteenth-century Chapel Museum and the Shrine of Sorrows.
Day 11: Cacabelos to O'Cebreiro
We head into the green fields of Galicia today. On the way, you'll pass through the old Camino town of Villafranca del Bierzo, founded by French pilgrims as a place of absolution for those too weak to continue their pilgrimage. Our hotel this evening is on top of O'Cebreiro, a historic mountain on the Camino, where we'll enjoy dinner together. Distance: 43 km (27 miles).
Day 12: O'Cebreiro to Portomarín
You will get a real taste of Galicia today - a region with a culture and musical style reminiscent of Ireland - as we pedal our way to Portomarín, where our hotel overlooks the Minho River. Dinner together. Distance: 69 km (43 miles).
Day 13: Portomarín to Touro
One of the prettiest rides on the tour awaits you today as we meander along forgotten country roads through the beautiful Galician countryside. Rolling hills and green pastures lead us to our destination for the evening near Touro, where we'll stay in one of the traditional country houses (similar to B&Bs) that dot the landscape. Dinner together. Distance: 79 km (49 miles).
Lodging Pazo de Andeade
Description Pazo de Andeade
Day 14: Arrive in Santiago de Compostela
Today's ride is a fitting end to the Camino, as we pedal along rural roads through woodlands and pastures to Santiago. Once in town, you'll have plenty of time to look around the famous Cathedral of St. James that forms the city's heart. Tonight, we'll celebrate our journey's end with a great farewell dinner together. Distance: 43 km (27 miles).
Lodging Hotel San Francisco
Description Located 150 meters from the Cathedral in the historic heart of Santiago de Compostela, San Francisco Hotel Monumento offers its customers the peace and quiet of an eighteenth-century Franciscan convent combined with all the amenities of a 4-star hotel .
Day 15: Tour ends in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
After breakfast this morning, it's time to say goodbye to the historic Camino and to begin your own pilgrims' trek to wherever your journeys may lead you. Buen viaje!
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Gordon B.
What was your favorite experience on this trip? The friendship, the scenery, the culture, the food, the history, the.... just everything. We loved our trip and would do it again tomorrow.
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Heidi H.
Any future tours will be difficult to compare to our Camino de Santiago trip. It was expertly planned and executed. Communication before and during trip was consistently excellent and satisfyingly personal. I am a lifelong casual athlete but have never been so physically challenged (delightfully so!) as on this bike tour. Spiritually, I was continuously nourished the entire trip. Tour leaders Rick, Fabio and Maria Elena worked as a well-oiled machine - superlatives are inadequate. I will forever savor the memories and friendships of this grand adventure.
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Annie I.
Fantastic tour with incredible guides who had excellent knowledge, language and guiding skills as well as a wonderful experience on the Camino. Impressed with your company!!!
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Carla A.
What a great tour! The experiences, and attention to detail were so appreciated. From the places we stayed, to the wonderful meals to a perfect cycling itinerary, all was done superbly!
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Nancy L.
What was your favorite experience on this trip? On Day 13 we road through beautiful farmland on quiet tree lined roads. We stayed that night in a lovely manor house and had another wonderful meal. Complete with music by our fellow riders. I could have stayed for a week!
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Gerrie H.
This tour ranks among the top in my cycling resume, an 'ExperiencePlus'!
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Colin C.
Just a brief note about the trip on the Camino with ExperiencePlus!. In a word. Great.
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Kathy C.
Great trip! I'm so glad that we did it! It truly was the trip of a lifetime. I'll never forget it!
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What was your favorite experience on this trip? 1. Learning about the Camino and its history 2. Great tour leaders and good cycling 3. The climbs-Laguardia and to O'Cebreiro.
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Sue S.
What was your favorite experience on this trip? The whole trip was really wonderful! Dinners maybe get my vote; or tied with our guides! We loved our trip and can't wait for the next one! Thanks for everything!
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Lani M.
Thanks for putting together this great tour! It's great to have high expectations for a cycling vacation and to never be disappointed! Our favorite part was O' Cebreiro! After the physical challenge of the mountain, coming upon that beautiful little town, the warm taberna, the great food, it was a sensory overload!
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Kathy P.
Out of the 6 trips we have done, we think this is the best we've taken. We loved leaning about the Camino and seeing the pilgrims.
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TRIP INCLUDES
  • Use of a quality 27-30 speed bicycle
  • 15 days, 14 nights accommodation
  • 10 dinners with wine
  • 14 breakfasts
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