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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 9 Nights |
| Distance: | 32 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: Apr 1- Oct 31, 2013 Guided: Jun 10 and Aug 13, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €1660 (self-guided) €2490 (guided) |
| Start city: | Vienna, Austria |
| End city: | Krakow, Poland |
This bicycle tour follows the ancient, amber trading routes that connects three countries: Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland. Cycle through the most beautiful in the Czech Republic, as you pass the wine growing landscape of South Moravia and on through steep-sided valleys riddled with caves.
From there you continue to Olomouc, second only to Prague with its impressive architecture, before passing Hukvaldy, the birthplace of the Czech composer Janácek. Alongside the Beskydy Mountains, you will have fantastic views of the hillsides. Crossing the border into Poland, you come to the town of Osvetim, where Auschwitz is located, and finally to the royal city of Krakow.
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the difference between guided and self-guided tours.
This bicycle tour follows the ancient, amber trading routes that connects three countries: Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland. Cycle through the most beautiful in the Czech Republic, as you pass the wine growing landscape of South Moravia and on through steep-sided valleys riddled with caves.
From there you continue to Olomouc, second only to Prague with its impressive architecture, before passing Hukvaldy, the birthplace of the Czech composer Janácek. Alongside the Beskydy Mountains, you will have fantastic views of the hillsides. Crossing the border into Poland, you come to the town of Osvetim, where Auschwitz is located, and finally to the royal city of Krakow.
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the difference between guided and self-guided tours.
Day 1: Stockerau - Drnholec (40 miles/64 km)
The beginning of the route is the town Stockerau, lying on the Danube cycle trails roughly 11 miles (18 km) from Vienna (individual transport is possible by bike, train or bus). From Stockerau, you begin the first bike route, which leads through 'Lower Austria' around the start of the 'Leiserbergweg' cycle trail through undulating landscape to Ernstbrunn, with the Leiser Berge Natural Park. It then continues through the border crossing to Hevlin in South Moravia, where there are just 8 miles (13 km) left to Drnholec.
Overnight in Drnholec.
Day 2: Drnholec - Brno (34 miles/55 km)
Today's cycle route goes through the wine-making region of South Moravia and around the 'Nove Mlyny' dam. The Palava Hills, a Protected Landscape Area and Biosphere Reserve, will serve as the main panorama during the trip. You will pass the town of Zidlochovice with a chateau, which serves as a representative place for famous national meetings. Before arriving in Brno the journey goes through less relaxed landscape around hypermarkets and mega-parking lots, which represent a change in social priorities.
Overnight in Brno.
Day 3: Brno - Moravsky Kras (28 miles/45 km)
The journey through Brno demands concentration and caution. While Brno tries to look similar to Vienna, this is unfortunately not apparent from the cycle trails. Despite this, the first village outside of Brno is the delightful Bilovice nad Svitavou, the scene of a famous Czech opera ‘Lisky Bystrousky’ by Leos Janacek. At the end of this stage is the famous cave system, the Moravian Karst, a popular nature destination in the Czech Republic. Today’s short ride could finish in a journey down the underground Punkva River in one of the caves, along with a trip to the bottom of the deepest Czech abyss called Macocha, with a depth of 615 feet (187.5m).
Overnight in Moravsky Kras area.
Day 4: Moravsky Kras - Olomouc (39 miles/63 km)
This part of the trip is the most demanding not only in length, but also hills due to the Drahan Hills (1,800 feet/550 m). The reward will be a visit to Plumlov, a small town with a dominant but unfinished, baroque castle on a rocky outcrop, along with the opportunity to bathe in the cool, refreshing Plumlov Reservoir. Through Prostejov we get to Olomouc, the second most famous town for monuments in the Czech Republic, after Prague. A trip to Premysl Palace, St. Wenceslas Cathedral and the Trinity Column in the square, a UNESCO world heritage site, should not be missed.
Overnight in Olomouc.
Day 5: Olomouc - Teplice nad Becvou (30 miles/48 km)
After sightseeing around Olomouc the trail brings you along the Amber Trail to Prerov. From there it heads straight to Lipnik nad Becvou, featuring a famous Jewish cemetery and synagogue. In Lipnika nad Becvou, a short trip takes you up to the imposing Helfstyn Castle, which is unique for its rich cultural calendar, including the annual meeting of artistic blacksmiths at the end of September, known as Hefaiston. After the the uphill journey to Helfstyn, you ride to the spa town of Teplice nad Becvou, where you have the opportunity to visit the Zbrasovska Aragonite Cave.
Overnight in Teplice nad Becvou.
Day 6: Teplice nad Becvou - Stramberk (25 miles/41 km)
From the mineral rich spas of Teplice you travel to Stary Jicin with its ancient ruins, before continuing on to Novy Jicin with its arcade and renaissance chateau. From here you journey a short distance to the day's destination, Stramberk. Stramberk is a small town especially famous for its tower part of the ruins of a gothic castle. From this tower you have a beautiful view of the surroundings. You could taste the local specialities, the so-called Stramberk ears! You also have the opportunity to visit the museum of Zdenek Burian, a famous painter whose paintings depict the Stone Age.
Overnight in Stramberk.
Day 7: Stramberk - Cesky Tesin/Polsky Cieszyn (39 miles/62 km)
This day on the Czech part of this route brings you to Koprivnice, where it is possible to visit the Technical museum of the old Czech car maker, Tatra, that displays many interesting antique cars. Hukvaldy is another delightful stop on the route, which is famous for its ruined castle and also as being the birthplace of the composer Leos Janacek. His original home, now a protected monument, houses an exhibition. The route takes you through Frydek-Mistek to Tesin, where the Czech-Polish border separates Cesky Tesin and Polsky Cieszyn.
Overnight in Tesin/Cieszyn.
Day 8: Cesky Tesin/Polsky Cieszyn – Jasienica (26 miles/42 km)
The cycle route on the Polish stage leads through farmland and forests to the town of Jasienica. From there you will be transferred by car from Jasienica to Oswiecim, where Auschwitz is located, the famous, yet terrible concentration camp of WWII.
Overnight in Oswiecim.
Day 9: Cycling Oswiecim – Babice – Krakow (15 miles/25 km)
This day allows you to spend more time in Oswiecim. The short ride is mainly flat and finishes in Babice at an interesting outdoor museum of traditional Polish architecture and crafts. You will be transferred by car from Babice to Krakow.
Overnight in Krakow.
Day 10: Krakow
In Krakow you will probably want to spend more than just one day to visit such sites as Wawel Castle, the Old Market Square, the Kazimierz Jewish quarter, town walls and Royal Way. To really soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant city you must visit its cafes or pubs, theatres or clubs. Just outside of Krakow you could visit the salt mine in Wieliczka, which has been in constant operation since the Middle Ages. It includes vast chambers ornately carved out of rock salt.
Day 1: Stockerau - Drnholec (40 miles/64 km)
The beginning of the route is the town Stockerau, lying on the Danube cycle trails roughly 11 miles (18 km) from Vienna (individual transport is possible by bike, train or bus). From Stockerau, you begin the first bike route, which leads through 'Lower Austria' around the start of the 'Leiserbergweg' cycle trail through undulating landscape to Ernstbrunn, with the Leiser Berge Natural Park. It then continues through the border crossing to Hevlin in South Moravia, where there are just 8 miles (13 km) left to Drnholec.
Overnight in Drnholec.
Day 2: Drnholec - Brno (34 miles/55 km)
Today's cycle route goes through the wine-making region of South Moravia and around the 'Nove Mlyny' dam. The Palava Hills, a Protected Landscape Area and Biosphere Reserve, will serve as the main panorama during the trip. You will pass the town of Zidlochovice with a chateau, which serves as a representative place for famous national meetings. Before arriving in Brno the journey goes through less relaxed landscape around hypermarkets and mega-parking lots, which represent a change in social priorities.
Overnight in Brno.
Day 3: Brno - Moravsky Kras (28 miles/45 km)
The journey through Brno demands concentration and caution. While Brno tries to look similar to Vienna, this is unfortunately not apparent from the cycle trails. Despite this, the first village outside of Brno is the delightful Bilovice nad Svitavou, the scene of a famous Czech opera ‘Lisky Bystrousky’ by Leos Janacek. At the end of this stage is the famous cave system, the Moravian Karst, a popular nature destination in the Czech Republic. Today’s short ride could finish in a journey down the underground Punkva River in one of the caves, along with a trip to the bottom of the deepest Czech abyss called Macocha, with a depth of 615 feet (187.5m).
Overnight in Moravsky Kras area.
Day 4: Moravsky Kras - Olomouc (39 miles/63 km)
This part of the trip is the most demanding not only in length, but also hills due to the Drahan Hills (1,800 feet/550 m). The reward will be a visit to Plumlov, a small town with a dominant but unfinished, baroque castle on a rocky outcrop, along with the opportunity to bathe in the cool, refreshing Plumlov Reservoir. Through Prostejov we get to Olomouc, the second most famous town for monuments in the Czech Republic, after Prague. A trip to Premysl Palace, St. Wenceslas Cathedral and the Trinity Column in the square, a UNESCO world heritage site, should not be missed.
Overnight in Olomouc.
Day 5: Olomouc - Teplice nad Becvou (30 miles/48 km)
After sightseeing around Olomouc the trail brings you along the Amber Trail to Prerov. From there it heads straight to Lipnik nad Becvou, featuring a famous Jewish cemetery and synagogue. In Lipnika nad Becvou, a short trip takes you up to the imposing Helfstyn Castle, which is unique for its rich cultural calendar, including the annual meeting of artistic blacksmiths at the end of September, known as Hefaiston. After the the uphill journey to Helfstyn, you ride to the spa town of Teplice nad Becvou, where you have the opportunity to visit the Zbrasovska Aragonite Cave.
Overnight in Teplice nad Becvou.
Day 6: Teplice nad Becvou - Stramberk (25 miles/41 km)
From the mineral rich spas of Teplice you travel to Stary Jicin with its ancient ruins, before continuing on to Novy Jicin with its arcade and renaissance chateau. From here you journey a short distance to the day's destination, Stramberk. Stramberk is a small town especially famous for its tower part of the ruins of a gothic castle. From this tower you have a beautiful view of the surroundings. You could taste the local specialities, the so-called Stramberk ears! You also have the opportunity to visit the museum of Zdenek Burian, a famous painter whose paintings depict the Stone Age.
Overnight in Stramberk.
Day 7: Stramberk - Cesky Tesin/Polsky Cieszyn (39 miles/62 km)
This day on the Czech part of this route brings you to Koprivnice, where it is possible to visit the Technical museum of the old Czech car maker, Tatra, that displays many interesting antique cars. Hukvaldy is another delightful stop on the route, which is famous for its ruined castle and also as being the birthplace of the composer Leos Janacek. His original home, now a protected monument, houses an exhibition. The route takes you through Frydek-Mistek to Tesin, where the Czech-Polish border separates Cesky Tesin and Polsky Cieszyn.
Overnight in Tesin/Cieszyn.
Day 8: Cesky Tesin/Polsky Cieszyn – Jasienica (26 miles/42 km)
The cycle route on the Polish stage leads through farmland and forests to the town of Jasienica. From there you will be transferred by car from Jasienica to Oswiecim, where Auschwitz is located, the famous, yet terrible concentration camp of WWII.
Overnight in Oswiecim.
Day 9: Cycling Oswiecim – Babice – Krakow (15 miles/25 km)
This day allows you to spend more time in Oswiecim. The short ride is mainly flat and finishes in Babice at an interesting outdoor museum of traditional Polish architecture and crafts. You will be transferred by car from Babice to Krakow.
Overnight in Krakow.
Day 10: Krakow
In Krakow you will probably want to spend more than just one day to visit such sites as Wawel Castle, the Old Market Square, the Kazimierz Jewish quarter, town walls and Royal Way. To really soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant city you must visit its cafes or pubs, theatres or clubs. Just outside of Krakow you could visit the salt mine in Wieliczka, which has been in constant operation since the Middle Ages. It includes vast chambers ornately carved out of rock salt.
Jun 11 and Aug 13*, 2013
*Includes Flora Olomouc Horticultural Exhibition
Daily: Apr 1- Oct 31, 2013
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Hotels are comfortable, centrally located hotels and guesthouses (minimum 3-star level). Typically smaller, charming hotels, they are all in a central location and often in a historical building. All rooms have a private bathroom. Rooms are typically double occupancy, with either one large bed for two people or a twin room with two single beds. Single rooms are available on most trips for a supplement.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Hotel Roubenka, Stramberk
www.roubenkahotel.cz
The Hotel Roubenka consists of three wooden houses. The first is the recepetion desk, with the other two used for rooms. The hotel also features a stylish restaurant with local specialities.
Hotel Polski, Krakow
www.podorlem.com.pl/
Hotel Polski enjoys a perfect lcoation in the heart of Krakow. It is surround by the Old Town's defensive walls nest to St. Florian's Gate.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
Hotels are comfortable, centrally located hotels and guesthouses (minimum 3-star level). Typically smaller, charming hotels, they are all in a central location and often in a historical building. All rooms have a private bathroom. Rooms are typically double occupancy, with either one large bed for two people or a twin room with two single beds. Single rooms are available on most trips for a supplement.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Hotel Roubenka, Stramberk
www.roubenkahotel.cz
The Hotel Roubenka consists of three wooden houses. The first is the recepetion desk, with the other two used for rooms. The hotel also features a stylish restaurant with local specialities.
Hotel Polski, Krakow
www.podorlem.com.pl/
Hotel Polski enjoys a perfect lcoation in the heart of Krakow. It is surround by the Old Town's defensive walls nest to St. Florian's Gate.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
This tour follows paved backroads that connect small towns and villages. There are some short, unavoidable stretches on busier roads when either entering and leaving larger towns or to connect two backroads. The English route notes always warn of the busier stretches. This tour also has stretches on forest and fields trails that are compacted dirt and light gravel. Those stretches are mainly on the rides in Poland.
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
This tour follows paved backroads that connect small towns and villages. There are some short, unavoidable stretches on busier roads when either entering and leaving larger towns or to connect two backroads. The English route notes always warn of the busier stretches. This tour also has stretches on forest and fields trails that are compacted dirt and light gravel. Those stretches are mainly on the rides in Poland.
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria
Nearest train station: Stockerau, Austria
Tour End
Nearest airport: Krakow, Poland
Nearest train station: Krakow, Poland
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria
Nearest train station: Stockerau, Austria
Tour End
Nearest airport: Krakow, Poland
Nearest train station: Krakow, Poland
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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The Czech Republic has more than 2,000 castles and chateaus, the largest concentration per square mile in Europe. Towering above the capital city sits the iconic Prague Castle, the largest castle in the world built 1,000 years ago. Apart from the capital are the towns of Cesky Krumlov, the best-preserved medieval town in central Europe, and Cesky Budejovice, home to the famous Budweiser Budvar beer dating to 1265. Brno's skyline is dominated by Spilberk Castle, a royal castle from the 13th century, while Central Bohemia’s Karlstejn Castle from 1348 in Central Bohemia is one of the most remarkable Czech castles. Surrounded by peaceful scenery and lively cities, the castles of the Czech Republic provide a window into the country's past.
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The Czech Republic has more than 2,000 castles and chateaus, the largest concentration per square mile in Europe. Towering above the capital city sits the iconic Prague Castle, the largest castle in the world built 1,000 years ago. Apart from the capital are the towns of Cesky Krumlov, the best-preserved medieval town in central Europe, and Cesky Budejovice, home to the famous Budweiser Budvar beer dating to 1265. Brno's skyline is dominated by Spilberk Castle, a royal castle from the 13th century, while Central Bohemia’s Karlstejn Castle from 1348 in Central Bohemia is one of the most remarkable Czech castles. Surrounded by peaceful scenery and lively cities, the castles of the Czech Republic provide a window into the country's past.
More on bicycling in Czech Republic >
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Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
