South Eastern Asia by bike and kayak

Vietnam Highlights Multisport

Tour Description: Guided

Vietnam is a country filled with captivating natural beauty and tranquil village life. Its highlands continue to yield new species and exotic wildlife. Its islands and beaches are among the finest in all of Southeast Asia and its cuisine is excellent. This new Highlights Multisport tour provides you with the opportunity to experience it all firsthand.

You begin the journey in the country’s capital, Hanoi, exploring its history and cultural exhibits. Experience the old French Quarter by cyclo (bicycle taxis). Then a quick flight takes you to central Vietnam, where you will spend several days exploring the beautiful historic cities of Hue and Hoi An. Your bicycle tour leg also heads into the western mountains for a spectacular ride along the new Ho Chi Minh Highway, with its quiet ethnic villages and broad sweeping landscapes. This winding road follows the old wartime Ho Chi Minh Trail.

The final leg switches gears, leaving the land behind for a cruise by junk, a flat-bottom sailing vessel, through the turquoise waters of UNESCO World Heritage, Ha Long Bay. Here you swap your bicycles for sea kayaks to explore the many karst limestone islands. The junk features all the amenities for comfortable evening accommodations, air conditioned rooms with en suite facilities. And our sea kayaks allow us access inside the islands paddling through caves to their hidden interiors. It is a journey unlike any you have done before.

Tour Description: Self-guided

Vietnam is a country filled with captivating natural beauty and tranquil village life. Its highlands continue to yield new species and exotic wildlife. Its islands and beaches are among the finest in all of Southeast Asia and its cuisine is excellent. This new Highlights Multisport tour provides you with the opportunity to experience it all firsthand.

You begin the journey in the country’s capital, Hanoi, exploring its history and cultural exhibits. Experience the old French Quarter by cyclo (bicycle taxis). Then a quick flight takes you to central Vietnam, where you will spend several days exploring the beautiful historic cities of Hue and Hoi An. Your bicycle tour leg also heads into the western mountains for a spectacular ride along the new Ho Chi Minh Highway, with its quiet ethnic villages and broad sweeping landscapes. This winding road follows the old wartime Ho Chi Minh Trail.

The final leg switches gears, leaving the land behind for a cruise by junk, a flat-bottom sailing vessel, through the turquoise waters of UNESCO World Heritage, Ha Long Bay. Here you swap your bicycles for sea kayaks to explore the many karst limestone islands. The junk features all the amenities for comfortable evening accommodations, air conditioned rooms with en suite facilities. And our sea kayaks allow us access inside the islands paddling through caves to their hidden interiors. It is a journey unlike any you have done before.

Highlights: Guided

• Hoi An, a historic city
• Kham Towers
• Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Ho Chi Minh Highway
• Thuan An Beach
• Hai Van Pass or 'Pass of Ocean Clouds'
• Cua Van fishing village
• Duck Islet

Highlights: Self-guided

• Hoi An, a historic city
• Kham Towers
• Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Ho Chi Minh Highway
• Thuan An Beach
• Hai Van Pass or 'Pass of Ocean Clouds'
• Cua Van fishing village
• Duck Islet

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Transfer to our hotel in the old French Quarter. The rest day at your leisure. In the evening, you dine at Seasons of Hanoi restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi.  

Day 2: Hanoi 
Today you explore Hanoi by van, foot and cyclo (a pedal powered taxi). Among our stops is the Museum of Ethnology, with its informative displays about Vietnam’s history, culture and ethnic minorities. You will travel through the historic streets of the French Quarter via cyclo and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show at dinner.
Overnight in Hanoi.  

Day 3: Man Duc and Mai Chu Valley (30 miles/50 km)
This morning you will bypass Ha Noi's hectic traffic, shuttling to the quiet town of Man Duc. You will mount your bikes there and pedal off into the lush hill country. The landscapes are magnificent and the cycling takes the easiest route through the mountains, not over them. A short climb at ride's end takes us into the Mai Chau Valley and the lodge sitting at the edge of bright green rice paddies.
Overnight in Mai Chau Valley.  

Day 4: Hai Van Pass (26 miles/40 km)
After breakfast, you cycle around the valley exploring quaint little villages with their traditional houses, perhaps visiting the local market where the ethnic Tai sells their handmade cloth. You will do another shuttle, as the next destination is too far for a day's ride. Enjoy an late afternoon spin through the karst scenery surrounding Ninh Binh. 
Overnight in Ninh Binh. 

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh Highway (20 miles/32 km)
Today you bike from the hotel to Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam dating from 8th century. Visit the temples and climb some hundred steps to the top of a mountain for a great view over the "Halong Bay on the rice field" Here you bike through an amazing area of Limestone Mountains rising on rice paddies. After an hour of riding you reach Tam Coc. You have lunch in a local restaurant and then enjoy an interesting rowing boat trip on the river to explore the Halong Bay on the rice paddies. Drive back to Ha Noi.
Overnight in Ha Noi.  

Day 6: Hue (18 miles/30 km)
Today you take a morning flight to Hue. In the afternoon, you cycle on a back road loop of Hue through lush countryside on a mix of footpaths and quiet country lanes. Visit the Imperial Citadel at your leisure. After exploring the ruins of this grand monument to the emperors, you ride the backstreets, along the banks of the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue to the Ming Manh mausoleum and loop back across the river to Hue via the funerary monument to Khai Dinh. 
Overnight in Khai Dinh. 

Day 7: Highway 1 and Hai Van Pass (47 miles/80 km)
Begin riding off the beaten track for 24 miles (40 km) along a picturesque, narrow peninsular road from Thuan An Beach to Vinh Loc. There you will hop on a local ferry to cross the estuary of the Perfume River before joining Highway 1. From here, transfer or cycle the first of the day's three hill climbs. After the first two moderate climbs of 1-2 miles (2-3 km) each, you cruise down to balmy Lang Co Beach for a rest/swim and lunch before tackling the final hill of the day, the Hai Van Pass, or 'Pass of Ocean Clouds'. With a new tunnel through the mountain diverting highway traffic, the 7 miles (11 km) of this leg will be natural and quiet. The gradient is moderately challenging and the views breathtaking! Transfer the rest of the way to Hoi An, a delightful old trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Hoi An. 

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Trail (62 miles/100 km)
Transfer into the hill country to start the challenging ride on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, which was the artery of life feeding the Viet Cong fighting in the South with much needed food, ammunition, weapons and medicine. Parts of the trail existed before the war, but it was extended to massive proportions. Originally, only porters on foot and bicycles were used, but in the later stages of the war, the trail virtually became a highway but still traffic free.

Today's ride is quite tough as you the route, a mixture of up and downs, throughout the day. It's possibly the most spectacular ride of the tour in Vietnam. Along the way, you can contemplate the stunning scenery of verdant mountains, stopping regularly to admire the beauty. You will finish riding at A Luoi that is the site known as the infamous Hamburger Hill battle during the Vietnam War. After a short break in this remote town, hop in bus and transfer the rest way on undulating road to Lao Bao town, which borders with Laos.
Overnight in guest house in Lao Bao. 

Day 9: Trong and Trinh Nu caves (43 miles/70 km)
Today you ride to Khe Sanh, which is known as the former American base and this site used to be one the most important battles (or diversions) of the Vietnam War. All that remains at Khe Sanh now is an eroded pock-marked dust bowl with a memorial near the airstrip.

After a visit to Khe Sanh Compass base, you get the bus and are transferred out of busy Hwy 9. At Quang Tri, you make a brief visit to Quang Tri ancient citadel that was a military bastion and it was also an administrative head office of Nguyen Dynasty in Quang Tri Province (1809-1945). From here, you pick up the bikes and continue to cruise along the peninsular road to Thuan An, immersing yourself in Vietnam's timeless landscape. Pedal along quiet country roads past field scarlet, and beautiful local villages. The bus will transfer you from Thuan An to Hue.  
Overnight in Hue.  

Day 10: Hue - Hanoi
You say good bye to Hue and proceed with a short flight to Hanoi. From Noi Bai airport, transfer to hotel and the rest day is free at leisure. Relax and shopping if you wish. 
Overnight in Hanoi.  

Day 11: Halong Bay
After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay. A natural wonder of the world and one of Vietnam's five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Over three thousand jagged limestone islands emerge from the emerald green waters of Halong Bay. Upon arrival at Halong city, you are transferred to a traditional deluxe junk for a cruise among the karst islands. The boat is one of the more traditional varieties that sail through the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board while the captain heads out into the horizon. Cruise to discover Halong bay with breathtaking scenery and thousands of limestone outcrops. There will be time to enjoy kayaking in the afternoon.
Overnight on junk. 

Day 12: Kayaking
After breakfast, you are transferred by taxi boat and enjoy a whole day cruise and kayaking. Following the boat to cruise to Man's Head Island and Tortoise Island. Paddling to explore Luon Cave (Tunnel cave), a beautiful crater like lagoon encircled by towering cliff which is only accessed via half submerged 98 feet (30 m) tunnel cave. Paddle to visit Cua Van fishing village. Enjoy scrumptious lunch then cruise to unusual Ba Ham Lake, another crater like lagoon in two sections. The afternoon will be spent at Three Peach Beach, a stunning swimming spot. Return to mother junk for dinner.
Overnight on junk.  

Day 13: Kayaking in Halong Bay
After breakfast, you continue kayaking to explore the wonder of Halong bay. Paddle to Duck Islet and Ba Hang area. Cruise back to Halong city passing Bai Tho Mountain and Chopstick Islet. Enjoy the last delicious lunch on board. Arrive Halong around 12 p.m, where you will be transferred back to Hanoi. The balance of the day is free for your leisure in Hanoi. 

Day 14: Depart Hanoi
Depart Hanoi; several shuttles will be available back to the airport. 

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Scheduled departure dates; groups of 6 or more on private departures.
Per person, double occupancy $3095 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) $495 Small party (2-5) supplement, private departures (per person) $455 Bike rentals Trek 4500 mountain bikes $225 Equipment included with all rentals $0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 11 nights accommodation in the area's better hotels (double occupancy)
• 2 nights accommodation on Junk
• All meals from dinner on Day 1 until breakfast on Day 14
• Beverages such as sodas, bottled water or beer (beer available only at dinner)
• Service of bilingual guides
• Full Van Support
• Daily route directions and maps
• Sightseeing and cultural activites
• Airport pick up and drop off

Included Services: Self-guided

Hotels: Guided

Sample Hotels:

Metropole Hotel, Hanoi
www.sofitel.com/gb/
Luxury colonial hotel in the old quarter of Ha Noi.

Festival Hotel, Hue
www.festivalhuehotel.com.vn
A first class hotel belnding modern and colonial styles

Ancient House, Hoi an
www.hoianancienthouseresort.com
Resort property adjacent to ancient city center, built in Vietnamese vilage style. 

Bao Son HotelBusiness Hotel, Lao Bao

Bai Tho Junk, Halong
www.baithojunk.com
Modern ships styled to resemble ancient Chinese junks. 

Hotels: Self-guided

Sample Hotels:

Metropole Hotel, Hanoi
www.sofitel.com/gb/
Luxury colonial hotel in the old quarter of Ha Noi.

Festival Hotel, Hue
www.festivalhuehotel.com.vn
A first class hotel belnding modern and colonial styles

Ancient House, Hoi an
www.hoianancienthouseresort.com
Resort property adjacent to ancient city center, built in Vietnamese vilage style. 

Bao Son HotelBusiness Hotel, Lao Bao

Bai Tho Junk, Halong
www.baithojunk.com
Modern ships styled to resemble ancient Chinese junks. 

Bike Rentals: Guided

Available bikes on this tour are Trek 4500 mountain bikes with triple front crankset, v-brakes, aluminum frame and suspension forks. 

Bikes are equipped with two waterbottle cages, frame mounted pump, seat or rack bag, spare tubes, repair kit and cycle computer. 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

Available bikes on this tour are Trek 4500 mountain bikes with triple front crankset, v-brakes, aluminum frame and suspension forks. 

Bikes are equipped with two waterbottle cages, frame mounted pump, seat or rack bag, spare tubes, repair kit and cycle computer. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

This tour follows roads that are paved and shoulders along some of the route with moderate to light traffic. Pavement is a bit course and suitable for touring, sport road and performance road bikes with 25 or wider tires.

Terrain is a mix of small rollings hills and flat with hilly conditions along the Ho Chi Minh Highway. Approximately 60% of the tour is on quiet roads and 40% on roads shared with traffic. The maximum daily elevation gain for the tour is 600 feet (182 m), with a maximum percentage grade of 5%. 

This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

This tour follows roads that are paved and shoulders along some of the route with moderate to light traffic. Pavement is a bit course and suitable for touring, sport road and performance road bikes with 25 or wider tires.

Terrain is a mix of small rollings hills and flat with hilly conditions along the Ho Chi Minh Highway. Approximately 60% of the tour is on quiet roads and 40% on roads shared with traffic. The maximum daily elevation gain for the tour is 600 feet (182 m), with a maximum percentage grade of 5%. 

This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam
Nearest train station: Hanoi, Vietnam

Pick up and drop off at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) is included tour price.

Ha Noi is served by Air France, Japan Air Lines, Thai Airways, China Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. North American travelers will need to make connections in either Narita, Taipei or Bangkok.

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam
Nearest train station: Hanoi, Vietnam

Pick up and drop off at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) is included tour price.

Ha Noi is served by Air France, Japan Air Lines, Thai Airways, China Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. North American travelers will need to make connections in either Narita, Taipei or Bangkok.

More About Vietnam : Guided

Vietnam is touted as the "hidden gem" of Asia, but it’s been unveiling its intriguing sites and stories to a growing number of visitors over the past decade. From its scenic landscapes to its bustling cities, visitors are enchanted by this beautiful country. Hanoi, the capital, is a fabulous destination, with ancient architectural wonders including temples and pagodas. The capital of Vietnam for more than a thousand years, its centuries-old cultural relics are remarkably well preserved. Along with its vibrant cities, visitors are amazed by Vietnam's wide range of landscapes, including mountains, beaches, forests, and rivers. Vietnam has a significant national parks system that offers visitors biking and hiking opportunities, and rural areas are also filled with architectural relics from ancient dynasties waiting to be explored.

More on bicycling in Vietnam > 

View all Vietnam bike tours >

More About Vietnam : Self-guided

Vietnam is touted as the "hidden gem" of Asia, but it’s been unveiling its intriguing sites and stories to a growing number of visitors over the past decade. From its scenic landscapes to its bustling cities, visitors are enchanted by this beautiful country. Hanoi, the capital, is a fabulous destination, with ancient architectural wonders including temples and pagodas. The capital of Vietnam for more than a thousand years, its centuries-old cultural relics are remarkably well preserved. Along with its vibrant cities, visitors are amazed by Vietnam's wide range of landscapes, including mountains, beaches, forests, and rivers. Vietnam has a significant national parks system that offers visitors biking and hiking opportunities, and rural areas are also filled with architectural relics from ancient dynasties waiting to be explored.

More on bicycling in Vietnam > 

View all Vietnam bike tours >

Tour Company Background: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Guided

Pedalers Pub and Grille provide imaginative bike tours for cycling enthusiasts in Asia, Alaska and the Pacific. Enjoy fully supported rides through dramatic landscapes, boutique lodging and hearty meals featuring regional cuisine. Discover the country through the knowledge and stories of local cycling guides, enabling you to return home with an understanding of the local culture.

Strengths of Pedalers Pub and Grille include longer rides for cycling enthusiasts, local staff in each destination, imaginative routes and great value with first class accommodations at moderate tour prices. Among their numerous awards and distinctions is being placed in the top ten bike companies of the world-wide National Geographic Traveler Magazine, along with the National Geographic Adventure Magazine and Best Tour Operators on Earth. They have also been featured in 50 Tours of a Lifetime in 2010 for their Northern Highlights trip in Thailand.

Tour Company Background: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Self-guided

Pedalers Pub and Grille provide imaginative bike tours for cycling enthusiasts in Asia, Alaska and the Pacific. Enjoy fully supported rides through dramatic landscapes, boutique lodging and hearty meals featuring regional cuisine. Discover the country through the knowledge and stories of local cycling guides, enabling you to return home with an understanding of the local culture.

Strengths of Pedalers Pub and Grille include longer rides for cycling enthusiasts, local staff in each destination, imaginative routes and great value with first class accommodations at moderate tour prices. Among their numerous awards and distinctions is being placed in the top ten bike companies of the world-wide National Geographic Traveler Magazine, along with the National Geographic Adventure Magazine and Best Tour Operators on Earth. They have also been featured in 50 Tours of a Lifetime in 2010 for their Northern Highlights trip in Thailand.

Terms and Conditions: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Guided

Booking Terms and Conditions

Cancellations

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing and mailed to Pedalers Pub & Grille. The Date of Cancellation will be the day we receive your written notice of cancellation. Cancellations by phone or email will not be considered as valid notice.

Cancellations received before 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit the deposits paid. Any monies paid in excess of the deposit will be refunded.

Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit all payments made. No refunds will be made.

Our cancellation policy is strictly enforced with no exceptions including medical and family emergencies, deaths in the family, weather or civil unrest. Please note:

• There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
• Single supplements are considered part of the trip price and are subject to cancellation fees.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as needed.
• On the rare occasion when Pedalers Pub & Grille must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellation or illness.
• Guests who fail to complete the Rider Questionnaire prior to trip departure will not be allowed to join the trip and will be subject to Pedalers Pub & Grille standard cancellation policy as described above.
• We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to cover non-refundable items in the event situations force you to cancel your travel plans. 

After you sign up

Once we have processed and accepted your application, you will receive a notice of confirmation. In this confirmation will be additional details, such as access codes to your online rider information, meeting times and suggested flight times. You will find all of the information necessary to plan for your ride in the Pedaler's Biergarten area of our website. Here in addition to ride information, forum and a variety of tips & suggestion, you will find a Guest Questionnaire that MUST be completed in order to participate on the trip. Please note that in respect for our environment, we do not print a ride handbook and prefer to present this information online. If you do not have access to the internet please let us know.

Transferring to a different date

If you find you need to change your departure, you can request your booking be transferred to a different departure date without penalty up to 45 days prior to the originally booked tour's departure date. Requests for transfers to a new date made less than 45 days prior may be considered based on circumstances and if approved will be subject to a $100 rebooking fee per person, otherwise our normal cancellation policy applies. Requests for transferring your booking must be made in writing.

If you find you need change plans again and transfer your booking a 2nd time, there will be a $100 handling fee per person applied for the 2nd and all subsequent transfers. If after you have transferred a booking, you find you have to cancel completely, the cancellation penalty will be the higher of the tours on which you held reservations.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance Trip cancellation insurance, along with medical, baggage and flight insurance is available from World Nomads. Underwritten by Allianz, World Nomads offers low cost travel insurance in over 44 countries. With genuine 24/7 assistance anywhere on the planet provided by Mondial Assistance, the world's largest travel insurance and assistance company, and online claims and extensions from anywhere in the world while you are still away, World Nomads offers some of the best travel insurance in the world today. You can read more and get price quotes from our Travel Insurance page in the Biergarten section of our website.

Youth on Tours

Family Multisport Tours - Children from age 8 on up are welcome on our Family Multisport tours. We feel that this is the minimum safe age for the activities during the trips.

Bike Tours - Youths from age 16 on up are welcome on our standard Bike Tours. Children under the age of 16 will be considered on a case by case basis. If a family with younger children wishes to join a date, we will contact guests already registered on that date and with their OK, will accept the family's booking. Youths must share a room with a family member or have a private room (single supplement applies).

Guests Responsiblity

Guests are responsible for: choosing a trip that suits their abilities, level of fitness and state of health; arriving at the trip start with the clothing and gear recommended in the Ride Handbook, and with a bicycle suitable / suitably maintained for the ride; respecting the laws and customs of regions visited; following environmental guidelines and regulations while on the trip in accordance with leader directions; and respecting the rights and privacy of other trip members. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time prior to or during the trip if, in Pedalers Pub & Grille's opinion, an individual's behavior or physical condition is not compatible with the general enjoyment and well-being of other trip members.

Pedalers Pub & Grille Limitations of Liability

Pedalers Pub & Grille is not liable for bodily injury or property damage as a result of (but not limited to): physical exertion for which a guest is not prepared; forces of nature; travel by plane, train, auto, boat or other conveyance, or by bicycle, kayak, horseback, foot or other form of active or adventure travel; consumption of alcoholic beverages; civil unrest; terrorism; breakdown of equipment; high altitude; lack of or limited access to medical attention in remote locations; and the adequacy of medical attention once provided. Pedalers Pub & Grille is also not liable for expenses (e.g., meals, transportation or hotel costs) not specified as included in the trip cost but which may be required to get to or from a trip start or end. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as necessary to improve the trip's quality or to accommodate the comfort and well-being of guests. Guests grant Pedalers Pub & Grille express permission to take photographs or make film records of its trips for promotional and commercial use, as well as approving such use by third parties with whom Pedalers Pub & Grille may engage in joint marketing, without financial remuneration.

Privacy Policy

Pedalers Pub & Grille respects our customer's right to privacy. The personal information gathered from our website and from any printed applications or questionnaires is used solely by Pedalers Pub & Grille for the registration on, operation of and marketing of our tours. Some personal information, such as addresses, maybe exchanged with banking institutions while processing your payment. Pedalers Pub & Grille does not provide any customer information to any outside parties for marketing or any other non-transactional purposes.

This right to privacy extends to our trip rosters. It is entirely voluntary to have your personal information listed on the trip roster. You will have the opportunity to select this option while completing our Rider Questionnaire after you are registered. The trip roster will display name, city, state, email, phone and the answer to the About Me question. If you elect not to appear on the trip roster, you will not receive a copy of the trip roster.

Terms and Conditions: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Self-guided

Booking Terms and Conditions

Cancellations

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing and mailed to Pedalers Pub & Grille. The Date of Cancellation will be the day we receive your written notice of cancellation. Cancellations by phone or email will not be considered as valid notice.

Cancellations received before 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit the deposits paid. Any monies paid in excess of the deposit will be refunded.

Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit all payments made. No refunds will be made.

Our cancellation policy is strictly enforced with no exceptions including medical and family emergencies, deaths in the family, weather or civil unrest. Please note:

• There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
• Single supplements are considered part of the trip price and are subject to cancellation fees.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as needed.
• On the rare occasion when Pedalers Pub & Grille must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellation or illness.
• Guests who fail to complete the Rider Questionnaire prior to trip departure will not be allowed to join the trip and will be subject to Pedalers Pub & Grille standard cancellation policy as described above.
• We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to cover non-refundable items in the event situations force you to cancel your travel plans. 

After you sign up

Once we have processed and accepted your application, you will receive a notice of confirmation. In this confirmation will be additional details, such as access codes to your online rider information, meeting times and suggested flight times. You will find all of the information necessary to plan for your ride in the Pedaler's Biergarten area of our website. Here in addition to ride information, forum and a variety of tips & suggestion, you will find a Guest Questionnaire that MUST be completed in order to participate on the trip. Please note that in respect for our environment, we do not print a ride handbook and prefer to present this information online. If you do not have access to the internet please let us know.

Transferring to a different date

If you find you need to change your departure, you can request your booking be transferred to a different departure date without penalty up to 45 days prior to the originally booked tour's departure date. Requests for transfers to a new date made less than 45 days prior may be considered based on circumstances and if approved will be subject to a $100 rebooking fee per person, otherwise our normal cancellation policy applies. Requests for transferring your booking must be made in writing.

If you find you need change plans again and transfer your booking a 2nd time, there will be a $100 handling fee per person applied for the 2nd and all subsequent transfers. If after you have transferred a booking, you find you have to cancel completely, the cancellation penalty will be the higher of the tours on which you held reservations.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance Trip cancellation insurance, along with medical, baggage and flight insurance is available from World Nomads. Underwritten by Allianz, World Nomads offers low cost travel insurance in over 44 countries. With genuine 24/7 assistance anywhere on the planet provided by Mondial Assistance, the world's largest travel insurance and assistance company, and online claims and extensions from anywhere in the world while you are still away, World Nomads offers some of the best travel insurance in the world today. You can read more and get price quotes from our Travel Insurance page in the Biergarten section of our website.

Youth on Tours

Family Multisport Tours - Children from age 8 on up are welcome on our Family Multisport tours. We feel that this is the minimum safe age for the activities during the trips.

Bike Tours - Youths from age 16 on up are welcome on our standard Bike Tours. Children under the age of 16 will be considered on a case by case basis. If a family with younger children wishes to join a date, we will contact guests already registered on that date and with their OK, will accept the family's booking. Youths must share a room with a family member or have a private room (single supplement applies).

Guests Responsiblity

Guests are responsible for: choosing a trip that suits their abilities, level of fitness and state of health; arriving at the trip start with the clothing and gear recommended in the Ride Handbook, and with a bicycle suitable / suitably maintained for the ride; respecting the laws and customs of regions visited; following environmental guidelines and regulations while on the trip in accordance with leader directions; and respecting the rights and privacy of other trip members. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time prior to or during the trip if, in Pedalers Pub & Grille's opinion, an individual's behavior or physical condition is not compatible with the general enjoyment and well-being of other trip members.

Pedalers Pub & Grille Limitations of Liability

Pedalers Pub & Grille is not liable for bodily injury or property damage as a result of (but not limited to): physical exertion for which a guest is not prepared; forces of nature; travel by plane, train, auto, boat or other conveyance, or by bicycle, kayak, horseback, foot or other form of active or adventure travel; consumption of alcoholic beverages; civil unrest; terrorism; breakdown of equipment; high altitude; lack of or limited access to medical attention in remote locations; and the adequacy of medical attention once provided. Pedalers Pub & Grille is also not liable for expenses (e.g., meals, transportation or hotel costs) not specified as included in the trip cost but which may be required to get to or from a trip start or end. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as necessary to improve the trip's quality or to accommodate the comfort and well-being of guests. Guests grant Pedalers Pub & Grille express permission to take photographs or make film records of its trips for promotional and commercial use, as well as approving such use by third parties with whom Pedalers Pub & Grille may engage in joint marketing, without financial remuneration.

Privacy Policy

Pedalers Pub & Grille respects our customer's right to privacy. The personal information gathered from our website and from any printed applications or questionnaires is used solely by Pedalers Pub & Grille for the registration on, operation of and marketing of our tours. Some personal information, such as addresses, maybe exchanged with banking institutions while processing your payment. Pedalers Pub & Grille does not provide any customer information to any outside parties for marketing or any other non-transactional purposes.

This right to privacy extends to our trip rosters. It is entirely voluntary to have your personal information listed on the trip roster. You will have the opportunity to select this option while completing our Rider Questionnaire after you are registered. The trip roster will display name, city, state, email, phone and the answer to the About Me question. If you elect not to appear on the trip roster, you will not receive a copy of the trip roster.