Biking Beyond Borders: Three NEW Trips for 2008
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Magnificent Small-Group Cycling in Chile & Argentina, Vietnam, and New Zealand!
Ciclismo Classico is thrilled to announce the addition of three NEW trips to its library of incredible cycling tours. Now available are Chile & Argentina, Vietnam, and New Zealand for 2008!
Fulfilling our ongoing mission to bring you the best and most authentic cycling vacations in the world, our trip developers have carefully purveyed and selected the best routes that are full of great riding, discovery, cuisine and culture. And we’re proud to present these amazing trips, designed specifically for small groups, rich with the experiences you expect from Ciclismo Classico.
Call a trip specialist today as these trips are sure to sell out!
Chile & Argentina – debuts October 25, 2008
Discover an unspoiled and often less-visited countryside in the Andes and Chile’s Lake Distirct, just north of Patagonia, which you won’t find with any other travel company! The area’s landscape has been sculpted over millennia by glaciers and volcanoes and has created the backdrop for our riding –tranquil lakes, coastal cities, ancient forests, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and thermal springs. By bike, you will explore the Andes, cruise across Pirehueico Lake and meet the largest group of indigenous people in the area. You will also have the option to extend your stay on a three-day Santiago and Chilean Vinyeard Tour, including a visit to Chile’s capital, sommelier lectures and three private winery visits. More >>
Vietnam – debuts October 25, 2008
Visit this mystical land where ancient temples, French colonial mansions, vast white sand beaches and mountain hill towns blend together into one harmonious experience. Vietnam’s stunning beauty is unlike any on Earth, and the best way to see it is by bicycle! Bustling villages dot the way on this route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City through lush forests, dramatic mountainscapes, and pristine seashores. Enjoy boat rides, talks with local historians (including an anthropologist, craftsman, historian, and UPI journalist), a visit to a local orphanage, all from the comfort of premier accommodations along the way. Extend your stay with an optional 4-day to prolific Angkor Wat, Cambodia tour. More >>
New Zealand – debuts November 16, 2008
Cycling New Zealand’s South Island is like soaring through a virtually untouched microcosm of the natural world. The region from Christchurch to Queenstown offers diverse ecosystems from the mountains of the Southern Alps to the shores of the Tasman Sea. It’s a mystical land where untamed rivers carve paths through lush rain forests. Lakes and glaciers bask in the shadows of volcanic slopes and snow-capped peaks. Excursions include a trip close to Mt. Cook, a hike to the base of Fox and/or Franz Josef Glacier, jade carving and a sheep farm visit, kayaking through the rainforest, and of course, incredible cycling on some of New Zealand's best roads. Extend your stay with an optional 5-day tour to either Mindful or Doubtful Sound. More >>
Itinerary
Day 1 – Small Groups Guaranteed
These new cycling tours are designed just for small groups for the best experience. Space is limited!