Cycling Tours in Rioja

Included Highlights of DuVine Adventures Rioja tour:

• 5 nights Deluxe & Luxury Accommodations: Hotel Villa Abalos, Parado Lerma, Hotel Torremilanos at the Bodegas Penalba Lopez, Hospederia de Santo Domingo
• Site visits: Marques de Riscal Spa, Monasterio San Millan de la Cogolla, Monasterio Santo Domingo de Silos, Monasterio de la Vid, Heritage Listed city of Segovia
• Meals: All breakfasts, two lunches, two picnic lunches and four gourmet dinners including wine.
• Wine tastings: Remelluri, Lagar de Isilla and Torremilanos
• Biking: 182KM/ 111.7 MILES, averaging 43km/27 miles per day. Optional longer rides available each day.

What's Included on your Rioja Spain bike trip: 6 days: $3,895 per person
Single supplement:$750

• All accommodations in deluxe hotels, charming country inns.
• All breakfasts, two lunches, two picnic lunches and  four gourmet dinners including wine.
• New aluminum bicycle, choice of five lightweight frame sizes, light weight helmet, gel seat, handlebar bag, rear carrier rack, lock, patch kit with spare tube, pump, lock,  bell and toe straps option.
• Bilingual guide(s) who look after your every little need.
• Support vehicle that sweeps the daily bike route offering refreshments and snacks, transporting your purchases, and offering transfers to the hotel.
• Highlighted regional maps with history on each sight and options to stop along the way.
• All transportation from rendezvous to final drop-off.
• All gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service.
• Daily briefings. Your guides review each morning the best route-including which direction to take at the crossroads, where to turn for a flatter option and how to find that shortcut back to the hotel.
• DuVine Adventures t-shirt, water bottle and luggage tag.
• Detailed Final Documents including itinerary and hotel list.
• CD of your once in a lifetime trip.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Complimentary travel coordinator available to assist you with all of your pre- & post-trip travel plans and arrangements.

Additional Information

Where do we meet on day one of the Rioja bicycle trip?
Your guides will pick you up at your hotel in Madrid and transfer you to the Rioja region.  Relax and enjoy the Spanish countryside for our 3.5 hour journey north to the Rioja wine region.   

Where does the Rioja bicycle trip finish?
Our guides will transfer you back to Madrid via Segovia to conclude your Spanish adventure (1.5 hour drive).

How should I go about making my travel plans?
DuVine Adventures is a full service tour operator and it is our pleasure to assist you with all aspects of upcoming travel plans.  Whether you are looking for a suggestion for dinner in Madrid or reserving airline tickets, simply call us at 888-396-5383 or 617-776-4441 or you can email us at info@duvine.com

What is the weather going to be like in Rioja?
May, June, September and October in Spain usually bring clear, warm, and pleasant days with fresh evenings. Rain is rare here, but always a possibility, so be prepared with the proper rain gear.

What is not included on my Rioja bicycle trip?
Airfare to and from the trip, accommodations before and after the trip, gratuities for guides, and incidentals along the way.

How should I tip my DuVine guides?
If you appreciate the service your DuVine Adventures guides provide, we recommend each guest provide a gratuity of anywhere from 150 to 200 euros per guide.

What travel documents will I need for my bike trip?
All travelers to Spain are required to have a valid passport. Please make 2 copies of your passport, visa, and personal identification before you depart. Keep one set of copies with you in a separate location from your travel documents, and leave the other set of copies with a contact at home before you depart. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with your consulate general for entry requirements.

What is the average daily mileage?
The average daily mileage is about 25 miles (42 km). There will be daily options for riding additional, or fewer miles.

How should I get in DuVine shape?
The best way to prepare for your DuVine bicycle trip is to spend some time on the saddle.  We understand that you might be limited in the amount of riding you can do, but try to engage in some type of cardiovascular activity.  As you prepare for your trip, try to bicycle some hills and some flat stretches — the kind of terrain that you will find on your Rioja bicycle tour.  We have different riding options every day, and of course, great van support.

How should I pack?
Please limit your luggage to one medium-sized suitcase and one carry-on. Complete your DuVine luggage tag with your name, address and phone number. Try not to over pack; you will not wear all your clothing! A suggested packing list is enclosed.