Description:
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This amateur training tour is ideal for cycling enthusiasts who want to incorporate regular cycling routine into their holidays. This 7 nights package offers 6 daily routes of mid level difficulties, therefore attemptable by cyclists of all levels. Self guided in nature, you get to decide when to commence your tour, what time to start your daily cycling routine, as well as training at your own pace. Being independent also means you get to stop anytime you like to take in the beautiful scenery of Tenerife island or simply have a quick cortado coffee break in one of the local cafeterias.
The routes are designed to cover suitable altitudes and inclinations on various landscapes to make your tour interesting. Cliffs, black sand beaches, banana plantations and the dominating volcanic landscapes are some of the features you can expect to see on this trip.
Bike tour profile:
Type: independent self- guided
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 7 days 7 nights
Cycling route duration: 3 to 4 hours per day
Your daily itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome! Airport pick up and transfer to hotel. Detailed briefing of tour will be given. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend a short test ride to the neighbouring fishing village, which is 5km away. Immerse yourself in the local ambience, taste some fresh seafood and get use to your new bike. Any adjustment to the bike will be made after your ride.
Day 2: This is your first full day on Tenerife! We suggest a ride along part of the southern Tenerife coast. You will cycle through 2 bustling tourist resorts of the island before arriving at a pleasant fishing village.
Day 3: A small ascent challenge today of 6% gradient (600 vertical metres climb in 10km long ride) venturing inland with impressive views. After a well-earned rest, make your way down towards the Atlantic ocean. On a clear day, you can even spot the La Gomera and Gran Canaria islands.
Day 4: A rather flat 60km journey up to one of Tenerife’s most stunning natural areas where you get to inspect the unique volcanic features of the island.
Day 5: After exploring part of the south island, we recommend to take it easy for the rest of the day in anticipating tomorrow’s big challenge. Enjoy the range of facilities the hotel has to offer or relax on a sandy beach. Alternatively, there are plenty of activities to do in the south of Tenerife such as jet ski, quad safari, catamaran cruise, and etc.
Day 6: Big challenge today! A demanding 18% gradient climb up Vilaflor, the highest village on Tenerife at 1400 m altitude. Have a well deserved pause and don’t forget to explore the quaint village and its beautiful surroundings of pine and almonds trees. When you are ready, embark on a 30km descent with sea horizon constantly visible, and couple of towns to be seen en route.
Day 7: Your 1 week biking training will end with a 50km ride to Los Gigantes (“the giants”). These cliffs, some reaching up to 600 m, rise up vertically from the sea, paint a stunning backdrop to this town of the same name. Below the water, a rich ocean floor feature sea creatures like dolphins, whales, and turtles.
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- 7 nights half-board accommodation at 4 star Iberostar Bouganville Beach Hotel (south of Tenerife)
- Bike rental (Wilier Bike)
- Transfers: airport - hotel - airport
- An information portfolio of daily routes, description, altimetry, maps, interesting sights etc
Price does not include:
- Meals outside the half board offered above
- Extras at the hotel
- Flights
Important notes:
- The price indicated above are an indication only. After submitting your booking request, we will provide a non-obligatory quote based on hotel availability and pricing on your chosen date.
