Best Cycling Trips Around the World — Our Top 5

1.Cagliari: Bike Tour in the Flamingo Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

Ride from Cagliari’s Marina district to the Basilica of Bonaria and Molentargius Natural Park, where flamingos gather around old salt ponds. English- and Italian-speaking guides such as Roberto, Luca, Gasper, and Ivo lead the gentle route, mostly on cycleways. Bikes and helmets are included, with e-bike upgrades available.

“The BEST! Ivor was so knowledgeable, professional and fun. He knew the mission was to ensure we saw flamingos and he exceeded our expectations! 10 stars if I could! There wouldn't be anything I suggest to improve, I loves the whole experience.”

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2.Cagliari E-Bike Tour: Gulf, Canals & Flamingos at Molentargius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Best reviewed

Ride from central Cagliari to the harbour, Bonaria, Molentargius-Saline, Poetto, Calamosca Beach, and the Capo Sant’Elia lighthouse. Francesca and the local team lead a maximum of eight people, with e-bikes, helmets, water, birdwatching, and coastal views included. You need to ride comfortably and be at least 140 cm tall.

“It was excellent Not sure if this will get to Francesca, our guide, and didn't want to comment publicly, but I don't see a private comment option. Francesca said the colour of the flamingos is due to genetics and not to what they eat, but looking online, I found that it is due to what they eat. Francesca said the archangel Gabriel defended Cagliari from Lucifer the devil and the devil fell during the battle and landed on the ground creating Devil's Saddle landmark. It was archangel Michael who was the defender. Might be details, but maybe would be better for the guide to know.”

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3.Cagliari E-Bike Tour: Canals & Flamingos at Molentargius

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Ride an electric bike from Cagliari’s port through the Terramaini canal, Molentargius salt marshes, Poetto Beach, and up to Calamosca lighthouse. An English or Italian guide leads this four-hour, eight-person tour, with bikes, helmets, and water included. Francesca, Simona, Valerya, and Una have led past tours.

“Very nice ride across Cagliari. Leisurely. Beautiful views of nature (flamingos!!) Our guide Una was very friendly and knowledgeable about the route.”

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4.1.5-Hour Lady Bird Lake Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

See Austin by bike with a local guide such as Peter, Mark, or Michael. In 90 minutes, ride from Barton Springs and Zilker Park past the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Congress Avenue Bridge, the old Mopac bridge, Austin Central Library, Pfluger Bridge, and the Lady Bird Lake boardwalk. Bikes, helmets, water, and baskets are included.

“Lady Bird bike tour from. Barton spring bike rentals was amazing. My guide Mark was very knowledgeable & great fun. Highly recommended”

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5.Village Bike Tour & Birdwatching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $30Cheapest here

Start at 6:30 am beside Kerala’s backwaters for a private 25 km cycling trip with binoculars, wetlands, fish farms, Chinese fishing nets, a harbour auction, Fishermen’s Church, and a ferry crossing to Changaram. Finish with a Kerala-style breakfast by the water. Pickup costs extra.

“Its like having multiple activities rolled into one: you learn about fishing techniques, get to see wetlands, back waters and the ocean and enjoy some spectacular scenery on the way. Ride is 20 plus km so moderate fitness required.”

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