Morocco

Exotic and alluring, Morocco is again becoming the destination du jour. Traveling by bicycle, on foot and on camel is the best way to experience this diverse country. Highlights include: a camel safari to a luxury Berber camp, the Unesco World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a hike to the base of Mt. Toubcal, the highest mountain in north Africa, cycling along white sand beaches of Essaouira and the extraordinary markets of Marakesh. Each night enjoy sumptuous lodgings and hip restaurants.

10 days / 9 nights
US$ 2950

 Special departure: October 5-14, 2008

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TDF Alps to Paris

The 2008 route has just been announced and Great Explorations will once again be there to ride the famed routes and cols with trips in both the Pyrenees and Alps.On either tour, you'll see 4 stages up close, stay in a mix of charming lodges and wonderful hotels; each day's ride will be rewarded with fine dining and the presentation of our own maillot jeaune. Stay on for Paris and sleep with the pros (at the same hotel).

8 Days / 7 nights
Pyrenees July 12-19:
US$ 2950
Alps to Paris July 21-28:
US$ 3250

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Custom Trips

Organizing custom trips for familes or a group of friends is a specialty. You decide when, where and with whom to go and we'll create a one of a kind journey including great hotels, wonderful routes and experienced guides. Want to include cooking courses as you cycle through Tuscany, taste wine at a prominent winemaker in Burgundy, learn to sail a traditional gullet in Turkey, or learn henna art in Morocco? The cycling on our trips is just a small part of what you will experience on your Great Explorations trip! If you can dream it, we'll create it.