The 7 Best Cycling Tours in the World

1.From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Take a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to car-free Rottnest Island, with a bike, helmet, and lock ready for your day. Ride to quiet bays, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, spot quokkas, and add snorkel gear for $15. Optional hotel pickup is available on selected routes.

“Well organised, prompt. The bus driver was great at the start and end, as was everything in between.”

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2.From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 805 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle, collect a hire bike on arrival, and spend the day exploring Rottnest Island independently. Ride to beaches, bays, museums, and quokka spots, with time to swim, snorkel, picnic, and return on the same-day ferry.

“Fantastic place to visit. Although the ferry was completely full, once on the island the crowds thinned. It probably helped going clockwise and leaving the settlement/quokkas till last.”

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3.From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, including a narrated Swan River cruise, then collect a bike and explore at your own pace. Ride to beaches such as the Basin, Parakeet Bay, and Little Armstrong Bay, with time for quokkas, swimming, and lunch.

“Really good day out well organised with bikes available. The island is not flat so the biking may prove a challenge for some as you rack up 18 miles if you do the full route around the island. Chance to see seals as well”

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4.Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry, Bike, Coffee & Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Take a return ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour, sip locally roasted coffee, then cycle Rottnest Island with a custom-built bike, helmet, lock, and trail map. Your day includes a Cray Dog at The Lane Café and Simmo’s ice cream, with time to explore 63 beaches and bays.

“My first bike would not change gears, then they gave me another one and the pedal kept getting stuck and would not rotate.”

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5.Aegina Island E-Bike Tour with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $198Top rated

Meet guide Konstantinos in Koukaki, ride through quieter Athens streets to Piraeus, then take the ferry to Aegina. Expect about 50 kilometers of moderate e-bike riding, a 5-kilometer walk, Aphaia, Paleochora, St. Nektarios, coastal views, swimming time, and pistachio treats.

“The tour was absolutely great. It lasted all day and was full of excitement. Despite a few difficulties along the way, we managed to see beautiful sights and spend a nice and active time. We owe a lot to the guide Konstantinos, I wholeheartedly recommend it, it's worth it. :)”

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6.Cat Ba Island: Halong & Lan Ha Bay, cozy boat, biking, kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $134

Spend two days on a five-cabin boat from Cat Ba, cruising Lan Ha and southern Halong Bay away from the busiest routes. You will kayak through caves, swim near Ba Trai Dao, bike into Viet Hai Village, eat Vietnamese meals, and sleep on board. Pickup is available across Cat Ba Island.

“A great experience. My bus was delayed for more than 2 hours and the same agency got me another cruise under the same conditions and at no extra charge. Definitely highly recommended. Wonderful personal treatment and a dream cruise. Great staff and very attentive at all times.”

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7.Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Crescent Island Boat Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Travel from Nairobi with guide Patrick to the Great Rift Valley, Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island. Cycle beside zebras and gazelles, walk through optional gorges, spot fish eagles from the boat, and visit film locations linked to The Lion King and Out of Africa.

“I'd happily recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha. I had a private tour which meant we could be a lot more flexible than if it's in a big group. We were able to stop on Crescent Island and explore, too, which I highly recommend if you have the time. A private tour on your own means a lot of time chatting with your guide. Luckily Patrick is very easy to talk to. He's also very knowledgeable about the area and Kenya in general which made for great conversation throughout the day. He's also a very safe driver, and goes out of his way…”

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