Luxury E-Bike & Boat Cruise in Burgundy & Provence, France

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local bike guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Burgundy & Provence e-bike & boat tour
    • Accommodation for 7 nights aboard the luxurious Amadeus Provence boat in selected category of cabin or suite
      • Cabins C (lowest, Haydn deck), cabins A or B (on Mozart & Strauss decks), or Amadeus suite — possible to choose at checkout
      • Equipped with an individually adjustable climate control system
      • Choice of bed configuration in all categories
      • Large bathroom with shower & high-quality Rituals® bathing products
      • Satellite flat-screen TV with English-speaking channels
      • Espresso machine with complimentary selection of coffee in all suites
      • Panorama Restaurant with large panoramic views
      • Variety of onboard programs — lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances & music
      • Onboard fitness room open 24 hours a day
      • AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
      • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
    • Full board dining & beverages, thoughtfully prepared
      • Early riser breakfast, full buffet breakfast, and continental breakfast for the late riser
      • Multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options)
      • Afternoon tea
      • Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions served with every dinner on board
      • Fresh baked bread and pastries
      • Individually prepared late-night snacks
      • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
      • Welcome Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
    • 6 guided cycling tours
    • E-bike rental
    • Support van with bike trailer and passenger transport
    • Technical support for bikes
    • Entry fees and guided city tours in Lyon, Avignon, Arles
    • Transfers as per itinerary
    • Comprehensive service during full-day excursions, including drink stops and picnics

  Add-ons (available to add at checkout):

  • • Helmet rental
    • Arrival transfer (from Lyon Airport to the boat in Lyon)
    • Departure transfer (from the boat to Lyon Airport)

  Not included:

  • • Flights to France
    • Helmet
    • Bike protection
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to joining this Burgundy & Provence e-bike & boat tour, good fitness level is required. This e-bike route follows the Rhône and Saône valleys through terraced, wine-growing landscapes, covering a total of 192 miles (309 km). While southern France is mountainous, the rides are not especially demanding—routes often start above the river valleys and include more downhill than uphill riding. The most you’ll cycle within a day is 40 miles (65 km), but check out the itinerary for day-by-day distances.

  Most cycling takes place on quiet country roads with light traffic, and all gradients are manageable on an e-bike. With a premium pedelec equipped with a Bosch or Shimano mid-drive motor, you can adjust the level of assistance to match your comfort, making the overall difficulty easy to moderate depending on how you choose to ride.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Cycling shoes
    • Comfortable cycling clothes 
    • Leisure clothes for the boat
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Swimwear
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• What are the rental e-bikes like?

  Rental e-bikes are VELO DE VILLE AEB Classic models, selected for comfort, reliability, and ease on multi-day tours. E-bike rentals are included in the price of the tour.

  The step-through frame allows for easy mounting, while the Bosch motor system delivers smooth, quiet assistance throughout the ride. A 500 Wh battery provides reliable range for daily distances, and the Shimano drivetrain offers simple, dependable shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure confident stopping power, and the suspension fork adds comfort on varied terrain. Puncture-protected Schwalbe tires complete a setup designed for relaxed, worry-free cycling.

• What's the weather like in Burgundy and Provence?

  The weather in Burgundy and Provence is generally pleasant but can be changeable. Days are often warm and sunny, ideal for cycling with the assistance of an e-bike, though hotter spells can occur. Evenings tend to be cooler, especially near the rivers, so a light layer is recommended. In more open or elevated areas, a fresh breeze is sometimes felt, and on occasion the warm Scirocco wind from North Africa can bring higher temperatures and a bit of humidity. Along with cycling and evening attire, packing swimwear is a good idea, as you’ll have opportunities to enjoy the onboard pool and riverside relaxation.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Burgundy & Provence e-bike & boat tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 16 participants.
    • If you’re a solo traveller, you’re welcome to join the tour, but paying for the single occupancy cabin is mandatory. It is not possible to join the tour solo and share the cabin with another guest.

  Burgundy & Provence e-bike & boat tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Burgundy & Provence e-bike & boat tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy cabin available?

  The price for this Burgundy & Provence e-bike & boat tour is based on twin-share cabins, but a single occupancy room cabin be arranged at an additional fee. Please contact us before booking if interested.

  While solo travelers are welcome, please note that a single supplement is mandatory (please contact us before booking as the price depends on availability and season). It’s not possible to join as a solo traveller and share a cabin with another guest. If interested in joining solo, please let us know before booking!

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Burgundy & Provence e-bike & boat tour is Lyon, France. To get there, most people fly into Lyon Airport Saint-Exupéry (LYS). From there, you can take a shuttle service or public transport to reach Lyon—it takes circa 30 minutes.

  To make your arrival hassle-free, let your guides can arrange airport transfers for you—you can add it to your booking at checkout.

  You will meet your guide and board the boat at 5 pm on Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 40% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…

  • • More than 120 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 80% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 119 to 60 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 60% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 59 to 31 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 40% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 30 to 15 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 20% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • 14 to 5 days before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 5% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • Within 4 days of the departure date, no refund will be issued.

  Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.