Included:

• • An experienced bike guide with extensive local knowledge of the area
  • 8-day Basque bike tour (6 days of cycling)
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in handpicked boutique hotels and historic Paradores (double occupancy)
  • Most meals — 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 multi-course dinners
  • Standard touring bike rental
  • Support van with luggage transport, technical assistance, and transfer facilities
  • All transfers as per the program
  • Two winery visits with wine tastings in the DOC La Rioja Alavesa
  • Guided city tours and entrance fees in Bilbao, Vitoria, Santo Domingo, Pamplona, and more
  • Picnic buffet service and drink breaks (costs for shared picnics distributed among participants)
  • CO₂ compensation for the travel region

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy room
  • E-bike upgrade
  • Helmet rental
  • Additional nights in Bilbao
  • Departure transfer to Bilbao Airport

Not included:

• • Flights to Spain
  • Helmet (mandatory for cyclists in Spain — available to rent at checkout)
  • Lunches — your guides will offer picnic & drink stops or organize restaurant visits (costs for purchases shared, 15-25 EUR)
  • Beverages other than those included at meals
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this Basque bike tour, good fitness is required. The total cycling distance is 231 km (144 mi) spread across 6 riding days, with daily distances ranging from 24 to 48 km (15 to 30 mi).

The route is mostly flat to gently rolling—much of it along the Camino de Santiago, quiet vineyard roads, and the traffic-free Vías Verdes (converted railway lines), which are exceptionally easy and scenic. Some transfers by support van are built into the itinerary, allowing us to skip busier sections and focus on the most enjoyable riding. A support vehicle is always available if you need a break.

If you’d like extra support on the hillier sections, an e-bike upgrade is available at checkout.

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The tour rides through the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Navarra — 231 km (144 mi) over six riding days.

• • Day 1 — Arrival in Bilbao
  • Day 2 — Around Vitoria-Gasteiz into La Rioja: 41 km (25 mi)
  • Day 3 — Along the Camino de Santiago into Rioja wine country: 42 km (26 mi)
  • Day 4 — Through the Ebro Valley: 30 km (19 mi)
  • Day 5 — The Vía Verde to Pamplona: 48 km (30 mi)
  • Day 6 — Through the Bidasoa Valley to the sea: 46 km (29 mi)
  • Day 7 — San Sebastián and La Concha Bay: 24 km (15 mi)
  • Day 8 — Departure from Hondarribia

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 20–30 L bag)
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2 L capacity)
  • Cycling shoes
  • Comfortable cycling clothes
  • Leisure clothes for evenings and sightseeing
  • Warm layer for mornings and evenings—temperatures in the mountains and along the coast can be surprisingly cool in spring and autumn
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • 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. Northern Spain is greener and cooler than the rest of the country—layers are essential, especially in spring and September. Don’t wear jeans.

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A standard touring bike is included in the price of this Basque bike tour. The Velo de Ville L200 is for those who want a dependable, no-fuss ride across any distance. Available in both diamond and step-through frame, the lightweight aluminum build keeps things nimble without sacrificing durability. A 20-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain with smooth shifting covers everything from flat stretches to longer climbs, while double-wall aluminum rims and Schwalbe Plus puncture-protected tires mean fewer interruptions and more miles.

To make those hilly climbs a bit easier, you can upgrade to an e-bike — the Velo de Ville AEB Classic is for those who prefer a little extra boost. These e-bikes are equipped with a Bosch mid-motor (Active Line, Active Line Plus, or Performance Line) and a 500 Wh battery for reliable range on daily rides. The step-through frame makes mounting effortless, while the Shimano drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, suspension fork, and Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus puncture-protected tires deliver a smooth, worry-free ride.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Basque bike tour, there will be two tour leaders accompanying you—a professional cycling guide as well as a driver/guide for the support van.
  • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 18 participants, though most departures have up to 12 people + 2 tour leaders.
  • Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is mandatory—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout.

Basque bike 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 Basque bike 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.

The price for this Basque bike tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is mandatory—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout.

The starting point of the tour is Bilbao, Spain. Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the main international airport for northern Spain, with good connections from across Europe. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes approximately 15 minutes and costs around 30 EUR. Alternatively, bus line 3247 runs every 15 minutes to the city center (circa 4 EUR).

You will meet your guide at your first night’s accommodation in Bilbao at 6 pm on Day 1.

The tour ends in Hondarribia on Day 8. A pre-arranged departure transfer to Bilbao Airport takes approximately 90 minutes and can be added at checkout for an additional cost.

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.

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