You can book a self-guided tour at any time. People have reserved with as little as two days' advance notice. However, sometimes hotel availability can be a problem. Our first choice hotels can fill up. The more advance notice we have the better chance we have of reserving our favorites. In the event that a place is full we can always find a room in a different hotel. In most cases this alternative hotel is similar to our favorite hotel.
E-bikes handle like regular bikes and can be a good alternative for those who have a partner who is a stronger cyclist. E-bikes can also be helpful for those who are recovering from injury or just want to do a more challenging tour.
E-bikes are heavier (50 plus pounds) than regular bikes and require some strength and balance particularly when mounting and dismounting. If you have trouble with balance or have not ridden a bike in years an e-bike may not be for you. If in doubt try an e-bike at your local bike shop to see what it's like.
Transportation options vary from town to town. Most tours end in or near a town with good train or bus connections. Options are explained in the Detailed Itinerary for each tour (on the individual tour page click "Detailed Itinerary"). If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help with your pre or post-tour travel plans.
Your phone should work in Europe, but you should consult your provider to understand the costs. Roaming costs can be high. Some providers offer a travel package which can be less expensive than roaming. If you have an unlocked dual-band GSM phone you can buy a European SIM card. If your phone is not unlocked you can purchase a cheap European cell phone (not smart phone) with a prepaid plan. This will cost about 50 Euro.
DEPOSIT
To reserve your tour we require a deposit of US$ 300 per person. A confirmation packet of pre-departure materials will be sent to you within one day of receipt of your deposit.
BALANCE
The balance for your tour is due 60 days before departure.
CANCELLATION
If you must cancel your tour the cancellation penalties are as follows:
90+ days: US$ 100
60-90 days: Loss of the full deposit
30-60 days: Full deposit plus 50% of the final payment
30-0 days: 100% of the tour price
SWITCHING TOURS
You can transfer any payments to another departure in the next 12 months.
