FAIRFIELD, Conn. – As summer turns to winter, Boat Bike Tours offers active, immersive and easy escapes to three of the world’s most iconic destinations when they’re at their best. Experience colorful India, laid-back Vietnam and history-rich Egypt from their famous waterways to farther inland, up close and at an engaging pace. And with boutique ships, hand-selected hotels and excursions by bike with local guides, these extended itineraries ensure every detail is in the hands of experts. For more information, visit
https://www.boatbiketours.com/experience/winter-escapes/.
“With these tours, we wanted to show our guests that active travel by boat and bike doesn’t have to end when winter arrives and that dream destinations like India, Vietnam and Egypt can feel easy and approachable,” said Laurens Winkel, CEO of Boat Bike Tours. “These trips bring together comfortable accommodations on board and on land, ideal cycling weather and seamless logistics, so guests can simply enjoy the journey. Whether they’re joining us for the first time or returning for a new adventure, any hesitation will turn to wonder within the first few days.”
Boats, Bikes and More
Unlike Boat Bike Tours’ classic European tours, which feature accommodations on board unique ships throughout, its extended itineraries in India, Vietnam and Egypt also include stays in hand-selected hotels. The combination allows guests to comfortably visit destinations farther inland that ships alone can reach with the convenience of minimal repacking.
Each itinerary also includes bike excursions led by knowledgeable local guides that are about discovery at a slower, more engaging pace rather than speed. And airport transfers, in-country transportation and bike rentals are included to further ease the journey.
Unique Culture, History and Landscapes
Beyond just escapes to warmer climates, Boat Bike Tours’ India, Vietnam and Egypt itineraries let guests experience local culture, deep history and spectacular landscapes. Highlights include:
Colors of India: The new Colors of India tour visits the northern heart of the country around Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, and the tropical backwaters of the southern state of Kerala. Take in the energy of city streets, iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal, grand palaces once inhabited by maharajas and colorful bazaars, and ride quiet backroads among small villages, winding canals, tea plantations and stunning mountains. At meals, savor dishes known for their spices and flavor, like aromatic curries and roadside cups of chai. The 15-day tour starts at €4,250 per person based on double occupancy.
Vietnamese Adventure: On the Vietnamese Adventure, find an easygoing way of life amid the country’s emerald waters and expansive Mekong Delta. See the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, lantern-lit old town of Hoi An, and temples and pagodas of imperial Hue, and bike along scenic coastlines, vibrant rice paddies and peaceful rivers, encountering friendly locals, roadside water buffalo and cuisine that’s beautifully prepared with fragrant herbs, fresh vegetables and light broths. The 15-day tour starts at €3,869 per person based on double occupancy.
Egypt & The Nile: The new Egypt & The Nile tour is a truly unique exploration of ancient wonders along a magnificent river by boat and bike, as well as a Red Sea resort, Cairo and the Giza Plateau. Led by experienced local guides, pedal safe and well-tested routes past fertile farmlands, busy markets and Nubian villages to immense monuments and temples like Karnak, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, then sip a cool drink on the ship’s deck at sunset. Also marvel at the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and the new Grand Egyptian Museum, and dine on warm flatbread, mezze spreads and freshly caught fish. The 13-day tour starts at €5,699 per person based on double occupancy.
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