Bicycle tours and hiking tours in Europe in our unique self guided format is what we do! It is our mission to provide exceptional self guided cycling and hiking tour services that allow our clients to experience their destination in their own unique way. Of all of the great reasons to enjoy a self guided cycling vacation in Europe, here are the five reasons why travelers choose Pure Adventures.
5: Support
The support Pure Adventures offers is second to none,from a orientation and bike fitting in English on the first day of your vacation to precise road maps inclusive of off-the-beaten track and scenic local routes.
4: Convenience
The convenience of having in-country experts plan in advance a personally tailored itinerary complete with lodging reservations and dining and sightseeing recommendations, as well as the convenience of having luggage transported from one accommodation to the next in advance of guest arrival.
3: Privacy
Adventures are shared among self-selected companions — not strangers brought into the mix as is the case with most pre-set, guided tours.
2: Flexibility
Surprising flexibility is a top reason cyclists choose Pure Adventures for their self guided European cycling vacations. Guests can travel on dates of their choice within a given service season, which means the period of time that the company can logistically support an itinerary; and while on a trip guests are in charge of their own time, free to linger at a museum or to bike on to the next dining adventure.
1. Cost savings
Did you know that self-guided vacationers can save on average 50 percent by opting for this mode of travel rather than guide-led excursions?
“Factor out the costs of a guide who’s normally on duty for 24 hours over a seven-day trip and the savings are substantial – without sacrificing any trip quality,” said Loren Siekman, founder of Pure Adventures. “Another consideration is the fact that lodgings can be arranged according to budget.”
Note, not all self guided tours are created equal!
This concept has become a popular offering recently by tour operators in Europe and North America. As with anything, be sure to read ‘what is included’ in every offer to know how each operator defines support, and if they include any meals, and so on. Pure Adventures adheres to a higher standard for hotels and support services. Getting the lowest price is not our objective, but getting the best trip for the money is what we strive to achieve. Anyone traveling to Europe is going to spend an important sum just to fly, we don’t believe in adding on miscellaneous services for extra euros or cutting a few euros for a cheaper hotel. The savings of 100 to 200 euros usually isn’t worth it! Taking a self guided trip versus a guided trip that can save 1000-1500 euros or more per person – now that we think is worth it when comfort and service are the same!