After a day on the desert single track eating only trail mix, the occasional granola bar and lukewarm energy drinks, food is top of mind for all cyclists and hikers on our new Arizona tours. If it’s your first time visiting Pure Adventure’s home state, you’re in for a gastronomic treat – Arizona is just as well known for its grand dining as it is the Grand Canyon. We turned to...Read More
3 Must Visit Towns in Loire Given France’s size and diversity, there are certainly plenty of destinations within for visitors to choose from. But if it’s an authentic experience you seek, the Loire Valley embodies all of the charm and magic that one could envision about France. From imposing castles to quaint, friendly villages to sprawling vineyards which produce some of the most exquisite wines in the world, once you arrive...Read More
If you haven’t already heard, Pure Adventures is launching almost 20 new tours in the USA, including six new tours in Arizona. Ranging from self-guided hiking and biking tours to custom guided offers, we’re excited about bringing the self-guided format to the United States. Another reason we’re excited about these new tours is that they all start in our backyard – the Pure Adventures head office is based in Scottsdale, Arizona,...Read More
After four years of saving, planning, training and research, Steve and Steve, two U.S. cyclists, embarked on a trip of a lifetime: an 8 night self-guided bike tour to Tuscany, Italy. It was their first overseas cycling vacation, so they wanted to take their time and pick a tour operator that would give bike support as needed, but let them do their own thing. “Pure Adventures fit the bill,” says Steve....Read More
Death Valley is synonymous with extremes: extremely hot, extremely arid, extremely mystical. But despite the legendary crossing of the first emigrants to cross death valley in 1849, Death Valley still draws millions of tourists every year, all attracted to this geographic rogue. Pure Adventures is beyond excited to bring cyclists and hikers to Death Valley and Badwater Basin on one of our newest guided US tours. From exploring the eclectic Scotty’s...Read More
5 Foods to Try in Provence Of all the beautiful places to visit in France, Provence is perhaps among the most exquisite. Its perfect combination of old-fashioned cities, historical benchmarks, breathtaking landscapes and delightful weather make this charming region a top destination for travelers. One of Provence’s many pleasures is the delectable cuisine enjoyed there. Here are five delicious foods you must try when visiting Provence. Bouillabaisse...Read More
To travel is to eat, and definitely the best thing about taking a self-guided vacation in Barcelona, Spain is that you get to choose where to eat. While it’s widely agreed upon that gastronomic greatness is what Spain is famous for and fabulous food can be found anywhere, we think there are a handful of restaurants that you simply must go to when you’re in Spain. One of the advantages of...Read More
Whether you’ve picked Spain, Portugal or Italy for your self guided cycling tour , chances are you’d like to stay connected with friends or family using email or social media. You may also want to use GPS or other navigation apps on your smartphone. However, how much you pay for wireless or 3G service while away can vary depending on where you are and how much you use. Generally, it is...Read More
Pure Adventures is putting the finishing touches on a new website to be launched in the coming days in which a whole new line of tours in the USA will be featured. Since 1994, LRBF, parent company of Pure Adventures has been focused on selling Europe. The company sold Discover France in 2012 in order to begin development of tours outside of Europe under its core brand Pure Adventures. New...Read More
