Pure Adventures self-guided cycling tours allow travelers the opportunity to experience a region’s cuisine and restaurants at their own pace and taste, unlike group tours that may choose dining options for you. With a culture rich in gastronomy and Spain offers unrivaled restaurant choices – and sometimes it is hard to know where to go!...Read More
Since 2004, Pure Adventures has offered self-guided cycling vacations in Ireland, the home of St. Patrick, the country’s most famous patron. While little is known about his early life, St. Patrick’s influence on religion and culture around the world is still widely felt – and celebrated each year on March 17. St. Patrick himself lived...Read More
In 1872, the first US National Park was signed into law. Now 142 years later, 59 parks and nearly 51.9 million acres are preserved for travelers, cyclists and hikers to enjoy. Did you know that for a National Park to be signed into protection, it must feature either natural beauty, unique geological features, unusual ecosystems...Read More
Sedona and the Grand Canyon are two of the most beautiful places in the world with so many options for adventure it is difficult to choose the best way to experience these spectacular spots. Not to worry, we live here and have chosen the very best rides for you to enjoy on our specially designed...Read More
The Spanish have a saying: “hasta el cuarenta de mayo no te quites el sayo“, which roughly translates to don’t take your coat off until June. For this reason, Spain isn’t always top of mind when it comes to spring cycling and hiking travel destinations. But the reality is that early spring is a great...Read More
Pure Adventures announces a new addition to our popular collection of self-guided tours in Spain: 7 nights of easy cycling along the Spanish countryside, following the last 300 kilometers of the Camino francés. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims from all over Europe were attracted by the grave of the apostle James at Santiago de Compostela...Read More
Nothing puts the brakes on a great hike as the foot pain caused by blisters. What starts out as minor irritation on your heel, foot arch or toes can quickly turn into a blister of epic proportions if the cause isn’t immediately dealt with. And when you’ve invested hours in training for a guided hiking trip...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...Read More
Congratulations! After months of saving and researching destinations, you’ve booked you self guided cycling holiday to Ireland! But now what? Four Pure Adventures travelers share their best – and often hilarious – advice for how to prepare for a self guided bicycle vacation in Ireland, with a surprising twist: their prep didn’t always include cycling!...Read More
In a part of the world where the number of sheep outnumber the people, vegan cyclists might cross Ireland off of their list of dream holiday destinations. But with research, patience with restaurant chefs, a willingness to compromise and a sense of adventure, adhering to a vegan diet IS possible when you are on holiday...Read More
