It’s a perfect date… going Dutch! And nothing could be more Dutch, more perfect, than a care-free bicycle adventure! Holland is regarded as the world’s most bike friendly country – boasting three times as many bikes than cars! By viewing Holland on two wheels, you’ll have easy access to see what this extraordinary country has to...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
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
Portugal, located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east, it is a lush and picturesque country best experienced on a self guided holiday, either on foot or by bike, where...Read More
Pure Adventures helped Deb and John, two cyclists from North Carolina, book a self guided cycling trip to the Istrian Peninsula earlier this year. While they were worried that spending a few days in Venice on either side of their trip to Croatia would add complications to their holidays, our travel planners helped make their self...Read More
“The Venice of the North” and one of Europe’s most visited historical cities, Bruges is where our 8-day self guided cycling tour of Belgium begins. Quiet, paved country roads, and a combination of former tow/dike paths and train beds allow you to enjoy varied landscapes in a safe way. Signposts make maps unnecessary; however we...Read More
Share your Postcard Moment and you could Win a Cycling Trip for Two! Some of the best travel experiences seem to just happen. They are not planed, not on the itinerary or talked about in the brochure. They happen when we allow ourselves to let go and become immersed in our surroundings. Only then does the...Read More
Europe’s self-guided, active travel leader, Pure Adventures, designs game plans for adventurous cycling vacations throughout Europe and the UK, suggests that one way to get into the heart of a country is to drop into a local festival. In the case of Italy, it might be a culinary feast, or, this summer in Ireland, a...Read More
After seven days of cycling along the Danube in our Hungary tour, you’ll have the luxury of overnighting in Budapest on the final tour date. Whether you prefer the quiet sophistication of classical music and museums or a raucous night on the town, Budapest will satisfy all of your senses. Sight Housing central Europe’s second...Read More
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...Read More