Exodus Adventure Travels invites riders to embark on a two-wheeled adventure. The tour operator offers an extensive collection of cycling holidays for all levels, from scenic coastal rides to challenging mountain routes across the globe.
Highlights include a new 14-day journey along South Africa’s iconic Garden Route, designed in collaboration with marathon mountain biker Tarryn Povey, as well as epic rides through Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Italy’s Puglia region, the Andes, and southern India. Each trip combines expertly guided routes with authentic cultural experiences for unforgettable cycling adventures.
Cycling South Africa’s Garden Route
This new two-week adventure was designed with Tarryn Povey – one of South Africa’s top marathon mountain bikers – and showcases the beauty of the iconic Garden Route. Starting in Cape Town, cyclists will ride to Knysna, exploring Cape Winelands, mountain passes and the Little Karoo desert along the way. On the trip, they will tackle Route 62, one of the most scenic cycling roads in the country. Other highlights include visiting Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, and staying at the award-winning Wildekrans Wine Estate. The trip covers 686 kilometres and offers a moderate activity level.
About: The 14-day trip is priced from £4,449, excluding flights, and inclusive all accommodation, listed meals and experiences, transport and a Tour Leader. Departures available from January to April and September to December 2026. See exodus.co.uk
Here we look at Exodus Adventure Travels’ other popular cycling holidays…
Porto to Lisbon Atlantic ride
Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Porto, this route boasts both flat and rolling cycling trails through scenic forests and ocean-side paths. The trip provides an in-depth look at the Portuguese way of life, dining in local restaurants and cafes and taking in the colourful towns adored by locals. Cyclists will stop by a traditional wine port cellar, pedal through the dunes of São Jacinto Natural Reserve and stay in the white-washed historic town of Óbidos. Cyclists will also ride through the Silver Coast’s Leiria Pine Forest which Exodus is supporting the regeneration of, by working with local schools and communities to replant trees. The trip covers 294 kilometres, with an easy to moderate activity level.
About: The eight-day trip is priced from £1,745, excluding flights, and inclusive all accommodation, listed meals and experiences, transfers, bike hire and a Tour Leader. Departures available until November 2025 and from March to November 2026. See exodus.co.uk
Cycling in Puglia and Matera
Cyclists will journey through olive groves, along coastlines and through scenic Italian cities on this eight-day tour of the Puglia region. Beginning in Matera, a cave town beloved by film directors, travellers will cycle through the countryside towards Lecce which is known for its amazing collections of baroque landmarks. Other highlights include wandering through Alberobello’s trulli houses, swimming in the Ionian Sea and staying at Masseria Bosco which is a converted farmhouse that serves home-grown produce. The trip covers 352 kilometres and offers a moderate activity level.
About: The eight-day trip is priced from £1,799, excluding flights, and inclusive all accommodation, listed meals and experiences, transfers, bike hire and a Tour Leader. Departures available from April to October 2026. See exodus.co.uk
Cycling the Lake District of Chile and Argentina
Tackling a mix of paved roads and off-road gravel tracks, travellers on this 13-day adventure with explore active volcanoes, turquoise rivers, lakes and native forests, and cross the Andes not once, but twice. Along with challenging ascents, the trip offers catamaran rides across Todos los Santos Lake and includes a stay an ecolodge in Conguillo National Park. In Bariloche, cyclists will have free time to undertake other adventurous activities such as hiking and rafting. The trip covers 365 kilometres and offers a moderate to challenging activity level.
About: The 13-day trip is priced from £3,679, excluding flights, and inclusive all accommodation, listed meals and experiences, transfers, bike hire and a Tour Leader. Departures available throughout 2026. See exodus.co.uk
Cycle Kerala and Tropical India
This trip perfectly blends two-weeks of challenging rides with the laidback nature of southern India. Led by an experienced tour leader, the group will ride from the cool Western Ghats to the quiet backwaters of Kerala. On the way, they’ll complete the ultimate challenge – reaching the top of the Ooty hairpins. Off-the-saddle, they’ll also experience a range of memorable adventures including staying on a traditional houseboat, spotting monkeys on a 4×4 safari in Bandipur National Park, as well as downtime at the beach in Varkala, located on the old hippie trail. The trip covers 544 kilometres and offers a moderate to challenging activity level.
About: The 14-day trip is priced from £2,499, excluding flights, and inclusive all accommodation, listed meals and experiences, transfers, bike hire and a Tour Leader. Departures available throughout 2026. See exodus.co.uk
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