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Danube River and Black Sea

Name: Danube River and Black Sea
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Rating: 4.9 (13 reviews)

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30 miles/day

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Follow the romantic Danube River to the breathtaking Black Sea

On this tour, you'll discover the rich heritage of Bulgaria and the epic wilderness of the Black Sea coastline, uncovering 7,000 years of history in the far eastern reaches of the European Union. This itinerary includes the iconic Thracian Royal Tomb in Sveshtari, a UNESCO monument!

This guided cycling tour weaves its way from the UNESCO-preserved lakes along the dynamic Danube River to the astonishing cliff coast of the Black Sea. Cycling on comfortable standard bikes, you'll follow carefully planned routes on secondary roads with some gravel/dirt roads and paths. You'll ride through the peaceful villages of local Bulgarians, Romanians, Turks, Romani, and Alevis, and pass by lively old towns with remnants of Roman, Greek, Thracian, Bulgarian, and Ottoman settlements.

Cycle past abundant farmland, sun-ripened fruits and vegetables, fields of golden sunflowers and dazzling lavender, and meadows of fragrant wildflowers. All meals unlock the essence of the tasty Balkan cuisine, including delicious local wines.
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Highlights
- Lake Srebarna – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cape Kaliakra – nature and historical remains
- Kayak trip to Pojarevo Islands in the Danube
- City of Varna, ancient Odessos (350 000 p.)
- Town of Balchik – between the Mediterranean and the Orient
- Balchik Palace and Bothanical Garden
- Silistra – the Medieval see of Dristra and the Roman remains of Durostorum
- Tutrakan – the traditional fishing port of Lower Danube
- Romanian Orthodox monasteries of Dervent and St. Andrei
- World Oldest Golden Treasure from Varna Necropolis, 4500 BC
- Durankulak Lake and The Big Island Neolithic Site – 5000 BC.
- Oltina and Garlica Lakes – important bird sanctuaries in Romania
- Shabla coast – cliffs, beaches, lakes and lighthouse
- Yailata Archaeological Reserve – coastal hewn graves, dwellings, sanctuaries and churches
- Vama Veche Resort & Mangalia on the Romanian coast
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Day 1: Arrival in Tutrakan
Individual arrival in international airports in Bucharest, Romania or Varna, Bulgaria. The Sofia Airport is an option, but using this airport requires an extra night in Sofia and a longer trip to Tutrakan.

You will arrive to Tutrakan, a small northeastern town in Bulgaria, where Bulgarians, Turks, and Romanians have tamed the Danube floodplains for centuries. These people have worked the fertile land of the wild forests of the Ludogorie Plateau for centuries. Local traditions of farming and fishing continue to form the social foundation of local life. We will focus on the Fisherman neighborhood of Ribarska mahala and learn about the remains of the fortress of Transmarisca, which was founded by Romans in 200 AD in order to strengthen the Danube Limes of the Roman Empire.

For those that arrive early, a visit to the Tutrakan WWI memorial and WWI trench experience hall can be arranged. Another option is a boat/kayak trip along the Danube for an additional fee.

You will have a delicious welcome dinner along the Danube, where you will also have an itinieary review and a safety meeting to ensure that all travelers have the same understanding.

Day 2: Tutrakan to Popina, Kayak & bike (25 mi/40 km, +1475 ft/450 m, moderate route)
Today begins with a kayaking tour down the Danube, with the Turakan river zone offering pleasant conditions for kayaking. As the route progresses, we will glide with the current through canals, past the islands of Pojarevo Nature Reserve. This area has easy paddling and allows you to also enjoy some birdwatching.

In the case of rain, you will cycle directly from the hotel in Tutrakan, riding along unforgettable views and the remains of the ancient Roman road towards the Malak Preslavets Lake. Upon arrival, you are awarded a riverfront hotel in the village of Popina, where you can enjoy swimming by the river and an open-air restaurant with a menu filled with local fish.

Day 3: Popina to Silistra (28 mi/45 km, +1150 ft/350 m, mostly easy)
You will begin the day with a long incline towards flat terrain where you adventure through sections of dirt roads. You will pass beautiful apricot and cherry orchards on your way to Srebarna Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing Lower Danube wildlife. On your ride around Srebarna Lake towards the village of Aydemir, you may even see the precious Dalmatian Pelican colony.

As you continue your cycling journey, you will enter the town of Silistra, which sheltered one of the earliest European Christian communities. This town later became a seat of the Bulgarian Church in 870 AD when it was recognized as autonomous by the Constantinople Patriarch. This town is rich in Roman, Bulgarian, and Ottoman history. The pre-historic Thracin village, then known as Durostorum, was where Roman general Flavius Aetius-- the "Last of the Romans"-- was born. Flavius Aetius was known for defeating Attila the Hun on June 20, 451 AD in Gaul. The Ottoman Silistra fort overlooks the Danube from atop a hill. This fortress, built in the 1830's during the reign of Sultan Abdul Mejid, commemorates the last decades of Ottoman presence in the Danube.

Day 4: Silistra to Rasova (44 mi/70 km, +1970 ft/600 m, terrain with rolling hills)
You will cross from Bulgaria into Romania through Silestra in the morning. From there, you can expect ride along the Danube, passing by energetic villages and breathtaking lakes. On the high bank of Garlica Lake, you will see the striking Dervent Orthodox monastery of Romania's Dobrogea region. This monastery was founded by a Bulgarian monk in the 1920's, where it became equally worshipped by Bulgarians and Romanians for its vast collection of holy relics and its healing spring, lvzor.

Continuing on, the path leads past several lakes and villages. At lunchtime, the group will stop for lunch at an outdoor restaurant near the protected Negureni Forest. After lunch, you will ride alongside vineyards and back towards the Danube. Finally reaching your evening destination, Rasova, where your accomodations rest near the marshlands and the lake canals of a tranquil fishing area.

Day 5: Rasova in Romania to Krapets in Bulgaria (25 mi/40 km, +820 ft/250 m, flat terrain)
After you embark on the next section of your journey along the Danube, the group will board the van and drive to Mangalia, where land meets the Black Sea. This town was once the Ancient Greek polis of Kallatis and heavily fortified by the Romans in 2 AD. There was a major life gap in this town until the small fishing village enlarged during Ottoman rule.

You will begin your ride along the tourist seaside of Mangalia, where you will first stop to visit Esmahan Sultan Mosque. Built in 1575, this is the oldest building in the town. You will then cycle from Mangalia to Vama Veche village, an artistic community of Romania and Bucharest. A mile from there is the Bulgarian border, where you will soon experience the peaceful Durankulak Lake, a sharp contrast to the bustling Romanian resorts. Durankulak Lake is a protected ornithological site and an important wintering habitat for Red-breasted Geese. In the lake stands an island where scientists have traced cultures from the 5th millenium to the Middle Ages. They have even excavated the largest pre-historic cemetery in Europe on this lake.

You will then approach the exuberant seaside village of Krapets as you drift across a picturesque dirt road. Here, you can enjoy the open-air pool and Bulgarian specialties in a seaside restaurant. You will spend the night in the village of Krapets.

Day 6: Krapets to Balgarevo village (34 mi/55 km, + 1150 ft/350 m, flat terrain)
As you ride across the flat cliff coast of Bulgarian Dobrudja, you will see a plethora of natural, historical, and archeological sites. Next, you will embark on the most thrilling part of your tour.

As you bike to Yailata archeological reserve, you will pass remarkable cliff bridges and rocky pillars emerging from the sea. The momentous terraces left by the Thracian culture emerge from the water. This once holy place had carved sanctuaries and grave chambers in the cliffs. You will continue riding through the marvelous landscape of Rusalka, where a coastal lagoon stretches between the sea and the lofty cliffs.

As the day progresses, you will focus on Cape Kaliakra-- an enormous 60-meter-high cape, located two kilometers under the sea. This is the most exceptional landmark on the European Black Sea shore. You will see ruins of old and medieval fortresses arising from the rust-colored rocks. The night is spent in Balgarevo village, a village famous for mussel farms and melon fields.

Day 7: Balgarevo to Albena Resort (25-28 mi/40-45 km, +1150 ft/350 m descending terrain with ups-and-downs)
You'll begin by cycling from Balgarevo to Balchik. A steep decline sends you from a plateau to an attractive, hilly seaside. When you arrive in Balchik, a town spreading from the beach to the top of the plateau, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture of this quaint town. Balchik is ancestor of the Hellenistic Dionysopolis, the town of the ancient God of wine and wilderness Bacchus-Dionys. You can learn about Balchik's abundant history and find the best-preserved temple for the Mother Goddess on the Balkans and the small streets lined with limestone houses. You will take a walk in "The Quiet Nest" Royal Villa of Queen Maria of Romania and explore the nearby Botanical garden.

Leaving Balchik, the bike path leads to the near by resort of Albena. The route offers amazing views and an option to have a detour to Ak Yasili Baba Tekke - the remains of a Dervish monastery and a mausoleum of an Alevi Muslim saint, known as baba. On the way to the accommodation you will ride amidst the Baltata swamp forest to the sandy beaches of Albena.

Day 8: Albena Resort to Varna (19 mi/30 km, + 1315 ft/400 m, mostly hilly with more traffic as you approach the city)
The route today will lead you into Varna, the oldest cosmopolitan city along the Western Black Sea. Follow along a panoramic seaside road that ascends across the subtropical forest of Golden Sands Nature Park. Sitting in the middle of the park is the Aladja Monastery, establish amongst the remains of early Christian catacombs before later being used as a comastery during medieval times. The monastery has earned its place as a popular site among tourists due to how it was constructed by carving caves into the soft white rock walls.

After departing the park, you will make your final descent into the city of Varna. The city is the ancestor of the large Greek-Roman city Odessos and dates back to 5000 BC. Varna has a vast history among many different cultures. The monumental heritage of the city consists of spectacular Roman Baths, remains of medieval monasteries, the Orthodox Cathedral and other smaller churches, old town architecture and the Public Baths (early 20th century), the royal Euxinograd Palace, along with one of the biggest Communist Bulgarian-Soviet monuments. All this history is situated alongside lively beaches and fine restaurants with delicious seafood.

Day 9: Transfer to Varna Airport
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Hotels

These are sample hotels and may vary by availability.

Tutrakan: Hotel Dunav

Popina: Dunavska Perla Hotel

Silistra: Hotel Drustar

Ravosa: Casa Alex

Krapets: Hotel Yanitsa

Balgarevo: Hotel Akre

Albena: Albena Resort

Varna: Grand Hotel London

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

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Tour package
Double occupancy € 1150
Single occupancy On request
Bike Rental Price
Standard touring bike Included
Electrically-assisted bike € 125
Included services
- 8 nights accommodation in 3/4 stars hotels and guest houses
- Breakfasts and lunches (some healthy snacks while cycling - bars and fruits)
- Daily route maps; English speaking ride leader with local knowledge
- Support vehicle and luggage transfer
- Technical bike support
- 24-gear lightweight standard bikes (helmet and bag upon request)
- Transfer from/to Varna airport to your pre- and post tour accommodation
- Entrance fees to the highlighted sites during the tour
- Medical insurance for Bulgaria
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Surface and terrain

On this tour, there are 5 easy and 2 moderate cycling days - for regular cyclists who ride almost daily and sometimes take weekend trips. The day routes follow manageable terrain and cross flat surfaces with the exception of one day which features hilly landscapes. You'll cover mid-to-long distances from 35 to 60 miles per day with plenty of time for leisure, photography and sightseeing.

How to get there

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Varna or Sofia, Bulgaria or Bucharest, Romania
Transfers to/from the Varna airport are included. Transfers from to Sofia or Bucharest airports available with surcharge.

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- ★★★★★ Heather Van Nes 1 month ago
  
  Wonderful choice to explore Bulgaria & Romania!
  
  We had an excellent time cycling and enjoying all the beautiful scenery from the countryside to the Black Sea coast! Our guide, Deyan, was helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to meet our every need. I highly recommend doing this tour!
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  May 2025
  How many tours have you completed?
  3
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Jaume 8 months ago
  
  Bulgaria desconocida
  
  Magnífico recorrido por bellas i apacibles zonas rurales, entre la majestuosidad del Danubio i los epectaculares acantilados de la costa del Mar Negro, interesantes yacimientos de antiguas civilizaciones, pueblos pintorescos y las atractivas ciudades de Varna i Constantza con su arte y su historia. Una mención especial para el organizador, Deyan, cuya profesiohalidad, dedicación y trato amable son la garantía de éxito de este viaje.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  october 2024
  How many tours have you completed?
  12
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Karen Wickett 9 months ago
  
  A wonderful adventure - just what I needed
  
  Thank you to the BikeTours.com team for introducing me to Deyan and his team. They were superb hosts and guides sharing stories and beautiful places in their stunning Bulgaria. Deyan changed the lunch stop so I could swim in the Black Sea. The bikes were good, food superb, places we stayed were exceptional. This is a must do trip for those who want an adventure.
  Also a shout out to Mariam at Biketours. They always answered my emails quickly and reassured me. I was anxious booking an American tour from England, but thankfully I had nothing to worry about. Planning and paying was easy with Mariam's guidance. Thank you.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  September 2024
  How many tours have you completed?
  My first tour
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Michael Hallowell 9 months ago
  
  Layers of history
  
  We have done dozens of bicycle tours around the world so we have a good idea of what a good tour looks like. This one met our expectations. Lots of local history and culture, reasonable biking distances, good hotels and knowledgable guides. We also stopped and foraged along the way, eating everything from walnuts to peaches for fun. The bicycles were well maintained and appropriate for the surfaces we traveled (perhaps a third of the trip was on dirt farm roads, cyclists with gravel or mountain bike experience-like us-will have no trouble, that said, the two people on our trip without such experience did just fine.)
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  September 2024
  How many tours have you completed?
  46
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Jennifer K. May 24, 2024
  
  Awesome trip
  
  This was an awesome trip. Was my first biking adventure. The owner/guide was very attentive and very well educated on the history of Bulgaria and sights. Definitely recommend an e-bike unless you have bike experience uphill. Everything was planned out from the daily route to hotels and meals. I felt we had a great balance between the time biking and sight seeing. The hotels were very nice accommodations. Weather was perfect for our May 2024 trip. Highly recommend this company.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  May 2024
  How many tours have you completed?
  1st bike tour
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Jacqueline Day September 11, 2022
  
  Rugged/Adventurous/wonderful sites
  
  This trip was full of everything, fine wine tastings to, rustic countryside sites, ancient ruins, sunflower fields, kayaking down the Danube to biking along the Black Sea. Our guides were great, caring and made it special for us.
- ★★★★★ Leena Dallasheh September 6, 2022
  
  Dedicated guides that will make your trip
  
  The best thing about this trip were the guides. They were so nice, and they tried to accommodate all our needs. They listened and adapted when needed. And they did it all with a great demeanor. They really made sure we enjoyed!
  The trip had a lot of activities. In addition to cycling 20-70 km a day, with a lot of hills, the guides took us on hikes to show us beautiful sites, and we kayaked down the Danube.
  Bulgaria is apparently an unusual choice for cycling. But it clearly has a slowly growing cycling niche. It is challenging, with a lot of hills, and having to off-road at times, so don't be ashamed to opt for an e-bike (I didn't, but there were times I wished I did). But as I struggled, the guides were amazing, they supported, they slowed down to my pace, made sure I always had someone with me, and they pulled when the wind was hard! Absolutely wonderful!
  The trip went off the beaten path, but the company chose nice locations, the hotels and B&Bs were always clean, and they checked with us to make sure things were ok.
  
  How many tours have you completed?
  One before
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Much harder
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Francisco Perches August 5, 2022
  
  Land and Water
  
  A magic journey with an intimate touch with the wonders of the geography, ancient and actual cultures, nature, tastes and spirit of its people is what for me mean this Bulgaria-Romania exciting highly recommended and safe bike tour.
  Francisco ( Mexico )
- ★★★★★ billiehenny August 10, 2019
  
  Romania & Bulgaria
  
  Very well organised and efficient. Bikes were excellent and well maintained. Nothing seemed to be a problem even when I manage to leave my power adapter somewhere our guide went out of his way to find a replacement.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  17th July
  How many tours have you completed?
  13
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ auntch June 29, 2018
  
  Wonderful trip
  
  Danube River and Black Sea was a wonderful trip. Our guides were great, arrangements worked well, hotels were very nice, interesting food, learned a lot of interesting history, and saw a lot of beautiful scenery.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  June 3-12 2018
  How many tours have you completed?
  6
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ jacidc September 17, 2016
  
  Great company, riding, food, scenery -- a spectacular experience.
  
  This was a wonderful introduction to Northeastern Bulgaria, a region full of history and beauty. Our tour took us along the Danube River and to the Black Sea with many stops for cultural experiences, and just fun, along the way. The guides were great: smart, fluent in English, concerned about both our enjoyment and welfare and extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited. This is not a luxury tour -- that wouldn't be possible in some of the remote areas we visited -- but that's what goes along with visiting a place not many outsiders see. Our guides did everything possible to keep us safe and comfortable.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  September 2-9
  How many tours have you completed?
  two
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat harder
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ Gretar September 13, 2016
  
  Amazing trip with an amazing guide!
  
  A diverse trip with all kinds off bike routes, from asphalt to gravel/dirt roads. Nice and helpful guides. The trip included many fun and different accommodations. Me and my wife would definitely recommend this trip, we would love to do it again with a different location/routes.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  18 july -26 july
  How many tours have you completed?
  First time
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 5/5 Tour documents
  - 5/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
  - 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
- ★★★★★ JimJ December 3, 2015
  
  First time in Bulgaria won't be last!
  
  (Staff review) Bulgaria did not disappoint! During this tour, we explored seacoast and farmland, toured castles and monasteries, and ate in fine restaurants and village homes. Our guides were excellent--committed, knowledgeable and cordial. One of them was a bird expert, and we learned so much about the fauna in the region. After a day along the Danube in Romania, we overnighted in a tiny farm village where we became the main attraction. We couldn't speak Romanian, and the farm folks couldn't speak English, but we all made ourselves known. And three of our party even got invited into a private home to enjoy the local home made brandy! Some days were on routes that sometimes had too much traffic for my taste, and we've advised the local tour operator on ways to avoid or bridge these sections.
  
  How many tours have you completed?
  35
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  Somewhat harder
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 3/5 Route selection
  - 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
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