Guided Self-guided Guided or Self-guided? Self-guided/individual tours You ride on your own, but hotel reservations, luggage transfers, the route, and suggested programs are organized for you. Includes an info package with maps, route information, and hotline number for emergencies or problems. Guided/group tours You ride with a cycling guide and/or support van as part of a group. Everything is planned out: hotels, routes, meals, luggage transfers, sightseeing tours, etc. Guides point out sights, organize activities, and are there in case of breakdowns. Above descriptions are for most tours. Please see individual tour descriptions for included services.