8 Cycling Tours Worth Flying For

1.Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $158Our pick

Ride a jet boat up the Upper Waiau River, cross Lake Manapouri, walk through Fiordland National Park, then cycle 10 km back to Te Anau. Guides such as Harry and Alex add local stories and good humor. Bikes, helmets, spray coats, and life jackets are included.

“Lindy was very helpful and accommodating. She let me leave early and bike to the jet boat location on my own as I was the only one who booked the combo that day. It was extra cold and a little rainy the day i went, but we were bundled witRead more”

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2.Half-Day Mekong Delta by Speedboat and Leisure Biking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $61Best value

Leave central Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat with an English-speaking guide such as Sandy, then trade river spray for bicycles, a sampan ride, a Cao Dai temple, a local market, and a home-hosted meal. This five to six hour outing offers a quick, active look at rural Delta life.

“Sandy made our Mekong Delta trip unforgettable with her energy, great explanations, and fun moments for our kids. The speedboat ride, local homes, market visit, and electric scooters through the rice paddies were perfect for seeing rural Vietnam in just a few hours.”

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3.Naha: Guided E-Bike Tour of the 12 Zodiac Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Ride an electric bike through Shuri with a guide such as Maki, Maria, Hiro, or Reiji, depending on the day. You’ll visit tucked-away temples, see Shureimon Gate, hear stories of Okinawan customs, and use helmet intercoms to stay connected while riding. The three-hour tour costs $95 and suits confident cyclists.

“Maki was truly the best tour guide! She was amazing. Catered the tour since it was just the two of us into a magical 3 hour tour of Japan highlighting all the amazing things we would not have gotten to see otherwise. I can't speak highly enough about this tour. The bikes were great, the photos she captured were wonderful and the places we saw are forever remembered on this magical journey. Thank you so much Maki!!!!! Until next time! Abby and Elaine”

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4.Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $350

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat with guides such as JP, Den, or Qui, then explore the Mekong Delta by bicycle, tuk-tuk, sampan, and boat. Visit a riverside market, Cao Dai temple, rice-wine workshop, pagoda, farms, and a local home over a full day.

“My partner and I had an amazing day! Our guide, Den, was fantastic and spoke English fluently. He was waiting to pick us up in the hotel at the exact time they schedule. We were then drove to the pier where we took the speed boat to Mekong Delta with one more couple - Read more”

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5.Zodiac Shrines and Naha Backstreets Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $108

Ride an electric bicycle from Makishi through Naha and Shuri, stopping at vermilion temples, Zodiac shrines, sacred springs, and Ryukyu royal sites. Guides such as Maria, Jojo, Reija, and Sally explain local customs. The small group has a maximum of five people.

“Part of the ride is on busy streets. E-bikes really help on the hill. The guide, Maria, was fantastic getting us around and explaining Okinawa culture.”

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6.Te Anau: River Jet Boat and Bike Ride Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $143

Join a local guide from Fiordland Jet for a 75-minute jet-boat ride on the Waiau River, a short Fiordland forest walk, and an 11-kilometre bike ride. Guides such as Alex and John add local stories. Choose a standard bike or e-bike, with the cycling portion unguided.

“What a great experience! Not the jet boat I was expecting after doing the Shotover years ago and that was a good thing. While there were spins, there was also more cruising, pausing to tell stories about the area, the opportunity to get off in Shallow Bay to explore and appreciate the area more. Alex was a great guide, great energy, storytelling and was just fun. We had planned to bike back but the rain poured down just as we were about to hop on the bikes. The team happily gave us a ride back to Te Anau and were happy for us to take the bikes out later. We…”

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7.Hanmer Springs Jetboat & Quad Bike Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $167

Take a guided jetboat ride through the Waiau River Gorge, including the famous Hamilton jet spin, then ride a quad bike across farmland, river crossings, mud, and bush trails. Daniel, Luke, and Hunter have been praised for friendly, careful instruction. Quad riders must be at least 16.

“The jet boat was good, the quads could have been better, could have had a bit more freedom when we stopped before heading back to the base, but it was still enjoyable”

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8.Roxburgh Gorge Bike Hire with Jet Boat & Return Shuttle Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $207

Start at Clyde with a briefing, then ride the Clutha River trail toward Alexandra and into the Roxburgh Gorge. Your e-bike, helmet, gear bag, jet boat or covered boat, and return shuttle are included. David or another nzbiketrails host handles the setup while you enjoy a self-guided ride and gold rush stories on the water.

“Amazing day, we loved it. James was very helpful and informative, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back again. Thank you so much for the brilliant day.”

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