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We have long believed that the bicycle is one of mankind’s greatest inventions
Hiking
Traveling on foot allows one to experience a region up close and slowly; we have routes for avid hikers and moderate walks
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You love variety in your active vacation- biking, hiking, perhaps some paddling or white water rafting…
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Why Choose Us?
Experience
35+ years creating and guiding trips throughout the world. Truth be told, founder Robbin McKinney has guided more trips, in more places, for longer, than anyone in the active travel world.
Genuine Local Guides
Our guests tell us time and time again that our guides are what set us apart from other companies. Caring, knowledgeable, athletic, articulate and fun-loving, each is a natural leader.
Never Sub-contracted
We operate all of our own trips. We design our routes, own our bikes, have our own guides. You’ll never deal with the ‘middle man’ at Great Explorations which means everything will be as it appears.
Thoughtful Trip Design
We spend a great deal of time creating and updating our routes to ensure you are on the quietest, most scenic roads and trails that exist. Each of our trips is thoroughly researched, planned and tested.
Accurate Information
At Great Explorations, each trip is thoroughly researched. We don’t simply ‘link hotels’ and we don’t depend on outdated guide books and second-hand information or review sites.
Distinctive Hotels
As with everything else on our tours, you can trust all our accommodation choices to provide you with the perfect compliment to your trip. From charming inns to luxury chateaux and unique hotels.
Bicycles & Equipment
We have invested a significant amount of time and money to ensure you have the best bicycle for your trip. Our relationship with Cannondale has allowed us to offer top-of-the-line bikes.
Extras
Cooking classes, local guided walking tours, wine tastings with sommeliers, unforgettable dining experiences, musical performances, and more. On our trips, all the surprises are good ones!
Value
Finally (and possibly the reason for our remarkable growth over the years), we encourage you to compare our trip prices, hotels and what is included and you will see we offer unsurpassed value.
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Our Testimonials
Canadian Rockies
The sightseeing and activities were better than we even thought! I still can’t believe we did so much in such a short time, but we did not feel stressed. We really loved the tour and would do it all over again in a minute! Thanks.
By: Larry S. – Raleigh, NC
Prague to Vienna
We had an incredible trip from Prague to Vienna. The hotels and meals along the way were fantastic, and the riding was spectacular with different views and sights every day. Our guide really made it come together seamlessly - we couldn't have asked for a better trip!
By: Carol L. – Whistler, BC
Morocco
The overall fun and friendliness of fellow bikers, guides, drivers, and locals we met was the best. Fabulous to experience Morocco by bicycle - felt I was riding on a lunar landscape at times with slivers of verdant green.
By: Cynthia K. – Cape Neddick, ME
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