7 Cycling trips for 2023

Explore the desolate desert of Wadi Rum, the archaeological site of Little Petra, and much more by bike on this 9-day Jordan cycling tour. Comprising moderate grade routes, you’ll cycle on comfortable flat roads and freewheel along the desert, soaking up the striking red rocks and vast sand dunes. However, by bike isn’t the only way you’ll take in the sites of Jordan - you’ll also enjoy floating in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, and experience a traditional Bedouin camping style, complete with aromatic cardamom coffee.

Embark on a cycling tour of Japan from ancient Kyoto, home to no less than 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to the ultra-stylish city of Tokyo. The Noto Peninsula offers eight days of uninterrupted scenic cycling, with beautiful spots such as Chirihama Beach and Soji Temple and Gardens just waiting to be discovered. Along the journey you’ll also experience an overnight stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan.

Begin a Morocco cycling tour at greater heights in the Atlas Mountains, with views over the dramatic High Atlas pass of Tizi n’Tichka. You’ll get on your bike after taking plenty of photos and cycle down to the UNESCO city of Ait Ben Haddou. Later, you’ll swap your bikes for a camel trek to a serene desert camp. Relax and unwind under the stars with your fellow cyclists as you prepare for the day ahead.

Journey the bustling cities and rural paddy fields of Vietnam and Cambodia by bike, getting to the heart of these vibrant destinations. After cycling local farms and countryside, you’ll stop at the historic Cu Chi tunnels, once an area of intense fighting during the Vietnam War. Swapping your bike for a traditional boat, you’ll cruise the Mekong River, marvelling at the colourful floating markets and stilted houses.