Other useful travel information:
Childrens Discount:
- 35% discount for any child (under the age of 18) travelling with 2 fully-paying passengers
- 40% discount for any child (under the age of 18) sharing a room with 2 fully-paying passengers
Vaccinations: We recommend you have a dental and medical check-up before the holiday
Passport: A full passport is required for visiting this destination.
Baggage: Your allowable baggage is one main piece of luggage per person, other than your bike and a small day pack.
Travel Insurance: It is a condition of your trip that you are covered by a medical and personal accident insurance policy that includes repatriation to your home country and cover for all planned activities.
Grade: 2 Gentle, For those looking for an easy-going route, mainly on the flat with some undulations and the odd cheeky climb. Distances generally of between 15-30 miles / 24-48 kms per day & Grade 3 Moderate, For those energetic families that exercise frequently. May include some steeper, cheeky climbs and possibly sections of varying terrain (eg. forest tracks, gravel paths etc). Distances generally of between 20-45 miles / 32-72 kms per day.
Airport transfers: Airport transfers are included in the cost of your holiday. For this tour we ask that you fly into and back from Verona airport (VRN). Please arrive between 09.00 and 16.00 and depart between 11.30 and 19.00. Please note – A transfer at the end of the trip to Venice airport can be arranged at an additional cost.
Terrain: This trip covers various terrains, as it extends from Lake Garda to the low lands of Venice. The route we’ve selected follows a number of cycle paths and country lanes, with around 50% on roads shared with traffic. South of the lake you’ll find a good network of cycle routes and minor roads which will allow you to explore Lake Garda’s surrounding countryside, away from the traffic. As you leave the lake and the terrain gets hillier, a mix of small roads, compact dirt roads and canal cycle paths will lead you to Verona and on to Montagnana and Padova. On this section of the journey, there will be some small hills, especially when contouring the National Park of Colli Euganei. Another stretch of flat canal cycle path and minor countryside roads will lead you towards Mestre and then into Venice. After boarding the ferry to Pallestrina islands, the riding on these strips of land is on small, flat roads close to the lagoon. Day 6 will prove the most challenging, being a longer day in the saddle with some climbing. We recommend hybrid bikes for this route.
Bike Hire: If you don’t own a suitable bike or would prefer to avoid bringing your own we have bikes available to hire. These bikes are typically hybrid/touring bikes. Depending on the size needed, the bikes may have a cross bar, or have a step through frame (usually the smaller models). If a smaller frame is required, occasionally a mountain bike with semi slick tyres adapted for road use may also be provided. For your family we have both 20 or 24 inch kids bikes available, if a larger frame is required a small adult’s bike may be provided (usually with a step through frame). In addition, child/baby seats (6 months – 5 years) tag-alongs and trailers (Baby – 5 years) are available to hire. Hire bikes will be provided with a pannier rack and 1 bag, a tool kit, a spare inner tube, a bike lock, a bike pump, a KM counter and a map holder.
Vehicle Support: There is no vehicle support on this tour, however your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation. We do provide a 24-hour emergency contact number for you to call if you encounter any problems during the trip. Please note that this may incur additional charges depending on the nature of the action required.
Suitable Age: Our family adventures are designed as fun for the whole family with under 18s supervised by their parent or guardian. We don’t have a minimum age but it’s important that you and your family choose the right holiday. We provide grades and advice which are based upon our experience. You know your family better than anyone, so if you are new to cycling or are interested in joining this tour with younger children, please call us to chat about what possibilities are best for you.