Brazil · 11 days
A typical day means time in the saddle, a planned route, and a guide who knows the region. The tours are built as multi-day journeys between places rather than loops from a single base, so the scenery changes as you go — green mountains, quiet rural roads, waterfalls, historic towns and farmland. Accommodation and the …
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Brazil · 11 days · From USD 2200 (indicative)
A typical day means time in the saddle, a planned route, and a guide who knows the region. The tours are built as multi-day journeys between places rather than loops from a single base, so the scenery changes as you go — green mountains, quiet rural roads, waterfalls, historic towns and farmland. Accommodation and the itinerary are arranged for you, and support runs throughout the trip.
What separates these from a generic cycling package is the ground knowledge. Dutchman Adventure has been running adventure travel across South America since 1990, and the guides are described as having a strong on-ground understanding of each region. Routes are planned for flow and variety, and the stated aim is to balance effort with comfort — long riding days, but not an endurance race.
The Serra da Canastra route is the highland option: open plateaus, river valleys and viewpoints across Serra da Canastra National Park, including Casca d'Anta waterfall and Furnas Lake. The European Valley and Santa Catarina route is the longer one, connecting two contrasting regions of southern Brazil — small towns shaped by European migration, then higher mountain terrain.
Terrain varies by itinerary. Expect paved roads, rural tracks, mountain routes and countryside paths, with climbs and uneven surfaces on some sections. You do not need advanced experience, but you do need to be comfortable riding for several hours a day; the operator matches riders to a route based on fitness and experience.
Departures are scheduled for the drier, cooler months when road conditions are more stable and rainfall is lower, though the best window depends on the region. Bike rental and transfers vary by tour and are not included in the quoted price, which is priced without a bike.
- Guided cycling route led by a local expert - Accommodation for the nights of the tour (10 nights on the 11-day trip, 12 nights on the 13-day trip) - Planned itinerary - Support throughout the journey - Local guidance on the regions you ride through
- Bike rental (tours are priced without a bike) - Transfers (may vary by tour) - International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses