• All accommodation as described
• Luggage transfers
• Meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Self-guided information pack containing your map and route notes
• Bike hire
• Helmet

• Tourist tax if due is not included in the price
• Travel insurance
• Travel to Alicante / From Valencia
• Local transfers
• Visas (if applicable)
• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Personal equipment
• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit, about the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook and all your relevant documents no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start date. We will send your documents using signed for courier so that you can track your package and know that they are safely on their way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our sales team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker so please remind them to pack it before you set off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start date, please do inform our sales team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

The trip starts in Alicante and ends in Valencia. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a Land Only basis allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method which best suits you.

The nearest airport to Alicante is Alicante Airport with many departures from regional UK airports. From the airport it is just a 30 minute bus ride to the city. The shuttle bus operates every 20 minutes from outside the airport.

The trip finishes in Valencia and the nearest airport is Valencia Airport. It is possible to take the metro from the city straight to the airport. The metro operates every 5 minutes and the journey is approximately 30 minutes.

From Valencia it is also possible to return to Alicante on the direct ALSA bus from Valencia to Alicante city centre from where you can take the airport shuttle. The full journey takes approximately 2 and half hours.

This trip is on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you the opportunity to enjoy dining in the many local restaurants.

Water is drinkable from the taps on this holiday. Please fill your personal bottles for your day in the morning. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

The Mediterranean coast is characterised by its abundant vegetables and top quality fish dishes. This is no different on the Costa Blanca, with its 218km stretch of coastline it is full of delicious and unique cuisine, not to mention wonderful white wines. The people of Valencia know how to make wonders with a humble grain of rice, after all the city is surrounded by fields of it. It is no wonder the region is the birth place of Spain’s famous paella though it is not the only starring rice dish in the region; Arroz al horno baked in a clay pot with meat and the crusted rice which is characterised by its baked egg on top are also delicious. Mojama is the dish to try whist in Alicante, a typical tapas dish of the city made with salted Bluefin tuna served with bread and olive oil. As you make your way north through the region you look forward to enjoying the best fried seafood in Javea, thanks to its freshness and quality; and delicious red shrimp in Denia, known for their vibrant red colour. As you make your way inland meat takes over the menu with hearty dishes such as Olleta a popular choice, a stew made with beans, bacon and morcilla (blood sausage similar to black pudding) and cured veal. One of the many dishes referred to as ‘platos de cuchara’ translating to dishes with a spoon. These popular dishes were born out of necessity in the region when the poor needed to ensure nothing was wasted and leftovers were added to a pot with stock to make the next tasty dish. For those with a sweet tooth, be sure to stop in Villajoyosa to sample the chocolates and pastries, known to be the best in Spain.

Of course all of these fantastic dishes need something equally delicious to wash them down. The grape of Vinalopo is grown in the many vineyards you will cycle with and produces the Vinos de Alicante.  What is better than enjoying a wine from the region you have cycled through?

Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide special diets.  Due to the nature of some of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your diet with food/snacks from home.  If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.  Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

On this trip we have selected a lovely range of 3* and 4* hotels for you, some with swimming pools to relax in after a busy day in the saddle. All have been chosen for their fantastic locations and warm hospitality and have areas to unwind whether it be a cosy bar, an outdoor terrace or a lounge area. All of the accommodations offer a great buffet breakfast to fuel your rides each day and some may be able to offer picnic lunches on request too.

It is possible to arrange additional nights' accommodation in Alicante and Valencia before or after your trip so that you can stay a little longer and enjoy all the cities have to offer. Please speak to one of our sales team for further details.

Bikes are a hybrid bike which come with 27 gears and all bikes come equipped with a pannier for your daily essentials plus a bike lock, pump and repair kit.

Please note that it is a legal requirement to wear a helmet in Spain. We strongly recommend you to bring your own helmet with you for the best comfort however helmets are included as part of this trip.

We also recommend packing a gel seat for extra comfort or a pair of padded cycling shorts, whilst the cycling is leisurely and there are plenty of opportunities to stop and explore it is always nice to have some padding for a comfortable ride.

E-bikes are also available at an additional supplement of £170. We are also able to arrange children’s bikes. Please ask our sales team for details.

Your main luggage will be transferred between each of your hotels while you are out on your ride. We ask that you please ensure your luggage is under 20KG and that your luggage is ready for collection each morning. You will also need a daypack to carry your daily essentials with you.