XX As temperatures drop and the days shorten, a winter sun cycling holiday is a great way to throw off the woolly jumper and enjoy an active, sunny winter adventure.
You could head to Jordan and cycle through the desert of Wadi Rum, enjoy a cycling journey in India from Udaipur to the Taj Mahal, or circumnavigate the island of Madeira, enjoying the coastal views and incredible flowers.
If you feel like you want to grab a bit of sunshine and boost your vitamin D levels this winter, plus give youself an exciting adventure to look forward to, take a look at these 10 winter sun cycling trips, listed by grade to help you choose.
GRADE 2 - Cycle in Cambodia from Angkor Wat to the Cardamom Mountains
GRADE 3 - Leisurely cycling in the spice flavoured state of Kerala
The sun-kissed state of Kerala, encapsulates everything that is magical about this colourful tropical region. Our easy-paced cycling holiday will allow you to get beneath Kerala’s skin and to experience some of the highlights; the traditional towns, timeless fishing villages, friendly people and stunning mix of landscape, ranging from the jungle and tea plantations on the slopes of the Western Ghats to the endless white-sand beaches of the Arabian Sea coastline.
GRADE 4 - A superb Indian adventure from Udaipur to the Taj Mahal
GRADE 4 - Cycle on the Caribbean island of Cuba, from Havana to Trinidad
Cuba is a uniquely fascinating adventure travel destination that really lends itself to exploration by bike. This carefully thought-out itinerary covers many of the Cuban highlights and focuses on spending time on our bikes rather than in a transfer bus. Whilst a week is not long enough for a cycling holiday in Cuba, this 12-day itinerary is just right!
GRADE 5 - A sensational cycling holiday in Morocco's desert world
Morocco is one of the best winter sun cycling destinations. With the snow-covered peaks of the High Atlas to the north and the Sahara to the south, the climate of the Jebel Sahro in southern Morocco is the perfect place for cycling outside the summer months. This is a holiday that offers great value for money.
It's fully inclusive of transfers, guiding, vehicle support, 7 nights hotels and all meals. You'll journey across the Atlas mountains, cycle to the Tazazart Pass, Draa Valley and Todra Gorge, and spend 2 nights in the intoxicating city of Marrakech with the chance to visit the Djemma el-Fna.
GRADE 6 - Self-Guided cycling, discovering the Portuguese island of Madeira
Witness the island's distinct charm for yourself on this one-week self-guided cycling holiday, as you circumnavigate the island on generally quiet roads that twist and turn, almost always within sight of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy Madeira's floral splendour, its unique laurel forest, amazing botanical gardens and dramatic coastal viewpoints - all of course while cycling at your own pace.
GRADE 6 - Tropical road cycling in Thailand, along the Thai-Malay Peninsula
Covering a total distance of around 810 kilometres and crossing from the east side to the west side of the peninsula, this classic road tour traverses traditional rural areas, with many quaint little villages, colourful Buddhist temples and several attractive national park areas. No other UK operator offers a road cycling holiday in Thailand, with its palm-fringed roads, superb cuisine, beach-side accommodation and refreshing end-of-day swimming potential.
GRADE 6 - A stunning cycle ride through the hill tribe villages of North Vietnam
Covering a total distance of around 810 kilometres and crossing from the east side to the west side of the peninsula, this classic road tour traverses traditional rural areas, with many quaint little villages, colourful Buddhist temples and several attractive national park areas. No other UK operator offers a road cycling holiday in Thailand, with its palm-fringed roads, superb cuisine, beach-side accommodation and refreshing end-of-day swimming potential.
GRADE 8 - A fantastic cycling holiday in Jordan, from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea
GRADE 10 - An epic journey through Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa
This wide-ranging and exciting biking holiday begins at the world-famous Victoria Falls and finishes in Cape Town. You'll cycle from Victoria Falls through Botswana and Namibia to the Cape of Good Hope, wildlife spot on the Chobe River and during the game drives at Moremi, cycle across the Kalahari and wild Namib Desert, watch the sunrise at Sossusvlei and the hike to the top of Dune 45. An epic once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
