Freewheeling Adventures
Freewheeling Adventures
Freewheeling Adventures
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Since 1987 Freewheeling Adventures has been running cycling tours in Canada, Europe, South America and Iceland. For an extraordinary active holiday experience, you can choose from bicycle tours, walking tours, sea-kayak paddling trips, or multisport adventures. You can go guided with small groups, or self-guided; you can reserve trips privately or join a group, and you can make special requests. You will find our service exceptionally flexible and accommodating, and our commitment extraordinarily reliable.
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efspetaluma
Petaluma, CA87 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We are two 70+ women who like to go on multi day hikes. We picked Vancouver Island as a possible location and found Freewheeling Adventures online. Their reviews were good and they had a short packaged self guided hike listed, so we asked if they could expand that hike for us. They responded with "We will ask our local guide". Their guide, Steve Duck, came up with what sounded like a perfect itinerary and we signed on. It turned out that two of the days were actually guided by him, which was quite nice, and that he was also our driver when we needed to get to and from a few trailheads. He was always available if needed. The original, shorter hike seems to be completely self guided. The lodgings selected were wonderful, the hikes were more than scenic, and Steve was available to carry our luggage and to bail us out when, in one case, the thunder and lightning was too intense, and in another case, the trail was just more than we could handle. The East Sooke Park trail is beautiful, but, as one of our daughters said, it was "bouldering" not hiking. The Freewheeling Adventures app, together with the Ride with GPS app and all the extensive written directions and maps got us where we needed to be without a lot of worry. I would absolutely recommend Freewheeling Adventures and Steve Duck!
Written September 12, 2023
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Thank you so much for your detailed and kind review! We're so happy to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your hiking adventure on Vancouver Island. Steve will be thrilled to know he made your trip special and that you appreciated his guidance and support. It's great that you loved the scenic hikes and wonderful lodgings, even though the East Sooke Park was more challenging than expected. We're glad the Freewheeling app and maps helped you navigate without worry. We look forward to helping plan your next adventure!
Written July 2, 2024
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Sarah
Nanaimo15 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We have gone on three Freewheeling self-guided cycling trips and each one has been excellent. In June, we went to Portugal for a six day trip from Porto to Coimbra. The cycling paths in Portugal are amazing and the trip was fantastic. Ian was a great support and told us each day what to expect. He even brought us Portuguese pastries on our challenging climbs! I highly recommend spending extra days in Porto and going on a one-day tour of the Douro Valley.
We have always been greatly impressed with the organization and input of our Freewheeling advisors and guides when planning our adventures. Thank you!
We have always been greatly impressed with the organization and input of our Freewheeling advisors and guides when planning our adventures. Thank you!
Written December 4, 2023
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Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you've enjoyed three trips with us. Portugal sounds amazing, and we're glad Ian could support you and surprise you with those delicious pastries! Great tip about spending extra days in Porto and visiting the Douro Valley. Your kind words about our organization and guides mean a lot to us. Thanks again, and we look forward to helping plan your next adventure!
Written July 2, 2024
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MikeBarry657
Arlington, MA248 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
We did the Cape Bretton tour in June 2023 and it was simply awesome! This was accurately described as a challenging tour; but both the breathtaking scenery and the enthusiasm of the guide made it all quite manageable. The food provided by the guide on the route and at the evening restaurants far exceeded our expectations; plus as an added bonus two had local, live music in the evening. Accommodations ranged from a bit rustic, but charming to luxurious. The information provided via email, web and RWGPS before and during the trip was full and comprehensive. Support by the guide was superb and really made for a great trip. I would definitely do another tour with Freewheeling.ca.
Written July 2, 2023
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Thanks so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had an awesome time on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail Bike Tour. It's great to know the challenging routes were made manageable by the scenery and our enthusiastic guide. We're glad the food and live music exceeded your expectations and that the accommodations provided the perfect blend of rustic charm to luxurious comfort. Happy to hear the information and support provided made your trip smooth. We can't wait to have you on another Freewheeling adventure soon!
Written July 2, 2024
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Lesa M
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
First and last trip with this unreliable company. I did the Nova Scotia South Shore & Rum Runners Trail Bike Tour in July 2024.
The Bike Tour as advertised was not what I received. The guides cut two of the four cycling days short. We did not do the Aspotogan Peninsula on day 2 and on day 5 we did not complete the route to Port Medway. I explained my dissatisfaction to Wilma and to the owner Taran. Taran’s response via email was this;
“On day two, the majority of your group expressed a preference for our short route…one of the group members faced challenges on shared roadways.” Just of note here, I was not asked or consulted at all about shortening the routes. Others in the group stated they were disappointed as well.
Taran also stated in another email;
“We appreciate that you wanted to ride every kilometer, and if we had known in advance how important this was to you, we would have worked harder to accommodate it” “When you join a group tour, there is always some uncertainty regarding different skill levels and preferences.”
Who would of thought when you sign up and pay a lot of money for a cycling tour with a so called experienced company such as Freewheeling Adventures you would have to let them know in advance you want to complete the whole trail as advertised. I certainly did not.
If you do decide to take this tour, I would not recommend the Sea Kayaking, very uneventful, stopped at a rocky island with no trails or shade to picnic at. If I had known it was cycling or sea kayaking, I definitely would have cycled. I will not take a chance with this company again. Buyer Beware!
The Bike Tour as advertised was not what I received. The guides cut two of the four cycling days short. We did not do the Aspotogan Peninsula on day 2 and on day 5 we did not complete the route to Port Medway. I explained my dissatisfaction to Wilma and to the owner Taran. Taran’s response via email was this;
“On day two, the majority of your group expressed a preference for our short route…one of the group members faced challenges on shared roadways.” Just of note here, I was not asked or consulted at all about shortening the routes. Others in the group stated they were disappointed as well.
Taran also stated in another email;
“We appreciate that you wanted to ride every kilometer, and if we had known in advance how important this was to you, we would have worked harder to accommodate it” “When you join a group tour, there is always some uncertainty regarding different skill levels and preferences.”
Who would of thought when you sign up and pay a lot of money for a cycling tour with a so called experienced company such as Freewheeling Adventures you would have to let them know in advance you want to complete the whole trail as advertised. I certainly did not.
If you do decide to take this tour, I would not recommend the Sea Kayaking, very uneventful, stopped at a rocky island with no trails or shade to picnic at. If I had known it was cycling or sea kayaking, I definitely would have cycled. I will not take a chance with this company again. Buyer Beware!
Written August 15, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. During your tour, unforeseen circumstances required adjustments to the planned routes. Had we known about your disappointment during the trip, we may have been able to make adjustments to better meet your expectations. Learning of it afterward, we have taken steps to offer an alternative and value the opportunity to learn from your experience.
As for the sea-kayaking, it is one of the best paddling experiences for beginners in Nova Scotia, with regular sightings of seals, nesting herons, eagles, and beautiful coastal views. We’re sad to hear it didn’t meet your expectations and have provided a refund for this optional add-on. Thank you again for your feedback.
Written October 29, 2024
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada16 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Covid happened to half the tour and that caused a lot of logistical nightmares. This was out of their control but I would recommend everyone do a Covid test prior to boarding a four hour shuttle. A better protocol might have helped. For $800 a day we stayed in mostly mediocre hotels with mediocre food. Rides often ended in the early afternoon and there was nothing to do but sit in your room. No entertainment at night. No hikes On one day , there was construction and we couldn’t get started again on the steep hill. After an hour roadside wait there was little acknowledgement of the unfortunate situation nor had the route been scoped out so we could have chosen not to do it. One hotel had water problems and again the situation was brushed off. On a rain day I had to stand in a cafe for an hour after lunch waiting to be shuttled. I would not recommend this route or company. To top it off they charged the Covid positive people for the other peoples private shuttle back to Halifax $120 of insult to injury. I highly don’t recommend this company.
Written August 23, 2022
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Thank you for taking time to give us a review. You are correct - covid arising during your tour created logistical challenges exaggerated by the remoteness of the tour location and the isolation requirements. We are glad you were able to continue with your holiday, and that we were able to separate your group so that everyone was properly cared for. We regret that the situation translated into wait times for you. As you recognize, the protection of you, our guides, and the public became very important, including securing safe lodging and transport for everyone involved. We are saddened, after our efforts and your guides' commitments, that you felt it necessary to give us a poor review, but we understand that the situation was not what you anticipated and we normally aim for, and we accept that it was not a perfect week. Thank you again for trusting us with your bike tour plans. We hope you enjoy very safe active adventures in 2023.
Written February 11, 2023
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Clifford G
GAINESVILLE17 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Did our eighth trip with Freewheeling. This was the Iceland North Bike Tour. We have done the south shore of Iceland with Freewheeling. On all eight trips the guides, food, accommodations, routes, sights, and equipment were all exceptional. Our go to Bike Tour company. We travel around the world on many adventure trips but we love Freewheeling.
Written November 10, 2023
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Wow, trip number eight! We're so grateful for your continued trust and support. Iceland North Bike Tour sounds like another amazing adventure, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed it as much as the South Shore trip. Your kind words about our guides, food, and everything else mean the world to us. It’s always a pleasure planning your adventures, and we can't wait to see where we’ll go together next!
Written July 2, 2024
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sandragant
Saratoga, CA50 contributions
Jul 2022
We've been on many supported bike trips and the support on our recent bike trip on Prince Edward Island was the best support we've ever received. Freewheeling Adventures did a wonderful job of arranging places to stay and recommending restaurants and activities. Their representative, Ian Hay was AMAZING. As expected he delivered and retrieved the bikes and moved our luggage from hotel to hotel. Unexpected, he briefed us about alternative routes and activities, he texted us with recommendations (the ice cream place and hand pie places were stellar) and, when the weather became miserable he took us sightseeing on PEI.
Written July 29, 2022
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Deborah A
Calgary, Canada3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Four mature ladies recently biked in Slovenia with Freewheeling Adventures. We did have some rain before a return to great weather - but the rain was bearable because the scenery was wonderful. We started in the Julian Alps in narrow valleys with mountains around us, moved into wine country with lovely rolling vistas, and ended up near the coast. While there were a few good climbs, van transfers were available and with ebikes we were able to do them and then enjoy the curving, free riding descents. The tour included a short train hop through a mountain tunnel, and visits to the Lipizzaner stud farm and the Skocjan Cave. A real highlight was that 5 out of 6 dinners were provided in Michelin starred or Michelin recommended restaurants. And we always love the picnics Freewheeling guides provide for lunch. Fabulous food. We loved Slovenia and would go back any time.
Written September 12, 2023
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a fantastic time biking through Slovenia, even with some rain. The Julian Alps, wine country, and coastal areas sound like a spectacular journey. It's great that the e-bikes and van transfers made the climbs more enjoyable, and the free-riding descents! We're so glad you enjoyed the Michelin-starred dinners and our picnic lunches. Slovenia is indeed a gem, and we'd love to help you explore it, or anywhere else whenever you're ready!
Written July 2, 2024
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Coldspringer
Cold Spring, NY12 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We did the Fundy & Glooscap Bike Tour in July '23. Arrangements were great - we stayed in some really nice places - the lighthouse was really special! Our guides, Sarah and Mackenzie, were fantastic. Despite extensive flooding on our route from "hundred-year rain", they were able to reroute our trip without any issues for our group. Bikes were good and the food/eating arrangements were great. A++++ experience.
Written August 10, 2023
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Thanks for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a great time on the Fundy & Glooscap Bike Tour. Staying in the lighthouse is one of our favourites too! Sarah and Mackenzie will be so pleased to hear your praise, especially given the challenge of rerouting due to the flooding. We're glad the bikes, food, and accommodations were all up to par. Thanks for being A++++ Freewheeling Adventurers!
Written July 2, 2024
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Penny K
Fort Frances, Canada11 contributions
Sept 2021
What an adventure! Cabot Trail was absolutely beautiful. We booked our trip for the end of September to enjoy fall colors...we had some, but we were a bit early. If I were to do it again, I might go mid-October and brave the cold. This was my first guided bike tour. I wouldn't do it any other way! Freewheeling is a fantastic Company with a great story! We had a fantastic guide, Nicola, whom I would request for any tour in the future. Also had the opportunity to meet and get to know Ian, who again, I would request as a guide. We were absolutely spoiled! Food was impeccable. Loved the picnics! Everything was organized for us. We didn't have to worry about anything but where we were going (Ride with GPS app is fantastic) our bikes, and how to dress for the day! I can't wait to book with Freewheeling again. Next stop - Iceland!! (I hope). Thank you Freewheeling for making this such an amazing first guided cycling trip!! Thank you Nicola for being an amazing guide!!!
Written November 9, 2021
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What are the prices for a 10-day rental of road bikes and of hybrids! Thanks.
Written December 9, 2019
10 days of bike rental are charged at the extrapolated weekly rate - 10/7 of the weekly rate advertised on our website.
Written December 9, 2019
Do you rent bikes to riders riding with a different tour group?
Written December 5, 2019
Do you rent bikes to riders riding with a different tour group?
Written December 5, 2019
Yes we do, in Nova Scotia. You can either pick up at our place near Hubbards, NS, or we can deliver anywhere in Atlantic Canada.
Written December 6, 2019
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