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Cycling Tours with Saddle Skedaddle

by Angelique Platas

May 14, 2019

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Calling all cycling families and experienced riders: Saddle Skedaddle is selling its world-class cycling adventures in North America for the first time in its 25-year history. Offering incredible cycling tours through exotic terrain, Saddle Skedaddle is music to the adventure travelers’ ears, families included.

 

With more than two decades experience traveling to diverse destinations around the world, guests can choose from more than 250 adventures in 36 countries with some serious cycling experts. With the help of this well-versed biking and travel team, families can head out on a fun, active and incredibly scenic cycling vacation.

 

Leisure family ride with Saddle Skedaddle

Leisure family ride with Saddle Skedaddle

 

Choose from the tour operator’s vast menu of offerings or check out the top three bike trips as suggested by Saddle Skedaddle experts.

 

Norway

Ride through the Lofoten Islands like a local on the eight-day Biking With Vikings family adventure or take the leisurely route with the Norwegian Lofoten Islands tour. Pedal along with the family, enjoying the views of Norwegian longhouses, or step back in history at the Lofotr Viking Museum. This ride is filled with local culture, including fisherman’s villages, ancient Viking history, robust natural beauty and endless surprises unlike any other trip, like a midnight ride. Prices begin at $2,185 per person, but various discounts for children will be available for families cycling with little ones.

 

Norway. Photo: Saddle Skedaddle

Norway. Photo: Saddle Skedaddle

 

Morocco 

Nothing like an eight-day Desert, Mountains and Coast guided family tour to introduce the whole brood to the incredible wonders of Morocco. Customize by family and needs as you ride through Marrakech, the Sahara Desert, Sidi Kaouki and Essaouira with camel treks, Atlas Mountain camping, mint tea, zip lines, surf lessons and unforgettable local experiences in between. To end the trip, ride bike back to Marrakech and celebrate your cycling successes with a treasure hunt in one of the world’s largest souks, beginning at $1,955 per person.  

 

Morocco. Photo: Saddle Skedaddle

Morocco. Photo: Saddle Skedaddle

 

Check out the 2019 lineup of new family-friendly cycle trips here. Stay fit with family and friends and venture to new and uncharted territories like a true local. Enlist the help of Saddle experts and pedal into a fun and well-deserved family vacation.

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