For 2008 we have bike tours around Finger Lakes, NY, in Quebec, and in Provence.  To learn more, click the links below:

Finger Lakes Area, New York
June 8 - 13,  2008

Far removed from the bustling streets of New York City rests one of New York State's most treasured destinations: the Finger Lakes Region. World-renowned for its production of award-winning wines, this natural wonderland offers one of the most visually stunning and peaceful getaways in the United States.

Native American legend explains Finger Lakes this way: the Creator looked upon this land with special favour and reached down to bless it, leaving the imprint of his hand …..the Finger Lakes.

The lakes were actually formed when the last ice age ended and the glaciers receded. In addition to the spectacular lakes the region includes incredible gorges and over 1,000 waterfalls.

We start in Waterloo and follow the wine trail on the West side of Lake Seneca and proceed to Watkins Glen where we visit Watkins Glen State Park and walk along the gorge to view the 19 waterfalls and cascades. Don't forget to bring your camera! We will also have an opportunity to take a dinner cruise on the lake.

From Watkins Glen we ride to Ithaca, home to Cornell University which has 150 waterfalls within the downtown area alone!

We proceed to Taughannock Falls (higher than Niagara Falls) before we return to Waterloo along the Cayuga Lake wine trial.

Price: C$1,195                             Download a Brochure

Quebec

The reputation of the province of Quebec as a tourist destination with a difference is well known.

Between quiet villages and the bustling cities, you can discover the true meaning of Quebec’s legendary wide open spaces you have heard so much about and that have made the reputation of Quebec as an exceptional travel destination.

 Its numerous national parks hide well-kept treasures that turn out to be magnificent for those who dare reveal them.

The region you will discover on this tour is Quebec City and surrounding area, which has some of the prettiest and most interesting natural and built attractions in Canada.

Quebec City is the cradle of French Civilization in North America, and as it so happens, celebrates its 400^th anniversary this year. In addition to being historically significant (it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Quebec City also boasts some of the better restaurants in Canada.

And you can’t visit Quebec City without visiting some of the prettiest and most interesting natural attractions in Canada.

Our tour starts in Quebec City and goes from there around Ile d'Orleans, where we stay two nights. From there we bike towards Mont Ste Anne visiting the pilgrimage site of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and Montmorency Falls before heading to Mont Ste Anne where we will spend two nights and bike in the area. The last day we bike back to Quebec City.

Price: $1,095                                Download a Brochure

Provence, France
September 12-23 2008

Provence combines an interesting mix of warm stone villages, Roman ruins, magnificent art, and history galore – and did we mention wine and French cuisine?

For the first part of the tour we will be based in a village at the foot of the Alpilles, in the heart of Provence between Arles and Avignon where we will be staying in four-star Gites (country villas). We will be within easy biking distance of

• Avignon  - the papal city
• Arles  - where van Gogh painted many of his most famous paintings. Also known for its well-preserved Roman arena
• St. Remy-de-Provence - a wonderful market town
• Glanum - an old Roman town
• Les Baux de Provence  - a huge medieval castle
• Pont du Gard  - a perfectly preserved Roman Aqueduct
• Camargue - known for its wild horses and pink flamingoes

You will not only visit Provence, you will experience it.

The second part of the tour will take us to Cassis with its spectacular Calanques, St. Cyr-sur-Mer and an opportunity to swim in the Mediterranean, and end the tour in Marseille,  the port city settled by the Phoenicians and which recently celebrated its 2,600th anniversary.

Price: $3,995                                Download a Brochure

Seneca Lake, N.Y.

Taughannock Falls, N.Y.