Just outside the town of Bend, start off with a bang. Ride from the Painted Hills up and over a pass to meet the John Day River. Cruise down into the tiny town of Monument (pop: 128). 83.3 mi +5040 ft / -5773 ft
Epopeya de Bend a Boise
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04.06-12.06.26 scheduled
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27.08-04.09.26 scheduled
Itinerario
Recorre una ruta épica -no apta para los débiles de piernas- a través de kilómetros de paisajes increíbles. Pedalea desde la meca del atletismo y la cervecería de Bend, Oregón, hacia el este, a través de la región de otro mundo de Painted Hills y John Day Fossil Beds. Enfréntate a los picos y valles de Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Relájate en el Lago Wallowa. Recorre las famosas carreteras de Oregón, aptas para bicicletas, a través de Eagle Cap Wilderness, Hell's Canyon... y los altos pastos del centro de Idaho. ¡Guau!
Programa del tour
Día 1
Reúnete con nosotros en Bend, Oregón. Cabalga desde las Colinas Pintadas por un puerto hasta encontrarte con el río John Day.
Día 2
Cabalga por Spray, Monument y Long Creek. Dirígete al sur hacia John Day y Prairie City.
Take a warm-up ride through orchards and ranches bordering the John Day River. Begin climbing as the scenery changes dramatically: twisty roads wind upward to a land of colorful rocks and soils filled with carefully stored fossils. Are you still on the same planet? Continue riding out of the Martian landscape into juniper forests, ghost towns, then forests of ponderosa pine. Enjoy a long descent into the town of John Day. Savor beautiful views of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness as you cruise a flat final stretch into Prairie City. 71.4 mi. +5790 ft / -4294 ft
Día 3
Recorre en bicicleta un circuito panorámico del Viejo Oeste: De Prairie City al río John Day, y luego de vuelta a Prairie City
Today we cycle a century loop from Prairie City on the eastern portion of the "Old West Scenic Bikeway". Enjoy quiet, low-traffic roads on this mountainous loop with a pair of mile-high summits and great views both distant and close-up! Stay a second night in Prairie City. 105.1 mi. +7270 ft. / -7267 ft.
Día 4
De Prairie City a Baker City: 3 altos puertos de Blue Mountain en 67 millas.
Climb 3 high passes today, though the southern Blue Mountains past mostly deserted towns and quiet places. The scenery is spectacularly gorgeous; riding is challenging. Descend into Baker City, a one-time gold rush town surrounded by snowcapped peaks. 66.8 mi. +4603 ft. / -4712 ft.
Día 5
De Elgin a Joseph: ¡vaya viaje! Unos 80 km.
Shuttle to the quiet side of the hills this morning. Bicycle beside the twists and turns of the Wallowa River as it skirts the foothills of the Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon's Columbia Plateau. Closer to today’s destination, the views open up to farmland interspersed with occasional glimpses of Eagle Cap Peak. Round a corner - and suddenly you're in full view of Wallowa Lake and the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Chief Joseph Mountain and its neighbors - 30 peaks topping out at over 8,000 feet - tower overhead. Breathtaking! Watch for deer and eagles as you ride the lake shore to Wallowa Lake Lodge. Spend the next two nights enjoying spectacular views of the mountains and the tall pines. 60.2 mi. +3839 ft. / -2060 ft.
Día 6
¡Tómate un día libre! Explora Joseph. Nada, haz senderismo, alquila una canoa o una tabla de paddle surf. O sal a dar una vuelta.
Take today off (there's plenty to see here.) Take a ride up the Wallowa Lake Tramway (not included) - possibly the easiest way to climb 3,700 feet! Swim, hike, or rent a canoe or paddleboard. Explore the town of Joseph's art galleries, shops and museums. Sample the offerings at the chocolate factory and several local breweries. Or spend the day enjoying the lodge and watching the deer on the lawn. Prefer to ride? There are two very good options: a mountain bike ride from the tramway down or a road ride to Imnaha with a 30 mile descent...followed by a 30 mile climb.
Día 7
Joseph a Hells Canyon. Baja y vuelve a subir hasta Halfway: 70 millas en total.
Ride from Joseph into the Hells Canyon Wilderness today. Climb the high Wallowa Mountain Loop / Hells Canyon Scenic Byway to the Hells Canyon Overlook. Peer down the deepest river gorge in North America. Snap a few incredible photos. Ride down to the river at the bottom, then climb up again to Halfway. Stay tonight at Pine Valley Lodge. 83.2 mi. +5819 ft. / -7626 ft.
Día 8
Cruza el río Snake y el cañón Hells. Recorre el Bosque Nacional de Payette y entra en McCall
Pedal (or coast) all the way down to the Snake River. Savor a ride along the banks of the river into a rugged and remote location of Hells Canyon on a road so quiet and free of traffic you'll have plenty of time to reflect on the past week. Spend another night at the Pine Valley Lodge. 63.2 mi. +3494 ft. / -4427 ft.
Día 9
Cabalga por las llanuras boscosas desde McCall hasta Boise.
This last morning, ride through Idaho's high forested plains as you make your way south for one more long descent. Enjoy a finale celebration before the short shuttle into Boise. 56.7 mi. +3744 ft. / -3711 ft.
Política de cancelación
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
The responsibility of Bicycle Adventures and/or its agents is limited. Bicycle Adventures hereby gives notice that it acts only in the capacity as an agent for the tour participant in all matters, including payment, connected with lodging and meal services, sightseeing tours, and other suppliers of service and transportation, and Bicycle Adventures has no personal liability for payment therefore, either primarily or secondarily, other than as the agent for the tour participant.
In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for any reason whatsoever to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations shall be made. Bicycle Adventures reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason. In case of such a cancellation, Bicycle Adventures will place recoverable funds into credit on file in the guest's name, to be used toward any future trip of the guest's choice for which space is available. This shall release Bicycle Adventures from any further liability. Bicycle Adventures is specifically not liable for non-refundable airplane tickets and other personal expenses incurred in preparation for a trip that is canceled.
Bicycle Adventures reserves the unilateral right not to accept or retain as a tour participant any person whose condition or general deportment, in Bicycle Adventures' sole judgment, impedes the operation of the tour or affects the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Should such a person be required to leave a tour, it will be treated as leaving a tour early per our cancellation policy. Should a traveler be removed from a trip, they will not be refunded any portion of their trip fee even if that portion is unused. They will also be responsible for arranging and paying for all expenses related to returning home and/or changing their travel arrangements. Bicycle Adventures' obligations with respect to any funds received shall be those of a debtor and not a trustee.
There are certain risks and dangers inherent in any form of adventure travel. Bicycle Adventures assumes no responsibility or liability for any claims or damages, for any reason, arising from these risks. Guests are responsible for choosing a trip that suits their abilities, fitness level, and state of health.
A Release, Indemnity Agreement and Assumption of Risk form must be signed by each guest and returned to our office prior to the start of their tour. If the unaltered and signed Release, Indemnity Agreement and Assumption of Risk form is not received in the Bicycle Adventures office when due, Bicycle Adventures has the right to consider that reservation cancelled and resell your space.
Bicycle Adventures reserves the right to cancel your trip and resell your space if your final payment has not been received by the due date. Terms and conditions of any tour may be amended only by an officer of Bicycle Adventures.
Tour prices are per person, in United States dollars, fixed regardless of the number of people on a trip (no tier pricing), fixed regardless of foreign exchange fluctuations, and are the same if you are arriving alone or with others (no single surcharge). Prices include lodging; all meals as indicated in the trip descriptions; drinks and snacks from the van; maps and written route directions; all support vans and trailers as required; taxes; all gratuities to waiters (except for items that you pay for) and baggage handlers; leadership; all maintenance on rental bicycles; all park entrance fees; sea kayaking, rafting, canoe rentals, wildlife cruises, boat rides, snorkeling, horseback riding, and tourist attractions where noted in the trip descriptions; and ferry boat tickets where the ferry ride is part of a day's standard itinerary.
Excluded from the Trip Price are items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, any discretionary gratuities for your trip leaders, excursion boat rides you charter, museum and tourist attractions entrance fees you purchase, food and beverages you purchase, room service charges, some meals where indicated in the trip descriptions, telephone calls you make, laundry, parts to repair your personal bicycle, and repairs to your personal bicycle done in a bicycle shop..
Detalles del tour
Alojamiento
Nuestra experiencia regional, una reevaluación constante de las posadas del año anterior y una búsqueda continua de la mejor experiencia garantizan que nuestro alojamiento esté siempre entre los mejores que ofrece la zona. Al limitar el número de huéspedes en cada viaje, ampliamos nuestras opciones y podemos alojarnos en algunos bed and breakfasts y posadas rurales más pequeños y galardonados que no podrían acoger a un grupo más numeroso.
El alojamiento se basa en dos personas compartiendo habitación con baño privado. Si viajas solo en cualquiera de nuestros viajes y estás dispuesto a compartir habitación con otro viajero solo del mismo sexo, paga por adelantado el 50% del suplemento de habitación individual. Si podemos asignarte un compañero de habitación, se te reembolsará ese importe. Puedes garantizarte una habitación y baño privados si pagas la tarifa completa del suplemento individual. En ocasiones, una habitación con dos camas consta de una cama más una cama supletoria o un sofá cama. Llama a nuestra oficina para ver si esto es aplicable al viaje y a la fecha que elijas.
Transporte
Puedes subir a la furgoneta en cualquier momento, sin necesidad de dar explicaciones. Algunos quieren que les lleven sólo unos kilómetros; otros han montado en la furgoneta durante todo el viaje. Son tus vacaciones, tú decides.
Utilizamos una flota de furgonetas de 15 plazas especialmente encargadas y personalizadas. La mayoría tiene un motor V-10 de siete litros, una elevada relación de ejes traseros y un paquete de remolque de alta resistencia para desplazar con eficacia una furgoneta llena de gente tirando de un gran remolque lleno de equipaje y comida. Cada furgoneta tiene también portabicicletas profesionales de alta resistencia sobre una plataforma de acero hecha a medida en el techo.
Seguro
El seguro no está incluido. Se requiere seguro de viaje para este tour. Por favor, asegúrese de tener la cobertura adecuada.
Comidas
Todas las comidas, excepto una comida y una cena, están incluidas en el precio de tu viaje. Los días que tengas que comer por tu cuenta, habrá muchas opciones a poca distancia de nuestra sede.
En Bicycle Adventures nos gusta comer bien. Cada noche cenamos juntos en el mejor restaurante de la zona. Si tenemos que trasladar a todo el mundo una corta distancia para llegar a ese lugar especial, lo hacemos. En la mayoría de los restaurantes, pides lo que quieras del menú. Excepto el alcohol, todo está incluido, incluso los aperitivos, la ensalada, la sopa y el postre. El desayuno lo suelen proporcionar los hoteles y posadas en los que nos alojamos, pero si hay algún lugar local conocido por sus magníficos desayunos, lo encontraremos y disfrutarás de una comida nutritiva para empezar el día. El almuerzo se sirve en un parque estatal o en un lugar pintoresco similar a mitad del recorrido del día. Los huéspedes siempre se sorprenden de la variedad y calidad de los almuerzos que preparamos. Además de las guarniciones de los bocadillos y las bebidas frías, ofrecemos frutas y verduras frescas y almuerzos calientes como tortellini con pesto o burritos vegetarianos. Si prefieres un determinado alimento o bebida, sólo tienes que decírselo a tu guía y nos aseguraremos de preparar el almuerzo adecuado para mantener tu energía durante el resto del día.
Durante el día hay agua, zumos de fruta, refrescos, barritas energéticas, fruta y tentempiés disponibles en la furgoneta. Una cerveza fría de nuestra nevera te espera al final del día, y puedes revivir los mejores momentos del día en nuestra fiesta de vino y queso antes de cenar.
Guía
Nuestros guías son seleccionados y formados para ofrecer un servicio personal inigualable. Sus formaciones varían, pero todos comparten el amor por las actividades al aire libre y, lo que es más importante, el deseo de ayudar a la gente a aprovechar al máximo sus vacaciones. Hay varios instructores de esquí, un analista político, un periodista ganador de un Emmy y un profesor universitario, entre otros. Casi todos son licenciados universitarios. Todos son adultos maduros con experiencia en dirigir nuestras excursiones y amplios conocimientos de la región por la que viajamos. Casi todos los guías del año pasado volverán a dirigir nuestros viajes, por lo que puedes contar con líderes experimentados que aman lo que hacen.
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Faq Tour
How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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