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Sip and bike your way through the Spanish La Rioja wine region
Ride through endless beautiful vineyards as you pedal through the La Rioja region of Spain.
Sample the goods at some of the finest local wineries, including El Fabulista, Casa Primicia, Viña Tondonia, and Muga.
Spend time travelling along the Way of Saint James, a legendary old pilgrimage route.
Enjoy tapas and local hospitality at restaurants and bars in each of your overnight destinations.
Want a mix of activity and really good Spanish wine? Well, the Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike is waiting! This relaxed bike tour takes you through the dreamy La Rioja region, where some of Spain’s most-loved wines are produced.
You’ll ride along ancient pilgrimage routes, wind through rows upon rows of grapes, and rest in charming villages overflowing with hospitality. The cherry on top? You’ll be able to visit plenty of wineries, sampling their bottles and learning their histories. Some are ancient, some are new, but all offer an unforgettable treat for the wine lover. The Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike is an ideal mix of adventure and indulgence!
Want a mix of activity and really good Spanish wine? Well, the Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike is waiting! This relaxed bike tour takes you through the dreamy La Rioja region, where some of Spain’s most-loved wines are produced.
You’ll ride along ancient pilgrimage routes, wind through rows upon rows of grapes, and rest in charming villages overflowing with hospitality. The cherry on top? You’ll be able to visit plenty of wineries, sampling their bottles and learning their histories. Some are ancient, some are new, but all offer an unforgettable treat for the wine lover. The Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike is an ideal mix of adventure and indulgence!
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Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome to Logroño
Arrive in Logroño, settling in at your hotel. Feel free to take a walk around town and find a good spot to get your first taste of the local tapas.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Logroño
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Laguardia via the Way of Saint James
Begin your boozy biking adventure by riding along the Way of Saint James. This ancient pilgrimage route is the most important in the region and has served travellers and pilgrims for thousands of years. You’ll use it to get to Laguardia, where you can freshen up at your hotel and then head out to explore the medieval streets. There are lots of wineries to visit here, some of the local favourites being El Fabulista or Casa Primicia.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Laguardia
Distance: 36km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Riding the Vineyards
Today will look straight out of a movie. You’ll pedal at your own pace past the countless orderly rows of vineyards rolling over the hills, some very old and some newer. Pass through rural villages, eventually reaching Haro. Two of La Rioja’s finest wineries are here- Viña Tondonia and Muga.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Haro
Distance: 32km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Wine Culture Museum Visit
Along the first part of this route, to Briones, the countryside is very flat and still full of vineyards. At Briones it is located the Wine Culture Museum, of Dinastía Vivancos, that is worth a visit. From Briones on you will leave La Rioja of wines to enter a more unknown Rioja, with a landscape that turns to be more Castilian, with cereal fields and just a few vineyards. The finishing point today will be Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a village linked to the Way of Saint James from its origins back in the 11 th Century.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Distance: 55km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Back to La Rioja and Nájera
Rejoin the Way of Saint James this morning, passing pilgrims from all over the world as you cruise up and down the undulating pathway. The vineyards, fields, and Ezcaray Mountains provide an absolutely picturesque view as you re-enter the La Rioja region.
Reach San Millán, take a break here to recharge, and then head east between vineyards to Nájera, your destination for the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Nájera
Distance: 37km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Riding along the Ebro River
You’ll cross through regions today, riding into Álava towards Elciego. One of the area’s finest wineries, Marqués de Riscal, is here. Fancy a tasting?
Leaving Elciego, follow the Ebro River along a scenic pathway to Logroño. Since it’s your last night, make the most of it in a local restaurant with plenty of great wine and food!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Logroño
Distance: 37km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Tour Concludes
How many glasses of wine did you manage to enjoy over the last week? If you’re keen for a couple more, enjoy your day in Logroño before heading to the airport to depart.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures The departures are available daily all year long (with the exception of the period between July 16th and August 31st), however, recommended travelling season is from March to November.
- Single room: from EUR1419*
- Single room (travelling with a group: from EUR1184*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR899*
Accommodation on the Vic to Barcelona Mountain Biking Tour
This tour is based in hotels. The hotels offer daily breakfast and comfortable rooms and are 2-4-star.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room where possible, you can pay a supplement. Solo travellers will be required to pay a supplement in addition to the applicable single room supplement.
What’s Included in the Wine Tour of La Roja by Bike?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included. If you book the half-board option, 4 dinners are also included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour. Airport transfers are not included.
Also Included
- Detailed trip notes, GPS, maps, and guidebooks
- Luggage transfers each day
- Welcome meeting
- 1 visit at Briones Wine Museum , the World Wine Cellar Awards winner 2023
- 1 visit “el Fabulista” the underground wine cellar in Laguardia, 1 of the most
beautiful villages in Spain
Not included
- Flights
- Guide services
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Bike rentals (fully-equipped):
- Hybrid bike
- E-Bike:
- Half-board upgrade
- How hard is the Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- Are meals included on the Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike?
- Is my bike rental included?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Logroño to start this tour?
- Is the Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike guided?
- Where does the Wine Tour of La Rioja by Bike end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
- When is the best time to travel to Spain for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 2/5. You’ll bike between 30km and 40km per day on average through mostly flat and some gently undulating terrain. Travellers comfortable riding a bike with a basic level of fitness should be able to enjoy this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included. If you book the half-board option, you will also have 4 dinners included.
No, but you can book a bike rental as a supplement. Bikes available are hybrid bikes or e-bikes and are available for 200-280 EUR depending on the model.
Yes, you can bring your own bike.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
The nearest airports to Logroño are Madrid, Bilbao, and Zaragoza. All are roughly 3 hours from Logroño. Buses and trains service Logroño from each airport.
This tour can be booked as a self-guided or guided tour. The prices listed reflect the self-guided tour, and booking a guided tour may incur additional charges.
The tour ends in Logroño, where you will find your way back to the airport to depart.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to visit Spain for this tour is between April and October. July and August are the hottest months in the region but still tend to be comfortable enough to bike.
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Traveltec Group is your DMC (Destination Management Company) in Lloret de Mar since 1987. The company collaborates exclusively with professional travel agencies, associations and clubs. As an incoming agency, they are specialized in organizing holidays all-over Spain.
