Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Villach
Make your own way to Villach and the rest of day is free at leisure. Check In starts from 1500 hours.
Meal: Nil
Day 02 Villach – Lake OssiacherSee (round trip) – Villach
The River Seebach leads you out of Villach and soon you will see the castle ruin of Landskron, dominating the valley below. Surrounded by the idyllic mountain scenery, ride across inviting bathing resorts and the romantic Ossiach monastery. The dark green colour of the lake water is really inviting to take a swim before the ride back to Villach.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycling Distance: 45 KM
Day 03 Villach – Lake WortherSee – Klagenfurt – Villach
Follow River Drava, passing by a countryside that has kept its natural beauty even to the present. At the famous Lake Wörthersee, there are plenty of offers for everybody. The route will take you through lively villages to Klagenfurt. Thereafter, take the train back to Villach.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycling Distance: 45 KM
Day 04 Villach – Tarvisio – Aple Adria Cycle Path (Italy) – Villach
This morning, take the train to Tarvisio in Italy. The border town is a famous summer and winter sports destination. The cycling journey goes along the Ciclovia Alpe Adria bike path, an old railway track. The path leads you through a valley called Val Canale and it is very spectacular because there are a lot of tunnels and bridges you will see high above the valley. Pass typical Italian villages and unspoilt nature until Venzone, a delightful little town with medieval flair. Then return to Villach by train.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycling Distance: 65 KM
Day 05 Villach – Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) – Tarvisio (Italy) – Villach
After a short transfer to Kranjska Gora (Slovenia), cycle on the maintained cycle path along an old railway track to Italy in the Italian border town Tarvisio, known for its market and the typical Italian flair. Return to Villach on another section of the popular Ciclovia Alpe Adria cycle path.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycling Distance: 55 KM
Day 06 Villach – Hermager – Lake PresseggerSee – Villach
Take the train to Hermagor. Follow the Gailtal Valley bike path. The wide valley has kept its natural beauty and cycle along River Gail. Pass Lake Pressegger See, one of the smaller lakes in Carinthia.
Before reaching Villach, ride past a nature reserve, resulting from a rockfall of the giant Dobratsch mountain. Here continue along River Gail again, which is wide and fla. Take the opportunity to swim in the river if you like. Then the cycling path leads through small dreamy villages until you reach Villach.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycling Distance: 60 KM
Day 07 Depart Villach
Simply rest and relax until it’s time for your onward journey or check out (1100 hours) and the tour concludes.
Meal: Breakfast
Recommendation: option to extend your stay in Villach or other parts of Austria/Europe.
Inclusions
~ 6 nights stays in 4-star accommodation;
~ 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners (choose from different restaurants);
~ trip briefing on the day of arrival;
~ e-bike rental with a pannier bag;
~ train tickets or transfers as per itinerary (land transfer to Kranjska Gora; train tickets to Tarvis & Hermagor; train tickets from Venzone & Klagenfurt to Villach);
~ well-planned route information;
~ detailed travel documents (maps, description, sights and important telephone numbers);
~ emergency service hotline for the duration of the cycle tour.
Exclusions
~ air/land travel to Villach, Austria;
~ visa arrangement, if required;
~ meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
~ tourism tax, if required;
~ unscheduled transfers;
~ personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This trip is good for minimum 2 cyclists to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Austria, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure. Check your entry requirement and apply your visa HERE if you require.
~ 21-speed bicycle is available. A price reduction will be applied.
~ All cyclists are strongly required to wear helmets and covered shoes when cycling.
~ Because cycling requires certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to ride.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered by the Travel Wander due to (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Small bags cannot be attached to the main luggage for transfers – they will be charged as separate pieces of luggage. If you have more than 1 piece of luggage that requires to be transferred, it must be booked and paid before departure.
~ Option to extend your stay in Villach or other parts of Austria/Europe.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander and the Co-ordinator. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ Trip grading is an indication of the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due to (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Because cycling requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to cycle.
~ If cyclist presents difficulty in completing the ride of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist (and travel companions) in mind. The cyclist can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during any time of the planned cycling day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted cycling distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
