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Tour of Arizona Cycling Vacation
Arizona Cycling Vacation
Dates:
March 17 - 22, 2009
March 24 - 29, 2009
Length: 6 days / 5 nights
Location: Arizona
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Cyclists; 30 - 90 miles per day
Tour Start: Tucson, Arizona
Tour End: Tucson, Arizona
Cost in US Dollars: $2,399.00 pp based on double occupancy
Single Supplement ($US): $499.00

Join us this winter for a truly American cycling vacation to the warmth and beauty of the Old West in charming Arizona! This region is a spectacular landscape for cycling where you will experience such geographical variety as stunning red rock canyons, giant Saguaro cacti, the alpine forests of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the rolling vineyards of the Arizona Wine Country. Additional highlights of this 6-day trip include the following:

  • Ride through the Saguaro National Parks with giant saguaro cacti lining your route.
  • Cycling through the Santa Catalina Mountains and climbing Mount Lemmon (9,157 feet)!
  • Enjoying the ride up serpentine Gates Pass and visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
  • Staying at "The Duke's" favorite luxury guest ranches, including the oldest cantina in the State of Arizona, and relaxing in their world-class spas.
  • Riding through Arizona's Wine Country and climbing up Mount Hopkins to the Whipple Observatory.
  • Hey, it's not all about the bike! Choose to spend one day on an optional wrangler-led horseback ride! Of course, chaps are provided! :>)
  • Soaking up the magnificent sunsets with their pink and orange hues and seeing more stars than you've ever imagined!

So make your plans to ride in sunny Arizona this winter and discover the history and the beauty of this corner of America that continues to inspire people worldwide!

Bicycling Magazine chooses Velo Echappe as a Top 15 trip. Read more now!