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California Central Coast Cycling Vacation Itinerary
Tour of California Central Coast
Dates: February 17 - 23, 2011
Length: 6 days/ 5 nights
Location: California Central Coast
Level: Intermediate to Advanced; 35 - 55 miles per day with options.
Tour Start: Santa Barbara, CA
Tour End: Santa Barbara, CA

Cost in US Dollars: $2,895.00 pp based on double occupancy

Single Supplement ($US): $850.00

Welcome to California!

Following ou rmeeting at the Santa Barbara Airport, we'll transfer you to the beautiful village of Cambria on the Central Coast. Following our arrival and check-in at our 4-star hotel, explore town or hike along the coast while our professional mechanics build your bike up for you. This evening, we'll begin the week with a wine tasting and our "Welcome Meeting / Dinner" at the hotel.

Big Sur Coast Ride.

Today is your dream ride along the Big Sur Coast! Following breakfast, ride as much or as little as you like along the spectacular Big Sur Coast! This afternoon, get a massage at our hotel or choose the optional visit to nearby Hearst Castle. Celebrate your day's adventure with dinner in Cambria's historical center.

Paso Robles Vineyards Loop.

Today's ride will take us inland from the coast to the world-class vineyards of Paso Robles. Following breakfast, we'll ride one of the most serpentine roads of the week into Paso Robles before cycling past the rolling hills and vineyards. Enjoy sampling some of the local vintages before our return to Cambria. We'll enjoy a group dinner this evening to celebrate our days in Cambria.

Cambria to Avila Beach.

Departing Cambria in the morning, we'll ride along the Pacific Ocean on Highway 1 past Cayucos and Morro Bay before enjoying a picnic lunch overlooking the ocean. Afterwards, you'll continue cycling through vineyards, fruit orchards, and rolling farmlands to our 4-star hotel in Avila Beach! Relax with a massage at the hotel before a dinner of fresh seafood, pasta, and some Central Coast wine while overlooking the ocean this evening.

Avila Beach to Solvang / Transfer to Santa Barbara.

Begin your morning with coffee on the beach before cycling down Highway 1 to the Santa Ynez Valley and the Danish village of Solvang! We'll celebrate the day's ride with lunch in this colorful town before transferring to lively Santa Barbara and our 4-star hotel. This evening, we'll enjoy our festive "Farewell Dinner" on State Street.

Transfer to Santa Barbara Airport.

After breakfast, go for a morning ride along the Pacific Coast or transfer to the Santa Barbara International Airport for your return flight home. Afternoon transfers to the airport are also available.

 

 

 

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