Provence & Camargue Boat & Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: France
Overview
Why we love this tour
Shimmering soda lakes, pink flamingos and black bulls in the Camargue
Vivid Provencal landscapes perfumed with pines and wild flowers
Cruise along the River Rhone, sleeping in a charismatic barge
Cycling on varied terrain, with the option of e-bikes
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Look forward to golden fields, wildflowers and green vineyards as you tour through typical French landscapes on your journey through Provence and Camargue. Cycling through the Rhone Valley, you’ll cruise alongside the river and sleep in your cabin on a charming barge.
Explore medieval fortress cities and cycle to famous winemaking villages. Enter the astounding Camargue region and see white horses and black bulls grazing in the fields and pink flamingos feeding by shimmering soda lakes - this protected natural landscape is a striking place to watch the crimson sunsets of Provence.
This tour operates in reverse on alternate weeks from Aigues Mortes to Avignon.
The Trip
Route
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Accommodation
Avignon to Aigues Mortes
You will be assigned with either the Caprice or L’Estello barges depending on the availability.
The Caprice barge can carry 21 passengers in 8 twin cabins, 2 French bed double cabins and 1 single occupancy cabin (7-8m²), all of which have private shower and wc, air conditioning and 3 fixed portholes. Twin cabins have single beds arranged in an L-shape. There is a restaurant, lounge with an open plan bar and a sun deck for relaxing. Internet facilities are available.
View full details of the Caprice.
L'Estello is a classic Dutch barge which sails the French waterways. You'll feel immediately at home as you enjoy the intimacy and charm of this classic vessel along with some excellent facilities. On board, you will find a sundeck at the bow of the boat, a restaurant with panoramic windows and a well-stocked bar.
Caprice
Aigues Mortes to Avignon
This tour does the reverse itinerary from Aigues Mortes to Avignon on alternate weeks.
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation aboard a comfort class barge (L'Estello or Caprice)
Board basis: Full board (apart from 1 dinner on Sunday) including breakfast, packed lunch and 3 course dinner
Cycle helmets
Tea, coffee and afternoon snack on board
Mid-week cabin clean
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest
English speaking tour guide on board and on bike
Mooring fees
Guided visit of Arles
Some short walking tours
Visit and Wine Tasting at Winery
Oil Tasting
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Drinks and tips on board
Bike hire
Museum entrance fees
Special dietary requests
Dinner on Sunday
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, handlebar bag with with phone pocket and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike. The bikes are also equipped with puncture-resistant Schwalbe tyres. One repair kit per room is provided and includes a spare inner tube, glue, patch, pump, allen keys and tyre levers. Helmets can also be provided at no additional charge - please add to your booking if required.
Hybrid bike
27 gears
E-bike
Bosch motor with 9 gears
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
Board upgrade
Gluten free, vegan or lactose free diet
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (SNFC) to your return airport and fly from Montpellier, Avignon, Marseille or Paris.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
For Boat & Bike tours the boat will generally keep to the advertised itinerary, however the captain may have to adapt the itinerary due to the river or sea conditions.
There is limited space in the cabins, so pack light and take a soft suitcase.
Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling.
Please advise us of any special requirements at time of booking and we will notify the boat operator in advance. Understandably, kitchen galley space is limited and it may not be possible to provide specialist products (eg. Gluten free). We suggest you bring a few items with you and, in some cases, these can be provided at a supplement.
This tour is guided and self-guided, so you have the option to cycle with your guide or independently with the maps and route notes provided.
Absolutely! Boat & Bike tours are very sociable and a good choice for single travellers wishing to mix with other guests and share your common interest of cycling.