Cycling holidays for families
A family cycling holiday is a double whammy of wondrousness. First of all, everything is organised for you, so you don’t need to spend hours taking bikes on and off bike carriers, or finding the safest route from A to B without heading into a load of trucks. Second, the joy that you get watching your children gain that sense of freedom is second to none. Remember the minute you took the stabilisers off and they confidently pedalled off, grinning ear to ear, the reins finally let go? Well, it’s a bit of that, every day, in amazing landscapes. Ideally with the sea or a pool to jump into together at the end of the day too.
Yes, biking and bonding as a family was fab, but the fact that the kids slept through for ten hours every night was bloody brilliant.![]()
See our health and safety section for more details on how to cycle safely with your family.
Cycling holiday advice for families
Andy Ross is a cycling holiday specialist at our partners Exodus Travels. He says: "Cycling is a great family activity as long as the route is suitable. Avoid biting off more than you can chew; it is far more relaxing to keep distances manageable. It may also be sensible to choose a holiday that includes lots of other activities and places of interest, so it isn’t purely about the cycling itself."
Vivian Campbell, from our specialists Cycle Catalan, says: “Our cycle and relaxation tour is very popular with people who come with children in the holidays. You can do some nice cycling, some beach activities, a little bit of walking… It’s more informal.”
Our Cycling family Holidays
Catalonia family self guided cycling holiday, Spain
Customised road cycling tour in Girona, Catalonia
From
€350 to €770
8 days
ex flights
Family cycling and water sports holiday in Spain
sea kayaking, padel boarding, snorkelling and a sailing trip
From
€625 to €785
8 days
ex flights
Family cycling holiday in Kenya & Tanzania
Family biking and camping in Kenya and Tanzania
From
NZ $4900 to NZ $6500
16 days
ex flights
Sweden self guided cycling holiday
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr8535
6 days
ex flights
Sweden cycling holiday, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
From
SKr8590
6 days
ex flights
Catalonia holiday, cycling and relaxation
Cycle holiday based from self catering accommodation Palamos
From
€485 to €750
8 days
ex flights
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More about Cycling
Expand your pedalling parameters as you peruse our cycling holidays travel guide and discover routes that take you from Europe, to Asia, to South Africa, and beyond.
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You may have a few questions before you feel ready to book a cycling holiday. From fitness issues to wardrobe worries, our cycling holidays FAQs page has the answers.
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Read pro cycling tips from our experts, including what to pack, how much to train (or if to train), what type of holiday to choose, and the best time to go.
Our responsible cycling holidays are all about doing the right thing. And that doesn’t just mean getting a ticking off for throwing your drink carton in the hedge.
