New York's Finger Lakes Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

New York's Finger Lakes Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jul-Oct2026: Jun-Oct

From $4,699 - $5,299 /person

+8% Sales tax

Lakes, Vineyards & Historic Villages in Upstate New York

Be enchanted by shimmering lakes, cascading waterfalls and rolling farmland. Handsome lakeside inns and the flavors of New York State’s countryside. The pleasure of cycling past lovely wineries sprawling across hilly landscapes. Here on the Finger Lakes bike tour, you’re far from the beaten track. Yet it’s all right at your fingertips.

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Highlights

  • Discover a region of New York lost in the upstate woods, where shimmering lakes nestle between tree-covered hillsides
  • Bike from one picturesque lake to the next—Owasco, Cayuga, Seneca, Canandaigua and many more!
  • Taste the renowned wines of the Finger Lakes region at charming vineyards strung along our route, where a Riesling is best paired with a view
  • Relax in quaint historic towns like Aurora and Seneca Falls, which have long catered to visitors ready for a slower pace
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New York Finger Lakes Biking Tour

New York

Start/End Rochester

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Days 1-2

Description

A pastoral patchwork of fields makes for the perfect warm-up ride as you pedal the scenic route from Skaneateles Lake to Cayuga Lake • Bike past vineyards, each with their own unique vibe • Visit historic Auburn, the one-time home of Harriet Tubman and William Seward • Enjoy the warm welcome of a country store • Cycle from Aurora to Ithaca and wonder at the magic of the Finger Lakes’ cascades • Cruise on the crystal-clear waters of Cayuga Lake on a boat ride • Our lakeside hotel offers stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and yoga when you’re ready for a change of pace • Be delighted by a private culinary experience where our personal chef prepares a specially selected seasonal meal.

Accommodations
Inns of Aurora

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Inns of Aurora
Aurora
Premiere Hotel

Located on elm-lined Main Street, this lovingly designed concept resort unites five historic mansions under a single brand while respecting their places in the village of Aurora. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Shot of small charcuterie platter and two wine glasses.

Days 3-5

Description

Pedal through rolling farmland from lake to lake (and more lakes beyond! • See where history was made in Seneca Falls, home of the 1848 convention which kickstarted the women’s suffrage movement • This town was also the real-life model for the setting of the classic movie It's a Wonderful Life • Drink in the tranquil views over a picnic lunch by the water • Eager for more saddle time? Spend the day touring as you cycle a complete loop around gorgeous Canandaigua Lake, admiring the woodsy scenes and charming lakeside neighborhoods • Visit a tasting room and enjoy sweeping views of vineyards ripe with Cabernet Franc and Riesling grapes • Boats creak and shift in the nearby harbor as we toast to a dreamy week in our hotel’s elegant tavern.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Lake House on Canandaigua
Canandaigua
Premiere Hotel

Crisp whitewash, warm pine furnishings and windows brimming with light infuse this chic property with all the charm of the old Northeast. Travel + Leisure World’s Best. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Inns of Aurora
Aurora

Premiere Hotel

Located on elm-lined Main Street, this lovingly designed concept resort unites five historic mansions under a single brand while respecting their places in the village of Aurora. (spa)

Nights 3-4

Lake House on Canandaigua
Canandaigua

Premiere Hotel

Crisp whitewash, warm pine furnishings and windows brimming with light infuse this chic property with all the charm of the old Northeast. Travel + Leisure World’s Best. (pool, spa)

From $4,699 /person

+8% Sales tax

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

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Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

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+8% Sales tax

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Reviewed by 2 customers

Exceptional bike trip around the beautiful NY Finger Lakes

Submitted September 2023

By Janet

From Longboat Key, FL

We were lucky to have such amazing and enthusiastic leaders, Grace, Kyle and Claire guide us over some beautiful biking roads and by several scenic finger lakes. We stayed in lovely towns with unique and beautiful inns. Dining and picnics were beyond expectations. The added stops to enjoy local history, wine, cheese, a brewery and and evening cooking demonstration made the trip much more than just biking. All these activities were seamlessly coordinated by our talented guides.

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Hydration.
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Great food.
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Boat ride.
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Beautiful scenery.
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Fun climbs.
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Trails
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And just enough relaxation.
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Finger Lakes Fun!
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Waterfalls.
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Women's Rights-Seneca Falls

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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First Backroads trip - there will be more!

Submitted June 2023

By Newbies

From Marietta, GA

This was our first Backroads adventure, and we are far from regular bikers. This trip was a great experience - mix of newbies and repeat customers of differing bike experience. We felt completely comfortable. The hotels (especially the Inns of Aurora) and food were all outstanding, the leaders amazing at some pivots due to weather, and we so enjoyed the scenery and area. The e-bikes were great and made the trip attainable for someone with my (limited) experience. There were a few roads which were a bit busier but the route kept us off of them as much as possible. So enjoyed it and already planning what the next trip might be!

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Seneca Falls
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Canandaigua Lake
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Cayuga Lake view over dinner
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A sight on the route!
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Salmon Creek Falla

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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