The Carolinas Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Premiere Hotels*
The Carolinas Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Premiere Hotels*
2025: May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Outdoorsy Greenville to Artsy Asheville & the Blue Ridge Mountains
This trip is all about natural splendor, Southern Appalachian culture and some of the most glorious riding on the Eastern Seaboard. Through a cyclist's paradise from Greenville to Asheville. From George Hincapie’s bike-centric hotel to George Vanderbilt’s historic and opulent estate, experience one of our most pedal-perfect offerings yet.
Highlights
- Marvel at sweeping vistas and stunning colors in the storied Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling hills of the Piedmont region
- Tap your feet at a performance of bluegrass—music born and nourished in North Carolina's mountains
- Bike on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous among cycling enthusiasts for its picturesque views and thrilling elevations
- Delight your taste buds with the regional specialties of the Carolinas, including farm-to-table cuisine and a plethora of craft brews
Start Greenville
End Asheville
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Bike the Swamp Rabbit Trail, one of Greenville’s famed Rails-to-Trails pathways, along the Reedy River • Set out on a peaceful ride through the Greenville Watershed Area and visit the historic Victorian mountain town of Saluda • Relax at our Mediterranean-style hotel and fuel up with a wonderful farm-to-table dinner at the stylish Restaurant 17 • Embark upon Hincapie’s Gran Fondo route or choose a leisurely spin past the North Saluda Reservoir.
Nights 1-2
Set amid the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, this stylish boutique hotel is the brainchild of 17-time Tour de France competitor George Hincapie and his brother Rich. (pool)
Day 3
Cycle north at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina • Tackle the ascent of Caesars Head—spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains await at the summit • Ride a gradual descent across the state line into North Carolina • If you enjoy rolling terrain, you’ll love pedaling through the afternoon stretch of Southern Appalachia and classic Carolina farmland • Listen to bluegrass music over a barbecue dinner.
Night 3
Bordering Pisgah National Forest, the modern cabins at Pilot Cove are designed to blend into their verdant setting and have easy access to area trails.
Days 4-5
Head out on a peaceful ride through Pisgah National Forest, home to Sliding Rock and the Cradle of Forestry heritage site • Wonder at the numerous white-water rivers and waterfalls, including Looking Glass Falls, with its spectacular 60-foot cascade • Cycle down an exhilarating portion of the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway, the longest stretch of protected parkway in America and known as "America's most scenic drive" • Bike through tunnels and past scenic overlooks • Explore George Vanderbilt’s magnificent Loire Valley-inspired château and gardens, set within the 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate • Enjoy a leisurely spin through the Biltmore Forest before we savor a farewell lunch.
Night 4
Savor turn-of-the-century elegance and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at this gracious inn, nestled on Biltmore's majestic estate. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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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
Premiere Hotel
Set amid the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, this stylish boutique hotel is the brainchild of 17-time Tour de France competitor George Hincapie and his brother Rich. (pool)
Night 3
*Deluxe Hotel
Bordering Pisgah National Forest, the modern cabins at Pilot Cove are designed to blend into their verdant setting and have easy access to area trails.
Night 4
Premiere Hotel
Savor turn-of-the-century elegance and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at this gracious inn, nestled on Biltmore's majestic estate. (pool, spa)
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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.
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
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
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+
- $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.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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