Arctic Circle Fat Bike Expedition
Cycle across an Arctic plateau alongside a team of huskies, sleep in remote huts and relax in saunas
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides and a bike mechanicGlamping & Mountain hut
3 nights in Aurora Canvas Domes and 2 nights in cosy mountain lodgesMeals
All your breakfasts, lunches and dinnersTransfers
To and from the airport and everything in betweenEquipment & permits
Nakamura Big Bob 6.0 fat bikes, cycle helmets, winter overshoes, huskies and sleds. Permits and entry fees are included.Small Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 10 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Cruise through remote, snowy trails and enjoy the freedom of riding a fat bike across Norway’s Finnmarksvidda plateau
Travel with a team of huskies to carry your luggage and tuck in to fresh, locally sourced food throughout
Share the snow-blanketed plateau with migrating herds of reindeer and the indigenous Sami people
Snooze in a cosy Aurora Canvas Dome – eyes peeled for the Northern Lights – and unwind with post-ride saunas
Key Information
Day 1
Welcome to the Arctic Circle!
Your Arctic adventure begins in the remote coastal town of Alta, perched on the edge of Norway's Altafjord, within the Arctic Circle. Settle into your unique Aurora Canvas Dome – once darkness falls, it will be the perfect cosy spot from which to try and glimpse the northern lights. In the evening, gather with the rest of the group for a feast of local delicacies, from fresh cod to rich moose, showcasing the flavours of the region. Hear more about the Arctic wilderness cycling expedition ahead.
Day 2
Expedition planning
Cycling
Start your day with a visit to Alta’s town centre, where you’ll have time to pick up any last-minute supplies or snacks before returning to camp for a warming log fire lunch. Afterwards, it’s time to meet your trusty steed: a fat bike built to tackle the snowy terrain ahead. After a detailed fitting, you'll head out for a test ride to familiarise yourself with your bike, adjusting to the way it handles in the snow. Back at base, your guide will walk you through the logistics of the expedition, including weather updates, route planning, and essential snow cycling techniques. The day wraps up with meeting your husky team, before heading back to your Aurora Canvas Dome to relax before the big day ahead.
Day 3
The Finnmarksvidda Plateau
Driving
Cycling
Today marks the beginning of your fat biking expedition as you head out on a 150km drive from Alta to Souusjavri Fjellstue, the gateway to the vast Finnmarksvidda Plateau. After a warming lunch at the lodge, you’ll begin your 25km ride across this stunning snowy wilderness. Pedal through the untouched landscape, crossing rolling white plains passing the occasional cluster of snow-covered trees. After arriving at Mollisjok Fjellstue, treat yourself to a well-deserved sauna, followed by a hearty dinner to restore your energy and savour your first taste of the Arctic’s wild beauty.
Day 4
Rolling through snow
Cycling
Your journey continues today as you mount your fat bike and venture across the frozen expanse of Lake Lesjavri – the largest lake in Finnmark – a unique experience in the heart of the Arctic. Keep your eyes peeled for herds of reindeer grazing on the frozen land, as the indigenous Sami people raise their herds, migrating through these plains during the calving season (generally late April and early May). After crossing the lake, your destination for the day is Jotka Fjellstue, where another sauna awaits, providing a perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after a full day of cycling through this vast, wintry landscape.
Day 5
Push to the finish line
Cycling
Today, the expedition heads into its final stretch, following snow-packed tracks winding through remote Sami villages, cabins, and settlements. Stop in a scenic spot for a packed lunch, with vistas of the Arctic wilderness. In the late afternoon, you'll return to Alta, where you can unwind in the sauna, followed by a celebratory glass of wine with your teammates. Enjoy a final night in your cosy Aurora Dome, and if you're lucky, the aurora borealis will make an appearance!
Day 6
Optional dogsledding and then home
Either relax in the morning, or meet your huskies if you've booked an optional dog-sledding experience. Head off on a speedy adventure, gliding through the snow-covered pines. It’s a serene experience, with only the sound of paws on snow and the occasional panting to break the silence. Afterward, take a last wander around Alta and head to the airport for your flight home.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Alta Airport
Any time on Day 1
Ends
Alta Airport
Any time on Day 6
Transfers
Transfers are included from Alta Airport (or from your hotel in Alta, if you have arrived a day early) at any time on Day 1. It is only a 15-minute drive from the airport to the base where you'll spend your first night. If possible, we recommend arriving by late afternoon so that you can enjoy dinner with the group.
At the end of your trip, you will be transferred back to the airport any time on Day 6, but if you have chosen to do the optional dog sledding experience, we recommend not booking a flight until the afternoon as the sledding runs from 10:00–12:30.
Travel options
There are no direct flights to Alta from the UK but connections are available from both Oslo and Tromsø. From Oslo, the flight time is just over two hours, while the flight time from Tromsø is 40 minutes.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3 – Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
On the trip you'll be eating mainly local food – ranging from salmon and moose, to an array of vegetable dishes. Breakfast consists of freshly baked rolls, locally sourced spreads and toppings, juice, milk and freshly brewed coffee. On Days 4 and 5 you'll pick from a selection of food in the morning to put together your own packed lunch. Dinners at the Aurora Canvas Domes will be delicious and plentiful: the specialities are fresh cod and halibut, salmon, moose, reindeer and king crab.
Due to the highly remote location of the huts, which are located a long way from roads or shops, much of the food is self-caught game and fish, so it can be challenging to cater for alternative dietary needs on this trip: especially vegan diets. Get in touch with our team to discuss any requirements.
What is the accommodation like?
Alta
On your first, second and final nights, you’ll stay in Aurora Canvas Domes in Alta. These are purpose-built aluminium and canvas domes with under-floor heating and a wood-burning stove, to get you as close to nature as possible whilst still being warm and cosy. You can even open the roof – perfect for watching the northern lights. Each dome has its own toilet and hand basin, while the shower and sauna are in the main building about 30m from the dome. The dome also has electricity and WiFi. All electricity is 100% renewable and drawn from hydro-electrical power produced by the nearby Alta River.
On the expedition
For the two nights on expedition, you’ll stay in traditional lodging houses that offer basic accommodation in cabins and dormitories with 2-6 bunks, sharing on a mixed basis. Lodges have permanent hosts and all meals are served in the shared dining room. Dormitories are equipped with bunks, mattresses and pillows, and each hut has its own sauna.
Upgrades
Due to the nature of this trip and restricted space, there are no options to upgrade to a private room.
This trip has been rated as Challenging
Although the distances aren't huge and most of the routes are flat, a decent level of stamina is needed due to the snowy, rugged terrain and wintry weather conditions adding to the adventure. Progress in these conditions can be slow going, even a seemingly short leg of 25km will require many hours on the bike! For the most part, you’ll be following snowmobile tracks on packed snow, which is very rideable if prepared with some regular cycling fitness.
STYLE OF RIDING: MIXED TERRAIN This trip is mixed-terrain cycling on a Fat bike. You'll mostly ride on hard-packed snow trails that can be bumpy or uneven in places. While the terrain is diverse, it remains non-technical throughout — no singletrack or advanced bike handling skills are required.
What will I need to carry?
While cycling, you’ll carry a small daypack with essentials. We recommend a backpack (around 20- 30 litres) to store items like your phone, down jacket, thermos, and lunch, which you can easily access during the ride. You can leave your main luggage at the aurora camp while you ride. Huskies will pull your luggage from Days 3 to 5, transporting it in sleds between the mountain lodges. You’ll need to pack 4-5kg of gear in a lightweight bag for them to transport.
Spring on the plateau, although fairly cold, is usually sunny and bright. It is likely to stay at around 0ºC in the daytime and get a little colder at night. Although fresh snow and rain are unlikely at this time of the year, there is still a chance that you may get a little of both.
The trip runs only for a short window in spring because this is when the snow is densely packed – perfect for fat bikes – with little chance of fresh snow to hinder progress. It's a small window before the weather warms up; however, our host has been running this expedition for a long time so the window is well-considered!
Absolutely phenomenal trip. Glod is
Absolutely phenomenal trip. Glod is a most professional and authentic organization. So pleased to have experienced Norway this way. The trip was challenging physically and mentally. Outstanding food, guides, and landscape.
Amazing Arctic Adventure
The trip was perfect from start to finish, despite some whiteout conditions when crossing lesjavri on day 2 of the Fat Biking. Our guide Helle was great and the nights spent in the beautiful domes were so relaxing. The food was excellent. The mountain cabins were rather rustic but comfortable; just let's not mention the toilets! Was it "Challenging"? I suppose it depends on your fitness and experience. We cycle quite a lot of long distance rides so didn't find it too difficult, but others did find it more tricky. Overall the trip was fantastic and on our final day we did dog sledding which was the cherry on the cake. If you are in two minds, then don't be; just go for it. You won't regret it!
Great mini adventure
Really enjoyed this mini adventure. Began before we arrived as the connecting flight from Tromso was cancelled and we needed to hire a car to arrive a day late, but the main trip starts on day 2 so that didn’t matter. Kalle was a friendly guide, and the group (of six) got on well. The tour company GLOD is well established and organised. The star was Brus the husky, a tremendous working dog. Beautiful arctic back country. Weather was good, but you need to be prepared for anything. If you are a reasonable off road cyclist looking for something a bit different, this is great fun and memorable. No hesitation to recommend.
Awesome Adventure
This was an adventure of a lifetime! I will never forget it! Northern Norway is starkly beautiful this time of year. Our guides were top notch. They supported and challenged us to keep pedaling and smiling through many wild weather conditions. The hospitality of the Sami People who provided us room and board along the trail was wonderful. The food was delicious! Best reindeer stew ever! Beds each night. Super comfortable. My advice to anyone considering this adventure is: DO IT! Expect to be challenged. Mother nature rules and you never know quite what the conditions will be. Get in good mountain biking shape and you'll truly enjoy it! I loved this trip and will relish the memories forever!
Finnmark Arctic Circle fat bike adventure is fantastic
A challenging, wonderful, ever changing trip. This was a fantastic adventure from start to finish. Our guides, Kristine and Helle, were excellent and perfect both for this adventure and for our group. Everyone at Glod was super helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and flexible. The epitome of this trip is to be ready for change and the unexpected. The difficulty of this trip is heavily influenced by the weather. Being in decent shape and having some mountain biking experience are strong prerequisites for this adventure. Plans and routes can and do change on a moment’s notice.
one trip to stay with you
one of those special experiences where you come home a little bit different than when you went there. the images of the “white desert” will stay with me. a note on the effort: I’m 61 and consider myself reasonably fit, but had never ridden more than 10 Km on a bicycle. bottom line: it was not easy, but ultimately doable. I suggest you practice some dirt biking prior to going. in any case, the hard work will be amply rewarded. highly recommended trip, that only a few will do each year. responsible and interested guides. suitable accommodations during tour - in Alta very good. very good food throughout.
Epic.
I have nothing but the best of things to say about this trip -- it was an unforgettable adventure with a group of amazing, like-minded people! Our hosts Trygve & Helle were so much fun to get to know, and organized the trip to perfection.
Fat biking during the day was both challenging and very rewarding, and the arctic landscape is gorgeous and tranquil. We ended each day with delicious food (my highlight was reindeer stew with lingonberry jam) and bonding with our fellow expedition-mates -- swapping stories, playing cards, laughing together about nonsense!
I'd definitely recommend training with cycling/mountain biking specifically for this trip -- I came in with a generic cardio & strength training background, plus downhill MTB skills, and quickly realized that it doesn't translate to cycling endurance. So the physical aspect was very challenging (but still doable) for me, though that made the experience even more rewarding as I smashed my biking PRs day after day :)
Highly, highly recommend this trip!
A truly epic and unforgettable adventure!
A full 10/10 for the GLOD team under leadership of Trygve as we were well looked after from start to finish.
After reading prior reviews before selecting the trip I had a concern over the level of fitness required, but in hindsight it was easier than expected, admittedly helped by mostly good weather conditions and over-preparation. The days are a good mix of cycling and 'down time', thus plenty of recovery time or opportunity to explore the area a but further on your own.
The accommodation is brilliant, especially at Alta where the Aurora Canvas Dome was a touch of luxury. However, do remember an eye mask for sleeping as the sun rises at 3:30am.
The food was out of this world and a fest for your tastebuds. It is mostly locally sourced reindeer, moose, cod and salmon, and there is plenty of it.
I highly recommend this trip to anyone that has MTB/ gravel bike experience, it is a truly epic and unforgettable adventure!
Memorable Adventure with GLOD Explorers
This trip was everything we expected and even more so. GLOD Explorers who provided us with are amazing guide, Calle, and his faithful dog sledding pups, Laggo & Pettre, get a solid 5 stars plus. The globe lodging in Alta was spectacular and the meals provided were top notch, particularily the desserts. The weather conditions were chaotic but again, Calle had plans A, B, & C....and by the time we were done, we were on plans X, Y & Z. Mother nature is unpredictable and you need to accept what fate throws your way.
We have mixed reviews about MBA. Although quick to respond to our many questions, in retrospect, was the sale of the tour more important than the true level of challenge required for this adventure? In addition, the kit list provided on MBA's website did not match up to what GLOD recommended. A week before we fly out, an email from MBA introducing GLOD as our host shows up giving a run down on how to dress, size of pack, what to pack, and other very pertinent information. By now we have already purchased our gear only to find out that we needed bigger packs because we had to carry more than what was stated on the kit list on MBA's website. And the statement that the gear is carried by dog sleds was very misleading. Yes, gear was carried, but only up to 5 kg per person and that weight included your sleeping bag. It is not that the weight is not doable, but what to pack becomes very important. MBA needs to introduce GLOD as soon as payment is received AND they need to work with GLOD to provide accurate kit list requirements and expectations.
All said, it was an unforgettable experience and highly recommended it to those have strong cycling endurance skills.
Trip of a lifetime
Amazing experience, Kalle was a super guide. So fortunate to be able to have this experience so close to nature. Loved the dogs Petter and Laggu
What a fantastic trip I would thoroughly recommend this trip. The organization and expertise of the guide, Kalle, was exceptional. The ride was challenging and would recommend that you are at a good level of fitness as you are cycling for a long time during the days. We were really lucky with the weather as it stayed sunny most days but can imagine this trip would be more difficult with high winds and snow. The base at Glod was extremely good and the food was excellent there and throughout the trip. If you fancy a challenge with snow as far as you can see this is the trip for you
One of the best trips i have been on. Everything from the base camp, the food, the facilities, the guides knowledge was exceptional. I would recommend this trip 100%
Fantastic trip! Food was fantastic and the hosts were amazing.
An amazing experience with a fantastic local host. Looked after from start to finish. The biking conditions are very weather dependent as you might expect, but if you’re prepared for that and up for a different kind of biking adventure, this is a must!
This was an incredible trip! I had ZERO mountain bike experience and still loved every second. We had a mixture of weather, a couple of lovely days and a proper Arctic conditions day which although made things tough, really added to the experience, so i'm glad we had this day! You do need a strong level of fitness to get the most out of it, but I wouldn't say you need to have mountain biking skills as such - just a positive attitude and desire to gain new skills and get stuck in. Our guide was fantastic, as were the whole team. The mountain huts, although simple, were clean, warm and comfortable. As a vegetarian, I was harder to cater for in the huts but the hosts went above and beyond to ensure I ate well. The food at 'base camp' in the domes was incredible! Be prepared that you are in the Arctic Circle so the itinerary might not always go to plan, but the team will adapt as required to ensure you get the most out of the trip!
Really enjoyed the trip the team were great. It be was challenging and exhilarating the views were amazing.
Fab experience and we had a great local host who was full of positivity, despite us being stuck in a blizzard! It is seriously difficult trip and you need to be fit to enjoy it, as well as embracing the simple accommodation aspects. If have these, it’ll be an adventure of a lifetime!
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The trip was amazing! The location and route is breathtaking. Everything was well organised and the food was incredible. Do note that you need to have some mountain biking experience to truly enjoy the trip. There is always the option for ski mobile rescue if needed at additional cost. We were very lucky with the weather, the lodges along the way were an adventure. And the domes at Glod were fantastic. Ending each day with a sauna, what can one ask for more. The group was great. All in all a fab experience. I also highly recommend to add the dog sledding at the end of your trip.
This trip is amazing but you really need to be of a good level.of fitness to complete it. Trigve will send a kit list video - take this very literally. The weather is very changeable & its wise to be prepared. It's very cold - even while cycling.
A truly unforgettable experience. The team were brilliant, and the whole trip exceeded expectations. Obviously conditions can be very variable and there were some 'Arctic' moments, but there were also moments of peace and tranquility we rarely get to experience in modern life. Standing outside at 2am at -11C watching the Northern Lights was unbelievable. The cycling was tough at times, but manageable for someone of decent fitness with a bit of experience on an MTB on soft ground. Amazing, amazing trip!
Excellent trip and location. Our local guide was exceptional and coped with many different needs of the group. Snow domes we’re amazing. All the food was excellent and all staff so helpful You need a lot of kit for this trip which adds to the cost but worth it to be so remote. Don’t underestimate the weather that far north……the cycle could be anything from a level 3 to 6 depending on wind/ snow conditions and this could mean you do not complete the exact itinerary. However our guide had good bad weather day options and also snow mobile rescue if needed at own client expense. Personally 10/10 for me! You need to be a competent mountain biker used to 30km rides with a small back back to cope well. Most essential piece of kit - good gloves and mittens, hat and thermal leg warmers made life great!
Itinerary Activities
- Guided introductory fat bike ride near Alta
- 3-day guided fat bike expedition across the Arctic wilderness of the Finnmarksvidda Plateau
- Access to saunas in the evenings
Guides
- Expert, local, English-speaking guides and a bike mechanic
Accommodation
- 3 nights in Aurora Canvas Domes, perfect for watching the northern lights
- 2 nights in cosy mountain lodges
Meals
All your meals are provided for the duration of the trip. This includes:
- 5 tasty breakfasts
- 4 packed lunches
- 5 locally-sourced dinners
- Snacks while cycling
Transfers
- Arrival transfer from Alta Airport at any time on Day 1
- Departure transfer to Alta Airport at any time on Day 6
- Transfers during the trip
Equipment
- Nakamura Big Bob 6.0 fat bikes and cycle helmets
- Winter overshoes
- Huskies and sleds
Permits
- All permits and entry fees
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Travel to and from the trip
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Tips
Tips are not included in the trip cost; these are entirely at your discretion. If you would like to tip, the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visas
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
What is provided
- Nakamura Big Bob 6.0 fat bike
- Cycle helmet (either bring your own or one will be provided)
- Winter overshoes to fit all sizes
Bags
- Soft overnight duffel bag or rucksack for the husky sled (weight limit is 6kg)
- Waterproof liner or dry-bags for duffel bag/rucksack
- Daypack (25-30 litres, with space for a down jacket, packed lunch and thermos flask)
Clothes
- Thermal bottoms and top (merino is best)
- Thin fleece
- Thin windproof jacket
- Waterproof/Gore-Tex jacket with hood (for over your windproof jacket)
- Insulated gilet (optional)
- Down jacket
- Thin windproof trousers, possibly cycling trousers for winter use
- Cycling shorts with padding (optional - for under your thermal bottoms)
- Waterproof/Gore-Tex overtrousers, preferably with braces
- Thin hat (to fit under your helmet)
- Thick hat (for when not wearing a helmet)
- Buff or neckscarf
- Gloves/mittens (mountain mittens recommended - wool mittens with windproof mittens on the outside)
- Insulated wind and waterproof mountain over mittens
- Winter MTB shoes (Neos overshoes will be provided, the bike comes with flat pedals or SPDs so ensure your shoes fit your preference)
- 2 pairs of thin wool socks
- 2 pairs of thicker wool over socks
- Underwear
- Something to sleep in
- Swimwear for sauna
Other
- Thermos flask (1 litre)
- Reusable water bottle (one that won't freeze)
- Sleeping bag (for the cabins - bring your own or hire locally)
- Slippers (for the cabins)
- Sunglasses
- Suncream
- Padlock for left luggage
- Universal travel adapter
- Power bank or solar charger
- Passport
- Earplugs
- Personal first-aid kit
- Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
- Toilet kit (toilet paper, biodegradable bags to carry it out)
- Quick-dry towel
- Headtorch or torch
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We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 76kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
It's no secret that we love cycling and many of us at HQ think it's the best way to see a country, however, we realise that organising your own trip can be a total faff. On our cycling trips, we've found a local guide who has put together a perfect route and will navigate for you all the way. You'll also travel with a team of huskies to transport your overnight luggage and be provided with high-quality bikes and delicious food to keep you going. Faff eliminated! All you have to do is turn up, pedal and take in the epic landscape with your fellow tourers.
Fat bikes have extra fat, knobbly tyres that are designed for riding on soft surfaces like sand and snow, and little or no suspension. The super-fat tyres distribute the rider’s mass across a larger area, so you don’t sink in and gain more traction than you would with a standard tyre size. You can ride easily and with stability even over firm snow and ice.
You’ll be riding Nakamura Big Bob 6.0 fat bikes. These are light and easy-to-ride, with an aluminium frame and Sram XX1 specs. The bikes are equipped with a water bottle cage. If you would like to bring your own saddle or pedals, these can be fitted for you.
Cold toes are an understandable concern when riding in the Arctic. Your host suggests you bring insulated winter MTB shoes that contain enough space to layer a couple of pairs of thick socks inside. You can choose whether you have flat pedals or SPDs, so of course bring the correct shoes to match your preference here. You will also be provided with flexible Neo overshoes for an extra layer of warmth.
Yes, you will cycle point to point during the trip. Each day, you'll travel from one location to the next, cycling through rural and coastal landscapes, from Matera to Lecce.
The cycle guide ratio on the trip is 1-7 customers, this means that for groups of eight or more people, there will be two cycle guides.
Drinking water is available at the Aurora Canvas Domes and lodges. You'll fill up your water bottle (and thermos, hot water) in the morning and re-fill at the next cabin.
Sure – you can leave any excess kit you don't want to take fat biking at your accommodation in Alta.
This trip visits locations where daytime temperatures can be extremely cold and consistently below freezing (0C/32F) during the times of year when this trip operates. Temperatures at night will likely be even colder. Personal care should be taken to keep warm as best possible in the conditions, such as wearing appropriate clothing and proper hydration and nutrition. Very cold temperatures can impair an individual’s physical abilities to perform an activity that they may otherwise be able to do competently at warmer temperatures. In severe cold conditions people may experience symptoms associated with Exposure, Frostbite and Hypothermia. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with cold temperatures, by carefully managing the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided.
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
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For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
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It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
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Much Better Adventures is rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1000 verified trip reviews averaging 4.8/5.
Connect before you go
You'll be invited to join a WhatsApp group to get to know each other before your big adventure together. Full details
DEPARTURE DATES
Monday 23rd March 2026
to Saturday 28th March 2026
