Cycle through bamboo forests in Kyushu. Photo \/ Unsplash<\/p>\n
A mountain bike Mecca among native rainforest<\/p>\n
Blue Derby, Tasmania<\/p>\n
Child-friendly fun that is future-minded was what inspired the multi-award-winning and Blue Derby Pods Ride. This B Corp-certified premium, fully sustainable, mountain bike adventure is based out of exclusive, stilted, architectural eco \u201cpods\u201d hidden off-grid in Tasmania\u2019s native rainforest. The multi-day experience is nestled in \u201cBlue Derby\u201d, one of the world\u2019s premier mountain biking destinations with over 120km of trails for every level of rider from novice to expert. Expect to ride around monumental boulders, giant tree ferns, and branches dripping with moss. Due to demand from returning guests, the successful team behind the Blue Derby PODs are curating new high-end mountain bike experiences beyond the Antipodes, so keep an eye on their Instagram @bluederbypodsride for announcements.<\/p>\n
Choose from two-, three- or four-day experiences.<\/p>\n
3 days \/ 2 nights from $2820 pp<\/p>\n
bluederbypodsride.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Cycle a safari adventure<\/p>\n Namib Desert, Namibia<\/p>\n Wildlife spotting doesn\u2019t get more immersive than riding through Namibia\u2019s vast plains viewing elephant, giraffe, oryx and zebra from handlebar level. This 12-day trip offers a rare opportunity to track the last wild-roaming black rhino and desert elephants across one of the world\u2019s wildest and raw environments. The dawn chorus, searing red sunsets, rocky canyons, ancient engravings, Earth\u2019s largest sand dune and local communities also feature on this memorable journey. With stays in lodges and camping in comfort under infinite, starry skies, no survival credentials are necessary.<\/p>\n 12 days \/ 11 nights from $9600 pp<\/p>\n mountainbikeworldwide.com<\/a><\/p>\n Chase the aurora borealis <\/p>\n Norway<\/p>\n Pack warm for a fat bike winter ride, which follows snow-packed trails through birch forest and frozen riverbeds, winding through remote Sami settlements north of the Arctic Circle. It crosses the frozen expanse of Lake Lesjavri \u2013 the largest lake in Finnmark \u2013 where herds of reindeer might make an appearance. The evenings are spent in en-suite \u201cAurora Canvas Domes\u201d with underfloor heating, a wood-burning stove and a roof panel that opens should the aurora borealis show up. Seasonality is at the heart\u202fof chef Simone Ciancoini\u2019s dinner menu, such as, tender roast of moose with savoury lingonberry.<\/p>\n 6 days \/ 5 nights from $4,990 pp<\/p>\n muchbetteradventures.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bike and barge along Dutch & Belgian waterways <\/p>\n Netherlands & Belgium<\/p>\n Bike and barge journeys are for those who want to combine cruisy canal path rides by day with nights aboard a custom-designed vessel featuring panoramic windows, full balconies and onboard chefs. Starting and ending in Amsterdam, this waterway experience will have you rolling past tulip fields and gingerbread-house architecture, enjoying Bruges chocolate shops and Dutch ales in a village pub brewed by monks. Culture-heavy and gently paced, this itinerary is perfect for those who prefer flatter, cruisier rides from a slow-moving base.<\/p>\n 8 days \/ 7 nights $14,600 pp<\/p>\n backroads.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bike and yacht around the Mediterranean <\/p>\n Greece<\/p>\n Mediterranean villages, the turquoise waters of the Aegean and unspoiled beaches are the backdrop for a dreamy week of island-hopping in the Dodecanese on a private luxury yacht \u2013 with chef and dedicated crew \u2013 which docks daily for rides to ancient cities, boutique wineries, then back to swimming spots. By venturing to less-visited islands like Kos, Leros, Kalymnos, and Nisiros, guests skip the crowds and cycle through car-free towns, climbing to island pinnacles for sweeping sea views. This bike-and-boat odyssey is the final word in cycling with a difference decadence.<\/p>\n 8 days \/ 7 nights from $17,700 pp<\/p>\n duvine.com<\/a><\/p>\n Raw luxury in the Atacama Desert <\/p>\n Atacama Desert, Chile<\/p>\n \u201cLuxury redefined\u201d, Tierra Atacama sets a high bar with an experience guests will never forget. Personalised excursions, high-altitude cuisine, and tranquil pools with open-air views of Licancabur Volcano are only a few droplets of the wholesome experience at the world-class luxury lodge, which has been mindfully designed in harmony with its fertile oasis surrounds high in the Chilean northern desert. Perfect picture windows bring the outside in with framed views of the striking Andes and Death Valley formations. Daily bike excursions explore the salt flats and volcanic plateaus across an ochre landscape with bubbling geysers, hot springs, vast lagoons, wind-sculpted dunes and epic canyons.<\/p>\n Flexible stays from $9700 per room (3 nights all-inclusive)<\/p>\n Blue Derby Pods. Photo \/ Tracey Croke<\/p>\n
Namibia Bike Safari. Photo \/ Tracey Croke<\/p>\n
DuVine Cycling. Photo \/ Gwen Kidera<\/p>\n