1-3 Day Custom Tour

Charlottesville, Virginia

1-3 Day Custom Tour

From $318 • Available Daily

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Date

Thu, Oct 9

Travelers

2

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About This Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable biking adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Parkway. Experience charming small towns, picturesque horse farms, and breathtaking overlooks over three days of cycling. Enjoy serene back roads, exhilarating climbs, and the beauty of Virginia's countryside, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Pricing

One Day Trip: From $318
Two Day Trip: From $636
Three Day Trip: From $954 Price may vary depending on the size of your group and whether bikes need to be rented

About

Breathtaking Blue Ridge overlooks, pastoral valley farms, and winding mountain roads provide the setting for this incredibly diverse tour. Long country roads on the east and the awesome Blue Ridge on the west define the boundaries of the fertile agricultural Shenandoah Valley. Farm roads through the rolling valley, forest roads through the quiet Albemarle County, and the Blue Ridge Parkway along that famous ridge top provide some of the most beautiful bicycle routes you could ever hope to ride.

Day One Meet in Charlottesville ready to bike. Today is a full day of biking the lovely valley farm roads and visiting small towns along the way. We'll visit Northern Albemarle County, and take in some of the best roads in America (in our opinion!), We'll also bike through an area of picturesque horse farms. The equestrian industry has been in the area since the 1800's. Bicycling Route: 30 - 40 miles, 761-1990 feet of climbing

Day Two Rise early for breakfast for a big day of bicycling. We'll head southwest and approach the looming Blue Ridge. Wind your way up a gap to the Blue Ridge Parkway and spectacular overlooks. After logging additional spectacular miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway to our final overlook, we'll descend for an exhilarating 5 miles off the Blue Ridge down to the valley floor, where we'll make our way back home. You'll want to explore the downtown Charlottesville scene and maybe even take a look around the campus of the University of Virginia and its famous Rotunda. Bicycling Route: 40 miles, 1500-2000 feet of climbing

Day Three Enjoy a southern Virginian country breakfast, then hit the quiet back roads of Central Virginia. Our bikes normally outnumber cars during long sections of this day's route. Cycling through this lightly populated region, you will enjoy beautiful views of mountain rivers and forests, and a couple of quiet mountain communities. A few challenging climbs will punctuate the day's ramble. You will be pleasantly exhausted by the time you arrive back at your hotel for an evening of serenity. Bicycling Route: 30 - 40 miles, 761-1990 feet of climbing

This equates to about 3-4 hours of riding per day.

Adventure Tips

Watch for steep climbs

The Blue Ridge Parkway includes some challenging ascents; pace yourself to conserve energy.

Stay hydrated

Bring enough water—rural sections have limited refill options.

Use clear hand signals

Roads are shared with cars—communicate your moves for safety.

Check weather forecasts

Mountain weather can change rapidly; dress in layers to adapt.

Local Insights

Wildlife

White-tailed deer
Eastern bluebird

History

The Blue Ridge Parkway, completed during the 20th century, connects natural beauty with cultural heritage in Virginia.

Conservation

Efforts to preserve the delicate Appalachian ecosystems are central to maintaining the parkway’s scenic integrity and biodiversity.

Biking Adventure in Shenandoah Valley & Blue Ridge Parkway

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