Cycling

7-day, 6-night “moderate”-level trip in ITALY’s Veneto region. Avg. 32 miles daily (6 days). Departures June 12 & Sept. 19, 2022.

A 250-mile bike route following the river Seine in France from Paris to Rouen to the shores of Le Havre, Normandy, was completed in 2020. La Seine à Vélo is split into 12 stages — the longest being 29 miles — all suitable for casual cyclists. Along the way, riders will encounter historic châteaux, market towns, parks, gardens and more.

For a map, info on renting a bike and a list of restaurants and accommodations along the route, visit www.laseineavelo.com.

Travelers can rent e-bikes and equipment throughout Scotland with eguide Scotland (Aboyne, Scotland, UK; www.eguidescotland.com). E-bikes have battery-powered motors that assist with pedaling during climbs or in rough terrain. Batteries typically last about 35 miles on one charge.

15-day, 14-night “moderate”-level active tour, incl. 7 days’ biking (avg. 30 miles daily). Departures May 8, June 5 & Sept. 11, 2022. Highlights: Drive from Tashkent to Zaamin Nat’l Park to prepare for first ride to Bakhmal/homestay in Hayat/Sob Gorge to Fazilman Lake to Aktash/at Djunaty, outdoor museum, end bike part of tour/drive to Bukhara for mausoleums, mosques, bazaars/Samarkand/Tashkent. $3,500 ppdo. Required bike helmet not included. World Expeditions (Ottawa, ON, Canada; in US & Can., 800/567-2216, worldexpeditions.com).

11-day, 10-night “moderate”-level bike tour. Departures Feb.-March, July, Oct.-Dec. 2022. Avg. 34 miles biked daily, over 10 days. Group limit, 2-16. Highlights: Transfer from Bangkok to Mae Klong Delta for biking to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market/lunch at Hua Hin Hills Vineyard/Khao Sam Roi Yot Nat’l Park for beaches, limestone cliffs/snorkel, kayak or hike on Koh Talu island/in Khao Lak, tsunami memorial, Sai Rung Waterfall.

9-day, 8-night “moderately challenging” trip. Avg. 34 miles daily, over 6 days. Departures Nov. 21, Dec. 18, 2021. Group limit, 4-14. Highlights: In Chiang Rai, ride along Kok River, night bazaar/Araksa Tea Garden/Day 5 a free-time day/en route to Chiang Mai, bike to Ping River/food tour in Chiang Mai/ride up Doi Suthep. $2,800 ppdo. Single supp., $660. E-bike (optional), $245.

6-day, 5-night “recreational-level” bicycle tour in northeastern FRANCE. Departures May 23, July 18, Aug. 1 & 8, 2022. Avg. 25-31 miles a day. Highlights: In Strasbourg, 8th-century St. Stephen’s Church/bike Canal de la Bruche to medieval Dachstein/near Bœrsch, Spindler Marquetry Workshop/Route des Vins wine tasting/Unterlinden Museum in Colmar/villages of Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, Kayserberg. From $6,495 per person, double occupancy (ppdo).