Marlborough Delights

A Typical Day

Here's a flavour of a 'typical' day with Cycle Turismo. Of course, every day is different and will bring something new.

 

8am Gourmet breakfast, continental or cooked. We’ve instructed the chefs to prepare delicious energy booster breakfasts to fuel you through the day
9:30am -10:00am (If required) Quick drive to start of the ride
10:00am – 12:00noon Daily ride of between 40 and 60 km’s (1 ½ to 2 ½ hour ride) on flat to hilly terrain
12:00noon -1:30pm Group lunch at award-winning restaurant or winery
1:30pm – 2:00pm Drive/ride back to accommodation
2:00pm Return to accommodation for afternoon activities. Activities may include sight-seeing, spa/massage treatments, other sporting activities (golf, water sports, etc), wine tasting, or simply lounging by the pool. The afternoon is your free time.**
3:00pm Optional: The Cycle Turismo team will go for a 2 hour ride. Feel free to join us if you haven’t had enough riding already today
7:00pm Evening meal***

Notes:

* Day 2 will include a ferry crossing from Wellington to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. We will have a snack lunch before beginning our ride for the day.

** Either the Cycle Turismo team or the accommodation provider can recommend activities and sight seeing options. Contact us for ideas and transportation options.

*** Three evening dinners are included in the Marlborough Delights Tour package. Pre dinner drink and limited wine is supplied.

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Tour Map

Tour Map
  • Taste “the world’s best sauvignon blanc
  • Explore Wellington harbour by bike and inter-island ferry
  • Experience the beautiful Marlborough Sounds by boat and bicycle
  • Enjoy wine tastings with a local wine maker; sample their wines, share their passion and understand their philosophy
Type of Tour Road
Trip Length 5 days
Total Distance 229 km’s (143 miles)
Daily Average 46 km’s (20 miles)
Terrain Flat and hills
Start Wellington
End Blenheim (with flight*)
Includes Inter-Island Ferry ticket
Internal flight* from Blenheim to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Meals included:

4 Breakfasts
2 Lunch meals
3 Evening meals

All lunch and evening meals include 3 (or more) courses and include wine

Trip Price $4,280 NZD (incl. GST)
Single Supplement $2,050 NZD  (incl. GST)
Private Tour + 30%
Tour Dates 12h - 16th  Jan 2013
21st - 25th  Jan 2013
9th - 13th  Feb 2013
23rd - 27th  Feb 2013
9th - 13th  Mar 2013 

Trip Price $4,280 NZD
Single Supplement $2,050 NZD
Private Tour Booking Add 30%

Prices include all sales taxes (GST)

To book this tour on an exclusive basis for you or your group, add 30% to overall tour cost.  Click here for more information: Private Tours

 

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