Enjoy seafood fresh from the oceans ✦ Walk the ramparts of Castillo de San Marco ✦ Explore the antique shops of historic Micanopy ✦ Bike free of traffic on Rail Trails ✦ Enjoy tastings of Florida brewed craft beers
Historic North Florida Bike Tour
Bicycling Florida's Hidden Wonders
Cycling Florida provides the opportunity to discover more than just Disney and Miami. Learn about Florida's rich history as you cycle the beautiful landscape, acquaint yourself with unique flora and fauna, and savour slow-smoked BBQ, fresh seafood, and cool craft beers!
The Historic North Florida Cycling Tour starts off within the Steinhatchee fishing village, where you will bike one of Florida's famous limestone trails. The route continues over an old trestle bridge, through untamed forests, past expansive farmlands, and into quaint small towns. You will pedal the beautiful Nature Coast Trail to historic Micanopy, where you can wander amongst the ancient oaks that drip with Spanish moss and browse the antique shops and art galleries. Then, you will cycle even farther back in history as you cross the St John, one of the few rivers in the world that flows south to north, and reach St Augustine, America's oldest continually inhabited city. Here, you are free to explore the historic district, visit some of the many museums, stroll the impressive ramparts of the 350-year-old Castillo de San Marcos, and relax on the water.
Scheduled Dates
23 Sep 2024
21 Oct 2024
24 Mar 2025
21 Apr 2025
5 May 2025
27 Sep 2025
26 Oct 2025
Classic Inns $3395 per person
Go Private
Mar - May and Sept - Nov are best for cycling.
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Florida bicycle tour day by day details
Meet in Gainesville, warm up ride to Steinhatchee Falls.
Ride: 18 mi / 29 km, Land: flat
Eat: Dinner
Sleep: Steinhatchee Landing
Cycle through pine forests and small rural towns, bike the Nature Coast Rail Trail
Ride: 40 mi / 64 km, Land: flat
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Suwannee Gables Marina
Bike the Nature Coast Trail, through horse farm country, bed down in historic Micanopy.
Ride: 43 mi / 69 km, Land: flat few small hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Herlong Mansion
Visit Majorie Kenning Rawlins home, bike to the St John River, enjoy historical Inn.
Ride: 54 mi / 86 km, Land: flat few small hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Grand Gables Inn
Ride the Palatka Rail Trail to the Atlantic Ocean, walk the streets of 450 year old St Augustine
Ride: 30 mi / 48 km, Land: flat
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: St George Inn
Return to Gainesville Airport for your flights home.
Travel: Shuttle to airport
Eat: Breakfast
Getting There
The Historic North Florida Bike Tour meets and ends at Gainesville Regional Airport. Guides will meet arriving flights, between 9:00 and 13:00
Guests should plan their flights to arrive in Gainesville before 13:00 (1 pm) on Day 1 of the tour and their departing flights after 13:00 (1 pm) on Day 6.
Gainesville Airport code: GNV Local Time: GMT-5
Travel Tip: Parking is available at Gainesville Regional Airport for folks planning to drive to the tour ($10 per day).
Documents Please
Passports are required for all guests who do not hold US citizenship. Visas maybe required depending on your nationality, check with the nearest American embassy.
Whatcha Gonna Get
- Expert local guides
- Entrance and activity fees
- Handpicked lodges, ensuite rooms, double occupancy
- Daily breakfast, lunch, snacks*
- Dinners featuring fine local cuisine*
- Unlimited drinking water**
- Support van for baggage and lifts
- Free use of bicycles
- Airport pick up & drop off
*as noted in itinerary
**during activity
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Your Group, Your Date
You, your family and friends, your preferred date, our handcrafted tour routes, privately guided, the ultimate adventure getaway.
Classic Inns from $3450
Available year round, but March - May and Sept - Nov are the best times to cycle.
Join a Scheduled Departure
Join a group of like minded travelers (8 guests max) on one of the dates below:
2024: 23 Sep ✦ 21 Oct
2025: 24 Mar ✦ 21 Apr ✦ 5 May ✦ 27 Sep ✦ 26 Oct
Classic Inns: $3395 per person, double occupancy
Single Room: +$650 Deposit: $300