We loved our British Isles bike trip...so many wonderful trails (many, many off road). Bill and his team (Dustin is great too) worked hard to find the best rides each day that the weather required the pre-planned rides be modified. The ship was fantastic and the ship crew was amazing. A great adventure!
CH
Chris H.
They call it "Santana Adventures" for a reason
They call it "Santana Adventures" for a reason. Weather and other events may cause a change in the itinerary, and we had that on the British Isles cruise. Participants need to be aware that the bicycle cruise may go to other locales (usually due to weather). While we expected to go to Portrush in Northern Ireland, it was not to be due to high swells, and unsafe to tender from the boat to shore. Santana Adventures rose to the occasion, however, finding alternative routes. While we expected to go to Isle of Man, again, events caused a change. A motorcycle race had been delayed earlier in the week, now causing our bicycling to conflict with the delayed motorcycle race. Again, unsafe, and beyond the control of Santana. Again, an alternative port and bicycle routes were created on the fly.
Highlight: sailing up the Thames to dock just upriver from Tower Bridge, tied up to the HMS Belfast.
If you expect a scripted experience that will not change, Santana Adventures is not for you.
JL
Jennifer L.
This cruise is truly a fun cycling adventure!
We loved our recent cycling adventure on the Douro River with Santana Adventures. These cruises are extremely active and as the name implies, very adventurous. We love the Santana staff, they're interesting and funny. It's nice that if we encounter changes along the cruise route, the staff is ready to come together to update the adventure for the day. We hope to go on vacation with Santana again in 2025 or 2026
WJ
Walter J Hance S.
Third Time with Santana Adventrues
This was out 3rd adventure with the Santana. These are some of the best trips that we've experienced and are always looking at others to sign up for. Bill is a character in himself, always has great stories and is one the most concerned folks about these trips, he goes out of his way to help when needed. Be flexible as well things do change that are out of their control.
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Sally L.
The Santana Adventures bicycle cruise…
The Santana Adventures bicycle cruise visited seven islands of French Polynesia. The tour staff provided interesting bike routes, an excellent cruise experience, and unique off-the-bike activities every day.
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mandyc
Another amazing holiday with Santana
Another amazing holiday with Santana
JT
Jim T.
Cruises for cyclists by cyclists
Cruises for cyclists by cyclists. All of the important details are addressed making for a very smooth and enjoyable experience. The daily rides are very manageable.
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Cindy & Randy C.
Tahiti Biking trip
This was our first biking trip with Santana Adventures. We met lots of great people and had a fun time.
The staff with Santana were easy to work with and very friendly. We liked it so much we booked our next trip with them before we even finished this trip!