Adige Short Tour: Nauders to Arco
Tyrol, South Tyrol, Trentino, Lake Garda
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- Self-guided
- Solo-friendly
- Family
Short Description
Ride from Nauders in Austria to Lake Garda in 6 days along the Adige cycle path. Past Lake Reschen, through Bolzano and Trento — mostly downhill. From €499 pp.
Tour Program
Tour details
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 🗺️ Maps
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
❌ What is not included?
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
- 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
- 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🙋 Common questions
Is the route suitable for beginners?
Yes. The route from Nauders to Arco follows the Adige cycle path, which is mostly flat to gently downhill. No previous touring experience is required, though a reasonable level of fitness for cycling 50-77 km per day is recommended.
What type of bikes can I use?
You may bring your own bike or rent a trekking bike (€90) or e-bike (€200) for the entire tour. Bikes are collected at the tour info point in Nauders on your arrival day.
Is there a luggage transfer service?
Yes. Your luggage is transported daily from hotel to hotel. You only need a daypack while cycling.
Is demi-board available?
Yes. You can add demi-board for three evenings (3-course dinner) at a surcharge of €79 per person.
How do I get back to Nauders?
A return bus transfer from Arco/Riva to Nauders is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (full season), plus Thursdays from 20 May to 24 June and from 2 to 30 September. The surcharge is €69 per person. If you bring your own bike, optional return transport for the bike costs €40 (to be booked in advance).
When can I depart?
Departures daily (in July and August no arrivals on Tuesdays or Wednesdays).
Can children join the tour?
Yes. Children aged 0-6 travel free, ages 7-11 receive a 50% discount, and ages 12-15 receive a 25% discount. Maximum one child per double room with two full-paying adults.
What about parking in Nauders?
Free unguarded parking is available at the tour info point in Nauders for the duration of the tour.
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Bike & hotel tours — terms of cancellation:
• More than 30 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 29 to 20 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package
• 19 to 10 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package
• 09 to 08 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package
• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package
Bike & boat tours (MS Primadonna cruises RK1, RK3, RK4) — terms of cancellation:
• Up to 84 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 83 to 42 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package
• 41 to 28 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package
• 27 to 15 days before the departure date: 80% penalty of the total package
• 14 to 0 days before the departure date: 90% penalty of the total package
• No-show: 100% penalty of the total package
Starting from
€499/ person
or €529
Available
13 May 2027 – 10 Oct 2027
Departures
Every day of the week
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Donau Touristik
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