Adige Short Tour: Schlanders to Arco
South Tyrol, Trentino, Lake Garda
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- Self-guided
- Solo-friendly
- Family
Short Description
Cycle from Schlanders to Lake Garda on the Adige path. 5 days through orchards, castles and vineyards — mostly downhill. From €389 pp in a double room.
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 Adige cycle path from Schlanders to Arco is mostly flat to gently downhill, making it ideal for recreational cyclists and families. No previous touring experience is required, though a reasonable level of fitness for cycling 50-70 km per day is helpful.
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 full duration of the tour. Rental bikes are handed out on your arrival day and returned at the end.
Is there a luggage transfer service?
Yes. Your luggage is transported daily from hotel to hotel. You only need to carry a small daypack while cycling.
How do I get back to the starting point?
A return bus transfer from Arco/Riva to Schlanders/Naturns 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).
Is half-board available?
No. This tour includes bed and breakfast only. Restaurants and local eateries are plentiful along the route.
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.
When can I depart?
Departures daily (in July and August no arrivals on Tuesdays or Wednesdays).
📋💸 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
€389/ person
or €413
Available
30 Apr 2027 – 10 Oct 2027
Departures
Every day of the week
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Donau Touristik
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