Salzburg to Bled Cycling Tour

🙋 Common questions

• How much does the Salzburg to Bled cycling tour cost?

  

  The 8-day tour costs from €1,395 per person in a double room in Season A and €1,545 in Season B. A single room within a party costs €315 extra, and a single traveller pays €720 extra including the single room. Children up to 12 sharing with parents get 30% off, and a third adult in the room gets 10% off.

• When can I start the Salzburg to Bled cycling tour?

  

  Departures are on Sundays from 25 April to 3 October 2027. There are no departures from 31 July to 8 August or from 2 to 6 September 2027 because of local events. Season A covers 25 April–15 May and 19 September–3 October, Season B 16 May–18 September. Groups of 4 or more can start on any other day.

• How difficult is the Salzburg to Bled cycling tour?

  

  The tour is rated 2 out of 4 (medium), mostly on dedicated cycleways and country roads with paved surfaces. Daily stages range from 30 to 65 km. The longest day, Salzburg to St. Johann, covers 65 km, and the Gastein Valley stage climbs 900 m. Several days run mainly downhill along the Möll and Drau valleys.

• Can I rent a bike for the Salzburg to Bled cycling tour?

  

  Yes. Per tour: standard touring bike €120, electric touring bike €300, gravel bike €250, standard MTB €190 and e-MTB €300, delivered and collected, with helmet, pannier and repair kit. A Standard Damage Waiver caps your liability for accidental damage at €50 (touring bike) or €150 (other bikes); an optional upgrade (€25/€50) reduces it to €0.

• How do I get to Salzburg and back from Bled on this cycling tour?

  

  The nearest arrival airports are Salzburg and Munich, and Ljubljana is the closest airport for your departure. At the end, a private transfer from Bled costs €90 to Ljubljana Airport or €125 to Ljubljana city for 1–3 people, and €125 or €165 for 4–8 people. Bike transport costs €10 extra per bike.

• How does the Tauern crossing work on the Salzburg to Bled tour?

  

  On Day 3 a train carries you and your bike through the Tauern tunnel from Böckstein to Mallnitz; the ticket costs about €14 per cyclist including the bike and is not included. In 2027 the tunnel train is closed for renovation until 9 July, so for departures before mid-July the crossing is arranged by road transfer.

• Are local taxes included on the Salzburg to Bled tour?

  

  Local tourist taxes in Slovenia are included in the price, while Austrian tourist taxes are not and are paid locally at your hotels. The price does include seven nights with breakfast, luggage transfer, a navigation app with route descriptions and maps, a personal welcome meeting on arrival and a backup hotline throughout the trip.