Eastern Shore and Outer Banks Maryland : Virginia : Carolinas
Trip Highlights
2020 Dates: May 17 - 23 :: Oct. 4 - 10
This is a cycling experience unlike any other! The Eastern Shore of the US is renowned for its beautiful beaches and for the wild ponies that have made those beaches their home for over 300 years!
Join us as we cycle along these incredible beaches, experiencing up-close the abundant wildlife, sprawling scenic vistas, historic lighthouses, majestic Atlantic seascapes and of course, the unforgettable wild ponies.
Getting Here: Tour originates at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Free return shuttle to BWI included.
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The Essentials
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Type: Cycling
Terrain: Quiet Coastal Roads
Difficulty: Easy
Total Miles: 180
Avg. Daily Miles: 35 miles
Hills: None
Meals: 6 Breakfasts
1 Lunch; 1 Dinner
Pricing:
PP Dbl. Occ. $2089
Single Supp. $500
Arrive BWI Airport.
7:00 PM - Welcome social and full trip orientation. Beer, wine and light refreshment will be provided.
Day 2 : Rehoboth Beach to Ocean City
Cycling: 35 Miles
We're solar powered as we embark on our adventure cycling along the sunny, beautiful National Shore with spectacular beach view along the Atlantic coastline.
Day 3 : Assateague & Chincoteague Islands
Cycling: 25 Miles
Bonus Activity: Guided Kayak Nature Tour
Today we'll cycle amidst the beautiful wild ponies that have inhabited these beautiful islands for over 300 years, in addition, you'll enjoy a 90 minute guide kayak nature tour of Sinepuxent Bay.
Day 4 : Point Harbor to Rodanthe
Cycling: 45 Miles (shorter ride options available)
We're in for a great ride today as we cycle beautiful coastal roads though famous Kitty Hawk stopping at Wright Brothers memorial park, Nag's Head with its huge dunes, before dropping the kickstand in gorgeous Rodanthe for the night.
Day 4 : Cape Hatteras to Rodanthe
Cycling: 35 Miles (shorter ride options available)
We begin today's ride at the Graveyard of the Atlantic a mariner's museum. From there it's on to famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse as we cycle the scenic shoreline back to Rodanthe for another spectacular overnight at our beachfront hotel.
Day 6 : Cycling Virginal Beach
Cycling: 20 Miles
More scenic cycling on tap as we cycle beautiful Virginia Beach. Our ride will take us though First Landing State Park, where British Colonists first set foot. Form there its on to the twin lighthouses that stand guard at Chesapeake Bay. We then cycle on the to the famous VB boardwalk where the giant statue of Neptune is waiting to greet us.
Day 7 : Return Shuttle to BWI
8:30 AM - Return Shuttle to BWI Airport - ETA 2:00 PM
