U.S. Eastern Shore and Outer Banks
Virginia :: North Carolina
Trip Highlights
2021 Dates: May 8 - 16 :: Oct. 9 - 17
Join us as we cycle along the incredible US Eastern Shore, experiencing up-close the abundant wildlife, sprawling scenic vistas, historic lighthouses, majestic Atlantic seascapes and of course, the wild ponies that have roamed these regions for over 300 years. We’ll also visit Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg taking us back to the very birth of the United States, and wrap up the tour with cycling on the incredible Virginia Capital Trail!
Getting Here: Tour originates at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Free return shuttle to BWI included.
The Essentials
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Terrain: Quiet Coastal Roads
Difficulty: Easy
Total Miles: 225
Avg. Daily Miles: Rider's Choice
Meals: 6 Breakfasts
1 Dinner
Pricing - Per Person:
Double Occ. $2789
Single Occ. $3389
7:00 PM - Orientation at hotel.
If you arrive early we recommend a trip to Baltimore's Inner Harbor which offers great shops, naval museums and the amazing National Aquarium!
This tour begins with cycling on Assateague Island National Park where we experience up close, the wild ponies that make these beautiful beaches their home. But it's not just the ponies who reside here, stay alert for deer, fox and many bird species including American Bald Eagles!
Day 3: Cycling Along Chesapeake Bay
Today gives you the opportunity to just jump on your bike and ride as we cycle along the length of Chesapeake Bay on quiet, flat rural roads crossing creeks, inlets and bays through this lovely section of northern Virginia. Our day ends at beautiful Chatham Vineyards for great wine tasting!
More scenic cycling is on tap as we cycle beautiful Virginia Beach. Our ride will take us to First Landing State Park, where British Colonists first set foot. From there its on to the twin lighthouses that stand guard at Chesapeake Bay before continuing on to the famous VB boardwalk where the giant statue of Neptune is waiting to greet you.
Day 5: Kitty Hawk to Rodanthe
We begin just outside of Kitty Hawk where we’ll stop to visit the Wright Brothers National Monument, then its on to Roanoke Island for a great lunch and gorgeous views before ending at the Bodie Island Lighthouse. We spend the rest of the day on the beach and enjoying our fantastic oceanside lodging.
Today we begin our cycling from the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and we’ll cycle back to Rodanthe, just 25 easy, but beautiful miles, allowing the rest of the day for chillin’ on the beach!
Day 7: Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg
Today is a full day of exploration taking in both Jamestown, the first American settlement, and incredible Colonial Williamsburg, both taking us back in time to the very birth of the United States.
Day 8: Virginia Capital Trail to Richmond
We start out at Jamestown and cycle the awesome Virginia Capital Trail all the way to Richmond. The cycling is spectacular as is the scenery along this gorgeous, all paved trail! We spend our final night in Richmond with fantastic nightlife and dining options.
8:30 AM Shuttle return to BWI
After an amazing tour we return to BWI. Estimated arrival time 11:00 AM.
