Denmark Islands Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Denmark Islands Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Sep

Charming Harbors, Medieval Villages & Fairy-Tale Castles on the Baltic Sea

On the Danish islands, the intentional hygge way of life is felt all around. Experience it as you pause in a cozy café and savor the flavors of Scandinavian treats. Feel it as you relax in our elegant hotels, where comfort is in the details. As you cycle the picturesque Danish coast, passing windmills, pastel-colored beach houses and fairy-tale manors, take time away from the daily rush to enjoy life’s quieter pleasures.

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Highlights

  • Cycle coastal paths on the Danish Isles, passing scenic harbors and quaint fishing villages where time seems to stand still 
  • Relax on white-sand beaches and luxuriate in our thatched-roof Relais & Châteaux hotel—a classic Scandinavian gem
  • Explore Funen Island's postcard-perfect landscapes and get to know the fairy-tale castles and ancient villages that inspired Hans Christian Andersen 
  • Savor farm-fresh Nordic cuisine and dine on seasonal delicacies at our hotel's elegant restaurant overlooking Svendborg Sound
Denmark Islands Bike Tour map

Denmark

Start/EndCopenhagen

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Bike the idyllic Hindsholm Peninsula, passing historic villages, vibrant market towns and impressive manors of old Danish nobility Explore the colorful historic port town of Kerteminde, which National Geographic called one of Europe’s best secret villages in Europe Stay in the fairy-tale town of Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, and savor modern Scandinavian fare.

Accommodations
Hotel Odeon

(1 night)

Night 1

Hotel Odeon
Odense
*Deluxe Hotel

A modern elegant retreat close to excellent shopping, nightlife and the Hans Christian Andersen’s House, an innovative museum and garden.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Ride on the famous and aptly named Fyn “Castle Route,” featuring a stunning coastline, bucolic pastures and farmland and some of Denmark’s most beautiful castles Pedal rolling hills past hedgerows and admire Broholm Castle, an impressive 12th-century fortress Pause for a locally inspired lunch on the Garden Island of Fyn before riding into the charming town of Svendborg Make your way to the Danish archipelago, passing through Langeland Island’s fragrant woodland, wild seaside and rural hamlets Linger over a farm-fresh lunch at a castle Spin past the villages, apple orchards, lovely gardens and stately manor houses of Tåsinge Island Svendborg's quaint shops and pretty streets await.

Accommodations
Stella Maris

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Stella Maris
Svendborg
Premiere Hotel

Airy rooms with great natural light, a quiet courtyard and a superb restaurant are just a few of the tranquil South Fyn comforts found at this beachfront boutique hotel on the Svendborg Sound.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Ferry to Ærø Island and start your ride from its scenic port Patchwork pastures and sprawling farmland lead to the enchanting city of Ærøskøbing, the best-preserved 18th-century town in Denmark Delight in a signature picnic lunch at the last remaining ducal residence • See Egeskov Castle, a water castle from the Renaissance • Drink in the so-called Funen Alps around Svanninge as you cycle amid green forests and sloping hills dotted with cross-timbered homes Celebrate this wonderful week with an unforgettable Nordic dinner Bike on Helnæs Island, a quiet place inhabited since the Stone Age • Get one last look at the region's sweeping sea views, white-sand beaches and a historic lighthouse.

Accommodations
Falsled Kro

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Falsled Kro
Millinge
Premiere Hotel

This classic thatched-roofed inn invites a Scandinavian hygge experience with its authentic Danish design, cozy rooms, roaring fires and beautiful surroundings. A Relais & Châteaux member.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,999 /person

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Hotel Odeon
Odense

*Deluxe Hotel

A modern elegant retreat close to excellent shopping, nightlife and the Hans Christian Andersen’s House, an innovative museum and garden.

Nights 2-3

Stella Maris
Svendborg

Premiere Hotel

Airy rooms with great natural light, a quiet courtyard and a superb restaurant are just a few of the tranquil South Fyn comforts found at this beachfront boutique hotel on the Svendborg Sound.

Nights 4-5

Falsled Kro
Millinge

Premiere Hotel

This classic thatched-roofed inn invites a Scandinavian hygge experience with its authentic Danish design, cozy rooms, roaring fires and beautiful surroundings. A Relais & Châteaux member.

From $5,999 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $5,999 /person

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