Duration: | 7 days / 6 nights | |
Cycling Distance: | ca. 220/137 miles, from it 39-52 km / 24-33 miles per day (Daily 4 - 6 hours cycle - by moderated speed - on some days individual extension of stage possible) |
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Level of difficulty: |
You ride a bicycle mainly on the wonderful Lake Balaton cycle trail (entirely well signposted) around the "Hungarian Sea", mostly times on excellent cycle path. The stage is easy, only the North and East shore of the Balaton Lake has a few hillside routes. But the south and the west shore is completely flat. This tour is well recommend for every cyclist with average experience and suitable for families and seniors. An easy bicycle-aficionado-tour for everyone. (Level 1. - easy) |
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Level of support: | Information about the service and luggage van (the “Technical Service”) - The Driver of the back-up van, however, is not just a chauffeur & luggage supplier! The escort van carries your luggage from hotel to hotel and brings some spare-bikes too. For even more safety along the way is the driver of the van equipped with mobile (cell-) phone. The daily biking routes cross again and again the way of the service and luggage van. The van follows the cyclists without coming in sight or disturbing. It has the tools, spare parts and a travel pharmacy, additional bike bags on board. The driver help repair the failures with the rented bikes - he is ready to help for you! The two included van/bus transfers of this tour made possible to make a there and back transport to/from the starting/ending point at the Balaton lakeside. During this transports the driver of the van carries your bicycles in our special bike-transporting trailer free of costs. |
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Start city: | Budapest (Hungary) | |
End city: | Budapest (Hungary) | |
Prices & details: | see you below | |
During the cycling tour you get acquainted with the most famous Holiday Resort of Hungary. Lake Balaton is the biggest natural freshwater lake in Europe with water surface of 600 square km (232 square mile). The length of the shoreline is approximately 210 km (130 miles). The southern shore of the lake is known for its shallow water beaches and its spectacular panorama. One of the many reasons why so many tourists the southern shore choose to see the marvellous sunset behind the hills. The northern shore has hills and the most beautiful region with its meadows, forests and ravines. The area is well known for its white & red wines, therefore nice vineyards surround it. Only 7 km (4 miles) of cycling the World’s third largest thermal lake, Hévíz can be reached as well. The place is known as a curative centre from the time of the Roman emperors. May and June, when fruit trees are flowering, is a very romantic part of the year to come and ride a bike through this area. September and October are restful and charming coloured. |
Day 1 – ARRIVAL TO BUDAPEST (Hungary) – Arrival to the Hotel of Budapest in your organisation. Overnight stay in our contractual hotel in Budapest. (its location is favourable to the 1st-cycling-day-program) Day 2 – ALONG THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF THE “HUNGARIAN SEA” – After breakfast meeting with the Driver of the transport-van at the hotel at 8:45 clock. The transfer van/bus takes you collectively to the south side of the Lake-Balaton (approx. 1 hour) Handing over the bikes and information material. You cycle on the flat south lakeside. Panoramic view and chance for swimming en route.
(Stage approx. 46 km / 29 miles cycling) Day 3 – THE “CAPITAL OF BALATON” ON THE WEST SHORE – Cycling on the south lakeside and swimming if possible. The lake panorama with the old volcanic mountains on the opposite side will charm you for miles. You cycle first towards the western lakeside and then to the “capital of the Balaton” – Keszthely.
(Stage approx. 45 km / 28 miles cycling) Day 4 – TWO WONDERS: TAKING A BATH AND CYCLING – Worth visiting is today the Castle and Castle Park Festetics or/and to do a walking in the downtown of Keszthely after a short bike trip from the thermal Lake of Hévíz - where you can enjoy Europe’s largest thermal lake, with a water temperature of 32 C. Early afternoon you start off cycling along the northern lakeside, passing by some amazing dormant volcanoes, splendid panorama and wonderful vineyards.
(Stage approx. 39 or optional 53 km / 24-33 miles cycling) Day 5 – ALONG THE VOLCANIC NORTHERN COAST – Last chance to take a look at the tuff organ pipes on the Badacsony hill. Continue towards Eastern and the peninsula Tihany ahead of us. The peninsula is very rich in sights and natural attractions. After the visit the last few biking miles begin until we reach Balatonfüred (thermal-spa resort). There are 5 springs and also a beautiful park located near the yacht harbour.
(Stage approx. 52 km / 33 miles cycling) Day 6 – ROUND TRIP COMPLETED, GO TO BUDAPEST – Our last cycling day has been started. Bicycling along the north-east bay of the Lake Balaton. The Holy Right Hand Chapel with its gold mosaics is located in Balatonalmádi. During this stage you will pass by an impressive yellow soil wall down the eastern bank. Today will your circular trip completed and say goodbye to your bikes at the worth seeing high coast by panoramic wiev. The transfer van/bus is ready to take you together to the hotel in Budapest. (1 hour). Accommodation in Budapest again.
(Stage approx. 38 km / 24 miles cycling) Day 7 – Individual departure after breakfast or exploring Budapest’s, if any additional night/s in Budapest. (possible extra booking/s, see prices below). Included services:
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Lake Balaton Round Trip – Prices per person in EURO:
SEASONS 2023 | 07.April – 27.April 01. Sept. – 19. Oct. |
28. April – 16. May 26. May - 06. June |
09. June – 31. Aug. |
In double (or twin) room | 798 € | 896 € | 1089 € |
Single room supplement (1 person / 1 room / 1 supplement) |
218 € | 244 € | 319 € |
Bike rental (21-gear touring bike) | 59 € |
Included in the bike rental |
Optional (not included in the tour price, extras):
- Hire of our ladies and / or gents touring bikes with Shimano 21-speed gears and V-Breaks for the cycling days (e-bikes are available too, more bicycle-info).
- Additional nights in Budapest, prices see below.
- Half board package for four cycling days (from 2 to 5 day) and for a supplementary price of EURO 119.00
per person (= 4 X three course dinner, sometimes buffet dinner, advance reservation is necessary!)
- Separated: lunches and beverages during the cycling tour. (to manage on the spot)
- Hire of our ladies and / or gents touring bikes with Shimano 21-speed gears and V-Breaks for the cycling days (e-bikes are available too, more bicycle-info).
- Additional nights in Budapest, prices see below.
- Half board package for four cycling days (from 2 to 5 day) and for a supplementary price of EURO 119.00
per person (= 4 X three course dinner, sometimes buffet dinner, advance reservation is necessary!)
- Separated: lunches and beverages during the cycling tour. (to manage on the spot)
We gladly book additional night at our partner hotel in Budapest before or after your bicycle tour:
Prices of additional nights (Extra nights) in our contractual Hotel in Budapest
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (own organization): - Your arrival and departure between Budapest and your home, before and after the tour. - Travel insurance (accident and health) as well as your free European Health Insurance Card. |