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El Tour de Tucson Getaway Bike Tour
Trip Overview
Make a charity event into a vacation getaway in and around the cycling-friendly city of Tucson. Register for the Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, charity ride known as “El Tour de Tucson,” and we’ll help you make it a full four days of fun and cycling. We provide a hybrid bike, gravel bike or e-bike or bring your own.
This tour is the perfect extension to our 5-day tour Nov.12-16 in Tucson & Saguaro National Park, which ends midday on Thursday. Or come just for the El Tour de Tucson Getaway — and let us make it easy for you to participate ... and include fun additions to make this a four-day getaway. Arrive Thursday afternoon for a welcome dinner. Enjoy a Friday ride and pick up your event packet. Then, join the Saturday El Tour de Tucson event of either 32, 63 or 102 miles … and we’ll provide lodging near the start, most meals, a ride in the national park, and van support for our activities. Contact our office about a discount on El Tour event registration!
After you finish the event, we provide a celebratory dinner. Plus, on Sunday, we add a short ride or a walk in the Botanical Gardens to stretch your legs. Do this epic event, support community charities, and enjoy the festive atmosphere at the finish when you join El Tour de Tucson.
Learn more about our 5-day bike tour before the charity event in Tucson & Saguaro National Park
Itinerary
From start to finish, check out the route.
Meet at The Downtown Clifton for a 6:00 p.m. welcome meeting followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
After a hearty breakfast, cycle or shuttle to the beginning of today’s ride at the Saguaro National Park East entrance. Cycle the acclaimed picturesque Cactus Forest Drive, which runs through the heart of an extensive saguaro forest, noting the unique Sonoran Desert life. After lunch, head back to downtown Tucson to explore the event activities and prepare for tomorrow's ride. Dinner is on your own.
Check your distance for your start time. Rides start at 7, 9 or 10:00 a.m. (Early riders may need to have breakfast on their own.) We recommend you arrive well ahead of the start time. Participate in the event, enjoy the event’s snacks along the way, and celebrate at the finish. Afterward, meet for a group celebration dinner.
Have breakfast downtown, and then enjoy a cycle route by some of the city’s best murals. Known for its numerous sculptures as well as more than 1,000 murals, Tucson’s public art scene is a vibrant reflection of the unbeatable community spirit … along with a whimsical outlook on life. You cycle by a number of the more lauded murals, noted by the local art museum as not to be missed. Plus, get a glimpse into some of the city’s more colorful neighborhoods. Those opting to explore the Tucson Botanical Gardens instead will enjoy 17 themed garden spaces that foster a connection to nature through art, science, and history. As you walk through this lush oasis in the heart of Tucson, you notice specialty gardens such as the Cactus & Succulent Garden, Barrio Garden, and Herb Garden, highlighting the diversity of native plants in Tucson. Return to the hotel by 12 p.m. for check out. Lunch is on your own. We offer a 1 p.m. shuttle to the airport and say farewell.
Map
Dates & Pricing
Prices are per person based on double occupancy (2 people in one room). Single supplement for private room is listed at the top of this page. A deposit of $500 holds your reservation for most tours. For weekend tours, the deposit is $300.
What’s Included
3 nights’ lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, shuttle from airport to hotel and return to airport offered at one time on Friday and Sunday. Contact our office to receive the discount code for event registration. You register for the event, and their support is included during the event. We also include detailed maps and itineraries, experienced guides, full van support — plus use of a bike and helmet. Airfare is not included.
Dates & Pricing
Prices are per person based on double occupancy (2 people in one room). Single supplement for private room is listed at the top of this page. A deposit of $500 holds your reservation for most tours. For weekend tours, the deposit is $300.
What’s Included
3 nights’ lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, shuttle from airport to hotel and return to airport offered at one time on Friday and Sunday. Contact our office to receive the discount code for event registration. You register for the event, and their support is included during the event. We also include detailed maps and itineraries, experienced guides, full van support — plus use of a bike and helmet. Airfare is not included.
Inns
Where you stay along the way.
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