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Breakfasts are included with lodging and vary from continental - rolls, cheese, cold cuts, juice, & coffee to satisfying buffets including cereals, rolls, breads, fruits, juices, eggs, cheeses etc. Where feasible we will gladly supplement with instant oatmeal, and fresh fruit.
Approximately 2/3rds of the lunches and dinners are included in each tour. Some freshly made box or bag lunches are used to facilitate travel. Other lunches and dinners will be arranged for the group and some are with limited menu options. Beverages are not included in the cost of provided meals. Local cuisine will be adapted to typical diets of health conscious participants when feasible. The lunches you buy should be in the $6 to $10 range, while dinners are in the $10 to $18 range. Lunch and dinner menus are more interchangeable than in American restaurants. |
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A variety of clean, comfortable and friendly hotels, lodges and inns will be used for accommodations. Normally, each room has its own bath and toilet. In the mountain lodges washrooms, showers and toilets are in common. All accommodations have ample hot water. At the mountain lodges the hours of hot water use may be limited. | ||||||
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| If you prefer the companionship and economy of double occupancy, we will arrange a suitable partner for sharing your room. Alternatively, we can also provide individual accommodations for you at an additional cost. | |||||||
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We will generally cycle in small groups and assist you if you have a flat tire or other problem. One of our experienced leaders on each tour is always available to fix flats quickly and easily while on the ride. Should you need further assistance, we will call our cell phone dispatched support vehicle which is usually close by. Both ride and van leaders are equipped with tool essentials to deal with most situations that may arise. | ||||||
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The cycling is enjoyable and offers two choices at different levels. On the Danube Delight Tour you will ride on flat terrain, whereas on the Cycling Austria’s Heartland there are some moderate hills on the first three days. If you have previously ridden 35- 45 miles with some hills it should not pose a problem. Bicycles have comfortable seats and upright handlebars and are of a cross bike variety with 21 gears.
This rugged terrain of ascents and descents has moderately strenuous hiking. Some fitness training (brisk walking, jogging, stair climbing, or treadmill exercise), would be a good preparation. Hiking shoes should be previously worn and comfortable to avoid blisters. Daily hiking elevation is mostly between 1500 and 2500 meters (5,000 and 8,000 feet). The optional Dachstein ascent is an additional 214 meter (700 feet) climb. |
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Upon receipt of your registration and final payment, due May 1st, you will receive a full packet of information. Included are suggestions for clothing, shoes, gear, some tips on physical conditioning, airport transfers and arrival & departure specifics. You will receive information regarding, the tour, pre and post-tour lodging confirmations and the pre-tour orientation dinner.
Our hiking and biking tours can be done by any physically active adult comfortable with walk and cycling at a recreation pace. The hiking does includes significant stretches of uphill and down hill walking for up to 8 hours per day. Seniors in good health and physical condition can participate in our adventures. |
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