Tour Planning and Support
What is included?- Route design and confirmation
- Reservations for overnight camping and lodging
- Securing all permits and registrations
- Booking of all included events and activities
- Publishing the tour itinerary
- Publishing maps and route guides
- Menu and meal planning
- Procurement of all food, drinks, and supplies
Estimated Cost: $1500 per tour
Rider Support
What is included?- SAG wagon - catch a ride anytime you want
- Trained bicycle mechanic with spare parts and tools
- Trained First Aid providers with supplies
- 2 man crew equiped with business band radios
- Ice cold water refills and sports drinks
- All snacks and lunches are included
- Lunch stops include tables and chairs for all
Estimated Cost: $50 per rider/ per day
Transportation and Camp Support
What is included?- Transportation to the ride starting point
- Bicycle and gear transport
- Group camping support - "Comfort Camping"
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Transportation back home at ride's end
- Transportation "on call" at all times
Estimated Cost: $85 per rider/ per day
Transportation and Lodging Support
What is included?- Transportation to the ride starting point
- Bicycle and gear transport
- Motel lodging arrangements
- Breakfasts and dinners (w/ some exceptions)
- Transportation back home at ride's end
- Transportation "on call" at all times
Estimated Cost: $50 per rider/ per day
(Does not include the cost of lodging.)
- Family size tent for 2
- Queen air bed with bedding
- or 2 twin air beds for singles
- Porter service - your bags await you at your tent
Estimated Cost: $25 per person/per day
Bicycle Rental Estimates- Hybrid bike $150 per week
- Road bike $250 per week
- Premium road bike $350 per week
Payment Terms – A $1500 planning deposit is required to initiate detailed planning and reservations.
Payment in full is required as each individual rider books thier own reservation.
Cancelations – A 10% cancelation fee will be charged on all cancelations. If a cancelation is made within 30 days of the departure date a 50% cancelation fee will be charged.
Tips – Tipping the crew for exceptional service is certainly encouraged. When any events, activities, and restaurant meals are included in the tours package price we also pay a 15% gratuity. If you feel that exceptional service warrants a larger tip then you may provide an additional gratuity directly to the third party. If an event, activity, or meal is organized by Unusual Tour, but paid for by the guests, then gratuities will be the responsibility of the guest.
What is not included?
Bicycle – Most participants bring thier own bikes to ride on. A variety of bikes are available for rent by the week.
Personal Riding Gear – Weather conditions may vary greatly over the course of your tour. You can be riding in triple digit heat at the beginning of the week and in a forty degree rain storm before the week is up – even in August! Each rider should be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. You will need to bring your helmet too as we require all riders to wear a helmet at all times while riding on our tours.
Personal Camping Gear – The standard accommodation is camping. You will need to provide your own tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad/air mattress, and pillow along with anything else you might need to make your camping experience more comfortable. Suggested personal clothing is also included on the detailed gear list.
Outside Meals - Sometimes it is more convenient, or more desirable, for guests to be free to choose a restaurant meal themselves instead of eating with the group. These meals will not be included in the package and the tour itinerary will explicitly say so. Restaurant meals consumed while traveling to/from our destination are also not included.
Incidental Costs - Incidental costs accumulated while on the tour will be billed to the group coordinator for payment in full. The group is responsible for distribution of incidental costs amongst themselves.
Share the Wealth - As we pass through the small towns along our route it is often desirable to "stop and check it out." We encourage our guests to "leave some of their money behind" in the local shops. These small towns have a tough time surviving these days and your business is greatly appreciated.