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Oregon Coast to Crater Lake Bike Tour

Summary

Created for stronger cyclists, this ‘heftier’ version of the Crater Lake tour crosses the Coast Range and sails down the knobby headlands of Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway along the craggy southern seaboard – then turns inland again to follow the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. The showstopper of the week, though, is the ride around one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon: spectacular Crater Lake – which Bicycling Magazine calls “a scenic road that will leave you breathless.” We time this tour to take part in the Ride the Rim Oregon event (entry fee included) so you have the opportunity to ride around Crater Lake without cars!

Recreational, Road bike

8 days

729 km / 453 mi

$ 4,426.-

Oregon Coast’s famous rock formations, or “sea stacks”
Gold Beach
Whitewater raft trip Rogue River
Crater Lake
Ride the Rim Oregon(event)
North Umpqua River, Clearwater Falls Park
Winchester Wine Country

Deposit for this tour is 25%

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Details

Type

Recreational, Road bike

Duration

8 days

Level

Moderate

Support

Guided

Daily distance

60-80 km / 37-50 mi

Total distance

729 km / 453 mi

Lodging

Deluxe, full board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Included

Dates

26 Aug 2023 - 02 Sep 2023
11 Sep 2023 - 18 Sep 2023

Start

Portland

Finish

Portland or Eugene

Airport at start

Portland

Airport at finish

Portland

Prices Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 4,426.-

E-bike rental

E-bike Fastroad E+ EX Pro or E-bike THRIVE E+ EX Pro

$ 200.-

Optional

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 1,049.-

Itinerary

Included / Not Included – lodging

Day 1: Ride the Oregon coast scenic byway to the dunes of Reedsport

Meet in Portland early and van (2.5 hours) southwest over the Central Oregon Coast Range to Newport. Pedal south with the coastal tailwind providing a gentle boost. Soak up the views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the Oregon Coast’s famous rock formations, or ‘sea stacks.’ Ride through tiny coastal villages, beachfront shaded by forests, and sand dunes. Spend tonight near the ocean in Reedsport at theSalbasgeon Inn .
Meals: Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Salbasgeon Inn
Distance: 81 miles Elevation: +4044 ft / -4413 ft

Day 2: Ride the coast from Reedsport to Bandon along Seven Devils Road.

Head south along the coast, bicycling through forests and along pristine beaches with sand dunes and lighthouses. The rolling hills of the aptly-named Seven Devils Road drop out onto the coast again at the Sunset Oceanfront Lodge in Bandon, a charmingly vibrant fishing and resort town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Sunset Oceanfront Lodge
Distance: 78 miles. Elevation +4002 ft / -3935 ft

Day 3: Ride the sunniest section of the Wild Rivers Coast scenic byway from Bandon to Gold Beach.

Today is another day of cycling Oregon’s wild coastline: sandy beaches; rocky cliffs; waves pounding the rocky sea stacks. The finish line is Gold Beach, a sportfishing town in the heart of Oregon’s “Banana Belt.” Boasting more sun than any other town on the Oregon or Washington coasts, Gold Beach is so far from any major metropolitan area that its gorgeous beaches remain wonderfully uncrowded. Dinner is on your own tonight, so you’ll have time to explore. Stay at Jots Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Lodging: Jots Resort
Distance: 64 miles. Elevation: +3326 ft / -3350 ft

Day 4: Continue along the coast to California. Be awed by the immense redwoods of Jedediah Smith State Park!

Today, enjoy more scenic, wild beauty along the Coast Highway as it approaches Crescent City, California. Lunch is a lovely picnic on the beach at Crissey Field, an Oregon State Recreation Site perched between the California border and the Winchuck River. Continue riding south to explore the magnificent old-growth redwoods of Jedediah Smith State Park. Stay tonight at Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge, a rafting and fishing resort located right on the river.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge
Distance: 56 miles. Elevation: +3790 ft / -3682 ft.

Day 5: Whitewater rafting on the Rogue river. Ride to Crater Lake National Park.

Take a thrilling whitewater raft trip through the gorges, canyons and old-growth forest along the Rogue River (the raft trip is included in your tour price). After lunch at Morrison’s, head to Union Creek, the birthplace of the Rogue. Pedal your bicycle through the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest across a high meadow covered with volcanic pumice from the explosion of Mt. Mazama some 8,000 years ago right to the rim of Crater Lake. From Crater Lake’s rim, gaze down 1,500 feet to the stunningly blue lake below. Spend the next two nights at the famous Crater Lake Lodge perched right on the rim of this mind-boggling caldera.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner. Lodging: Crater Lake Lodge.
Distance:24 miles (mostly climbing) Elevation: +3969 ft / -202 ft.

Day 6: Ride the Rim of Crater Lake without cars – a breathtaking spin crowning bicycling magazine’s “dream rides” list.

Today, bicycle around Crater Lake’s rim. This 34-mile (or 47-mile) ride is considered by Bicycling magazine to be one of the most spectacular one-day rides in the entire country. At an elevation of 7,000 feet and with plenty of ups and downs, the rim ride is more challenging than the distance would indicate, but if you need even more you can detour down to the Pinnacles overlook and back adding another 13.5 miles and 1300 ft of elevation. We will be joining the group event Ride the Rim Oregon for the morning. Your event entry fee is included. A boating expedition to the caldera’s tiny Wizard Island is on today’s schedule as well; the boat tour is also included as part of your trip package. Not a boater? If you prefer, hike up to Mt. Scott or Garfield Butte for phenomenal views of the lake and surrounding region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Crater Lake Lodge.
Distance: 34 or 47 miles. Elevation: +4110 ft / -4110 ft (short) +5428 ft / -5426 ft (long)

Day 7: Descend from Crater Lake to Diamond Lake, then on to Roseburg.

Pedal north out of Crater Lake to another gorgeous gem today – sparkling Diamond Lake, beloved by fishermen and wilderness enthusiasts alike. Ride a paved bicycle path around the lake, through wetland meadows laced with sparkling streams, then follow the North Umpqua River through evergreen forests and out into the farmland near Roseburg. Enjoy lunch at beautiful Clearwater Falls Park before heading on to Roseburg and tonight’s lodging at the Holiday Inn Express.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Holiday Inn Express Roseburg.
Distance: 69 miles (or more, mostly descending). Elevation: +2228 ft / -8174 ft (or more, mostly descending)

Day 8: Ride Winchester’s wine country.

Sample yet another flavor of Oregon countryside as you ride up, down and through Winchester Wine Country. Enjoy a creekside picnic lunch in the shade before shuttling north to your drop-off in Eugene or Portland.
Meals; Breakfast, Lunch.
Distance: 34 miles. Elevation: +1399 ft / -1399 ft.

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Included:

Lodging
All meals included except one dinner
Road / hybrid bike
River rafting, hiking, boat ride and Ride the Rim Oregon (event)
Luggage transfer.

Not Included:

Night before and after the tour
Flights to and from the tour
Gratuities guides

Lodging

Salbasgeon Inn
Sunset Oceanfront Lodge
Jots Resort.
Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge
Crater Lake Lodge.
Holiday Inn Express Roseburg.

Vaccine or test: A negative Covid test will be required within 72 hours of departure for all non-fully vaccinated guests. or Proof of a completed Covid vaccination course can be used in lieu of a Covid test. A "completed Covid vaccination course" means that the guest has had 1 or 2 shots (depending on vaccine brand) and has completed the 2-week waiting period post final shot.
All of our guides are fully vaccinated.

Map & Routes

Map

Satellite

Bicycle

A road or Hybrid bike is included in the price,

E-bikes

are available for an extra fee.
Prior to your bike tour, we request your height in order to choose the right frame size for you. (If you have a fit sheet or sizing information on your personal bicycle, you are welcome to send that to us, and we will do our best to match your geometry and specs.) On the first day of each bicycle tour, your guides tweak your bike fit to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. If they can’t get the fit just right, we typically carry a couple of extra sizes. We try to make sure we have the right size and type of bike you need to enjoy your cycling vacation.

Giant Defy ADV 3

Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This all-new endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides in all types of conditions. It’s smooth, it’s efficient, and it’s fast.
Ride farther and faster with an all-new composite frameset that’s engineered with endurance geometry and built-in compliance. Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, it’s engineered with tube shapes that are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations. And the frame is still stiff in all the ways that matter—for pedaling efficiency as well as steering and cornering precision. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it just the right feel. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat mounts and 12mm thru-axles. The D-Fuse Seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road.
Components: Giant Conduct disc brakes, Shimano Tiagra groupset, 50/34 cranks, 11 x 34 cassette, Giant S-R2 tubeless wheelset 700x28c

Hybrid / flat Bar Road bike

The perfect balance of road bike speed and city bike versatility. Built on a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frameset, this new flat-bar road bike puts the rider in a comfortable position that’s smooth and efficient. The fast-rolling 700c wheels and vibration-absorbing composite D-Fuse seatpost help smooth out rough roads. The fast-rolling 700c wheels can accommodate large tires up to 32c, perfect for tackling rough roads with confidence and control, while integrated ergo bar ends keep your hands comfortable on longer adventures. Powerful disc brakes give you added control in all types of weather, and easy-to-use rack mounts make FastRoad SL a smart choice for commuting, fitness riding and weekend adventures.
E-Bike Thrive E+ EX PRO
With THRIVE E+ EX PRO, you get an all-access pass to speed no mater what your fitness level
Designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, Thrive E+ EX Pro is the first road E-bike built specifically for women. Get up to speed fast with the new SyncDrive Pro motor that provides a natural, yet powerful, E-bike experience. The new motor also features a Smart support mode that automatically adjusts the support level based on your ride. PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology translates six measurements about your riding and adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time for a fast and fluid ride quality. The EnergyPak Smart 375 battery is so sleek, you’ll have your friends looking twice to know it’s an E-bike.