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Bike through Arizona's Splendor with Alyson Adventures

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An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

Tequila sunsets and quiet desert trails are the backdrop for this colorful ride through the Great Southwest. From the hip and happening neighborhoods of Tucson to the historic Mission Trail, each day's ride will offer another glimpse at the beauty of Arizona. Add a night in Nogales and a ride through Saguaro National Park and you have an authentic American adventure waiting to happen.

Cycling Arizona's Mission Trail: Bike through Arizona's Splendor

Coyotes, Cactus & Cowboys!

Starting in Tucson, we’ll tour the city to get a bit of local color while getting used to our bikes, and then enjoy a welcome dinner. The next day we’ll make our way south through historic and Mexican-flavored neighborhoods before entering the San Xavier Indian Reservation. We’ll stop at the magnificent Mission San Xavier del Bac, founded in 1700 by Father Kino. From the mission we’ll pedal through the Indian village of Bac, with its picturesque graveyard, and then plunge into the stark and sometimes startling landscape of the Sonoran desert on quiet Mission Road.

Our route follows the beautiful Santa Cruz River, a linear oasis in the desert. From the artists’ village of Tubac (Arizona’s oldest town) to the Tumacacori National Historic Park, there is plenty to see. We’ll learn of the cultural clashes between Spanish settlers and local Apaches, and see the beautiful remnants of the old, failed mission. Continuing southward we head to the border town of Nogales with its laid-back atmosphere and plenty of sights and shopping, and we'll walk across the border for dinner. We’ll return to Tucson via an alternate route which will include a ride through Saguaro National Park. From the lush green grasslands to the sea of sand and desert, from cosmopolitan Tucson to honky-tonk Nogales, our Cycling Arizona tour offers plenty of variety, great rides and a chance to experience the Southwest like no other tour.

Highlights:

Tour Tucson, famous for its bi-cultural heritage.
Ride through the rough beauty of Saguaro National Park.
Visit Indian villages and art colonies along our route.
Cross the border for dinner in Nogales, Mexico.
Enjoy REAL Southwest cuisine and relax with an ice cold cerveza after a long ride.
Experience the desert while riding with a great group of new friends.

Is it the right vacation for you? Our typical cycling day is 35-55 miles on flat and gently rolling terrain, making this an ideal trip for the casual cyclist.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
April 12 to 19, 2008: $1,595: A trip for gay men & lesbians.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Starts and ends in Tucson, Arizona

Price includes: Comfortable hotels and bed-and-breakfasts that typify the region's variety; Services of tour guide; All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners, with snacks along the way; Transportation to get luggage (and tired riders!) to destination; Welcome and Farewell Dinners with wine or beer; Map and route instructions.

Not included: Transportation to and from Tucson; Bike rental; Souvenirs, admissions; Gratuities for guide; Personal expenses such as phone, fax and beverages not included with meals.

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