Lake Balaton is No.1. holiday destination in Hungary. The cycle path is complete around the lake – so how about a bike tour this year? In addition to cycling along the shore, we take you to day trips to see more of the surrounding landscape, its natural beauties and cultural treasures. With own or rented bike you’ll surely enjoy the trip !
Day 1 Budapest Arrival in Budapest. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Budapest - Csopak Together with your bike, you take a train to Csopak, at the Northern shore of Lake Balaton. The bike trail allows you to explore Balatonfüred and the Tihany peninsula.
(Total: 25 km)
Dinner and overnight in Csopak.
Day 3 Csopak Route proposals for today: Balaton Uplands or Káli Basin (volcanic hills, wine cellars, folk houses, Spring Theodora) or Tihany peninsula (Abbey Church, Echo Hill,Inner Lake) or Eastern basin of the lake (return to Tihany by ferry).
(Optional routes, max. 50 km).
We provide packed lunch today.
Overnight in Csopak.
Day 4 Csopak - Keszthely Today you ride along the Northern shore. Mountans will accompany you from the right while on your left, the lake is inviting for a rest – or swim.
(Total: 70 km) To shorten the route, you may take a train towards Keszthely (direct trains run up to Badacsony).
We provide luggage transport to Keszthely.
Dinner and overnight in Keszthely.
Day 5 Keszthely Route proposals for today: Keszthely (Festetics Castle) or Hévíz (thermal lake, lake bath) or Szigliget (castle ruins, lake view). Optional routes, max. 50 km.
We provide packed lunch today.
Overnight in Keszthely.
Day 6 Keszthely - Balatonlelle Your route today may lead through the moorland of lake Kis-Balaton (bison reserve, study path) and continue on the flat Southern shore. (Total: 50 km). To shorten the route, you may take a train towards Balatonlelle (direct trains run frequently).
We provide luggage transport to Balatonlelle.
Dinner and overnight in Balatonlelle.
Day 7 Balatonlelle Route proposals for today: Outer-Somogy (stud farm, embroidery museum, castle ruins, churches) or Siófok (bustling summer life) or ship excursion or just relax.
(Optional routes, max. 50 km)
We provide packed lunch today.
Overnight in Balatonlelle. Distance according to your choice.
Day 8 Balatonlelle - Budapest Train ride to Budapest (along with the bike). We collect the bikes in Budapest and provide you with a farewell dinner.
Overnight in Budapest.
Day 9 End of the tour We hope you enjoyed your bike tour and will return one day.
Have a pleasant flight home !
Details
Starting point Budapest
End Budapest
How to get there Budapest is easily accessible from most airports in Europe
Accommodation In comfortable hotels or panzios
Number of people Minimum of 2 persons
Carrying The transfers of your luggage is ensured by vehicle. Thus you only have to carry your things needed for the day (picnic, camera...).
Options - Extra night in Budapest (B&B) in double room, pp : 28€
- Bike rental : 75€
- Transfer from the airport(per pers/one way) : 15€
- Extra night in Budapest (B&B) in single room : 44€
- Dinner, pp : 12€
Included Welcome meeting, 8 nights, 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners, 3 lunch boxes, cycling map, travel documents, train tickets (from and to Budapest)
Not included Bike rental, train/bus/ship rides at Lake Balaton, entries, travel insurance, personal expenses, evtl. bike repairs.
