Breathtaking scenery
Always wanted to cycle the Otago Rail Trail but could never find the time with friends?
Join us on this tour and experience the trail with like-minded cycling enthusiasts. Discover old historic gold-mining villages, country pubs, rugged scenery and find out what “Southern Hospitality” is all about.
Highlights
- 5 days/4 nights Otago Rail Trail Tour
- Bike hire, including helmet, puncture repair kit and pump, odometer and water bottle holder.
- 4 nights ensuite accommodation on the Rail Trail
- Breakfasts daily
- Hosted small group tour
- FREE upgrade to E-bike if required
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How to book
A deposit of $250 per person is required together with a completed registration form to secure a reservation. The final balance is due 60 days prior to departure and an invoice will be sent to you prior to this date. All prices are based on payment by direct credit. If you wish to pay by credit card, we accept Visa & MasterCard. Payments made via credit card are subject to a 2% surcharge. Our tours are contingent on sufficient numbers participating on the tour. If the tour does not go ahead due to lack of numbers, a full refund of your deposit will be made no later than 3 months prior to the tour departure date.
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All reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this brochure at the time of printing, but services offered, package availability and times may be subject to change from time to time. We will advise you of any changes as soon as we are made aware of them ourselves. These terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with those shown here: https://www.travelencounters.co.nz/terms-conditions/
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Prior to flight ticketing, refunds will be made in full.
After flight ticketing and up to 60 days, loss of deposit.
Under 60 days - commencement of tour, no refund.
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking in case of sickness or other problem that might prevent you travelling, as well as giving you peace of mind whilst you are on tour.
General Tour Information
- If you wish to book your own airfare, you will be charged for a land only price. If your flight times do not coincide with other travellers in the tour, you will be required to make your own way to the accommodation at the start of the tour and to the airport at the end of the tour.
- Our tours are contingent on sufficient numbers participating on the tour. If the tour does not go ahead due to lack of numbers, a full refund of your deposit will be made.
- Bookings are required at least 60 days prior to departure. Late bookings will be considered, but may be subject to surcharge costs.
- Our privacy policy can be read here: https://www.travelencounters.co.nz/privacy-policy/
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