My experience of First Light bicycle tours started with a week-long tour through Bohemia on the Prague-Vienna Danube bike tour. Our group of intrepid holiday-makers pedaled into the Czech countryside with our helmets, maps, carefully set-up bikes and each other. We also had a guide. Thanks to the presence of our guide, Briand at all key moments (junctions, hotel receptions, lunch-stop restaurants, occasionally a-wheel on the ride itself,...

“The No Guilt Meter on the van was the best! And how much chocolate can a person take?!!  

“Great routes, comprehensive maps and I love those Cannondale bikes…thanks to Jan and Jana, our trip guides too. They were superb…you certainly deliver what you say you will.”

“The route distances were just right, the hotels were cosy and I enjoyed we could take our time each day.  I didn’t realise how wonderful it could be. I wasn’t sure before we came but self guided tours are a great alternative to guided tours. My husband said he gained in confidence and was so relaxed at the end of the week. Now that’s saying something! Now about those hills, hah, hah.

“Thanks for such a great trip. Moravia in May was just explosive in color. A hearty thank you to Brian who just took such good care of us…we’re coming back! What else do you guys do?”

“ who would think you could just pull over, cool off by jumping in the lake then get back on your bike like that…the only thing I liked more than cycling around the beautiful lakes were the great restaurants that we ate in while looking over them at sunset. Thanks for a great tour.”

“What a remarkable journey with you guys!  We loved it!  In fact, my wife has called me at work already several times whining that she wants to be back in Bohemia on a bicycle. And for me, it is typical that when I’m on vacation, about 2-3 days before I’m slated to leave, I’ll start thinking about all the things I have to do when I get back home or to my office.  None of that happened this time.  I didn’t think of...

“Wow, what a beautiful, quiet area of France! Stunning scenery and I just love the little villages…it’s like a time warp.  The kids loved the pool at the end of each day! You can tell the cycling routes have been thoroughly researched. I’d recommend First Light to everyone I know.”

“This was out first bike tour and we had some concern it wouldn’t live up to our expectations. Well, you put on a great tour and we were thoroughly pleased with each day and each place we stayed. I can’t believe we haven’t done this before! We’re definitely coming back!  Unlike other vacations we’re still on a high from this one and felt great at the end of it. The days just seemed to go on and on. We had an absolutely great...

“Overall, we think the trip was great value. We’ve been on other bike tours and like the fact you give more riding time for the money.  The hotels were great but the five star castle rooms were breathtaking… the food was excellent and the daily routes really well thought out.   The roads were so quiet, I felt really safe. A big thank you to Brian and Katya, our guides, who just seemed to appear at the right moment.  Thanks so much for...

“Great bikes, great weather, great trip guides, great food, great sleeps at night and great cycling! Just great! Thanks again for a superb tour.” 

“…we got a taste of different styles of B&Bs.  The first night in a 15th century Tudor hunting lodge,  the next on a working organic farm, and the last in a luxurious B&B overlooking the sea! Thanks for everything - we really enjoyed the trip!”

“Thanks for a great trip! I’d definitely recommend Prague to Vienna to my friends, especially the day river rafting in Cesky Krumlov. What a blast!”

“The great camaraderie (not just amongst my friends, I hasten to add!); the food and drink; the villages and the scenery – all spectacular”. I also liked the opportunity to vary the routes on a daily basis by building in additional loops and arriving at our destination at a sociable hour.” 

“As a 220lb non-cycling male, I asked myself many times why I would go on a seven day bike tour. But the beautiful countryside, historic sights, great food and the even better cold beer at the end of the day were simply worth it and I knew the answer……….great fun with a fantastic feeling of well being – truly worth while and enjoyable.”

“The food was, without exception, excellent at every place we stayed. It was the only cycling holiday we’ve been on where we put on weight. Every place was charming. Each had its own distinctive character.” Paul B, Newcastle UK, Canyons & Steam Trains

“I just wanted to take a minute to let you know we had a great time on our recent trip.  Several people have asked about our experience and we’ve provided your name, telephone number, email and website information to them… hopefully some of these people will book with you! Again, thanks for a great time.  

“We thoroughly enjoyed the bike tour and would ride with First Light again, and recommend your company to friends. Everything was very well organized…accommodations were great, the hosts were all friendly and warm. The Vercor was just beautiful. Most of all, the people were great. The gentleman who owns Hotel des Sports was simply fantastic.”

“What a great bunch of people! Once again, we felt grateful for how considerate everyone was of our family needs. It was good to discover how doable a cycling holiday is with a toddler and we’re certainly up for more.” 

“First of all, thank you so much for a wonderful trip.  We had the most fun adventure as a family ever, with you.” 

“This tour exceeded all my expectations. It had the very best of service, every detail was cheerfully looked after by our efficient and friendly guides, the bikes extremely comfortable, and organization superb.”

“Loved the closing dinner, the views and the great company. Wunderbar!!”

“Big thank you to you for organising a very enjoyable tour! The route book was excellent…the pampering at La Moulinage wonderful. Our family had a great time.”

“Wonderful towns! Thanks to our great trip guides! It was a great trip. What a fabulous country!”