Why Self-Guided?

Travel as you please and at your own pace.

What's included?

Testimonials

"The Katy Trail is definitely a one of a kind and we will remember it for ever. We appreciate all of your efforts to make it a really great trip."
~ Jim Marcoux, Michigan

"We loved the PEI cycling tour. The B&B's were wonderful. Thanks for helping with our blown tire. This is definitely something we would recommend and would love to do again."
~ Marilyn Blakley, Ontario

"We had a great time on the Katy Trail and enjoyed all the B&B's and innkeepers. It was so nice at the end of the day to arrive at our lodging and have our luggage already there."
~ Susan Skaggs

"Mom and I had a great trip to PEI and enjoyed ourselves very much! We loved the countryside and the tour was very beautiful and varied. The tour was excellent and we were grateful that you chose less hilly roads, where possible. The inns were very good. Roseneath B&B at Montague was really lovely."
~ Linda Chehab, Florida

"Rob and I both really thought that the PEI bike trip was wonderful. The B&B's were great. We’ve recommended you and the trip to a lot of people."
~ Elizabeth Conti, Texas

Self-Guided Bike Tours

Bike the Katy Trail

America’s longest rail to trail cycling trail (225 miles) see limestone cliffs, two Missouri capital cities, winery towns and ragtime history

Enjoy our Midwestern hospitality, the beauty of the Missouri River valley, small villages and comfortable accommodations. The Katy Trail is generally flat and easy to ride.

Tours start at $550 (US) per person/double occupancy. more >

Prince Edward Island

Enjoy a memorable visit to Canada’s smallest province a cycling paradise with beautiful, unhurried coastal roads, fabulous seafood, welcoming hosts and home to Anne of Green Gables.

Cycle the Confederation Trail (279 k or 179 miles) or take our Tip-to-Tip bicycle tour and follow quiet roads along PEI’s beautiful north shore. Stay in charming and comfortable inns. You will have a wonderful experience cycling in Atlantic Canada.

Tours start at $570 (US) per person/double occupancy. more >

The Rail to Trail Paths
Missouri’s Katy Trail and PEI’s Confederation Trail have hard packed, well-maintained, and generally level surfaces. Each is rated easy to cycle because there are no hills on the trails.

About Self-Guided Cycling Tours
A self-guided cycling vacation from the Independent Tourist comes with the freedom to travel as you please and at your own pace. There is no rigid timetable; no anxious tour leader maintaining a schedule and no tour group to hold you back. It is after all your vacation – follow your dreams with our independent tours.