Itinerary

Day 1: Ride peaceful farm roads along part of Oregon’s Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway

Meet us in Boise. Hop in the van for a shuttle to Baker City. Bicycle past rural farms and rolling hills along part of the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway. Ride to Medical Springs, a near ghost town where a natural hot spring at one time hosted a steam bath used by the Native American population, then a resort (built by Abraham Lincoln’s cousin) featuring an Olympic-sized pool fed by the hot springs. Continue riding into the rolling hill country as the scenery changes from farmland to Ponderosa pine forest. Enjoy a descent through narrow canyons and along beautiful Catherine Creek. Tonight, stay at The Landing Hotel or The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs in La Grande, Oregon.
Meals Lunch, Dinner Lodging: The Landing Hotel, or The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs
Distance 59 miles Elevation + 2452 ft / -3108 ft

Day 2: Ride beside the Wallowa River into eagle cap wilderness, at the feet of the Wallowa mountains

Van to the quiet side of the hills this morning. Ride beside the Wallowa River as it curves beside the northern mountains of Oregon’s Columbia Plateau. Closer to today’s destination, the roads open out into farmland with tiny glimpses of Eagle Cap Peak. Come around a corner, and – ta-daa! You’re suddenly in full glorious view of Wallowa Lake and the Eagle Cap Wilderness, with Chief Joseph Mountain towering over you along with its neighbors: 30 peaks topping out over 8,000 feet. Stop for a photo or maybe a dozen. Watch for deer and eagles as you ride the lakeshore to tonight’s lodging at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Spend the next two nights enjoying spectacular views of the Wallowa Mountains and the tall pines. Dinner is on your own tonight.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch. lodging: Wallowa Lake Lodge
Distance 60 miles Elevation +3839 ft / – 2060 ft

Day 3: Explore Joseph, zoom up ther Wallowa Lake Tramway, tandem, paraglide, canoe, or go on a brewpub tour.

Take today off. (This place is too good to miss!) Ride the Wallowa Lake Tramway – possibly the easiest way to climb 3,700 feet! Swim or hike. Try tandem paragliding or rent a canoe or paddleboard (not included in price). Head over to the art-rich town of Joseph to shop, visit museums or the chocolate factory. Check out one of the several breweries. Or spend the day in peace by the lodge watching the deer on the lawn. Lunch is on your own.
Not enough biking yet? We can help. The ride to Imnaha with a 30-mile descent into a deep canyon gives you a sneak peak of forthcoming Hells Canyon … followed by a 30-mile climb back to the Lodge, of course!
Meals Breakfast, Dinner, Lodging: Wallowa Lake Lodge

Day 4: Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Hells Canyon overlook

Ride from Joseph into the Hells Canyon Wilderness today. Climb the high Wallowa Mountain Loop / Hells Canyon Scenic Byway to the Hells Canyon Overlook. Have a look at the deepest river gorge in North America. (More incredible photos!) You can do as much or as little of the 70+ mile route as you choose. Stay tonight and tomorrow at Pine Valley Lodge in Halfway, Oregon.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, dinner Lodging: Pine Valley Lodge
Distance: up to 73 miles. Elevation +5238 ft / – 7412 ft (or less)

Day 5: Ride from Halfway to a rugged remote stretch of Hells Canyon few will ever ride.

Today’s ride takes us deep into Hells Canyon. Leave Halfway and pedal (or coast) all the way down to the Snake River. Savor a nearly pancake-flat ride into a rugged and remote location of Hells Canyon. OK … there is one climb you won’t soon forget, but it’s somewhat short and very scenic! Continue beyond the dam to Visitors Center to see what the natural flow of the river looked like before the dam. Wild! This stretch of road is so quiet and free of traffic you will have plenty of time to reflect on your week circumnavigating the Wallowa Mountain Range and plummeting to the depths of Hells Canyon.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Pine Valley Lodge
Distance: 63 miles, elevation +3494 ft / -4427 ft

Day 6: Cross the Snake River back into Idaho

Enjoy another cruise back downhill to the Snake River this morning. Cross over into Idaho and cycle south along the river (now a lake) above the Oxbow Dam. Climb out of the gorge through aromatic sage and grasslands all the way up to the pines before coasting 15 miles downhill to the quaint little town of Cambridge. Following a celebratory lunch, we will load up and shuttle back to Boise. Now you can truly say you have been to Hell, and back!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: 57 miles Elevation: +3744 ft /-3711 ft

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

Hells Canyon & Wallowas Bike Tour

The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs
One of the largest Hot Springs in the Northwest! Over 2000 gallons per minute of 186 degree water comes out of the ground 24/7. The water heats the lodge building and is used for soaking.
Or We launched the Landing Hotel to provide a unique lodging option that features the vintage comfort and charm of a bed and breakfast while offering all the amenities and privacy of a modern hotel.
Wallowa Lake Lodge
Seated on 10 stunning acres at the end of Wallowa Lake, and on the banks of the Wallowa River, you’ll have plenty of space for wandering and whiling away the hours.
Pine Valley Lodge
In the days of the Old West, inns were built at various stopovers where weary travelers could recover from the dusty, teeth-rattling, and cramped quarters of overland stagecoaches.  With its quaint rooms, weathered boardwalks, and authentic ranch home feel, Pine Valley Lodge has captured the spirit of an Old West stagestop.

The hotels, Inns, and B&B’s we use are always among the finest the area has to offer. Our smaller group sizes(max. 13) allow us to stay at some award-winning places that can’t handle groups of 25 or more. We work closely with the innkeepers to make sure they understand your needs and ours, whether that is having a place to store your bike, an early morning breakfast or a convenient place to park the van, they are as committed to your vacation experience as we are.
Lodging is based upon two people to a room with a private bath. If you’re traveling solo on any of our trips, we’ll assign you a roommate of the same gender and often of the same age bracket. There is no extra charge if we can’t find you a roommate, even if you sign up the day before the trip starts. You can guarantee yourself a private room and bath if you pay the Single Room Fee. Occasionally a room with two beds consists of one bed plus a roll away bed or sofa bed.

Included:

• Deluxe lodging.
• All meals except 1 lunch and 1 dinner on your own. Snacks and beverages between meals
• Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
• Park and other entry fees
• Road /hybrid bike, (E-bike rent possible)
• Helmet and Wahoo GPS device
• Luggage transfer.

Not included:

• Night before and after the tour.
• Flights to and from the tour
• Alcoholic beverages at meals
• Gratuities guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $3379.- pp single fee $ 912.-
E-bike extra fee $200.-
Tour dates 2024:
30 Jun – 05 Jul Guaranteed

Conditions

Deposit 25%
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Meals and dining:
We know how important breakfast is to make sure your day starts off right. Most breakfasts are served at the inn where we spend the night and are either a set menu or a continental breakfast buffet. But if there is a local restaurant with a reputation for a great breakfast, we can guarantee we will find it and you will be treated to a nutritious meal to start the day.
Lunch is provided at a state park or similar scenic setting midway during the day’s ride. Guests are always surprised at the variety and quality of lunches we prepare. Besides sandwich fixings and cold drinks, we offer fresh fruits and vegetables and hot lunches such as tortellini with pesto or veggie burritos. If you prefer a certain item of food or drink, just let your tour guide know and we will be sure to prepare just the right lunch to keep your energy up for the rest of the day.
During the day water, fruit juices, soft drinks, energy bars, fruit, and snacks are available from the van. A cold beer from our cooler waits at the end of the day, and you can relive the day’s highlights at our wine and cheese party before dinner.
Dinner is eaten together at the best restaurant in the area. At most restaurants, you order what you want from the menu. Except for alcohol, everything is included, even appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert. If we have to shuttle everyone a short distance to get to that special place, we do it. We like to eat well.

If you have any special dietary requests, please let us know in advance. We regularly accommodate vegetarians and other restricted diets. All of our meals are carefully selected to provide you with the unusually high nutritional and caloric needs of your body on an outdoor adventure.