Itinerary

Day 1: Pedal beside the Pend Oreille river through the million-acre-colville National Forest..

The Selkirk Mountains range (pardon the pun) into eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and southeastern British Columbia. Today: Ride beside the Pend Oreille River as it winds through Colville National Forest – a million – acre -plus legacy from Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency and home to the last remaining herd of caribou in the U.S.- and pedal over a pass on your way to Colville, the town. This ride is one of the Top 10 Scenic Routes in the Northern Rockies. Stop now and then for a handful of wild huckleberries while you count the bald eagles and savor the amazing views.
Distance 80 miles Elevation +3914 ft / -4488 ft
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Comfort Inn

Day 2: Ride across the border to Rossland, British Columbia, home to several olympic gold medalist.

Ride challenging, hilly 60-ish miles north and across the Canadian border today. Just across the border sits tiny Rossland. Thousands of skiers and snowboarders descend on its Red Mountain Resort each winter – some with names you’ll recognize: Dallas Drake, retired NHL Hockey player; Kerrin Lee-Gartner, downhill skier and Nancy Greene, downhill skier and Olympic Gold medalist. Summer finds it full of wildflowers, expansive views and a giant network of technical high alpine singletrack revered by mountain bikers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Prestige Mountain Resort
Distance: 60 miles Elevation: +4600 ft / -2756 ft

Day 3: Pedal along the border to Nelson, see expansive views of the Kootenay mountain range.

Ride 60+ miles today, from Rossland along the southern British Columbia border into the artsy cultural center of Nelson. Once a silver mining town, then a logging town, Nelson became a haven for well-educated draft-dodgers who were willing to put down roots. Top that off with an extensive network of mountain-bike trails, rock-climbing and bouldering hot spots, and you’ve got a smart, hip and very fit population. Plus a great brewery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Prestige Lakeside Resort
Distance: 68 miles Elevation: +4826 ft / -6432 ft

Day 4: Hop a ferry. Then ride alongside Kootenay Lake to the U.S. border and shuttle to Sandpoint.

This morning, hop aboard a ferry to sail from Nelson to Creston across Kootenay Lake, tucked between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. It’s one of the largest lakes in the province, home to largemouth bass, Dolly Varden trout, and Kokanee salmon. There were no paved roads into this spectacular region until the mid-1960s. Watch for the Boswell Glass House – built entirely of bottles! – and spectacular views of the Kokanee Glacier. This afternoon, shuttle back across the border to Sand Point, Idaho.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Edgewater Resort
Distance: 65 miles. Elevation: +4913 ft / -4753 ft

Day 5: Explore Sandpoint. USA Today named it the nation’s “Most beautiful smal town.”

Explore Sandpoint today. Riding, hiking, golf, or fishing – take your pick from a bevy of options for things to do on your own. Surrounded by the Selkirk, Cabinet and Bitterroot ranges, Sandpoint is also home to Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho’s second largest ski resort after Sun Valley. If mountaintops are your thing, shuttle (or pedal) up to the resort and enjoy a complimentary lift-ticket to see the fabulous views from the top. Hike or ride the lift back down. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Meals: Breakfast. Lodging: Edgewater Resort

Day 6: Ride south: quiet, scenic roads lead to the beautiful resort of Coeur d’Alene.

Sixty-five miles of scenic side roads wind south to the idyllic resort town of Coeur d’Alene. Early French-speaking fur traders called the local peoples the Coeur d’Alene (translation: “awl heart,” meaning ‘sharp-hearted’ or ‘shrewd’). Twenty-five-mile long Coeur d’Alene Lake is one of the most spectacular places in the Idaho Panhandle. It’s the perfect place to watch tonight’s sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lodging: Roosevelt Inn
Distance: 65 miles. Elevation: +1877 ft / -1790 ft

Day 7: Ride the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes before heading back to Spokane for your homeward flight.

The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes bike path follows the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way along the shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene into the Chain Lakes region and the historic Silver Valley. You won’t have time to ride the whole 73-mile stretch today but the 40 miles you will pedal today are through the most remote and scenic sections. A perfect finish to a fabulous week of cycling!
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 47 miles. Elevation: +578 ft / -572 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

International Selkirk Loop Tour

Comfort Inn
Prestige Mountain Resort
Prestige Lakeside Resort
Edgewater Resort
Roosevelt Inn
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 breakfasts and lunches, except one lunch and one dinner. Snacks and beverages between meals
• Road / hybrid bike included, E-bike rent possible
• Helmet and Wahoo GPS device
• Park and other entry fees
• Luggage transfer

Not included:

• Night before and after the tour.
• Airline tickets
• Alcoholic beverages at meals
• Gratuities guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $ 3974.- pp single fee $ 1073.-
You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
Extra option rental E-bike $ 200.-pp
Tour dates 2024:
03 Aug – 10 Aug, Guaranteed, 7 spots available
15 Sep – 21 Sep, Guaranteed, 5 spots available

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.