Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival in San Antonio

You’re in Texas, so you need to start BIG! Could there possibly be a better way to start off a week long bike tour of Texas Hill Country than by spending an evening in downtown San Antonio? The San Antonio River Walk offers entertainment to suit all tastes – from music, to boat tours, to restaurants, to shopping – the River Walk has it all and more! Have fun, but don’t stay out too late because our cycling adventure begins early the following morning from the meeting hotel.

Day 1: Boerne to Fredericksburg via Luckenbach

The first day takes cyclists across the heart of Texas Hill Country with a stop in Luckenbach. A modern ghost town with strong western roots, a rich music history and a population of 3. The route offers a few short climbs at the start, then a longer one to Bat Cave State Park for lunch.
After Luckenbach, we continue our ride through the rolling Texas hills to end the day in Fredericksburg, and to check into the Hoffman Haus, our accommodations for the next two evenings. Sit back after a day of cycling in their serene and secluded enclave. Stroll a block to downtown for a hearty Texas sized dinner, live music and post ride camaraderie. This town with it’s deep German heritage is sure to offer something to everyone.
Distance: Standard: 30 miles with up to 1,365 feet of climbing, more miles option: 59 miles with up to 2,440 feet of climbing

Day 2: Layover – Willow City and Enchanted Rock Loop

This day is a layover in Fredericksburg. In the morning, you’ll set off on this region’s signature ride, the Willow City Loop. This scenic route stops at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, an enormous dome of pink granite covering a full square mile and rising 425 feet above the surrounding countryside. Enjoy a lunch at the park. You’ll also have time to hike the 1-mile trail to the top.
On this day off from the road, explore this old West area. Visit one of the neighboring towns’ famous German biergartens and enjoy a Shiner Bock Lager. Visit The National Museum of the Pacific War, or explore the many stores that downtown has to offer. You’ll be on own to enjoy Fredericksburg’s many dining establishments this evening.
Distance: 49 miles with 1,990 feet of climbing

Day 3: Fredericksburg to Blanco via LBJ Ranch

On this day we will take a meandering southeasterly route to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, homestead of the 36th U.S. President. A 4-mile paved interpretive bike tour of the working ranch serves as the park’s highlight. During his presidency, Johnson and his wife Ladybird paved nearly every ranching road in the county. As a result, cycling in Hill Country has taken off.
Spend lunch under one of Hill Country’s iconic riverside Live Oak trees. The day ends with pedaling into the town of Blanco and the Tillman Resort. In Blanco outside our cabins, we will enjoy a good-ol’ Texas barbecue alongside the Blanco river with a live band who has played for us for years! Bring your dancing boots, your smile and your appetite.
Distance: 48 miles with up to 1,815 feet of climbing

Day 4: Blanco/Kendalia Loop

With a layover in Blanco at the Tillman Resort, this day offers a leisurely route into the heart of the Texas Hill Country. First along the Blanco River early in the ride and then tackling some of the namesake “hills” of Hill Country. With lunch in Kendalia, we then meander along the quiet farm roads back to the Tillman Resort.
Distance: 40 miles with up to 1,985 feet of climbing

Day 5: Blanco towards The Salt Lick BBQ

This day departs from Blanco and meanders along remote Texas Hill Country roads past farms, ranches and pastures and through the near ghost town of Driftwood. This is another great day of riding. But make sure to attack those rolling hills along the way to build up your appetite because we have a world class feast in store at the Texas Salt Lick barbecue, a Hill Country legend! On this day we’ll arrive at the Salt Lick for an early dinner. So today you can eat as much as you want and not have to worry about getting back on the bike.
After our late afternoon dinner we shuttle to the small town of Gruene.
Gruene is home to one of the finest, if not the finest, live music venues in the world, Gruene Hall, the oldest continually run dance hall in Texas. Yes, the place looks as if it is about to fall down on your head, yet it’s nothing short of amazing. So after a day of “dancing on the pedals”, save a little for some dancing at this legendary place.
Before heading out to enjoy the music at the Gruene Hall guests check into their charming rooms for a rest and shower before meeting up at the trailer for an evening happy hour with pecan pie and more tasty nibbles prepared by the guides. Yes, there is plenty of great food on this day!
Distance: 37 miles with up to 1,390 feet of climbing

Day 6: River Road Out & Back

On the final morning of the Texas Hill Country bike tour, we roll one more time into the heart of Hill Country for the final ride of the tour. We travel all morning along ranch roads to a secluded spot in a cypress forest along the Guadalupe River for lunch. Post ride we shuttle back to San Antonio. If one has the time, it is highly recommended that guests stay Friday night (post tour) in San Antonio to experience the town’s beautiful River Walk. Guests electing to stay in downtown San Antonio arrange for their own shuttle ($20) to the airport upon their departure from San Antonio
Distance: 32 miles with 1,600 feet of climbing

* 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

Texas Hill Country Bike Tour

Night 1: Kendall Inn, Boerne
Night 2 & 3: Hoffman Haus, Fredericksburg
Night 4: Tilman Resort Blanco
Night 5: The Gruene Mansion Inn, Gruene

Included:

• 5 Nights of exceptional lodging.
• 6 Days of meals except one dinner on your own.
• Daily gourmet lunch en route, a Texas BBQ lunch at the world famous Salt Lick.
• Entrance fees included.
• Shuttle and mechanical support.
• Luggage transport

Not included:

• Night before and after the tour not included.
• Bike rental
• Flights to and from the trip.
• Alcoholic beverages
• Gratuity guides.

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $ 3350.- pp single fee $ 795.-
You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
Rental bike:
Scott Addict 10: $250.-
Scott E-bike: $395.-
Tour date 2025:
23 Mar – 28 Mar
30 Mar – 04 Apr
06 Apr – 11 Apr
13 Apr – 18 Apr
19 Oct – 24 Oct
26 Oct – 31 Oct
02 Nov – 07 Nov

Conditions

Deposit $950.- pp
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

This tour is a cyclist’s dream. With lightly traveled back-country roads, Texas-sized hospitality and delicious regional cuisine, this 6-day spin through the Texas Hill Country is one of the best kept secrets in the country. It delivers an exceptional start or end to the bike-touring season.
The tour operator has worked with locals to devise a route on single and two-lane roads with little traffic. The routes wind through rolling limestone hills, past wineries and through quiet river valleys under the shade of giant cypress trees. The destination towns have a rich history of independent German and Irish immigrants who fought off Comanche and Apache Indians to settle there. There is a little taste of Europe in Hill Country with a Texas flair.
Don’t miss out on the music when you arrive! San Antonio is the heart and soul of a vibrant country, blues and rock scene. The venues and performances are legendary and electric. While on tour cyclists enjoy up to six live performances and dancing legendary Texas dance halls in Luckenbach and Gruene. So treat yourself to some of the best live music you’ll enjoy anywhere.

The weather: Fall and spring bring ideal cycling weather to the Texas Hill Country. The highs range in the 70’s and 80’s. The evenings are pleasant and provide ample opportunity to outside dining.