Kentucky Bike & Bourbon Bike… (trip)

Kentucky Bike & Bourbon Bike Tour

  • Active & Adventure
Kentucky, United States

from $1,580* per person5 DaysMay, October
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: Wilderness Voyageurs 12 people max

Welcome to Bourbon Country! Why not follow up a good day’s ride with a stiff sample straight from Kentucky’s oldest and most reputable distilleries? Central Kentucky is home to some of the nation’s finest whiskey-makers, including Wild Turkey, Willet, Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve.

Kentucky is also home to Keeneland Race Track, home of Thoroughbred horse racing and still one of the largest Thoroughbred breeding hubs. The finely manicured class of the Kentucky landscape is best enjoyed by bike, cycling past green lawns, horse farms, and superior Southern lodging.

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Kentucky, United States

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1 testimonial about the provider, Wilderness Voyageurs:

  • Reviewer: Ellen Goldman located in Phoenix , AZ USA
    "Hi Eric. We wanted to let you know about our experiences whilecycling from Pittsburgh to D.C. If someone had told us 6 months ago that we would be doing this, we would not have believed it. Although we both are physically active, neither of us had ridden bikes since we were much younger. But, our more experienced biker friend (Jay Rochlin) convinced us to start riding, and even provided one of us with a bike. So, after 3 months of training, we set off to Pittsburgh. This trip turned out to be the best vacation we have ever had. One of the major reasons that it was so great was Aaron. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, chef, driver, supporter. We all rate him "exceeds expectations" in all categories we could possibly consider! Not only was he extremely kind, knowledgeable about a multitude of things including bicycles, food, sights, interesting facts, etc, he was also always available when we needed him, and extended himself beyond expectations. And he always had some different snack or food for lunch every day to surprise us and keep us well-fed and energized. Our trip was so well organized and planned out, and yet we felt comfortable altering the schedule when we wanted or needed. The accommodations were wonderful- staying at a different B&B or Inn every night just added to the experience and every place was unique. We couldn't imagine doing the trip without the organization and support provided by all of you. In addition, the bikes we rented were not only new, but excellent for the terrain. It would have been much harder riding without the shocks! Of course, the other factor of the trip was the incredible scenery along the way. We don't even know how to describe how incredibly beautiful it all was. We especially loved the Great Allegheny Passage. To be able to ride for 300 miles on paths through amazingly beautiful country without cars was unbelievable and we can't imagine that any other place could be any better! We are all very proud of ourselves for completing the ride. We hope that Aaron enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed him. :)

    Please pass on our comments to Aaron and everyone else who helped make our trip memorable. We will definitely recommend you to all of our friends. And, hopefully return for a rafting trip next time!

    Thanks to all of you.

    Ellen G & Eddie K

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Itinerary

Day 1: Home of Thoroughbred racing, begin your day at the Keeneland Horse Track, riding through lush, green horse country. Your first taste of whiskey will be at the Woodford Reserve Distillery.

 

Day 2: Take a tour of the Wild Turkey Distillery, riding through verdant countryside to Shaker Village, and a night spent among the rich cultural Shaker traditions.

 

Day 3: Travel to the heart of Kentucky and the true home of Kentucky bourbon in Bardstown. Visit the Willett family distillery, which just produced its 10,000th barrel of whiskey in 2014!

 

Day 4: Take Kentucky’s beautiful backroads through the towns of Bloomfield, Chaplin and Glensboro, all while meandering beside the Salt River. Visit Rebecca Ruth Chocolates and the famous Buffalo Trace Distillery.

 

Day 5: Explore historic Lexington on your final day of riding, including the Hunt-Morgan House and Mary Todd Lincoln’s house.

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