If you’re looking for something exciting to look forward to, look no further than these cycling adventures. We've graded our trips from 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 the most challenging, to help you choose the holiday that's right for you.

Seeking lesser-known temples and sacred sites, this 14-day easy cycle tour in Cambodia enjoys short and fun day rides on back roads and dirt trails, beside rice fields, palm trees and pretty riverside villages. It's the best way to explore the highlights of a country whose chief means of transport often seems to be the bike! You'll enjoy a two-night homestay in Chi Phat, stunning jungle trails, breathtaking waterfalls, a sunset cruise on the Mekong River and of the course, the amazing temples at Angkor.

Pedal through olive groves to perfect hill-top villages and pristine beaches on Italy's heel on this one-week self-guided holiday with bike hire included. Discover the picturesque Monopoli, the rugged Salento coast, magnificent Lecce and even spend a night in a traditional limestone trullo house in Alberobello. If you love combining your cycling with culture, magnificent architecture and cooling off by the sea, this trip is for you.

This is an amazing mountain biking holiday through the central Turkish region of Cappadocia - one of the world's most outlandish and historic adventure travel destinations, with an extraordinary lunar landscape of amazing rock formations and captivating history. Cappadocia is the perfect location for a mountain biking holiday, with a great mix of backroad, dirt road and off-road trails. You will embark on a jaw-dropping biking adventure through towering fairy-tale chimneys, yawning sandstone valleys and rock-hewn dwellings. Each day you will visit different parts of the Cappadocia region, staying in comfortable family run hotels in Urgup and in Uchisar and enjoying the excellent (and fully included) local cuisine.

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"Impeccable organisaation. Attention to detail. Faruk was knowledgeable about the area and customes. Flexible with timetable to accommadate the various abilities. The best in my many years of travel."

Albania is a colourful and welcoming country, the perfect destination for an adventure cycling holiday. Starting in the thriving capital city of Tirana, you'll spend time riding across the agricultural heartland of Albania sharing the roads with horse-drawn carts and shepherds driving their flocks. Cycling out to the coast, you'll cycle the most beautiful section of the Albanian Riviera to show off a different side to the country. The adventure consists of well-balanced half-days of cycling, with plenty of time off the saddle to visit passing towns, well-preserved ancient ruins and hot springs.

KE traveller Juliet from Dereham

"Just returned from an outstanding cycling adventure through Southern Albania with KE. The brochure doesn't do it justice. The scenery is beyond beautiful; mountains, lakes, rivers, fields of wildflowers, the air smelling of honey! And so much fascinating history and culture to discover."

On this incredible adventure, begin in the northern foothills of the Tien Shan, cycling through beautiful valleys on a mix of quiet roads and dirt tracks. Pass remote farming villages, nomadic Kazakh shepherd camps and herds of wild horses, with opportunities to experience local hospitality in traditional yurts. You'll visit the dramatic Charyn Canyon and its famous Valley of Castles before following an ancient Silk Road route onto the Kegen Plateau. Spend a night beside Lake Tuzkol, with magnificent views of Khan Tengri (7,010m) and the central Tien Shan peaks. This is an incredible mountain biking holiday in the little discovered south-eastern corner of Kazakhstan.

From windswept shores of Jaffna to the palm-fringed coastline of Dondra Head, this unforgettable cycling journey traverses the length of Sri Lanka, revealing the island’s extraordinary diversity along the way. Ride through vibrant Tamil communities, ancient kingdoms, emerald rice paddies and misty tea-covered highlands, visiting iconic landmarks such as Sigiriya and Kandy’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth. With quiet roads, spectacular scenery, rich culture and exceptional cuisine, this north-to-south adventure offers a unique and rewarding way to experience one of Asia’s most captivating destinations. KE is the only UK tour operator offering this amazing holiday!

"I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. it was a great feeling of satisfaction cycling from North to South. Most other companies concentrate only on the hillier areas, but it was a treat to visit Jaffna too. The nicest cycling was obviously around the tea plantations and Kandy, but the longer flatter days at the beginning of the trip were rewarding too."

From the medieval streets of Girona to the rugged peaks of the eastern Pyrenees and the sparkling Mediterranean coast, this challening cycling adventure showcases the very best of Catalonia. Ride quiet roads favoured by professional cyclists, tackle rewarding mountain climbs and cruise through charming fishing villages that inspired famous artists. Crossing into France on historic smuggler trails before returning over the Col d'Ares, this is a journey of dramatic landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable riding, all complemented by warm hospitality and comfortable family-run hotels.

Stretching from Plettenberg Bay to the vineyards of Stellenbosch, this epic gravel cycling adventure traverses the spectacular landscapes of South Africa’s Western Cape. Ride historic mountain passes, cross the vast semi-desert of the Little Karoo, and pedal through a constantly changing tapestry of rugged peaks, fertile farmland, vineyards and olive groves. Combining challenging riding with rich history, dramatic scenery and warm South African hospitality, this is a true journey across one of the world’s great cycling destinations.

"This trip is difficult. Had I known the true level of difficulty in the terrain, the types of tires needed, and that it was not 95% vehicle supported, I would not have booked this trip with KE.

But then I would have totally missed out on what I view as a trip of a lifetime. When I realized the true level of difficulty, I felt frozen with fear as I felt I was unsuited to the challenge. With support/knowledge of the entire group of trip participants and invaluable information and support from Charles and Tallis, however, I found that I did have the ability to do this trip and to enjoy it."