October 4, 2020 - October 10, 2020
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Enduro Monks – 7 days
from €1,180
Enduro adventure at the breathtaking area of Meteora and Velvedos. Ride single tracks through forests and grandiose monasteries.
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Fitness Level Level 3
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Trip Duration 5 riding days7 Days
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Skill Level Intermediate
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Group Size Medium Group
All about the Enduro Monks – 7 days.
At a glance
If you want to take a mountain bike trip at some imposingly landscapes, featuring mystic old monasteries and some outstanding trails, come and experience the Meteora – Velvedos tour. Ride through UNESCO’s heritage Orthodox Monasteries of Meteora, some of the most iconic traditional stone-built villages in Greece and forests that will blow your nature senses!
We will taste the authentic Greek cuisine and hospitality, the one that only locals can ensure. Alternative outdoor activities for adrenaline lovers, especially for water ski maniacs, who can try their abilities at the water tracks of Velvedos lake, a water ski centre for all level of skiers.
Tour Highlights
- Visit the Meteora monasteries, a UNESCO monument
- Downhill at some of the most exciting single tracks in Greece
- Get insights of Alexis Zorbas’s life
- Alternative activities such as water ski
- Beautiful traditional villages and local cuisine
- Dive at amazing waterfalls with crystal waters
Please note: A mountain bike adventure may be affected by numerous factors, with more common the weather conditions. Outline Adventures and its people have the experience to adjust the itinerary and proceed to what is needed in order to update the tour and provide you the best experience depending on the conditions.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- English speaking expert mountain bike guide(s)
- Skills improvement
- Six (6) nights accommodation
- Six (6) meals
- English-speaking driver for all days
- Support vehicle
- Maintenance toolset always available
- All transportation required by the itinerary
- Airport pick up and drop off
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- International and/or domestic flights
- Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages
- Tickets for sights and visits
- Bike hire
- Personal safety and bike equipment
- Travel and health insurance
- Anything not mentioned as included
Activity Level
- You have been mountain biking regularly for at least one year
- You have reasonable bike handling skills, and are confident riding in a variety of terrains and conditions including: single track, double track, muddy, wet, dry, loose
- You are competent at riding undulating trails with moderate climbs and descents, some of which may be slightly technical in nature, but may get off and walk some sections
- You ride at least three to four times per month
- You have a reasonable level of fitness, exercising at least twice a week for 45 minutes or more, throughout the whole year
- You can ride for up to 5 hours per day at a moderate pace, with snack and photo stops, for 3 consecutive days
- You are capable of tackling one or two moderate climbs per day, of up to 400m
Preparation of your Bike
Here is our Bike kit list in order to help you get prepared for your adventure. Please read and check it carefully.
The ideal bike for this ΜΤΒ trip is a high quality full-suspension mountain bike with around 140mm of travel. Make sure, that your bike has been professionally and authorised serviced, including all suspensions and your equipment is in proper condition.
Accommodation – GBH
The majority of accommodation that we use on this mountain biking adventure, is mainly, family-owned lodges and small hotels. We have researched these areas extensively to select the most comfortable accommodation in the region and we have planned the itinerary accordingly.
We try to pick members of Greece Bike Hotels, an organisation that consults and develops accommodation units, as bike friendly hotels.
GBH ensures that its members-hotels have the facilities needed for bike travellers and their bikes, to provide the best quality services for them.
Food & Beverages
Here in Greece the food is almost a ritual matter. The areas we will ride at this MTB trip are famous for their quality traditional Cuisine and Vineyards.
Velvedos has some of the most famous vineyards at Greece and Meteora some of the best meat food. We will arrange dinners at cozy local restaurants and traditional taverns, for you.
After all you are in Greece, you have to spend some quality time to try Mediterranean flavours.
Arrival & Departure Details – Transfers
This tour starts and finishes at Thessaloniki Airport, SKG.
Your Guide and/or Driver will meet you at the exit of Arrival department of SKG, holding an Outline Adventures sign.
Since we will be traveling at Velvedos at arrival day, make sure that your inbound flight arrives before 18:00. If you are not able to find a flight that arrives on time make sure you arrive at Thessaloniki airport at least one day before.
In that case contact our Travel Concierge department to fix all details for your accommodation and itinerary.
If your inbound flight arrives more than 3 hours before 18:00 our Guide and/or Driver will meet you at the exit of Arrival department of SKG in order to pick you up and give you the chance to take a coffee break at the city of Thessaloniki before our departure to Velvedos. After your break, we will pick you up at a pre-arranged spot in order for our group to depart from Thessaloniki.
Do not forget to inform us by e-mail about the details of your flight, at least 7 days prior to your arrival day, in order to schedule your pick up from SKG on time.
SKG airport is well connected to many international destinations. Please let us know if you require any assistance with your flights.
On your departure date we will drop you off to SKG to catch your homeward flight.
If you wish to arrive sooner or extend your trip to Greece, please contact our Travel Concierge department.
Travel Factors
Please read and accept our Terms & Conditions before you book one of our adventures. It is very important for us, to know that all of our customers have read and agreed to our terms.
We hope that you will never have to cancel your trip. Although, if for any reason you have to cancel, make sure you are aware of our cancellation policy.
You are required, as a condition of booking, to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. In this policy you must include cover for mountain biking and we recommend that you take out a policy which covers cancellation and baggage.
Please note: We are more than happy to help you understand all of the trip aspects. Feel free to ask any kind of question you may have for this trip.
The duration and dates of this trip are specific. If you want to arrive earlier or expand your trip, feel free to mail us. Also if you book your own group you can tailor the trip in any way you want.
We only run small groups to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible, and there will generally be between 6 to 12 people in each group. The minimum number of people we require for this trip is 6.
Typically the riders of our tours are between 25 to 55 years old. We welcome anyone 18+ years old. As long as the riders fulfil the Skill and Fitness level for this trip, age does not really matter.
Our tours are addressed to mountain bikers. Although, if you would like to bring your partner please inform us in order to help you and your partner to have a great time without losing any of our rides.
This is a typical all-mountain bike trip. We will include a range of different types of trails from flow single tracks, to fun downhills (and even to some uphill grinds to keep you honest). We\'ll have daily briefings to let you know what\'s coming up.
Typically Mediterranean weather. At Velvedos because of the altitude, weather conditions can be a little bit unpredicted but overall we will feel the Mediterranean sun and the pleasant conditions of Greece.
The trip price is €1.260 per person based on two sharing a room. We are more than happy to welcome single travellers. If you wish to have a room by yourself, an additional fee of €250 will be added. Please note: accommodation is limited in the areas we’ll be riding, so if you can share with another traveller (of the same sex) it would be appreciated.
We can arrange for you a good quality Scott Genius 2019 full suspension bike hire for the duration of the trip. The rental cost is €250, insurance included. Let us know as soon as possible in order to make arrangements for your request. We will inform you for what bike and specs in order for you to proceed to the reservation.
Whether you have vegan, gluten free, or any special request regarding your diet preferences, feel free to inform us and we will take care of it. All of our restaurants have menu proposals for any kind of diet preferences.