Flexible, Affordable, And Designed For Independent Adventurers
If you crave the thrill of discovering new places on your own terms—yet appreciate the comfort of knowing the details have been thoughtfully arranged—our self-guided tours are your ideal match. Set out to hike or bike and let inspiration strike, as you savor each moment of freedom while we take care of the hotels, route directions, and behind-the-scenes logistics that make your journey effortless.
With decades of experience in global adventure travel, Zephyr Adventures ensures your journey is smooth, seamless, and tailored for discovery.
What Is a Self-Guided Tour?
A self-guided adventure is one of our classic hiking or biking itineraries—just without the full-time guide or support van. It’s an immersive way to travel for those who want independence with professional planning behind the scenes.
All the essentials are covered
so you can focus on the adventure.
- Handpicked accommodations
- Expert pre-departure information & travel tips
- Detailed daily route notes and digital navigation
- Daily luggage transport between hotels
- A friendly local contact
- Breakfast each morning
Why Choose a Self-Guided Tour?
Affordable, Flexible, and Exceptionally Well-Planned
Our self-guided vacations cost significantly less than fully guided tours, but still include the expertise and reliability that come from booking with a long-established adventure travel company—not an anonymous operator you’ve never heard of.
The Benefits Travelers Love:
- Choose the dates that work for you
- Travel with your own private group—from couples to families to friend getaways
- Move at your own pace with time for spontaneous stops
- Make your own dining choices, with our recommendations
- Enjoy complete freedom without sacrificing logistical support
- For many travelers, it’s the ideal mix: independence + peace of mind.
Who Are Self-Guided Adventures Perfect For?
Self-guided adventures suit travelers who:
- Enjoy navigating and exploring on their own
- Prefer flexible schedules rather than group timelines
- Are comfortable hiking or biking on their own
- Want an approachable, budget-friendly way to experience the outdoors
- Appreciate having expert planners behind the scenes
If you crave freedom but value structure, a self-guided hiking or biking tour is your perfect match.
How to Book
a Self-Guided Tour
Booking your adventure is easy!
- Select your destination from our curated options highlighted below
- Pick your travel dates
- Gather your group—and you’re off!
Have questions? We’re happy to help!
Your Tour Options
Please note the self-guided tours do not have their own tour page. See the main tour page for your preferred location (to access the itinerary, lodging, and other important trip details. Bicycle rental is an additional cost.
Biking Self-Guided Tours
Dunajec River, Poland – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 4
Self-Guided Tour Price: $2,950 for seven days
A bicycle tour along the Dunajec River and through the Dunajec River Gorge in Poland offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, outdoor adventure, and the incredible city of Krakow.
Danube, Austria – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 6
Self-Guided Tour Price: $2,950 for eight days
We love this tour for the long, flat, car-free paths that run on both sides of the river all the way from Passau to Vienna.
Provence, France – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 2
Self-Guided Tour Price: $2500 for six days
We love this tour for the large stretches of flat land, the cute small villages en route, and the loop route around the starting and ending city of Avignon. Please note you have the option to stay the final night in Chateauneuf-du-Pape instead of Avignon, cutting the longest day in two.
Puglia, Italy – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 6
Self-Guided Tour Price: $2,700 for six days
We love this tour for its abundance of sun, white-washed villages, outstanding food and wine, and moderate biking.
Italy Coast to Coast – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 2
Self-Guided Tour Price: $3,350 for nine days
We love this tour because you bicycle across Italy from the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian Sea. But this tour is a little more difficult than the other three above due to hills and more riding days.
Tuscany Biking & E-Biking Adventure – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 2
Self-Guided Tour Price: $2,600 for seven days
We love this tour because it is simply a classic Italian bike tour location, known for its beautiful roads, open vistas, and charming hilltop towns. The delicious food and wine don’t hurt either!
Hiking Self-Guided Tours
Tuscany, Italy – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 2
Self-Guided Tour Price: $2,800 for seven days
We love this tour because the area south of Siena is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, with charming small cities separated by large expanses of open fields. The famous “strade bianche” or white roads of the area are perfect for walking.
Hadrian’s Wall, England – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 2
Self-Guided Tour Price: $4,200 for ten days
We love this tour because it allows you to walk from coast to coast across England, following the historically fascinating route of Hadrian’s Wall.
Chamonix, France – See Guided Tour Page
Minimum 2
Self-Guided Tour Price: $2,550 for six days
We love this tour because we spend all five nights in the cute mountain town of Chamonix, surrounded by mountains and with outstanding hiking options.