Costa Blanca Tour
What’s Included
Premium Stays
7 days and 6 nights of premium accommodations, hand-selected for comfort and local charm.
Delicious Meals
Authentic and nourishing breakfast, lunch, and dinners are provided (starting with lunch on arrival day breakfast on departure day).
Guided and Supported Rides
Guided supported rides through some of the world's most iconic cycling terrain. For all rides apart from the Day 1 Shakeout Spin and the midweek Recovery Ride, we will have a support vehicle available with nutrition, hydration, and even a spare bike in case of a mechanical.
Activity Beyond the Bike
We incorporate at least one off-the-bike activity that allows us to experience Costa Blanca beyond two wheels. Whether a local flamenco concert, beach day, or vineyard tour and curated wine tasting, this activity is included.
Pro-Level Bike Treatment
Daily bike cleaning and maintenance. We also handle your bike build upon arrival and professional packing before you head home.
Ride Nutrition
Pro-grade fuel, tailored for performance and recovery, available at all times.
High Quality Kit
A premium, branded Reverie Cycling Co. jersey and bib set to commemorate your journey.
Daily Kit Laundering
Daily laundry service for your cycling kit, so you start every morning fresh.
Airport Transfer
Pick ups from Alicante Airport (or Train Station!) on Day 1 and drop offs on the final day of your tour.
Massages
Throughout the week, we will have massages available following longer days on the bike (at least three times) to ensure both your relaxation and recovery.
Planned Mid-Ride Coffee Stops
We like to intentionally include café stops during our rides. When a café stop is on the itinerary, your coffee and pastry are on us.
Wine Pairings
Each dinner is paired with locally sourced wine. We will have other alcoholic beverages on the menu at dinners for you to choose from.
Riding Levels
The Costa Blanca sample itinerary is designed for Level 3 and 4 cyclists, given the demand of the terrain and mileage. We can accommodate Levels 1 and 2 by offering “boosts” in the support vehicle and shorter route variations accompanied by a guide. We recommend that Levels 1 and 2 follow a 12 week+ training plan and consider renting an e-bike through one of our trusted rental partners in Costa Blanca. This allows these riders to get the most out of their tour and spend as much time as possible on the road with other riders!
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Level 1 - Weekend Warrior
Someone who maintains fitness in ways other than the bike. They can handle a 3+ hour Saturday ride. While doable, it would be difficult to repeat such a ride again on Sunday.
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Level 2 - The Consistent Recreationalist
Someone who rides consistently 3-4 days a week (averaging 2 hours per ride or 6-8 hour weekly totals) at low to medium intensity. It would be a challenge to crank out repeated threshold efforts.
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Level 3 - Avid Cyclist
You maintain a consistent base of 10+ hours per week on the bike. Throughout the year, you incorporate training for longer days in the saddle and/or events, whether a gran fondo or a multi-day stage race.
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Level 4 - Dialed Competitor
This person follows a dialed training plan hovering around 14+ hours in the saddle per week. On group rides they’re in the front, can launch attacks, and consistently finishes at the top of their category in races and events. They have experience calibrating themselves to handle 5 long days on the bike in a row.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - The Vineyards Shakeout Spin | 27 km, 394 m
The Vineyards Shakeout Spin | 27 km, 394 mThis loop offers a relaxed ride through the Jalon Valley countryside, featuring gentle, rolling gradients through vineyard plains and ancient almond groves framed by dramatic limestone peaks. The route cuts directly through the narrow streets and sunny town squares of traditional Spanish villages.Day 2 - Beni-Bernia Loop | 58 km, 908 m
This figure-eight route weaves through the valley to the town of Benigembla before climbing the steep, challenging slopes of the Bernia Mountains. After a fast descent down the opposite side of the mountain range, the landscape flattens out as you ride through quiet agricultural roads lined with grapevines and vineyard plains. The loop wraps up with a cruise into the traditional town of Llíber, where you can finish the ride with a relaxed coffee stop in the town square.Day 3 - Coll and Canyons | 102 km, 1,917 m
After warming up, this loop begins with a winding ascent up the legendary hairpins of the Coll de Rates, one of the region’s most utilized climbs among the pros. From the summit, the road opens up into a sweeping inland valley, taking you across rugged canyons and terraced hillsides. The landscape then transitions into a fast, flat, and wide-shouldered road perfect for a high-speed group paceline through the open countryside to finish the day.Day 4 - The Coastal Social | 44 km, 894 m
This route provides sweeping, panoramic views of the sea during the descent towards the shoreline of Moraira. There, you will gather at a beachside coffee shop to enjoy the coastal vibes and refuel before the Cumbre attempt. Riding away from the shoreline, the terrain transitions from sun-drenched beach fronts into rugged, limestone sea cliffs. For those up for the challenge, the dramatic ascent up La Cumbre del Sol rewards the effort with expansive, bird's-eye views over the entire region from its rocky summit.Day 5 - Tollos | 97 km, 1,715 m
This route takes you deep into the rugged interior of the mountains, starting with a rolling warm-up through the towns of Orba and Sagra. The terrain shifts dramatically as you hit the base of the iconic Vall de Ebo from its notoriously hard side - a relentless, steep alpine climb surrounded by stark, sweeping limestone cliffs. After reaching the summit, the road follows a remote ridgeline that offers expansive, panoramic views across the deep canyons. The ride finishes with a long, flowing descent, dropping you right back down into the peaceful, vineyard-lined flats of the valley.Day 6 - Camp-Ell | 85 km, 1,867 m
This route takes you into quieter backroads, winding through the hillside town of Campell and offering open views of the deep surrounding canyon with almost no car traffic. From there, you will tackle the Vall de Laguar climb; while the early miles are gentle, the final stretch near the top kicks up into tough, double-digit gradients. After descending into the interior valley, you will face the steady back side of the Coll de Rates, with an optional extension up the steep ramps of the Super Rates for those wanting an extra challenge.Day 7 - Departures
We hope to send you off with your legs tired and soul content!What’s Not Included
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Our prices are based on double occupancy accommodations. To guarantee a private room during your tour, the Private Room Supplement is $800.
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We partner with a local bike rental company to ensure you have a comfortable and quality ride. Prices range from $250 to $350 for the 6 days of riding, depending on the specs and of the bike.
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Although not obligatory to book a tour with us, we highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance. This is the best way to protect your investment and to make sure that if life gets in the way of your tour, you’ll be covered.
Click here for a quote with TravelGuard.
It is important to note that events such as family emergencies, illness, injuries, or work conflicts cannot be covered by Reverie Cycling Co.
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Check with your medical insurance carrier to ensure that coverage extends to our destination.
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Not obligatory but recommended.
Some guests are most worried about damage in transit to/from their tour. We recommend starting with checking the policy of your airline should damages incur in transit.
Additionally, check with your credit card company (if that was the payment method used to book your flight) to understand the coverage extended in the case of damage to items in transit.
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Flights and travel costs are covered by the guests. We will pick you up and drop you off at the Alicante Airport or Alicante Train Station, should you decide to fly into another airport and take the high speed train to Alicante Train Station.
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While greatly appreciated, tipping guides is not expected. On the final night of the tour a guide will provide instructions for how to leave a tip should you feel inclined to do so.
Please note that all tips are split evenly between guides, to honor the team effort to make the seamlessness of the tour possible.