Guided tour operators

Sidetracks Women

Hiking, cycling, and multi-activity tours in New Zealand - designed for women, guided by women, loved by women.

We offer small group tours offering the possibility to go exploring with like-minded travellers - take time to notice the many features along the way and have lots of fun together.

Our Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail tour takes 7 days, starting and finishing in Christchurch.

Active Adventures

Active Adventures is New Zealand’s most globally diverse adventure travel company. We take small groups, off the beaten track and right into the heart of the landscape, but without having to give up your creature comforts.

Our 6-day Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail trip starts and finishes in Christchurch, making it easy to experience the full length of the trail without having to worry about any of the logistics.

Escape by Cycle

Based at Queenstown, we provide premium quality, vehicle supported, all-inclusive cycle tours through the most amazing landscapes in the South Island of New Zealand.

On our 6 day Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail adventure, you’ll see some of the best scenery and landscapes the South Island has to offer. As well as bike rides, you’ll enjoy iconic NZ experiences including a helicopter flight, outdoor hot pools and wine tasting at a renowned local vineyard.

We like to keep our cycle tours as smaller groups to provide the best overall experience, providing a fully-supported trip.

Tuatara Tours

Tuatara Tours specialises in fully supported cycling trips for the recreational cyclist.

On a Tuatara Tours' Cycle tour you can relax and let us take care of all the details. Our fully supported cycle tours combine the elements of wonderful scenery with challenging exercise and the opportunity to relax in comfortable accommodation each night.

Your fully guided Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail tour starts and ends in the South Island's largest city, Christchurch, with all accommodation, meals, and support of a coach and driver provided throughout.

Natural High

At Natural High we believe exploring New Zealand by bicycle is, quite simply, the best way to truly experience this remarkable country.

We offer a specialised package for the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Contact us for bike hire, guided and self guided cycle tours, camper van rentals and all your cycle tour requirements and accessories. With bike pick up and drop off services available at 10 locations throughout New Zealand it's easy and convenient to deal with Natural High.

Adventure South NZ

Celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2022, Adventure South NZ is a specialist small group guided and supported cycling operator.

With a large fleet of Sinch eBikes, a team of professional guides, modern vehicles and a friendly and professional office team, we have an Alps to Ocean itinerary to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Our Alps to Ocean itineraries take riders “behind the locked gate” and into the very heart of the landscapes the trail passes through. Each itinerary includes comfortable accommodation, most meals which highlight the regional produce, guides, van support and opportunities to explore the wider region. Get in contact to discuss private group arrangements.

Pure Trails New Zealand

Are you ready for an adventure in comfort? Look no further than PureTrails New Zealand, the experts in fully supported cycling trips for the recreational cyclist. Our team is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience as you explore the stunning A2O trail.

Our carefully crafted 5 or 6 day A2O cycle tours combine the thrill of challenging exercise with the opportunity to relax and unwind in comfortable accommodation each night.

Both our A2O tours start and end in Christchurch, or we can arrange transfers to Queenstown and other locations. From the moment you arrive, we take care of all accommodation, meals, and the support of a coach and driver, so you can focus on enjoying your adventure in comfort.

Pacific CYCLE Tours

Pacific CYCLE Tours offers quality small group guided and self-guided cycle tours of New Zealand. Let us take care of all the details, so you can focus on the important things - such as jaw dropping scenery, meeting new friends and experiencing an unforgettable adventure, designed for you.

Our friendly and welcoming approach to organising your New Zealand bike tour is legendary. We hand pick our accommodation, use top of the range vehicles and bikes, have guides that are not only the best in the business – but the greatest company too, and providing you an extraordinary experience is our top priority.