Escape Adventures

Escape Adventures There’s sticking to the beaten track, and then there’s Escape Adventures. http://www.escapeadventuresnz.com

Unforgettable Cycle Tours in New Zealand, Kenya & Tanzania, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, Madagascar and Cambodia. Our philosophy is to steer clear of mainstream tourist attractions and get into the heart of the destinations we cycle tour, whether that involves yurt stays in Kyrgyzstan, homecooked dinner on a New Zealand high country station or camping with a Maasai family in Kenya. Our mission is

to get you a little out of your normal comfort zone and give you a whole heap of opportunities to have unique and personal experiences. Founded 20 years ago by John Etherington and Mandy Richards. It all began back in 1999 in Kenya & Tanzania, which is still one of our most popular cycle tours. Since then the business has grown, and we have cycle tours in seven different countries. Tom Kearney picked up the reins back in 2022 and is now the guardian of Escape Adventures. We are driven by the reward that comes with creating and leading tours that will touch your soul and stay in your memory forever! As for the cycling - you’ll need to be comfortable spending the day on your bike or able to chug your way up a hill or two, but you won’t be banging out huge kilometres. It is the adventure and the experience that is important - the bike just happens to be the best way to travel!

Another awesome day on the Canterbury Peaks to Plains Cycle Tour! We headed out of Mount White station, stopping in to c...
18/02/2025

Another awesome day on the Canterbury Peaks to Plains Cycle Tour! We headed out of Mount White station, stopping in to check out the amazing rock formations at Kura Tawhiti. Bikes were unloaded at Lake Lyndon for a fabulous ride on the gravel back roads checking out Lake Coleridge, the village and hydro power station. And there was delicious black berry’s to forage on route 😋 The day ended with a very nice dinner at the lovely

Day for it!! 7 wonderful bikers boarded the TranzAlpine train early on Sunday morning to begin their Escape Adventure on...
17/02/2025

Day for it!! 7 wonderful bikers boarded the TranzAlpine train early on Sunday morning to begin their Escape Adventure on our Canterbury Peaks to Plains cycle tour. Lunch in Arthurs Pass village preceded a stunning ride out to Mount White Station and a relaxed evening at their shearers quarters lodge. Check out those views!

11/02/2025

A little website addition which should make for simple searching if multiple cycle tours take your fancy! Now you can see all our tours in list or month format under our new calendar view page. Go and take a look 👀 https://escapeadventuresnz.com/alltourscalender/

Northland is flying by for our Tour Aotearoa bikers.. well it seems like it to us anyway! Today’s ride is all the way do...
10/02/2025

Northland is flying by for our Tour Aotearoa bikers.. well it seems like it to us anyway! Today’s ride is all the way down the Pouto Peninsula to meet their ferry ride across Kaipara harbour. Pictured: boarding Hokianga harbour ferry, rural roads of Northland and cooling off after a days ride might just be the best feeling ever?!

Tour Aotearoa is GO! Our bikers are currently cruising down 90 mile beach, Northland New Zealand. With the weather set t...
06/02/2025

Tour Aotearoa is GO! Our bikers are currently cruising down 90 mile beach, Northland New Zealand. With the weather set to be a gentle easterly all day plus a wee bit of cloud cover it should be pleasant pedal to get the legs woken up after some long journeys. Check out that Pukenui Sunrise 🤩

We’re just a week away from the bikers taking part in our Tour Aotearoa Cycle tour rolling out of Cape Reinga car park. ...
29/01/2025

We’re just a week away from the bikers taking part in our Tour Aotearoa Cycle tour rolling out of Cape Reinga car park. The prep is done, crew are briefed and we can’t wait to see how the adventure unfolds!

Kagoshima Japan is diverse prefecture at the southern tip of Kyushu Island. With a subtropical climate, cycling conditio...
23/01/2025

Kagoshima Japan is diverse prefecture at the southern tip of Kyushu Island. With a subtropical climate, cycling conditions are ideal most of the year. We have chosen spring for our cycle tours to fit with the blossoming Sakura 🌸 We pedal through areas of pristine natural beauty, visit fishing villages and enjoy authentic food unique to this area. Our aim is always to take our bikers a little off the beaten path, to explore parts of a country that are less touristed so that the experience is immersive and unique every time!

The excitement is REAL to be heading back to Madagascar for a pedal powered adventure. It's been a while now since our l...
15/01/2025

The excitement is REAL to be heading back to Madagascar for a pedal powered adventure. It's been a while now since our last tour here, but our local legends Baba and Dezy are raring to go, make sure you are following this page to see updates from the tour this year in May.

Kyrgyzstan, a hidden gem, the 'Switzerland of Central Asia'. Huge landscapes, intriguing culture, wonderful back roads, ...
12/01/2025

Kyrgyzstan, a hidden gem, the 'Switzerland of Central Asia'. Huge landscapes, intriguing culture, wonderful back roads, amazing hospitality... now imagine cycle touring here. Pedal through high grassy plateaus in the mountains, end your ride at at remote yurt camp, swim in a huge salty lake, stopping for ice cream at the tiny shop in a country village. We're cycling in Kyrgyzstan in July 2025, don't miss this one!

Just under one month to go until our Tour Aotearoa riders are rolling away from Cape Reinga on their journey South. We h...
10/01/2025

Just under one month to go until our Tour Aotearoa riders are rolling away from Cape Reinga on their journey South. We have got bikers from around the world coming to explore Aotearoa with us and are so excited to show them New Zealand's incredible trails, scenery and wonderful hospitality. Here are a couple of key stats for you.

Total Km: 3207km (North Island1847km, South Island 1360km)
Total Elevation Gain: 33,039m (North Island 18,593m, South Island 14,446m)
Days in the saddle: 34 (North Island 18, South Island 16)

Make sure you like and follow our pages for updates from the bikers throughout the tour.

🌳How many trees can we plant in 2025?! 🌴Planting more trees (and keeping them alive and well for their whole life span) ...
06/01/2025

🌳How many trees can we plant in 2025?! 🌴
Planting more trees (and keeping them alive and well for their whole life span) is an important part of Escape Adventures Kaitiakitanga, which is the concept of guardianship of the sky, sea and land. We aim to tread carefully on this earth, whilst actively trying to improve the areas we visit, here in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. Over in Cambodia we are partnering with Kampong Samaki Community Fishery to help reforest the mangroves. This project is a relatively new to eco tourism, it aims to benefit the local fishing community and especially women, by regenerating the natural fish nursery (mangroves), target illegal fishing activities and create new income sources by opening tourism businesses run by locals, for example a restaurant for groups like ours. We are really excited to be able to support their efforts by planting 10 trees for every biker, crew member and vehicle that goes on tour to Cambodia. Plus it is a really fun activity to take part in whilst you are on tour!

🇯🇵 あけましておめでとう 🇯🇵 Happy New Year! We are counting down to our first international cycle tours of 2025. Who's coming for O...
02/01/2025

🇯🇵 あけましておめでとう 🇯🇵 Happy New Year! We are counting down to our first international cycle tours of 2025. Who's coming for Onsen, Sakura and an incredible culinary journey 🍣🍜 (And an awesome bike ride of course!)
🚲Our second Japan tour date is now guaranteed with a few spaces still available.
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Where will you be cycling in New Zealand this summer?Pictured is the lovely Maruia Saddle, a back country option that ta...
30/12/2024

Where will you be cycling in New Zealand this summer?
Pictured is the lovely Maruia Saddle, a back country option that takes you between Murchison and Springs Junction. Such an awesome way to get off the highway and into some beautiful native forest. We ride this well known bike packing route on our Marlborough Molesworth Epic and Tour Aotearoa Cycle Tours. Why not join us? We have spaces on the stunning 11 day journey that is the Marlborough Molesworth Epic
🚲March 1-11th 2025

The million dollar question! 🗺 Where in the world would you like to cycle next?We've been sifting through your feedback ...
27/12/2024

The million dollar question! 🗺 Where in the world would you like to cycle next?

We've been sifting through your feedback forms and researching destinations and now we need YOU. This is our short list of potential new destinations, and they all have some incredible and unique drawcards. But let us know in the comments where would you choose to cycle tour next? (If you want to be kept in the loop about your chosen destination let us know your vote via email as well, [email protected])

🇭🇺Hungary - From charming castles and magnificent concert halls to picturesque rural villages and a burgeoning wine region, Hungary is all class.

🇰🇷South Korea - Blending rich tradition with contemporary culture you might be surprised at the incredible cycle touring opportunities in South Korea.

🇱🇰Sri Lanka - A tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, steeped in tradition and history, lush forest and stunning coastline.
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🔔 It's Christmaaaaaas... well almost! 🔔Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉 from the team here ...
22/12/2024

🔔 It's Christmaaaaaas... well almost! 🔔
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉 from the team here at Escape Adventures. We hope you've got lots of cycling planned for the summer (sorry Northern hemisphere) and an adventure or two up your sleeve for 2025. We will still be in the office over the holiday period, but bear with us! We might be out riding our bikes and not able to get back to you right away. 🚲

As we head into the wonderful chaos of the festive season remember to take some time for yourself. Dreaming about your n...
21/12/2024

As we head into the wonderful chaos of the festive season remember to take some time for yourself. Dreaming about your next big adventure can be a welcome distraction from the madness all around. We will be looking forward to being back in Japan, cycling through the spring cherry blossom, seeking out the next delicious morsel and learning about the ancient traditions and practises that has shaped Japan's beautiful culture. Explore with us March 31st - April 7th 🌸🚲

Looking to get yourself or someone you love kitted out with great cycling gear ready for the next adventure? Look no fur...
18/12/2024

Looking to get yourself or someone you love kitted out with great cycling gear ready for the next adventure? Look no further. Effect Cycle Clothing is your one stop shop for functional and practical gear that is designed and MADE in New Zealand!!! We asked some of our 2024 international tour leaders what their recommendation's would be and why from the gear they have tried and tested out on tour.
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1. Zoe - Cambodia "My fave is the Martinis women's shorts. I love the longer leg length to help stop sunburn on my thighs while biking. Another great feature is the zipped leg pocket which is the perfect size to hold your phone and still have it easily accessible for taking quick photos and checking the route."
2. Alice - Kyrgyzstan "My Monsoon full length rain pants were my secret weapon in Kyrgyzstan. Super light and small to have stashed in my pack, and the zip leg openings meant I could slip them on quickly over my shoes at the top of high passes to stay warm for snack breaks, breezy descents or the random storms that roll through the valleys"
3. Clare - Kenya & Tanzania "My fav is definitely the Antidote, love the rear pocket that turns into a lightweight bum bag, I use this all the time!"
4. Brian - Kyrgyzstan "My juggernauts are the best, love the stretchiness, all day comfort and don’t get too hot"
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So there you have it! Head on over to their website and stock up on those last minute gifts or why not treat yourself 🎁
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Why Escape Adventures

What a world we live in. In this crazy information age, it's easy to forget the shear thrill of being somewhere extraordinary. We guarantee to reconnect you with our astounding world - countries brimming with wonderful places and people.

All our tours are our OWN tours

We personally research, create and lead all of our cycle tours. Our tours are NOT contracted out to a ground operator.

Tour leaders become friends