Make a Reservation

We are looking forward to a wonderful 2010!

Please send Suzie a note to ask about availability for any trip. She tries her best to reply within the day, and hopefully there is a spot open so that you can join us.

Our registration process is easy as one, two, three!

1. Download and print out our Domestic Registration Form 2009-2010 (PDF) for U.S. destinations, or our International Registration Form 2010- 2011 (PDF) for European Tours. These are in Adobe PDF format (Download Adobe Reader).
2. Fill out the form — instructions and remittance information is on each form.
3. Send it to us with your deposit payment. We accept payment by check or money order. We are also happy to accept credit card payments made through PAYPAL. Credit card payments are subject to a 3.2% processing fee.

We are glad to hold your space for 7 days pending the arrival of the Registration form and deposit.

When we receive your mail and deposit, we will contact you via e-mail with a confirmation and Welcome Letter containing lots of detailed pre-trip information.

Payment and Cancellations

U.S. Trips

For weeklong tours, a $300 deposit per person is required with each registration. The tour balance is due 75 days from the trip start date. Non-payment of trip balances will be considered a cancellation.

Tour cancellations must be received in writing at least 76 days prior to the start date of the trip and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee per person. After that no refunds are possible unless we can fill your spot.

Weekend Trips are payable in full only and cancellations must be received in writing at least 40 days prior to the trip start date and are subject to a $35 cancellation fee per person, with no refunds after that date.

International Tours

A $350 deposit per person is required with each registration. Two week international tours require a $500 deposit per person.

A second trip payment of $350 is due 120 days prior to the trip start date. The final balance is payable at least 75 days prior to the trip start. Non-payment of trip balances will be considered a cancellation.

Tour cancellations must be received in writing and the date of cancellation will be the date of receipt of the written communication.

Cancellations received at least 121 days prior to trip start date: all payments will be refunded less a $70 administrative fee per person.

Cancellations received 120-90 days from the trip start date: the deposit is non-refundable unless we can fill your spot. If we can fill your spot, we will refund all payments made less a $70 administrative fee per person.

Cancellations received 89-60 days from the trip start date: 50% of the total trip price per person is non-refundable unless we can fill your spot. If we are able to fill your spot, we will refund all payments made less a $70 administrative fee per person.

Cancellations received less than 60 days from the trip start date: no refunds are possible unless we can fill your spot. If we are able to fill your spot, we will refund all payments made less a $100 administrative fee per person.

Other Conditions

We usually have a waitlist and are happy to look for a replacement if cancellation of your booking becomes necessary. At no time, however, can we guarantee that we will be able to fill a cancelled spot.

In the unlikely event that Bike and the Like should cancel a tour, you will be notified at least 60 days from the scheduled trip start date and all trip fee payments will be refunded in full.

Refunds constitute full settlement in the event of cancellation of a tour; Bike and the Like is not responsible for airfares fees or other expenses incurred due to change in itinerary or tour cancellation. No refund or discount will be granted for arriving late or leaving a tour prior to its conclusion.

Travel Insurance

Unexpected things can happen and your travel investment should be protected! We strongly advise purchase of Travel Insurance to safeguard you in the event of unforeseeable trip related expenses such as - trip cancellation, interruption and delay, emergency medical treatment, and lost or stolen luggage.

Bike and the Like does not recommend any particular policy and you should inquire carefully about coverages and conditions. For an excellent comparative analysis of Travel Insurance companies and their policies go to Insure My Trip or call them at (800) 487-4722.