Shangrila Cycling Tours

This special itinerary is tailored-made to a more leisurely 4 cycle-days with daily cycling distance kept to within 60km, suitable for everyone & any bikes (including foldies).

We have also added extra sight-seeing programs: Visit to Seopjikopji scenic spot, Seongsan UNESCO site for geothermal activity too to complete the experience, as well as a ferry ride to Udo island with your bike for mini-round the island ride!

IG worthy quaint cafes, delectable local cuisine such as abalone porridge, black pig BBQ, traditional Korean meals, cutlass fish & many more food awaits!!

Highlights

• Perfect experience for a 1st overseas cycling holiday
• Well-designed & safe cycling paths
• Good mix of easy, moderate and difficult paths
• Beautiful natural landscapes including lakes, mountains, rivers, pine forests, seasonal flowers, vegetable and fruit farms and more
• Delicious Korean food, quaint cafes & coffee stops throughout the journey

Terrain: Dedicated bike pathways, windy conditions, some undulating segments

Hokkaido Best of Southern Gems (BSG) is a 7-day guided & fully-supported cycling tour that takes you to the south of Hokkaido including Hakodate, Niseko, Lake Toya & Mt Yotei area.

This sight-seeing cycling event takes you to the South Hokkaido region, where we spend 2 days cycling around Lake Toya & exploring Mt Yotei in Niseko.  Lake Toya is a volcanic caldera lake in the Shikotsu-Toya National park.  The stratovolcano of Mt Usu, together with another active volcano Showa Shinzan, lies on the southern rim of the caldera lake. You cycle towards the town of Makkari & Niseko for a close-up view of the pyramidal 1898m Mt Yotei.
 
The journey continuing southwards to Lake Onuma, a "quasi national park" known for its picturesque, island dotted lakes and majestic volcano, Mount Komagatake, an iconic mountain with a distinct sharp point.  You cycle up to the lookout point from Kijihiki highlands for a stunning panaromic view of Mount Hakodate, Komagatake & Onuma lakes before ending the trip in the charming city of Hakodate. 
 
It is definitely a fulfilling cycling holiday that caters to both the avid & intermediate cyclists looking for certain level of  challenges, along with the ingredients of “must-see” sight-seeing stops.  We also added a 1-day special cycling tour in Sapporo along Toyohira Riverside bike pathways to Ishikari coast.

This program is also highly recommended for those who are joining us to cycle in Hokkaido for the 1st time. 

Highlights:
+ Scenic Lake Shikotsu & cycling around Lake Toya
+ Cable-car ride up to Mt Usu & Showa Shinzan volcano
+ quiet countryside roads in Niseko near majestic Mount Yotei
+ breath-taking view from Kijihiki highlands & Soratai
+ famous night view from atop Mount Hakodate & morning fish market
+ Goryokaku star-shaped fort built in 1866
+ Taste local sweets in Onuma & Kijihikikogen highlands
+ Good quality onsen accommodation by Lake Toya

Taiwan WuLing 3275m, is the highest passable road atop HeHuanShan & Taroko gorge near Hualien county.  Wuling is the end point of the annual KoM Challenge Race organised by the Taiwan Cyclist Federation in October. 
It attracts professionals, elites & enthusiasts from more than 50 countries, including former Giro d’Italia and Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali & 2010 Time Trial World Champion Emma Pooley just to named a few.
The actual KoM Challenge Race has a strict cut-off time of just 6.5hours (timed section 85km) where competitors need to climb from sea-level near the entrance of Taroko Gorge ear Hualien up to 3275m Wuling.  This might be too tough for many cyclists.
 
SCT created this Taiwan KoM Experience Tour so that any cyclist could join us to ride the same journey and reach the top of 3275m, At Your Own Pace, to complete it.
 
Our itinerary split the ride into 1.5 days, with a one night stay up in the mountain lodge near Wuling summit.  This way, you can enjoy the journey, the great mountain view & fresh air, before continuing the most demanding final 15km ascend the next day.  There is a seat to provide that needed support should you need it. 

Highlights:
+ Experience cycling up one of the Most Iconic Climb in the World
+ Scenic cycling along the east coast near Taroko gorge

Sedili or Tanjung Sedili is a coastal region in the state of Johor, in Peninsular Malaysia.
Into our 10th edition now, we keep going back back to do this trip because it is such a pleasant ride, giving you sufficient distance, roling terrain to tire out those legs and yet within doable limits for almost everyone!
 
Since 2013, we have been cycling to Sedili from Woodlands through JB & Kota Tinggi, returning back toDesaru Pengerang via Road 99.
With 11Jan2020 as the last trip, we have now officially retired that route due to the customs crossing & heavy traffic in Johor Bahru area & trunk Road 3.
 
Replacing that trip is the current Sedili 170, where we have decided to replace the Singapore-Malaysia land-crossing at Woodlands with the ferry bumboat ride between Changi-Pengerang.  We want a safer & more pleasant overall experience for our cyclists.
Sedili 170 is arguably The Best Road Cycling in the east coast of Malaysia.  No traffic Lights, endless tarmac awaiting you!  & Chill out at a nice seaside resort thereafter!

HIGHLIGHTS
+ short weekend getaway overseas ride
+ nearly non-stop road cycling on straight roads
+ good mix of straight flats & undulating terrain for superb conditioning
+ view of the Desaru coast & South China sea

Following the old trunk road, we skirt past local towns like Pekan Nanas, Pontian, Batu Pahat & Muar, before arriving to Malacca.  SCT has a few segments that venture into quieter kampong roads for some parts of the journey.  Taste the delicious local Straits Chinese or "nonya" food & famous chendol/chicken rice balls in Melaka before we load up our bikes onto the coach to drive back to Singapore.
 
Malacca, also spelled Melaka, is a coastal state in southwestern Malaysia, famous for her rich cultural heritage, following the colonial rule of Portuguese, Dutch & British.  At its center, Jonker Street, Chinatown’s main thoroughfare, is known for antique shops and its night market. Malacca’s traditional culture is also carried on by the Baba & Nyonya who are descendants of the Chinese delegates of Ming Dynasty where they emigrated from China and settled here.

Highlights:

• UNESCO world heritage town of Malacca
• Christ Church Red Square
• Malacca Jonker Street
• Journey through local Malaysian towns

Frasers’ Hill is a mountain village located at about 1500m above sea level in the state of Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia.  She is well-known as a highland rainforest with great collection of birds species.  It was developed as a British colonial hill resort with majority of its buildings featuring mock Tudor-style architecture.

Our Frasers’ Hill Cycling itinerary takes you from Kuala Kubu Bahru at the foothills, up to the iconic Frasers’ Clock Tower at the old English village square.  The total ascend is about 1200m over 39km of twisty mountainous roads. 
After taking a quick replenish & rest at the summit, we will descend down towards Bentong for late lunch before continuing cycling towards Janda Baik, a quaint town about 30km from Bentong.  The finale of the trip is the 11km climb up to French-themed castle alike resort of Colmar Tropicale nestled 600m on top of Bukit Tinggi or Berjaya Hills.

Highlights:
+ Quiet mountainous roads
+ One of the best road cycling routes in Malaysia
+ Highland rainforest offering fresh cool air along the journey

SCT 2 Hills Challenge for the best weekend climbs in Malaysia!
 
A cycling trip that combines Frasers’ Hill with Cameron Highlands All-In-One trip via Raub/S.Koyan, A REAL challenge of 233km with climbs in excess of 5500m !
Guaranteed to satisfy even the avid climbers!
 
This awesome climbing trip, where you get to ride up the slopes of Frasers’ Hill (1300m), follow by the tougher & longest route up to Cameron Highlands Brinchang (1600m) from S. Koyan with many ups & downs in between!

Even if you are not fully ready to complete it all 100%, but still like to come and give it a shot, Still Welcome!
Our trip provides Full-Support to help you with some sections here & there so you can still gain that experience. 
* It is PERFECTLY ALRIGHT even if you just complete 60-70% of it!
 
To give the greatest support to our cyclists, we will have a vehicle/minibus to provide that feel of "a close support" + beefed up on nutrition/drinks.

Highlights:
+ best weekend climbing trip in Malaysia : Frasers' Hill & Cameron Highlands
+ quiet backcountry rural roads 
+ good experience & conditioning in preparation for overseas challenges

Desaru is a town in Pengerang, Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. It is famous for its pristine beach beside the South China sea.
Our Desaru 111 Day Challenge is a Self-Regulated Cycling (SRC) yet supported by SSVs (Support Sweeper Vehicles) providing the lead & support sweeper role. 
This itinerary is planned to be a full cycling trip, 100% cycle to & fro.  However, our SSV (minibus or car with bike racks) are still able to assist a few cyclists should there be any mechanical issues with bikes or due to fatigue/other reasons.
 
Highly recommended for enthusiasts & experienced cyclists (who have done 100km before), it is very suitable for those who wish to do uninterrupted ride, OR do own conditioning/training, but with safety support/logistics all taken care of.  
Our SSV vehicle will be leap-frogging all the cyclists up and down to ensure everyone in the group is taken care of!

Highlights:

• nearly non-stop road cycling on straight roads
• good mix of straight flats & undulating terrain for conditioning
• view of the Desaru coast & South China sea
• seafood lunch in Pengerang

Cycle pace: 25-32kmph (or at your own pace).

Our standard 6D5NCycling tour to Jeju island, where you will circumnavigate approximately 234km on its Circular Bike Path / Fantasy Bike Path, with the ocean always next to you! The entire route is made up of 10 courses that wind their way along the coast and past all the island’s lovely beaches & cafes.

Leisure pace over 4 Cycle-days, 60km/day means more time to make your photo stops & relax at the many chic boutique cafes!

We will make a stop at each course, for the stamp station, so you can collect all 10 of it & be eligible for an official certificate of completion issued at the Jeju Provincial Tourist Information Center at the airport or at Jeju Port.

Come & Join us to experience Jeju by bicycle to feel the wind & hear the sound of the waves!

Highlights

• Experience world-class cycling infrastructure bike paths
• Well-designed & safe designated cycling paths
• Good mix of easy, moderate and difficult paths
• Beautiful natural landscapes including lakes, mountains, rivers, pine forests, seasonal flowers, vegetable and fruit farms and more
• Delicious Korean food, quaint cafes & coffee stops throughout the journey

Hokkaido Great Nature Ride (GNR) is a 7-day guided & fully-supported cycling tour that takes you to the central region of including, Asahikawa,Furano, Biei & Daisetsuzan National Park. 

This cycling tour offers superb cycling on quiet countryside roads, suitable for those who prefer to have variety of activities with different sceneries.

It is especially recommended for those who are joining us to cycle in Hokkaido for the 1st time.
You start from Tomamu with a cable-car ride up to the unkai terraces, an observation deck to see the stunning vista of sea of clouds & mountains.  We designed the cycling route using quiet countryside roads whenever possible, towards the central region of Furano, noted for its lavender fields, poppies, lilies & sunflowers, Farm Tomita with views of Mount Tokachi.

You will spend some time to cycle around beautiful Biei, known as one of the most charming towns in Japan.
Main attractions include Biei Patchwork Road, including Shikisai no-oka, a flower garden featuring patterned rows of colourful blossoms.  We use the special bike pathways along the Biei river to the famous Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfalls.

The finale takes you up to the foothills of Asahidake, the highest mountain in Hokkaido at 2291m in the Daisetsuzan National Park.  Here, you will spend one night up in the mountains in a nice resort hotel with onsen, before descending to Asahikawa via scenic bike pathways along the Chubetsu river.

Highlights:

• Mt Tomamu cable ride to unkai terrace for sea of clouds
  
• Furano cheese/wine factory, Farm Tomita (Jul-Aug), Shikisai no-oka (4 seasons flowers farm)
  
• Biei Shirogane Blue pond, Shirahige waterfalls, scenic birch trees lane
  
• Cycle up to the foothills of Asahidake 2291m, highest peak of Hokkaido in Daisetsuzan
  
• Quiet countryside roads around Biei patchworks
  
• Scenic bike paths along rivers in Biei & Asahiawa
  
• Taste local sweets such as Furano melon & lavender soft-serve icecream
  
• Good quality onsen accommodation on the mountain & by the waterfall