Epic Mississippi River Bike Tour
USA
33 days (Bike: 29 days)
2057 mi (~71mi per day)
Avid
Some hills, On-road
Guided
Supported
When you tip-toe through the humble origin near Lake Itasca, you will never believe this trickle of water will be the “Mighty Mississippi” emptying into the Gulf of Mexico some 2552 miles downstream.
Your cycling journey will take you from the headwaters of the Mississippi along the borders of eleven states. The tour is southbound, but not all down-hill.
Indulge in cuisine varying from Wall-eyed Pike and wild rice, St. Louis-style Ribs to Crawfish Etouffee and powdered Beignets.
Along your route, enjoy the scenery on the 150-mile paved Paul Bunyan Trail, urban trails in Minneapolis, St. Louis, Memphis and the levee trails in Louisiana. Take in the rollers along the farmlands of Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. Relax or take in the sites of Anheuser Busch, The Arch or a day cruise on a riverboat in St. Louis. If you are a history buff, Memphis, Vicksburg and New Orleans will fill your head with facts on American, Native American and Civil War history. The impeccably maintained plantation houses of Louisiana will provide luxurious accommodations.
The Mississippi Bike tour is conveniently divided into 4 stages for those who cannot commit to the full 33-Day trek. The stages start and stop in major cities (see options), making it easy to join any leg of the tour.
Tour Information
From
Bemidji, MN
To
New Orleans, LA
Cost From
Guided US$ 13800
Departure(s)
September 7 - October 11, 2025
Single Supplement
$140/day; $3300/entire tour
Inclusions
- All breakfasts, dinners and picnic lunches on riding days.
- All lodging
- Mechanic,
- Guide
- Van support.
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Meals on off days
- Souvenirs
- 12% gratuity for guides, mechanics, volunteers and tour staff is not included, but greatly appreciated
Options
- Stage I
- Headwaters to Minneapolis; 5 Riding Days / 6 Nights – $3095
- Stage II
- Minneapolis to St. Louis – 11 Riding Days / 12 Nights – $4295
- Stage III
- St. Louis to Memphis – 6 Riding Days / 6 Nights – $3195
- Stage IV
- Memphis to New Orleans – 9 Riding Days / 11 Nights – $3995
- Rental Bike - $195/week; $800/entire tour
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