2027 Santos Tour Down Under 5 Day Premium Weekend
January 21 to January 25, 2027
The 2027 Tour Down Under Tour is the perfect way to experience Australia’s biggest cycling event in just five unforgettable days.
Designed for cycling enthusiasts who want to combine world-class race viewing with exceptional riding, this premium Tour Down Under travel package places you at the heart of the action. Ride the iconic roads of the Adelaide Hills, experience stage starts and finishes, and secure prime viewing positions for the most exciting moments of the Santos Tour Down Under.
A highlight of the tour is witnessing the famous Willunga Hill stage, where the race is often won and lost. You’ll also enjoy fully supported daily rides, premium accommodation, expert local guides and the camaraderie of fellow cycling fans from around the world.
Whether you’re climbing through the Adelaide Hills, enjoying a post-ride coffee in one of South Australia’s cycling hotspots or cheering the peloton from the roadside, this
Santos Tour Down Under cycling tour delivers an unforgettable race-week experience.
Key Details
- 5 Days
- Social to Experienced
- All breakfasts, Welcome drinks, Farewell Dinner and Picnic Lunch
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Hotels
- Support Vehicle and Bus
- Mechanical Assistance
- Final Men's and Women's Stages
Twin Share $2965.00
Single Supplement $690.00Tour Gallery
Since its inception, Bikestyle Tours has been an Official Travel Specialist for the Santos Tour Down Under. We draw on our experience and local knowledge to provide you with the best that Adelaide, South Australia, and the TDU race has to offer.
Arrival Information
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📍 Start city: Adelaide, South Australia
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📅 Arrival day: Thursday 21 January 2027
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⏰ Collection: Adelaide Airport, South Australia
Departure
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📍 Finish city: Adelaide, South Australia
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📅 Departure day: Monday 25 January 2027
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⏰ Tour Ends: Adelaide Airport, South Australia
Group Size: 30 Guests, 5 Bikestyle Tours Staff
Our experienced team provides personalised support throughout the tour, ensuring every guest enjoys a seamless and memorable Tour Down Under experience both on and off the bike.
Riding Experience
Ride some of South Australia’s most celebrated cycling roads, including the Adelaide Hills, coastal routes along Adelaide’s beaches, renowned wine regions and many of the iconic roads featured in the Santos Tour Down Under. Throughout the tour, we’ll position our rides to intersect with key stages of the race, giving guests the opportunity to experience world-class cycling while enjoying front-row race viewing.
Challenge Rating
This tour is designed to accommodate a range of cycling abilities. Daily rides offer flexible options, with routes typically departing from and returning to our Adelaide hotel. Our support vehicle is available throughout each ride, allowing guests to shorten distances, skip climbs or take a break whenever required. Ride as much or as little as you choose while still enjoying the full Tour Down Under experience.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5-star premium accommodation in the heart of Adelaide, ideally located within easy walking distance of race activities, team presentations, restaurants, cafés and the vibrant atmosphere that makes Tour Down Under week so special.
One of the things our guests love most about the Santos Tour Down Under is the flexibility to create the cycling experience that suits them.
Social Riders & Leisure Cyclists
This is your cycling holiday, not a training camp. Many guests choose to ride selectively throughout the week, mixing scenic rides, race viewing, café stops and rest days. Our flexible itinerary allows you to choose the days you want to ride, the climbs you want to tackle and the days you simply want to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the Tour Down Under. With support vehicles available throughout the tour, you can shorten rides or take a break whenever you choose.
Experienced & Enthusiast Cyclists
For those who want to maximise their time on the bike, our extended ride options offer additional kilometres, more climbing and the opportunity to experience even more of the Adelaide Hills and surrounding cycling regions. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself on iconic Tour Down Under roads or simply spend as much time riding as possible, our guides will help you get the most from every day.
- Buffet breakfast every day
- Welcome drinks and canapes
- Picnic lunches as shown in the itinerary
- Farewell Dinner
When you travel with Bikestyle Tours, every detail is taken care of so you can focus on enjoying the riding, the racing and the atmosphere of Australia’s biggest cycling event.
Your 2027 Santos Tour Down Under 5 Day Premium Tour includes:
✔ All transport throughout the tour
✔ Professional bike transportation using dedicated bike carriers
✔ 4 nights premium 5-star accommodation in the heart of Adelaide
✔ Arrival airport transfer from Adelaide Airport on Day 1
✔ Departure airport transfer to Adelaide Airport at the conclusion of the tour
✔ Detailed ride files and comprehensive tour itinerary
✔ Experienced Bikestyle Tours guides and professional drivers throughout the tour
✔ Mechanical assistance and support for your bike
✔ Dedicated support vehicle available during all rides
✔ Navigation support on guided and self-paced rides
✔ Sports nutrition, hydration products, water and ride snacks during cycling activities
✔ Guided rides on some of South Australia’s most famous cycling roads, including the Adelaide Hills and iconic Santos Tour Down Under routes
✔ Access to key Santos Tour Down Under stages, race starts, finishes and premium viewing locations
✔ Front-row viewing of the famous Willunga Hill stage and triple ascent
✔ Exclusive Bikestyle Tours Guest Pack valued at over AUD $850, including premium cycling kit, custom gear bag and additional tour merchandise
✔ The confidence and support that comes from travelling with one of Australia’s most experienced cycling tour operators
Our team handles the logistics, transport, accommodation and ride support, allowing you to simply enjoy the riding, soak up the race atmosphere and experience the highlights of the Santos Tour Down Under in a premium, fully supported cycling tour.
The Santos Tour Down Under marks the start of the professional cycling season and creates an atmosphere unlike any other cycling event in Australia. Every January, the world’s best riders arrive in South Australia, transforming Adelaide and the surrounding regions into a celebration of cycling.
Bikestyle Tours has been welcoming guests to the Santos Tour Down Under since the event’s earliest years. Our decades of experience mean we know the best roads, the best viewing locations and how to create an unforgettable cycling holiday around Australia’s biggest race.
The riding is one of the true highlights. From the iconic climbs of the Adelaide Hills to the quiet country roads winding through South Australia’s famous wine regions, every ride showcases why this area has become a favourite training destination for professional cyclists. Better still, many rides finish with a rewarding descent back towards Adelaide.
Away from the bike, you’ll experience the vibrant atmosphere of the race, from stage starts and finishes to the famous Willunga Hill stage, where thousands of passionate cycling fans line the roadside. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore renowned regions including McLaren Vale, the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills.
With world-class racing, outstanding riding, premium accommodation and the support of one of Australia’s most experienced cycling tour operators, it’s easy to see why the Santos Tour Down Under remains one of our favourite tours every year.
Pricing Details:
- Price: AUD $2965.00 per person (based on twin share)
- Single Supplement: AUD $690.00 (limited single rooms available)
- Non-Rider Price: AUD $2665.00 per person (based on twin share)
Please note: All prices are per person and exclude airfare. Rates are based on double occupancy. Solo travellers will be paired with a roommate unless a single room is preferred, in which case the single supplement applies.
Note: It is a requirement of Bikestyle Tours that you have Travel Insurance for your trip.
Your Itinerary
Welcome the Santos Tour Down Under
Your Tour Down Under adventure begins today! Our friendly Bikestyle staff will be waiting to greet you at Adelaide Airport. To make the most of your arrival day, we recommend landing before midday. We’ve arranged several airport transfers throughout the day, and we’ll take care of transporting your luggage and bike directly to our accommodation at Peppers Waymouth Adelaide.
Once at our hotel, our team will be on hand to help you assemble your bike and ensure everything is in perfect condition for an unforgettable weekend at the Tour Down Under. In the afternoon, we’ll roll out for a relaxed shakedown ride down to the beach and grab a coffee.
As the sun sets, we’ll regroup for welcome drinks. It’s the perfect chance to meet your fellow travellers, get to know your Bikestyle guides, and toast to the weekend ahead.
This is just the beginning of an incredible weekend filled with racing action, beautiful rides, and good times on and off the bike.
Let the Tour Down Under begin.
- Arrival and airport transfer
- Wam-up ride
- Welcome drinks
- Arrival and airport transfer
- Wam-up ride
- Welcome drinks
Stage 4 - Glenelg and Victor Harbour
Today marks the beginning of a historic final weekend of racing, with the men’s and women’s pelotons racing on the same course on the same day.
There will be two ways to enjoy the day: riding or spectating.
Riders will roll to Glenelg in the morning for the stage start, where both the men’s and women’s races begin their journey towards Victor Harbor. The 9 Day Tour has already enjoyed a full stage-start walkthrough earlier in the week at Henley Beach, so today is about soaking up the beachside atmosphere before continuing the ride. Guests wanting a shorter day can ride back to the hotel after the start, while a longer loop will be available for those who want extra kilometres.
Spectators will travel to Glenelg by bus to enjoy the stage start atmosphere before continuing south to Victor Harbor for the finish. With both the men’s and women’s races finishing on the coast, this is a huge day of WorldTour racing and a brilliant chance to experience the energy of two pelotons on the same route.
The evening is free in Adelaide, giving you time to enjoy dinner, visit the Race Village or relax after a big day by the coast.
- Glenelg stage start atmosphere
- Men’s and women’s racing on the same course
- Riding and spectating options
- Victor Harbor stage finish for spectators
- Glenelg stage start atmosphere
- Men’s and women’s racing on the same course
- Riding and spectating options
- Victor Harbor stage finish for spectators
Stage 5 - Willunga Hill
Today is one of the true icons of the Santos Tour Down Under: Willunga Hill.
We’ll start early to beat the traffic and the heat, riding south towards Christies Beach, where the stage begins on the coast. After the start, riders will continue along the coastline and through McLaren Vale towards Willunga Hill, arriving ahead of the race.
Bikestyle Tours will have our hospitality setup waiting on the climb, with shade, cold drinks and a picnic lunch under our marquee. It’s one of the best ways to experience this famous stage: settled in on the climb, surrounded by cycling fans, watching the race build towards one of the most important moments in the battle for the ochre jersey.
With both the men’s and women’s pelotons racing up Willunga Hill, the atmosphere will be electric. The road will be lined with supporters, the noise will build long before the riders appear and the final metres of the climb will feel every bit as dramatic as the racing itself.
After the stage, we’ll transfer back to Adelaide by bus. Riders wanting additional kilometres may have the opportunity to ride back with a guide, although this will depend on conditions and will not include van support.
Spectators will travel by bus to the stage start and then on to Willunga Hill. We’ll aim to get you as close as possible to our hospitality area, although some walking will be required, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Tonight is free in Adelaide after one of the biggest days of the tour.
- Early ride to Christies Beach
- Coastal ride towards McLaren Vale
- Bikestyle Tours hospitality marquee on Willunga Hill
- Men’s and women’s race viewing on the climb
- Early ride to Christies Beach
- Coastal ride towards McLaren Vale
- Bikestyle Tours hospitality marquee on Willunga Hill
- Men’s and women’s race viewing on the climb
Final Stage - Norton Summit and Stirling
The final day of racing takes us back into the Adelaide Hills for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 2027 Santos Tour Down Under.
This morning, riders will have two options. The first option is to ride towards Norton Summit and position near the top of the climb, where we’ll see the race early in the stage before continuing on to Stirling. The second option is to ride more directly towards Stirling via Crafers, arriving with time to enjoy the town, find a coffee and settle in before the race arrives.
If road closures and timing allow, some riders may have the chance to complete part of the race circuit before the professionals arrive. Others may prefer to relax in Stirling, take in the atmosphere and enjoy lunch from one of the many cafés and restaurants in town.
Spectators will travel directly to Stirling by bus to secure a prime position on the barriers. There will be time for coffee, a pastry or a classic Stirling strudel before the race atmosphere builds.
Today we’ll watch the final laps of the men’s race, followed by the women’s race, as the kings and queens in ochre are crowned. Stirling always delivers a fantastic final-day atmosphere, with leafy streets, packed barriers and the tension of a race still waiting to be decided.
After the race, we’ll descend back towards Adelaide and return to the hotel to pack bikes. In the evening, we’ll come together for our Farewell Dinner, celebrating a week of racing, riding and sharing the Tour Down Under memories.
- Final ride into the Adelaide Hills
- Norton Summit or Crafers ride options
- Race viewing in Stirling
- Final ochre jersey celebrations
- Farewell Dinner with guests and staff
- Final ride into the Adelaide Hills
- Norton Summit or Crafers ride options
- Race viewing in Stirling
- Final ochre jersey celebrations
- Farewell Dinner with guests and staff
Farewell from Adelaide
This morning is yours to enjoy at a relaxed pace. After a big week of riding, racing and South Australian summer, there is no need to rush.
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel, pack your bags and say farewell to your fellow travellers and Bikestyle Tours guides. Our team will assist with departure transfers to Adelaide Airport and help make the end of your tour as smooth as possible.
You’ll leave Adelaide with tired legs, a full camera roll and the feeling that only comes from experiencing the Tour Down Under from the inside: the roads, the race, the climbs, the crowds and the shared moments that make this week so special.
Until next time.
- Relaxed morning
- Departure transfers
- Relaxed morning
- Departure transfers
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During our 2025 Tour de France tours, we offer ride options ranging from 2 to 5 hours daily, allowing guests to choose their pace based on how they feel.
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