Terranova Touristik

Terranova Touristik

Headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Number of tours
61
Age Range
18-90
Number of reviews
135
Rating
4.6/5
Response rate
88%
Response time
within 3 days

Terranova Touristik Reviews (135)

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  • Romantischer Rhein von Frankfurt nach Koblenz reviewer 1
    Written on October 18th, 2024
    Well planned out route with just the right amount of cycling each day between villages, vineyards and river paths.
    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Beier, Thank you very much for your review of the "Romantic Rhine from Frankfurt to Koblenz" tour! We are very pleased that you enjoyed the well-planned route and the balanced amount of cycling between the villages, vineyards and river paths. Your positive feedback encourages us in our approach of creating trips that are both athletically and culturally enriching. We place great importance on our guests having a relaxing yet active time and it's great to hear that this was the case for you. I hope that you continue to enjoy our trips and that we can welcome you on one of our tours again soon. With best regards, Frederik Pfältzer Managing Director terranova Tourism
  • PC
    Written on October 17th, 2024
    Booklets with sectional maps should have been available in English. Bike seat came unattached on the last day of cycling which was a nuisance & somewhat danger…
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    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Ms. Coghlan, Thank you for your valuable feedback on your trip "Romantic Rhine from Frankfurt to Koblenz". We are sorry that the bike saddle caused problems on the last day - this is of course not standard. We will take this into account in the maintenance of our bikes. We also take your comment about the brochures seriously and will look into how we can also offer the section maps in English. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back on one of our tours soon. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer terranova Tourism
  • SB
    Written on October 7th, 2024
    From the very beginning, Tour Radar offered great support and was quick to respond to any questions I had. Being the contact for our group was easy with their …
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    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Ms. Brown, Thank you very much for your positive feedback on Tour Radar's support and the trip as a whole. We are very pleased that everything went so smoothly and that you were satisfied with the organization and information. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon on one of our tours. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer Managing Director terranova Tourism
  • Main River BikeTour | Selbst geführt | Würzburg bis Frankfurt reviewer 4

    Main River BikeTour | Selbst geführt | Würzburg bis Frankfurt

    5.0Excellent
    Written on October 2nd, 2024
    This was simply seamless, with nothing for us to organise at all. Everything went as planned for our week of cycling along the Main. We were so happy with the …
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    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Ms. Harrison, Thank you for your fantastic feedback on the Main River BikeTour. We are delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that you were happy with the details, the bikes, the luggage transfer and the accommodation. It was a pleasure organizing your bike week and we hope to welcome you back on one of our trips soon. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer Management terranova Touristik
  • Donau | Rad & Schiff | Geführte Radkreuzfahrt reviewer 5

    Donau | Rad & Schiff | Geführte Radkreuzfahrt

    4.0Good
    Written on September 30th, 2024
    While the Terranova tour guides were outstanding, we were significantly impacted by the "one in a century" flooding of the Danube which caused Arosa to cancel o…
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    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Wagner, Thank you very much for your honest feedback. We are sorry to hear that the flood of the century on the Danube affected your trip, especially the Hungarian part that you had hoped for. We understand how disappointing this was and we are sorry that the circumstances could not meet your expectations. Nevertheless, we are pleased that you were satisfied with Terranova's tour guides. We hope to welcome you back on one of our trips in the future under better conditions. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer Managing Director terranova Tourism
  • ML
    No review …. Stop blocking me from moving forward to rate your services. I have nothing to say.
  • PL

    Romantischer Rhein von Frankfurt bis Köln (Selbstversorger) - 6 Tage

    4.0Good
    Written on August 6th, 2024
    This is definitely is a beautiful and worthwhile bike tour. Prior to coming to Germany, I had done a 6day self guided cycling trip in Belgium and another in Hol…
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    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Lepage, Thank you very much for your detailed feedback on the cycle tour along the Rhine. We are pleased that you enjoyed the tour and that you were satisfied with Terranova's organization. Your recommendation to plan a rest day for sightseeing is very valuable and we will gladly take this into consideration. We regret that the heat during your trip affected the comfort of your room. We will also pass on your suggestion to check the air conditioning in the hotels. We thank you for your positive words and hope to welcome you again soon on one of our trips. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer Managing Director terranova Tourism
  • GO
    Written on July 10th, 2024
    Nice itinerary along beautiful stretches of the Mainz and Rhine rivers. With a couple of exceptions, route was well marked. Second day ride involved some elev…
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    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Oba, Thank you very much for your feedback on the cycle tour on the Rhine. We are pleased that you enjoyed the route and the accommodation and that the breakfast met your expectations. We regret that there were some challenges with the marking of the route and that the recommended restaurant was closed. We will incorporate your comments into the planning of future trips to avoid such inconveniences. We hope to welcome you again soon on one of our trips. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer Managing Director terranova Tourism
  • KW
    Very poor orientation to the bikes, this was an overriding issue Possibly better bike maintenance could be possible Guides were extremely good at arranging …
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    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Ms. Wearne, Thank you for your feedback on your Ebike tour. We are very sorry that there were technical problems with the bikes during your tour. We have appointed a new workshop manager this year to avoid such problems in the future. We are pleased that our guides organized alternative activities well in case of bad weather. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to welcome you again soon on one of our trips. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer Managing Director terranova Tourism
  • Moselradweg | Individuelle Radreise | Trier bis Koblenz | 7 Tage reviewer 10

    Moselradweg | Individuelle Radreise | Trier bis Koblenz | 7 Tage

    5.0Excellent
    Written on June 2nd, 2024
    The ride and guide materials were excellent, though we mostly followed the signage.
    Terranova Touristik commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Hull, Thank you for your positive feedback on the Moselle Cycle Route tour. We are very pleased that you were satisfied with the tour and the map material and that the signposting of the route was easy to use. We hope to welcome you again soon on one of our tours. Yours sincerely, Frederik Pfältzer Managing Director terranova Tourism

Terranova Touristik Tours

Terranova: A niche travel operator

For over 40 years, terranova biketours has crafted tailor-made cycling tours blending adventure, culture, and comfort. Founded by Tilman Uhlig and led by Julian Zimmermann since 2012, we offer exclusive experiences for active travelers. Our guided and self-guided tours balance exploration and relaxation, with carefully selected routes, high-quality bikes, and charming accommodations. We partner with family-run hotels and luxury cruises like PONANT and SEA CLOUD for exceptional stays. With decades of expertise, we ensure personalized service and unforgettable journeys. Our experienced guides provide seamless support, always accompanied by a cycling guide and a support van. Trusted by loyal guests, we turn travel into lasting memories.

Guests choose terranova, because

our trips stand out in quality and content from standard package tours, leading to a repeat customer rate of over 50% per year. Our success lies in prioritizing quality over price, avoiding mass tourism elements. We select small, family-run hotels with regional charm, often in historic buildings. Every trip is designed for an immersive, emotional experience, setting us apart from mainstream tour operators. We focus on cultural and culinary journeys, where art, history, and fine dining play a central role.

Terranova meticulously plans every detail,

even selecting individual menu courses. Hotel restaurants are only chosen if they offer exceptional cuisine; otherwise, dinners take place in top-rated local restaurants—never standard half-board menus. The company operates 350 high-quality bikes, maintained in-house by expert technicians and transported in custom-built trailers. Each tour is accompanied by a Mercedes minibus with a bike trailer. Expert guides, carefully selected and trained by terranova, lead trips across Europe and beyond, with 45–55 guides working annually. Unlike most German tour operators, terranova is a limited partnership, making owner Julian Zimmermann personally liable, reflecting his deep commitment—he even occasionally guides tours himself.

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