Mountain bike through some of the world’s most memorable landscapes with Scotland-based H&I Adventures, and you’ll have the companionship of top professional local guides who love to peddle and share the secrets about their country. Handcrafted journeys include routes to suit your biking level, great food, accommodations and all the details that make for an unforgettable journey. Depending upon the specific trip, accommodations include luxury caves, organic farms and remote mountain huts.

There are three separate Sky-to-Sea adventures. A week in Andalusia, Spain takes in a climb through the Sierra Nevada, with views across the water of Morocco on the African Continent. Along the way, explore traditional whitewashed villages and enjoy authentic cuisine. A long climb near Motril ends with a swim in the sea. New this year, the Slovenia expedition includes routes through the mountains of Slovenia, Italy and Austria. Beginning in January 2016, New Zealand joins the trip roster, with a ridgeline cycling route between Mount Rosa and Ben Cruachan, with whale watching in Kaikoura and biking along the trails surrounding Lake Wanaka.