2027 Santos Tour Down Under Full Week Tour
18th - 25th January 2027
Key Features
- 7 nights | 8 days
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Ride sections of the race route with our local expert guides
- Prime viewing of every Mens race stages
- Fully supported tour designed by Adelaide cyclists
- Premium hotel in the heart of the CBD
- Mechanic assistance throughout tour
Experience the full week of racing at TDU!
Trip Suitability
This tour has been designed with riders of all abilities in mind. Our team of Adelaide locals are passionate about offering access to all riders to enjoy the event. On the 8-day tour you’ll join us to experience the entirety of the men’s race.
We keep the average daily ride distance for our core tour manageable at around 60km each day. It’s still worth noting the larger days can take on over 100km with 1,000m of climbing. Our hosts are experts and spend their spare time on these Adelaide roads, if you want extra km’s or less, we can definitely help out.
You will have a support vehicle on every one of our guided rides ensuring you have timely assistance for mechanicals, nutrition and anything else you may need to enjoy the experience.
Package and Prices
Prices for the 2027 7-night Package
- $4,464 per person based on two people sharing a room (Twin or Double option)
- $5,704 based on a single occupancy of a room.
Note: It is a requirement that you have Travel Insurance for your trip.
What's Included?
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INCLUDES
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Ride sections of the race route with our local expert guides
- Prime viewing of race stages
- Detailed daily ride maps
- Staying at the 5* Pullman Hotel
- Mechanic assistance throughout tour
- Vehicle Support including Sports powders, water, and bars during your ride
- Daily Breakfast, some lunches and dinners as per itinerary
2027 Itinerary
DAY ONE | ARRIVAL DAY
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Today we recommend you arrive into Adelaide before midday. Make your way to the Pullman Hotel and check-in to begin your experience in the prime CBD location. Our mechanic will be available to assist you with the assembly of your bike and any fine-tuning required to help your bike recover from the trip over!
Once you’ve had the chance to settle in and the group has arrived, we’ll take the bikes out for a quick spin up Adelaide’s most-popular climb so you can check your bike and wake up the legs for the week.
Tonight we’ll enjoy our first group dinner at the hotel to get to know the faces you’ll be spending the week with!
Daily Highlights
- Expert local staff
- Assistance with bike building
- 7 Nights at the 5* Pullman Hotel
Rides
Short ride to test the bikes
Meals
Group Dinner
DAY TWO | THINK! Road Safety Race Day 1: Henley Beach to Gumeracha
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Getting started with an early breakfast we’ll depart the hotel by bike, riding to a vantage point on today’s race route to watch the race live.
After the stage finishes, we’ll ride back to the hotel and load you up with our local knowledge so you can experience the best of Adelaide yourself with the evening free.
Daily Highlights
- Expert local Staff
- Support vehicle with nutrition
- Watch Today's Stage Live
Rides
70-80 km | 1000+m Climbing
Meals
Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
DAY THREE | Race Day 2: Angaston to Angaston
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
After an early breakfast we’ll load up bikes and depart the hotel by vehicle to Angaston; the start and finish location of today’s stage. Upon arrival, we’ll have time to ride the entire feature loop of today’s stage so you can experience it yourself on the bike before watching the pros take on 3 laps themselves.
Once the stage finishes we’ll load bikes back up vehicle and set off to one of the famed Barossa Valley’s leading wineries for a tasting experience. You’ll have the full opportunity to sample some fantastic wines as we will transfer you back to the hotel. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore Adelaide.
Daily Highlights
- Return transfers to Barossa
- Wine tasting
- Watch Today's Stage Live
Rides
40km | 500+ m Climbing
Meals
Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
DAY FOUR | EFEX Race Day 3: Lobethal to Campbelltown
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Today’s ride puts you right in the heart of the racing action. After breakfast, we’ll head out by bike to ride a section of the course, including the famous and challenging Corkscrew climb. This iconic ascent will be a key feature of the day’s professional race, with the elite riders tackling it twice before their finish in Campbelltown.
We’ll make our way to a prime viewing location where a picnic lunch will be waiting, giving you the perfect opportunity to relax and cheer on the professionals as they pass. Once the race action is over, we’ll jump back on the bikes and enjoy the ride back to the hotel, rounding out a memorable day of cycling and spectating.
We will join our 4-night Final Weekend Tour for a combined group dinner tonight.
Daily Highlights
- Group dinner
- Support vehicle with nutrition
- Watch the start & finish of today's stage
Rides
70-80 km | 1000+m Climbing
Meals
Breakfast , Picnic Lunch and Group Dinner
DAY FIVE | Ziptrak® Race Day 4: Glenelg to Victor Harbor
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Today we’ll set off early for a great day of riding through the Adelaide Hills and surrounding regions. Before we roll out, you can leave a change of clothes with the team so everything is ready for later in the day.
We’ll ride some of South Australia’s most scenic roads, soak up the atmosphere of the event, and stop to watch the professionals race by from a great location on course. From there, we’ll continue to our lunch venue where you can park your bike, freshen up, relax, and enjoy the stage coverage with the group.
After the racing wraps up, we’ll make our way back to the hotel.
This evening is yours to unwind, recover from the ride, and enjoy the fantastic food, wine, and local flavours on offer nearby.
Daily Highlights
- Expert local Staff
- Support vehicle with nutrition
- Watch Today's Stage Live
Rides
60-80 km | 900+m Climbing
Meals
Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
DAY SIX | Race Day 5: Christies Beach to Willunga Hill
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
For everyone with the legs to hop on the bike again after breakfast we will depart early to make the pilgrimage out to Willunga Hill. You’ll enjoy a morning rolling along the spectacular coastline and through one of South Australia’s famous wine regions of McLaren Vale. One final climb will take you up the famous Willunga Hill to our Marquee set up for prime viewing of the stage finale.
Anyone choosing not to ride will be transported from the hotel to the top of the hill to make a short walk down to the Sportive Breaks marquee.
Daily Highlights
- Ride Willunga Hill
- Support vehicle with nutrition
- Marquee on Willunga Hill
Rides
104 km | 1190m Climbing
Meals
Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
DAY SEVEN | Race Day 6: Norwood to Stirling
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
After breakfast we will depart the hotel on bikes heading up into the Adelaide Hills for the final stage. We’ll have plenty of time to show you some of the hidden gem routes in the region before parking up in prime position to watch the final stage of this year’s Santos Tour Down Under.
Lunch will be provided and you’ll be able to see the peloton complete multiple loops of the Stirling hills circuit ready for the Ochre Jersey to be awarded.
Tonight we will enjoy our group farewell dinner.
Daily Highlights
- Farewell Group Dinner
- Watch Today's Stage Live
Rides
~60 km | 900m Climbing
Meals
Breakfast and Group Dinner
DAY EIGHT - DEPARTURE DAY
Date
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Today we say thankyou and farewell, our mechanic will be available in the morning to assist with bike pack down.
Daily Highlights
- Expert local Staff
- Departure Transfer to Airport
Rides
NO Rides
Meals
Breakfast
Tour Dynamic
Daily Rides
We offer a guided ride each day. We have an experienced local Adelaide rider as your bike guide on the road with you. We also have a support vehicle with a driver. We will ride to and from the hotel each day to engage with the day’s stage, the support vehicle will always be close by in case we have any mechanical issues or if you are not feeling up to riding the whole distance. On some occasions we may have 2 ride options for the day, these will be communicated as short ride and long ride.
Transportation
We will have the support vehicle close to the riding group at all times, the support vehicle will the rider’s day pack, sports hydration powders, water, and some refreshments.
If the day’s stage is a long distance that we can’t safely cover by bike we will arrange additional transport, see itinerary for details.
More About the Event
Sportive Breaks is an official Travel Specialist with the Santos Tour Down Under.
Get Ready for a Historic Santos Tour Down Under 2027
The Santos Tour Down Under is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable and groundbreaking event in 2027.
For the first time in WorldTour history, men’s and women’s stages will be raced on the same course, on the same day, and over the same distance—a major step forward for the sport and an exciting moment for fans and communities alike.
From 16–24 January 2027, experience the thrill as both the men’s and women’s races run concurrently, bringing double the action, double the atmosphere, and an unparalleled showcase of world-class cycling.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this landmark event right here at the Santos Tour Down Under.
Who is this tour for?
Our tours are all about enjoyment and safety, you must be used to riding in a group. This tour involves riding to and from the hotel daily, includes watching each stage live with most from our road side marquee. We have picnic lunches available.
Riding: Ride 2 to 3 times a week / Average ride distance: 50km+ kilometres | Average ride elevation: Comfortable with 1000+ meters | Average Riding Time: Comfortable being in the saddle for 4+ Hours
My fitness and experience: Fitness is central to my life. I ride my bike regularly every week and am comfortable with rides of 3-4 hours or more at a relatively steady pace. I enjoy all-terrain, with hills and some moderate mountain passes. I like getting some speed on moderate descents.
PULLMAN ADELAIDE
Pullman Adelaide Hotel
A premium 5-star hotel in the heart of the city. Our 308 rooms and suites offer a fresh, open layout and all-round connectivity. Our rooms are ready to welcome modern-day adventurers and nomads, travelling for business or leisure.
Positioned in the heart of the Adelaide CBD and walking distance to the Santos Tour Down Under Village. Thie bike friendly hotel is nestled in the East End of the city and the perfect spot for safe ride in and out each day of our tour program.
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years.
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We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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