3-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self-Guided Tour
Discover the unparalleled beauty of Wilmington with our enchanting botanical gardens tour! Airlie Gardens, one of Wilmington’s most beloved and iconic attractions, is a true feast for the senses.
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome at our meeting point, where we’ll equip you with a state-of-the-art e-bike, helmet, recommended route, and cell phone holder. Following a brief safety and training session to ensure all riders are confident, you’ll set off on a journey that seamlessly blends exploration and tranquility.
The scenic route takes you through downtown Wilmington and along the renowned River to Sea Bikeway. This dedicated bike path offers a serene escape, with winding stretches framed by lush greenery and breathtaking natural vistas.
Disclaimer: Our self-guided routes are intended for people who are able to strongly navigate on their own. These routes are not for beginners.
All self-guided tours require a refundable security deposit of $100 per rider.
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3-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self-Guided Tour
What's included in 3-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self-Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Wilmington
Before the Airlie Gardens, we will take an e-bike ride from downtown Wilmington, NC to the botanical gardens. On this route, we will ride both on-road (shared lanes with vehicles) as well as off-road (dedicated bike routes). The route is beautiful, showing you some of the best parts of downtown while also venturing further inland, through beautiful nature-rich areas.
Airlie Gardens
Airlie’s historic property encompasses more than 67 acres of spectacular gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, walking trails and historic structures. The self-guided walking experience allows visitors to explore more than a dozen gardens; including the Pergola, Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel & a seasonal Butterfly House.
Inclusions
- Bike lock to keep your e-bike safe and secure
- Portable bag for water and small personal belongings
- Use of state-of-the-art electric bike
- Optional head protection (helmets) to all riders
- Provided route to the Airlie Gardens
- Orientation session to get familiar with the e-bike
- Entry to the gardens is not included. Guests will enjoy a discounted rate.
- Pickups or drop-offs
- Lunch
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with low physical fitness.
- Not recommended for travelers under 5'0" tall.
- Not recommended for travelers who have not ridden a bicycle within the last seven years. We cannot give refunds for riders who arrive and cannot ride their e-bike.
- Due to the high performance of our e-bikes, we have a weight limits for each. Maximum weight for the larger e-bikes is 260 lbs. and maximum weight for the smaller e-bikes ranges between 200 lbs. and 240 lbs. It is important that persons over 260 lbs. do not book this tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet us at Bottega, located at 723 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401.
