5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
Overview
Embark on the ultimate outdoor adventure with the River to Sea Tour, designed for those who crave the thrill of exploring the great outdoors on a high-performance e-bike. This unforgettable journey takes you from downtown Wilmington to the pristine shores of Wrightsville Beach, blending scenic beauty with exhilarating exploration.
Before hitting the trail, every tour starts with a comprehensive orientation to ensure riders are confident and comfortable operating their e-bikes. The recommended route includes a luxurious stop at Wrightsville Beach’s prestigious Trailborn Surf and Sound hotel. Riders can choose to dine and enjoy exclusive access to the resort’s lush Lawn & Garden areas, complete with beach chairs, loungers, and direct beach access.
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.
What's Included
- 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 Wrightsville Beach
- Orientation session to get familiar with the e-bike
- Pickups or drop-offs
- Food or beverage
Meeting Location
348 Hutchison Lane
Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
609 S 15th St (pass by)
River to the Sea Bikeway
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Wrightsville Beach
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with a low level of physical fitness.
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers under 5'0" tall.
- 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.
- This is not for first time E-Bikers
- This is not for recommeded for people who do not riding on roads
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour?
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Activity code: C-362424P3
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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 Wrightsville Beach.
- Orientation session to get familiar with the e-bike.
- Pickups or drop-offs.
- Food or beverage.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with a low level of physical fitness.
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers under 5'0" tall.
- 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.
- This is not for first time E-Bikers
- This is not for recommeded for people who do not riding on roads
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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 Wrightsville Beach
- Orientation session to get familiar with the e-bike
- Pickups or drop-offs
- Food or beverage
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with a low level of physical fitness.
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers under 5'0" tall.
- 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.
- This is not for first time E-Bikers
- This is not for recommeded for people who do not riding on roads
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
