Over the twisting trails of Peru’s Sacred Valley, the high mountain passes of northern Vietnam and the rainforest streets of Costa Rica, a gentle revolution is unfolding not on foot, but by the electric whir of e-bikes. These historic, epic, natural wonders are more accessible than ever now, with a new wave of e-bike adventure tourism.

As the trend towards immersive, low-impact travel continues to gain momentum, Much Better Adventures has launched a wave of five new e-bike itineraries which promise to make some of the world’s wildest corners more accessible than ever. The new routes cover 14 countries, placing an emphasis on locations where traditional cycling would perhaps have been considered off-limits for the average traveler. The e-bike revolution is providing an exciting new way to bridge the gap between adventure and accessibility, and 2025 is increasingly looking like a banner year for the modern tourism movement.

E-Biking: How a Traditional Biking Trend Has Become a Global Travel Trend

Global transport and tourism analysis across various national statistics authorities has revealed that UK search interest in e-bikes has blossomed by 29% over the past 12 months and 17% worldwide year-on-year. The change is part of a wider shift in adventure tourism in general in which travelers are no longer content to just look at things — rather they desire something more meaningful, more participatory, that connects them to people and landscapes.

E-bikes meet that demand perfectly. It raises the physical demand but removes the obstacle of fatigue, enabling high-mountain passes, rugged shores and hidden towns to be traversed whilst retaining their inherent character. In truth, for many riders, e-biking isn’t about making it easier — it’s about making it possible.

Stretching the Adventure Map: Adding New E-Bike Itineraries

The new selection of e-bike trips launched by Much Better Adventures has captured that spirit of empowerment and exploration. Each trip is crafted to place travelers in the terrain, if not also the traditions, of one destination, offering them not just a ride, but a story.

In Peru, cyclists can ride through the Sacred Valley, seeing archaeological treasures like Sacsayhuamán and Pisac, and finally to Machu Picchu, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site. The country’s ancient culture and extreme elevation gives this ride a novel appeal that with the help of pedal assist now also offers inclusivity.

Up north in Vietnam, there are the dramatic mountains roads near Heaven’s Gate Pass to navigate, threading through rice terraces, minority villages and the karst peaks that characterize the area. E-bikes let visitors conquer otherwise brutal hills and take in sweeping views not often attainable by foot or non-electric bikes.

In Costa Rica, the crossing is coast to coast, from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, across volcanic valleys, coffee plantations and rainforests filled with wildlife. It’s an ecotourism fantasy come to life, made possible in fewer hours and for less physical effort — without dramatically altering the essence of the experience.

Jordan’s e-bike route takes visitors to this ancient kingdom on the Jordan Trail, a journey on two wheels past mountain fortresses, through Bedouin camps and across the otherworldly sands of Wadi Rum, ending up at Petra, one of world’s great archaeological sites. Equal parts history, hospitality and adventure, the tour leaves something for everyone.

Physical Access, Emotional Connection

But beyond terrain and logistics, the tours’ effects are best measured by their emotional impact. E-bike tourism offers moments of connection: with local hosts over tea, with other travelers on a spectacular ridgeline, and with oneself, on a silent climb enveloped by nature.

Adventure Expansion Manager at Much Better Adventures Vicky Leach calls it the “freedom to travel deeper.” These aren’t watered-down tours — they’re ri ch c experiences. They’re the type of experience that bring people of all physical ability level together into the same bond over generations, backgrounds, and ability.

In that sense, e-biking isn’t about “cheating” the experience. It’s about taking away unnecessary obstacles so the challenge is personal, meaningful and sustainable.

How Sustainable, Inclusive Travel Looks in Practice

The e-bike revolution is one born of sustainability. Increasingly aware of travel’s carbon footprint, e-bike tourism fills a gap left by high-emission activities such as scenic flights, cruises or long drives in a vehicle. Riders can cover so much ground with no fuel usage and, as a result, many e-bike businesses are investing in solar-powered chargers, eco-lodging and community-led guesthouses.

In countries such as Italy, you could say that the existing e-bike tours already incorporate food and wine stops, organic farms, and artisan visits—all of which help local economies. The newly added itineraries travel the same route, focusing on cultural immersion, respect for the environment and low-impact mobility.

Economic Uplift Through Local Partnerships

E-bike tourism is also playing an increasing role in rural economic development. And while ministries of tourism in countries such as Jordan, Vietnam and Costa Rica say that adding cycling routes that link local markets, family-run lodges and indigenous cooperatives can help spread tourism dollars more widely and foster the protection of cultural and environmental assets.

In Peru, for instance, village communities near the Sacred Valley say they’ve made more money from home-based businesses selling textiles, snacks and handmade crafts to travelers — especially when tour operators emphasize locally guided experiences. Inasmuch as e-bikers are slower and makmore frequent stops than vehicle-bound tourists, the economic opportunity per cyclist is greater.

Government Support and Infrastructure Planning

Governments, acknowledging these benefits, are beginning to encourage cycling infrastructure for e-tourism. National parks are giving out more permits to cruise e-bike-friendly trails. Local governments are building out charging infrastructure and building last-mile connections between train stations, trails and tourist attractions.

And in Jordan, the Ministry of Tourism is creating trail signage and digital route mapping to make safe e-biking access available. In Vietnam, local authorities are devoting additional resources to bike-friendly routes in Ha Giang and Lao Cai provinces. So won’t would-be professions just settle on the next available overburdened destination?

A Future of Change: Transformational Tourism Trend for 2025 and Beyond

E-bike tourism is cited by industry insiders and official government tourism bodies among the top five adventure travel trends for 2025, pointing to its overlap with everything from carbon neutrality to intergenerational access and rural inclusion. With “experiential travel” now all the rage, e-bike tours are stepping to the plate with precision and purpose.

Much Better Adventures’ newest itineraries are not just a commercial breakthrough, but a vision for what travel could be—of adventure for all, tourism as a force for good, and for exploration that leaves places better than it finds them.

Final Thoughts: Pedaling Toward Possibility

As a traveler climbs up over the hill that leads into Machu Picchu with a little the help of the extra oomph from an e-bike, or coasts through misty Vietnamese hillsides heart racing and breath steady, the vision of what this movement can mean is clear: Adventure is no longer just for the wealthy or impossibly fit. It is a shared journey.

E-bike tourism, with its faint hum and ponderous pace, is redefining what discovery can look like. Not to conquer landscapes, but to meet them on their own terms — with respect, curiosity, and as much support as is necessary to keep rolling.