GAINESVILLE, Fl., The active travel company with the funny name, Pedalers Pub & Grille (PP&G), goes 'green' island-hopping with a fully wind- and human-powered, 9-day / 8-night adventure entitled Tahiti - Bike & Sail Polynesia.

Tom Sheehan, founder and general manager, says his company has always supported and practiced responsible, eco-friendly travel, even in the remotest ends of the Earth.

"This tour is truly one-of-a-kind. Nobody else offers guided cycling in Tahiti, in fact, no other company does a bike & sail program of this nature anywhere else in the world," he claims. See: www.pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/tahiti/Bike_Sail_Polynesia.htm

Sheehan notes that his trip is "organically" carbon neutral without the need of purchased carbon-offset credits (although they should be considered for the flight to Tahiti). This is important in order to help protect the delicate and threatened ecosystem surrounding French Polynesia.

The clipper ship PP&G uses, the Star Flyer out of Tahiti, sails under wind power over 95 percent of the time, using its engines only for docking and maneuvering inside the lagoons. PP&G uses human-power exclusively as they cycle without the need of vehicle support creating zero carbon-based fuel consumption and pollution. Hotel lodging on Tahiti was chosen for its eco-friendly practices. Except for the first night, tour accommodations and meals are aboard the Star Flyer, a Barquentine-style clipper ship that is 360 feet long, carrying just 170 guests and a crew of 72.

Except for international air, this active cycling / sailing adventure is all-inclusive from $3,395 per person, double, with an additional $220 per person in port taxes. A single supplement is $1,750. The tour begins and ends in Papeete. The next departure is scheduled for June 20, 2009.

The rate includes land (one night) and ship (seven nights) accommodations, most meals, professional guides, daily route directions and maps, sightseeing and cultural activities, plus airport transfers. Personal departures (minimum eight persons) may be scheduled for private groups and bike clubs.

During the trip, which is rated moderate to easy, cyclists will pedal around and across the leeward islands of Taha'a, Raiatea, Hauhine and Bora Bora, plus the windward islands of Moorea and Tahiti. Highlights include off the tourist track villages, a visit to the Marae Taputaputea (temple) thought to be the historic center of religion in Polynesia, exploring quiet coastal roads snaking around turquoise lagoons and a loop ride around the island of Moorea where you'll stop at the markets of Maharepa and Paopao for handicrafts and other souvenirs. Over the course of the trip, cyclists cover 230 miles (370 km), averaging 32 miles (52 km) per day.

Annually, PP&G offers multiple set departures and custom trips to 18 exotic destinations in Asia, the South Pacific and Alaska. The company has been conducting cycling tours of these regions since the 1980's and is known for creating spontaneous, up close and personal cultural encounters along its well-researched cycling routes.

Asia's most seasoned bicycle tour operator, Pedalers Pub & Grille specializes in sag wagon supported road bike tours. They organize rides that are geared toward cycling enthusiasts, featuring longer daily rides designed to fill the day with adventure, while still allowing sufficient time for "off the bike" exploration at fascinating stops along the route. Accommodations are carefully chosen to provide modern western amenities, a comfortable night's rest and an immersion in the local culture and lifestyle. Meals are a celebration of local beverages and cuisine. Trips are led by either a bi-lingual international guide living in the area or a native born guide fluent in English, complimented by an English speaking support crew from that country. All levels of riders are welcome, from energetic beginners to elite cyclists.

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