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Vermont: Champlain Valley and Islands 2008

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Enjoy leisurely bicycle rides past classic red barns, through farmland and along the pristine shores of Lake Champlain.   Detailed Itinerary

CYCLE along quiet back roads and the shoreline of Isle La Motte, one of the Champlain Islands ENJOY a wine tasting at Shelburne Vineyard LEARN about the UVM Morgan horse during a visit to their farm EXPLORE Shelburne Museum, one of the nation's finest, most diverse and unconventional museums of art and Americana SWIM in Lake Champlain, sometimes referred to as the “Sixth Great Lake” VISIT a pewter workshop and store at Danforth Pewter STROLL through the charming and classic college town of Middlebury and visit the school's fabulous art center

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Land-Only Tour 5 nights in historic inns 11 meals - 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners FREE use of custom VBT bicycle and helmet Service of VBT Trip Leaders Full Van Support Daily route directions and maps Visit to Danforth Pewter's Workshop and Store Wine tasting at Shelburne Vineyard Visits to Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms and UVM Morgan Horse Farm 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation Special Good Buy discount

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Rating Level: Easy This tour offers easy terrain throughout the trip. Ideal for beginning cyclists. Full Van Support: Enjoy more flexibility and choice with full van support throughout your vacation. Group Size: 14-18 Daily Mileage: 13-33 miles Daily Cycling Times: 2 – 4 hours Avg. Daily High Temperature: Burlington: June 76° Jul 81° Aug 78° Sep 69° Oct 61°

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Heart of the Village Inn Located in the heart of the historic village of Shelburne, this charming, 1886 bed-and-breakfast offers the elegant comforts of home. website: www.heartofthevillage.com North Hero House Located directly on Lake Champlain, this 1891 inn features antique furnishings with modern conveniences, as well as elegant dining in its 3-diamond restaurant. website: www.northherohouse.com Waybury Inn Registered with the National Register of Historic Places, the Waybury Inn was used in the filming of The Newhart Show and was a favorite dinner spot for Robert Frost. For more than 180 years, the Waybury Inn has welcomed guests for dinner and overnight stay. The Inn’s restaurant serves fresh, innovative New England cuisine and Vermont-raised products. website: www.wayburyinn.com

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There are no extensions available for this tour

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Group Discount Program: You can earn a FREE VBT tour with our generous group discount program. Click here for details. Refer a Friend and Earn $100 Travel Credit: If you refer a Friend to VBT and they choose to travel with us, you earn $100 travel credit toward your next trip and your friend gets $50 off their first VBT trip. Click here for details. Good Buy Plan: The earlier you pay, the more you save. If you book early and pay in full by check, you can lock in your trip cost plus earn up to a 10% discount. 5% Frequent Traveler Credit: You will automatically receive a 5% travel credit good for your next VBT trip. This credit is good for one full year. Savings for Single Travelers: If you are on a bicycle tour where sharing is possible and you would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. We will charge you only 50% of the single supplement; if a match is available, we will refund you the single supplement after you return. If requested and available, single supplement is $595. Best Value Guaranteed: Click here for details. We reserve the right to correct errors. top