France

This was our first VBT vacation and we have already registered for a second trip. Provence and the Alpilles is a beautiful region of France with abundant fruits, vegetables and other agriculture. The bicycle travel through the French countryside gives an up-close and personal travel experience.

Great trip! Our guides were great hosts and made sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and getting the most out of each day. Gorgeous part of the world.

This trip was better than anticipated. We expected a great time, but this was outstanding in service, leadership and bike friendliness.

This was our first VBT trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The guides were knowledgeable, positive, friendly, helpful and very professional. The GPS navigation was great. The routes were scenic, culturally diverse, and well thought out. The excursions/tours were interesting too. Recommend the ebike for the hills!

We had a wonderful experience. The itinerary, guides and bike routes couldn’t have been any better. Everything was planned the minute we landed in Paris. Would definitely recommend to anyone with an interest in the Normandy history.

Planning and ride with VBT was priceless!. Our bicycle hosts did a fabulous job taking care of our every need. We also did the 3 day in Paris pre-trip, which if you do the 3 day Paris pre-trip, make sure you book all excursions in advance. We pre-booked Eiffel Tower, Palace Versailles, Tuk Tuk Paris, Louvre Museum. My one negative comment was in the city of Dinan. We had a tour guide that was obviously very familiar with the City, Architecture and history. Unfortunately, we could not hear a thing she said. She talked softly, kept walking away, talking to 1 or 2 people....you get the idea. It would have been much better if she had us wear earpieces while she talked. Other than that, fantastic time and would recommend this trip.

The Burgundy Wine Route trip was an exceptional vacation...it was a great mix of activity, leisure, learning and sightseeing. The trip leaders were personable, knowledgeable, and fun-loving, our fellow travelers were all interesting and friendly people, and the food, accommodations, and scenery were all first class. The daily route length choices ensured that everyone would be happy with their activity level, too. I’d highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves good food, wine, and outdoor activity. The pre and post trip extensions are also well worth it...especially the pre-trip in Lyon...there was so much to explore there!

This was our first Vermont Bike vacation but it certainly will not be our last! What a great time .For us it was a perfect mix of activity,culture ,wine and food. The countryside is just delightful and beautiful. The guides were excellent and our fellow travelers were wonderful .

Trip exceeded my expectations! The cruise line partnered with, the daily bike trips and the leaders were amazing. Was a fabulous trip.

Matthias and Werner were AMAZING guides. We miss them already! VBT, you all did it right and we had an amazing time.

Easy cycling on smooth towpaths to build up appetite for excellent food. Don’t bring many party clothes as storage space in cabins is limited.

The Mosel River bike/barge trip was great and I would highly recommended it. Just one travel hiccup taking the train from Berlin to Frankfurt. Train was late departing and our stop in Frankfurt was canceled. Luckily, all 18 of us on the pretrip made the local connecting train to the prearranged stop. Better support from Redpoint would have been appreciated.

This trip was so much fun! If you like biking and want to see France, Luxembourg, and Germany from a different perspective, then this is the trip to take. We saw so many quaint fairy tale like villages, castles around every corner, and we hit it right during harvest for the vineyards. So many things that we would not likely have seen had we planed this trip on our own. And all of this while riding along side the amazing Mosel River. We will definitely be taking another trip with VBT!

The area was beautiful, the biking trails were excellent and the guides were great. The barge on the other hand fell well below expectations. I would not take another VBT barge trip. There was very little space in the room and it was extremely damp (bath towels never dried). Also, the food wasn't what I've come to expect on VBT vacations. As a vegetarian, one night I was given a bowl of roasted potatoes for my entree. And, dinner was always rushed. That dreaded bell. There were problems with logistics as well. Several times we either had to wait for the barge to dock or we had to go looking for the barge because it wasn't where it was supposed to be. I understand this is beyond VBT control, but still. . Maybe the worst part of the trip is the tipping expectation. Guests are given an "optional" tipping guide. For 2 guests and 2 guides that comes to $800 cash (in local currency) on the last day of the trip. On the barge, you also tip the crew, that's another $200. VBT should include all tips in the cost of the vacation.

Beaujolais, Chardonnay and beyond, this tour was all I dreamed of.

The trip was amazing and very enjoyable. The only glitch was the tunnel was closed on one of the day trips and the copied map provided for the alternative route wasn’t very clear and we got lost. We called the support person but it was 2 hours before he called us back.

Excellent, moderate riding, with beautiful scenery. The ride around Lake Annecy, the stay in Talloire, and the visit to the old city of Annecy was excellent and highly recommended. Fun stops to see medieval cities, a bell foundry, and to hear the cow bells of grazing cattle.

Beautiful Ride, Great Scenery, Tour was Fantastic despite several rainy days. Loved riding on so many bike paths, the scenery was spectacular! The pre-extension in Chamonix is a must for anyone doing this tour. Take the cable car to Mount Blanc and have breathtaking views of the valley. Luigi and Eve were great tour guides. Very knowledgeable of the area and routes and very engaging with everyone. Everyone looked forward to stopping at Luigi's Snack Table. The accommodations overall were excellent and the food very good. The only challenging times were riding through the busier towns themselves either at the beginning or end of some routes. The GPS guidance was very good, but traffic made it a bit hectic when navigating in the cities themselves. Highly recommend this tour.

This was our third VBT trip, and it strengthens our plans for future ones. Our guides Sophie and Bruno were professional, personable, highly experienced, and fun! They had the answer to every question, from biking issues, GPS, and we especially appreciated the the very deep local expertise they displayed. We loved having the ship as a luxurious "home base", and not having to change hotels every other night. The service and cuisine on the ship was excellent. Each location and the rides/tours were as beautiful as we expected; the GPS instructions worked very well.

I have been doing bike trips with VBT for almost 30 years. I can honestly say this was one of the best.