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.

I LOVED this vacation. I am an avid biker; my husband is not; and we both enjoyed the levels of activity and flexibility. The vineyards and villages were amazing to see, especially by bicycle. Jean and Jean Francois took care of our every need, and the accommodations were wonderful. What's not to like?

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

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.

The trip through Normandy and Brittany was beautiful, historic, and fun! It was the perfect mix of biking though the country, visiting historic sites, and enjoying special treats along the way. Our guides Luc and Kevin were outstanding!

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 .

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 VBT tour was not easy for anyone, as we encountered two days of rain, some headwinds, and a few bike mechanical problems among our group of 24 riders. Nevertheless, we came out of it feeling that we'd had a wonderful, fulfilling, beautifully supported experience, with our team (Matt and Marijn) doing everything they possibly could to ensure our safety, comfort, and happiness. The barge experience was luxurious and very satisfying, but the highlights for us definitely spun around the group rides, the goofy stops (cheese museum and clog factory among them), and the beauty of the landscapes and cobblestoned small towns we rode through. It was an adventure, it was fun and stimulating, and we would do it again in a heartbeat!

Well organized. Bike leaders were super. Great routes. Nice bikes.

Some logistical issues/pour communications by VBT on the front end, most notably we booked/paid extra for a suite but were put in a standard room. But the crew & guides were wonderful once we got underway.

Lovely countryside, incredible food on the Barge, the crew and bike guides were the best ever (this our 9th VBT trip). We loved it!

My first experience doing a trip with VBT was excellent. The leaders did a great job explaining each day’s ride. They took great care that everything went smoothly and that the bicycles were in excellent working order every day. They mingled with all of the participants and made sure needs were met.

I’ve always enjoyed the bike and barge trips, and this was no exception. On this trip the barge staff and guides were all good and my hybrid bike was in good condition. All transfers were flawless. With one exception the GPS directions were good. We took the Berlin post-trip and were very glad we took a private tour of Sachsenhausen. It would have been better if the Berlin hotel, although nice, had been more conveniently located. We were not impressed with the VBT guide in Berlin.

Exceeded my expectations mightily. Gently rolling hills and vineyards and little traffic for the most part

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.

Very nice trip. Well organized. Excellent guides looking forward to the next trip

We signed up for the 1st trip of the season which included the pre trip in Chamonix and the post trip extension in Lyon. Both are highly recommended. The routs are fairly easy, scenic & thankfully didn’t include a lot of climbing. The accommodations were tip tops, the two guides Cedrick & Sophie were excellent and they each had different skills that complemented the other. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough!

Guides were great. Riverboat was better than expected. Be sure to upgrade to a balcony cabin. Rides were a little monotonous- flat and windy. Excursion to chocolate store was a waste of time.

My wife and I just got back from this tour and have nothing but good things to say. It was our first VBT trip, but will not be our last. We signed up for the full trip/air package and all aspects of our travel were seamless and flawless. VBT partnered with Emerald Cruises for the cruise portion of the trip and the partnership worked well. The ship was luxurious, the food was great, and the crew was friendly and helpful. The cycling was fantastic! This area of France has miles and miles of bike paths and quiet country roads. The routes were carefully planned and well-documented in the Ride with GPS routes. The daily mileage was in the 20-25 mile range over most flat terrain along the Rhone River and nearby vineyards. Our host/guides, Sophie and Bruno, were fantastic! In addition to being great ride leaders, they shared a great deal of local knowledge. Our group was relatively small (8 guests) so we had a good chance to get to know the group and make new friends. Bottom line - this is a five star experience. You won't be disappointed.