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France

loved our rides thru Provence!

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.

TrishB, Northern California

France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon

Exceptional vacation

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.

CMMitch, Arlington, VA, USA

France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon

Best views of France's Alsace Region

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

Meadows Two, New Meadows, ID, USA

Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route

Highly recommend - VBT and Alsace Region

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!

L Byrne, Outside Philadelphia PA

Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route

Bicycling France Normandy/Brittany

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.

Beech9A, DC

France: Normandy & Brittany

Wonderful trip

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!

KHitchco, Canandaigua, NY

France: Normandy & Brittany

Fantastic 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!

karen27, Denver, CO, USA

France: Burgundy, Beaujolais & Dijon

Best vacation ever.

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 .

Goldenboy1, Vancouver, WA, USA

France: Burgundy, Beaujolais & Dijon

Amazing Vacation

To see Europe on a bike was the most amazing experience in my life. What a beautiful country to explore!

Aggie Izzo, Venice Florida

Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam

Rhine cruise/biking 2022

Ashley coordinated our original trip in May, but we had unexpected health issues and she assisted us with every detail for our July trip. Get trip insurance, but don’t expect them to answer the phone to assist you when transportation fails to arrive at airport for transfer. Highly suggest upgrading airline tickets to business class as travel has become very stressful. Covid is still an issue with travel!! Our group was fantastic and we had great camaraderie. Guides were not as good as on previous trips. Limited support, snacks and language skills. The Emerald was amazing! Upgrade to panoramic view if able. Food, staff, amenities were excellent. Enjoyed ebike on this trip. GPS is a must- download maps BEFORE you travel. Pre trip- Zurich is a clean, safe and beautiful city. Use Rick Steve’s guide for one of touring. Have dinner reservations before you go for best restaurants. Get Zurich Pass before you go!

Sunflower,

Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam

Beyond my expectations

This was my first VBT trip and it certainly won't be my last. It was beyond my expectations! The staff, crew and guides were phenomenal! I hadn't been to Germany since 1984, and it was even more beautiful than i remembered it. From the beginning all the way thru to the end, it was wonderfully planned out and the accommodations were wonderful. I made some great new friendships and learned so much about this country and they people who call it home.

Mary Szymanski,

Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley

The beautiful ride along the Mosel

Beautiful scenery, great easy bike paths. The trip along the Mosel is where the allied forces marched in WWII. Architecture was stunning. Vineyards were amazing.

Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley

Great Trails with spectacular country views.

The bike trails were excellent. The views were spectacular. It was a great 1st time experience with VBT.

France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley

Wonderful Leaders

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.

Wendy O,

France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley

Beautiful Beaujolais

This was our first self-guided tour and we had a lovely trip. The scenery was beautiful: small villages and hillside vines. The food and wine was amazing. The ride was primarily on bike paths, and as usual the hotels were terrific. VBT never lets us down.

VASSD, San Diego

France: Vineyards of Beaujolais

Biking France Vineyard

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.

BikingBow, Alaska

France: Vineyards of Beaujolais

Pretty good for the money

Overall a good trip, but areas could be improved upon. I feel like the overall experience isn’t as good as it once was.

David SRQ, Florida

Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps

Life altering experience!

This trip was a life altering experience. VBT made everything so easy! The itinerary was well thought out and the tour leaders had extensive knowledge of the areas that we visited. We had a wonderful group of participants which further enhanced our experience. We can’t wait to take another tour with VBT.

Kathleen M,

Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps

Great 1st bike/boat tour looking forward to more!

We loved our first ever VBT bike and river cruise from Lyon to Nice in June. Accommodations on the boat were great - comfortable cabins, helpful crew, interesting tour options and fun evening activities enhanced a beautiful trip down the Rhône. The bike tours were fun and memorable with stunning vistas along each route. Both of our bike guides were friendly and helpful which was especially important for a bike novice like myself. The VBT team was able to find the right size E-bike for my small stature, and even switched standard tires to a smaller size to accommodate me. Our group of 9 riders bonded and although individuals/couples rode at their own pace, we all met up at various points for fun experiences together. It was a fabulous trip and we look forward to our next VBT experience!

Elizabeth Stoeffel, Montclair, NJ USA

France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice

Rhone Bike Trip on Emerald Liberte: Two Thumbs UP!

Wonderful trip from the sights to the boat and crew to the tour guides. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

The Lenses,

France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice

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