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.
France
loved our rides thru Provence!
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
Wonderful trip to Alsace!
We had an amazing time - And I can't speak highly enough of every aspect of this trip! Our VBT leaders, Sophie and Bruno, were exceptional, planning everything down to the smallest detail. They were a pleasure to be with in every way. We loved every hotel, each unique, and in the heart of a city, with lots to do in the area. Our e-bikes were brand new, and easy to navigate. We were blessed with beautiful weather and enjoyed our rides each and every day. I would highly recommend this trip - it will definitely not be our last. We are already booked for one next year!
Cheryl M,
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Couldn't be better.
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?
Jenny H, Plymouth, MN, United States
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Amazing trip!
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.
Tami O,
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
A wonderful trip !
Both the VBT guides and Emerald Waterways Cruise Line were wonderful. It was a great experience, and VBT does an excellent job merging the bike ride schedule in with the boat's itinerary.
Larry B, Johnson City, NY
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
VBT Rhine Bike and river cruise
We had 2 guides that rotated driving the sag wagon and riding with the group. Guides were very easy to relate to, knowledgeable about the area and fun to be with. I would rate the level of biking to be easy but beautiful country's to ride threw on a bike. The ship was top notch in every way. The food, staff and ammenities on board were the best. I wouldn't hesitate to sign up for this trip.
Stephen A, Syracuse, New York
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
Ecstasy
Neaver have something been so organized the VBT team was the best. So much fun . Already planning our next 1 the boat was great the crew was great the food was 1st class
CN AND PCW fIRST TIMERS,
Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Beautiful riding, that's about it.
The Moselle bike/barge bicycling was one of the best riding routes we've done. 99% bike trails. 1% on roads. Beautiful scenery. Disappointed VBT did away with hybrid bikes. Only choice e-bike or road bike. I've never been on either although I ride 6500 miles per year on my hybrid. This may be our last VBT due to no hybrids. The barge, billed as a luxury cruise, fell far short. The noise in the acoustically challenged dining room reminded me of the volume of a Deep Purple concert at San Francisco's Fillmore West in the 70s. We had to take our meals out to the deck. Speaking of meals, I heard the words, Stouffers, Swanson's, Green Giant, Ore-Ida, & Pepperidge farms being used as comparisons. The cabins air conditioning was inadequate. Unless you like waking up sweating. The guides were good. Not the best but no complaints. VBTs tipping suggestion policy is totally out of control. Note to VBT 'pay your people a liveable salary!!!'.
Repeat customer,
Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Mosel was magnificent
The Mosel River Valley trip was outstanding. The guides were exceptional, as were the Captain and crew on the barge. The scenery, company and food were amazing. If I had two things to change or comment on, they would be that I would spend a day and a half in Luxumberg City and one day less in Munich. Also, the hotel in Munich could not have had a nicer, more gracious staff, but it is quite a ways out from the city center and the rooms/showers are very small. It may be that for financial reasons that is why the locale. However, despite the locale there is a superb Italian restaurant very near. I heartily recommend people take this trip, especially if you don't want a degree of difficulty in biking and want to enjoy spectacular scenery.
Mick Taleff, Great Falls, Montana
France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Mosel River Valley Bike and Boat
Beautiful scenery. Outstanding Tour Guides. Memorable experiences.
August Thoma, Sanibel, Florida
France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Reasonable Value
The self-guided Beaujolais tour is a reasonable value and can be enjoyed without the guide (although the VBT guides are always great). We appreciated the excellent lodging and quality bikes, per usual with VBT. Locals in this region are very friendly but fewer folks speak English than in the big cities. The Beaujolais tour has a few really nice views, but the views and scenery aren't as good as other VBT tours. Twice on our tour, the hotels said they didn't have our luggage (not a great thing to hear when you arrive bedraggled after a day of riding) but eventually the hotel found it after some haggling. This tour includes a miserable hilly detour around what appeared to be a perpetually closed tunnel, and it was hard (for us and other riders) to find our way back on the route once we slogged the unplanned hills. The "Ride with GPS App" was okay in general but gave confusing and contradictory directions more often than I'd think...but it wasn't much of a problem.
bob28, Washington DC
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Cycling thru the Mâconnais region of Burgundy
Exceeded my expectations mightily. Gently rolling hills and vineyards and little traffic for the most part
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Six fantastic days of biking
Six fantastic days of biking! This was our first ever bike trip and we thoroughly enjoyed every part of it. We were very lucky to have such perfect sunny days that were book-ended by rain. We loved the two gals that led the tour...they were "over the top" in every way! I had never been on an E bike, but quickly took to it and now want one of my own. I still felt that I got a lot of exercise ...just loved it. Every morning the bike would be ready with a bike bag and fresh water with lemon and the helmet. The hotels were all top notch also. This particular trip has amazing scenery, so it was very lucky that clouds didn't obscure the magnificent peaks. Will definitely try another trip!
Barbara Porter, Kittery Maine
Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Among the top of the 17 VBT trips I have taken.
Sophie and Eve, our guides, made this early October trip on of the best. The weather while riding was fabulous and the scenery exceptional. The bike routes, the hotels and the food were all excellent. I would highly recommend this trip.
kw58, Wellesley, MA
Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Exceptional Trip
Perfect trip included spectacular scenery and weather, awesome group of cyclists, perfect accommodations, and wonderful VBT leaders…thank you Sophie and Bruno.
JanetR,
France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice
Lovely trip
Since this was our first bike trip, we were a bit unsure about the activity level…whether it would be too hard or too easy (it’s considered an "easy" trip). As it happened, it was just right. Some days there were two bike rides and some days one ride and one walking tour or trip. This was the right amount of each. We will definitely be doing another trip with VBT.
Jbgozer,
France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice
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