Spain

VBT never disappoints. This was my 4th trip with VBT and it was fantastic. Our guides Oriol and Martin were outstanding. Loved the visit to the Dali Museum and came away with a new appreciation for his work. The landscapes were beautiful and the visit to the cider company was fun. The post trip in Mallorca was a pleasure.

Enjoyed the bike ride, the small cities and towns, the archeological site at Empires and the trip leaders. A delightful corner of Spain.

We loved this trip! Beautiful and varied biking routes; knowledgeable, competent and engaging guides, top-notch hotels, delicious food and interesting cultural activities. I wish I could do it all over again!

We thoroughly enjoyed our first VBT experience. The tour route was very well laid out and we cannot not say enough about how impressive our tour leaders, David and Frederico, both of whom are natives of Portugal. Kudos to VBT for the way they planned and conducted our tour!

The tour was wonderfully planned with very minor improvements needed. Hotel selection was outstanding, ride support was terrific, chosen routes were thoughtful and beautiful while also being a good mix of hard and easy but still safe, the area is tough to beat for sheer beauty. Travel directions on transfer to/from Barcelona need updating or correction in some cases but hotel staff were able to give excellent directions. Fantastic trip.

An extremely well organized trip by VBT. Accommodations were superb. All directions and information very helpful and clear. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation.

From the time we arrived at our first hotel until our leaders danced their good-bye it was fabulous! We laughed, ate, got lost (had an adventure), and had terrific rides. It rained but it didn't matter we had a wonderful time!

Perfect weather, attentive guides, great biking and the planned lunches -- at an olive oil press, a winery, and a paella cooking demonstration -- as well as the group dinners were all memorable and delicious. The boutique hotels did not disappoint. The only things I'd add would be a visit to one of Mallorca's many caves and some time at the beach which we learned was less than two miles from the last hotel.

What an amazing trip! The Douro Valley was nothing short of magical. Cannot recommend this trip highly enough. The bike-boat experience was phenomenal (Emerald Cruises was top notch) and the Portuguese VBT leaders and entire boat crew made it an unforgettable experience. The exposure to the historical culture and centuries-old commerce along the Douro were a highlight. Bravo VBT

Very enjoyable trip. Guides were excellent. The meals on the River Boat were also excellent. Would highly recommend this trip.

Very scenic bike ride through miles and miles of olive trees neatly planted in rows! Guides were so helpful and courteous. Time to tour Cordoba and Granada without biking. Beautiful accommodations - especially Hacienda Minerva in Zuheros. Post trip in Barcelona is a must! Gaudi's architecture is so creative and beautiful!!

Trip #2 with VBT and once again the entire tour exceeded my expectations. The towns of Spain via bike were breathless. The leaders were knowledgeable, friendly, fun and organized. Loved by Trip #2 and plan to do more......

We loved this trip - which was the first for this itinerary. Our guides were wonderful, very knowledgeable, and adapted easily when the weather didn’t cooperate. We hiked gorgeous country, learned a lot, and made friends with great people. The accommodations were outstanding, as was the food. We had looked forward to an Camino adventure for years, and this trip did not disappoint!

Outstanding guides who make the days and evenings fun, stunning and variable terrain, lovely paradors - and beautiful, beautiful Northern Spain.

Amazing , challenging hikes with beautiful views. The guides Isabel and Juan Jo were wonderful. I was one of the slowest hikers and they encouraged me every step of the way.

Country Walkers knocked this trip outta the ballpark: breathtaking mountain terrain✔️ gorgeous coastal hikes✔️ beautiful honey-toned villages nestled on mountain sides✔️ local agri-tourism (citrus groves & olive & winery & sea salt plains) ✔️ wonderful local cuisine ✔️ knowledgeable local mountain guides who care deeply about their country and their tour group ✔️ All the boxes were checked on this trip, and while the weather in Mallorca can be changeable in April, it cooperated beautifully during our week. And of note, the guides were very good at finding trails that weren’t touristy but were unmatched in beauty. A couple of the hikes were challenging due to the rocky terrain and slope but…this is a hike not a walk on city streets, right? Our group had great dynamics and our guides, Josep and Elke were caring, kind and went the extra mile (pardon pun) to make the experience worthwhile. The hotels we stayed in were very good, local, often historical and just added to the experience. I had no expectations attached to the trip because my travel to Europe has been very limited, so more experienced travelers might scoff at my enthusiasm (they probably don’t smile at babies, dogs, and flowers either) that’s fine, this was my experience that will last a lifetime.