This was a perfect trip...Seamless. My 8th VBT bicycling trip and all were good but this one was exceptional because our leaders were exceptional. Great biking, great cultural events and guided tours, wonderful food, very cohesive group of 22 guests who really liked each other every single day. Bravo Javi and Andrea..I hope we meet again!
Spain
Best Bike Trip Ever!
Laurie13, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Spain: Girona & Costa Brava
Wonderful Experience!
We loved this trip! The scenery, the biking routes, the guides, the accommodations were all fanatastic. We liked the other guests, the fabulous breakfasts and particularly loved our post trip to Mallorca.
Bets70, St. Louis, MO
Spain: Girona & Costa Brava
What a Great Tour!
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!
Ping, Seattle
Spain & Portugal: Coastal Camino de Santiago
Lovely Spain & Portugal Trip
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!
Anne T, Boulder, CO
Spain & Portugal: Coastal Camino de Santiago
Another epic VBT Vacation!
We absolutely loved our self-guided biking trip! Plus, our boutique hotel accommodations were wonderful. Our second night's accomodations were unbelievable, especially our dining experience that was part of our package. Directions were perfect and so was the weather. This is our second trip and cannot wait to book our third. I cannot highly recommend these trips enough!
Julie and Erik, Asheville, NC
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
June '23 VBT ride through Costa Brava-
We loved our self guided tour around Costa Brava. Accomodations were very nice. We especially liked the 1600's Farmhouse with the outstanding restaurant. The rides were very pleasant and vehicles were very respectful of cyclists. All the people we encountered were very kind and helpful. .
Kathy and Butch Patrick,
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
A splendid excursion
Wonderful trip led by outstanding guides Jose and Juantxo. Mallorca was beautiful especially along the seaside. The trip featured lush hotels with enormous breakfast buffets and frequent side excursions - a winery tour, olive oil farm, and salt factory. Mallorcan drivers are unusually tolerant of cyclists often waiting patiently for their turn to pass us on narrow, hilly, and twisting roads.
Joe Drake,
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines
6 days to cover Mallorca
Great bike tour covering the entire island. Some tourist traffic was a bit intimidating and professional bikers were plentiful and a bit rude. The gps app instructions worked well
Jan Weekley, Los Angeles Ca
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines
New Douro Valley Bike/Boat Tour
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
Mike A, Hermosa Beach, CA
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
Douro Valley Bike and Boat Tour
It was wonderful to visit rural parts of the Douro Valley on e-bikes. I was impressed with the challenging and scenic rides mixed with local tours to olive press, winery, port warehouse, and medieval city tour. We liked not having to pack our bags every morning for a hotel move and it was nice getting to know the service staff on the boat. Well done!
Terri Gilfillan, Utah
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
Best way to see Spain
This was the best VBT trip I've had. Great biking,and mix of culture. Excellent unique hotels,and our guides were extremely fun and happy to share their culture.
Yukon, Parker,CO
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada
Great Bike Tour!
I had a wonderful time on the VBT Andalusian Spain trip and would highly recommend this trip to anyone who might be interested. The scenery is beautiful and the towns we visited had so much history. Our guides could not have been better. They made the trip both fun and safe. I went solo and felt like I gained 18 new friends. The food and lodging were top notch and the rides were totally manageable even for someone who is not an avid rider - but if you have a doubt about your abilities rent an E-bike and your worries will be over!
Marilynh, Seattle, WA, USA
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada
We will do again, top notch !!
Our trip was personal and wonderful from beginning to end!
Vicki B, Columbus Ohio
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
Great Trip!
Wonderful trip, great guides, good food, well-organized. Guides Alberto and Pol were a great team and anticipated our every need. Moreover, they were fun to be with and full of helpful information. The route was well planned to experience both the Camino Norte and the Camino Franca. The paradors were generally good though not spectacular, with the exception of that in Santiago de Compostela. Visits to the winery and cheese factory were also pleasant and provided variety to the walking treks. The length and elevation gain of the walks were fine for the elderly group, though the initial information should be checked for accuracy. Some walks were more and others were less than advertised.
Frequent traveler,
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
What fabulous walks!
Mallorca is, of course, a spectacularly beautiful place to explore on foot. And when the explorers have the most personable and knowledgeable local guides ever, daily delights abound! We loved the gorgeous views, the satisfying and educational snack breaks (where we enjoyed fresh local fruits and treats, and even sampled the traditional mallorquin sausage, sobrasada, prepared and cured by our lead guide, Jaume!), the cultural and historical education shared by our two proud Mallorquin guides - everything!
Grandmuzzy, Western North Carolina
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Deià
Would Repeat the Experience if I Could
This travel experience was even better than I thought. The hikes were beautiful and not too challenging. The scenery, food, and locations were fabulous. The guides were experienced, knowledgeable and best of all, personable. The accommodations, especially the Fontsanta Hotel Thermal and Spa were excellent. We had 17 people in our group and initially I thought this was a bit much but it proved to be wonderful. Great people to enhance an absolutely wonderful experience.
Ann Rosar, Raleigh, NC
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Deià
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