Spain

I wasn't sure I would be able to do this ride. But I had no problem at all. I used an e-bike and kept up the group and had a ball! Everyone on the ride was wonderful and fun to be with. If you aren't sure you might be up for a ride thru Spain, think again. Anyone can do it using an e-bike. I can't wait to do my next trip!! Hum, where shall I go?

It starts with the guides and they deliver on a continuous basis. Andrea and Javier (Javi) are excellent at delivering the experience promised by VBT and go above and beyond to make it all work and make sure you are happy. There are always glitches along the way, mostly created by the guests. They work tirelessly and effectively to solve every problem. Like all the other trips (we have done many). It's so much more than the wonderful biking. The farm visit to the apple orchard is amazing. Who knew so much science and technology are needed to be successful in this day and age. They explained why more than 150 apples stresses the trees and produce inferior apples. They showed us the technology they use to eliminate excess blooms. The resultant apples, juices and ciders are wonderful. The enjoyment of our visit to the Dali museum was magnified many times over by the enthusiasm and knowledge of Kim, our guide. I had no idea how many elements were in each Dali painting and how his mind worked.

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!

Lodging was fantastic. Self guided app was spot on and would ding if you were 10 feet off course. I'm hooked. Coming back

We recently returned from our self-guided biking trip through Spain and enjoyed a truly memorable experience. VBT delivered on all aspects of lodging, bikes, self-guided app, and pre-trip planning. Our in-country hosts were readily available and willing to help with minor adjustments mid-trip. The routes were predominantly local road biking routes with minimal car traffic to worry about while riding. This was our first VBT trip and we would be more than happy to explore another area of the world with VBT!

first timer to biking tour...had never been to Mallorca or Spain!! mid Oct, great time to go and weather was mostly perfect! E-bike was easy to learn and a pleasure to use to keep up with husband on road bike. our 2 guides BiBi and Carolina were great together, They earned our praise from day one, when husband got a flat and BiBi was right there within minutes, fixed it in under 15 minutes, maybe 10...:) great group of 17 souls who also seemed to LOVE biking! Hotels were lovely, tour stops so interesting, bikers handled by cars with grace and safety in mind all over the island! So many stone walls, the Ride GPS, was great but sometimes if a car goes by...hard to hear, but it saves you with another reminder... plan to bring another digital camera to have or go pro, hard to stop, undo phone and take pics, then reset phone back onto bike and continue...the "gucci" bag on rear rack of e-bike holds a jacket and shirt and other items, long with water bottle, but i wore a camelback with bladder for hydration while riding and THAT was perfect... guides always had plenty of water to refill bottles and snacks along the way, lots of variety and fruit too... and chocolate :)) transports were smooth and easy and bags already in the rooms when we arrived was so perfect! the high vis, rain jacket was used alot even as a wind breaker layer! Breakfasts were favorite meals...variety and delicious eggs. our guides really worked hard the whole tour and with smiles and calmness ...thankful our friends asked us would we want to go.... where to next?? now THAT is the question....

Mallorca exceeded my expectations for beautiful scenery and wonderful rides. The guides did everything possible to make sure our experience was a great one. The hotel in Polença gets 5 stars for location since it's on the main square, but the breakfasts and accommodations were just so-so. A winery visit was a top-notch experience - a beautiful setting for a wonderful lunch. A biker's paradise in April and, all in all, a great trip!

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

Perfect trip, VBT staff/guides above and beyond!!!

Nick and Roman made the trip so special. They were there to meet our every need and gave us of themselves. The biking is superlative and the lodging very unique and memorable

This trip could not have been better. Bikes, guides, hotels, food, history, culture, tours to the prime sights, transports ; all organized and pulled off smoothly, down to small details. The guides were special. Knowledgeable, friendly, organized,encouraging, calm, and just fun to be around. We lost a passport in Cordoba and within an hour the guides tracked it down and saved some huge hassles for us. I don’t typically write reviews, but this trip was just too good.

The itinerary for this trip was very well thought out. The local guides, Diego and Pol, were beyond great. I would rate this trip as moderate, but you could elect to skip portions of the hikes to make it easier. The accommodations along the Camino were originally monasteries. The trip was so much fun. Thank you, Diego and Pol.

It was the inaugural edition of the tour but it ran like they had been doing it for years - well planned and well run. Paradors and meals were excellent. Our guides, Diego and Pol, were the best. Great guides and just fun to be around.

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!

The itinerary, trails, meals and lodging were top notch, complimented by the best two guides we have ever had....they missed no opportunity to please.