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?
Spain
You have to do this!
Linder, San Francisco, CA, United States
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
Great Experience!
This self-guided ride through the Costa Brava area was our first experience with VBT; we did the trip with our daughter and her husband. We are all fit and active, but only one is an experienced long distance bicycle rider, and none of us had trained for this trip extensively. We selected e-bikes (also relatively new to most of us) and were thrilled with the whole experience. Accommodations were great, the Ride with GPS app was terrific, and our local host was available every morning to check in with if needed. We hope to do another VBT ride together!
Carol and Family, Colorado
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
Wonderful Rides through Costa Brava
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!
Crested Butte Biker,
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
Underwhelming!
Good but not great. Routes were not as interesting as I am used to. Lots of circles in same area. Not enough history and active guiding. Hotels were OK but not outstanding. Get the feeling that local in the area have had enough with tourists. We noted graffiti that seemed discourage tourism in general.
AnyMouse, New York, MY
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines
Mallorca is a cycling gem
The trip to Mallorca was outstanding. The cycling is on quiet country roads. Mallorca is a major cycling destination and you are joined on the roads by pro cycling teams and individual cyclists of all skill levels. This creates an environment where drivers are aware of and prepared for cyclists. The hotels are first rate and the food, especially the fish and seafood, is excellent. Above all, the trip leaders were amazing. They were always prepared and supportive and able to adjust to any unexpected events. They ensured that the trip ran like clockwork and kept the guests informed of every detail of the days schedule. Highly recommend for cyclists of all experience levels.
Julius, Long Island, NY
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
Wonderful Tour
Wonderful trip! Biking along the Douro and surrounding areas was amazing. We were able to go to some remote places and really experience the area without a lot of tourists around. The meals we had in the small towns were top notch! We had wonderful tours as well. Matyas and David were excellent guides. Riding an ebike on this tour enabled me to enjoy the multiple steep hills.
Maureen B, Sarasota FL
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
This tour has incredible scenery and enriching cultural attractions.
We visited Andalucia Spain with VBT in Nov. 2012. This was our 24th bicycling trip with VBT and was our best trip yet! Andalucia is more scenic than we ever imagined and the bicycling along rural roads and trails is the best way to experience this area. The longer cycling routes offered each day were through rolling hills with sweeping vistas overlooking olive orchards as far as the eye could see and small white-housed villages nestled in the hill-sides. Andalucia offers many cultural and historic attractions in Seville, Cordoba and Granada that make this a very enriching and rewarding trip.
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada
Wonderful experience...wonderful memories
Great way to experience Andalusia from rural, small town, big city. Very much impressed with it all.
Mort, Dover, New Hampshire
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada
Camino Hiking Trip
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.
Hope,
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
Excellent tour
The tour was outstanding in every way. The two guides were excellent. My only complaint is with the travel arrangements which were resolved, I believe, only because I complained vociferously. .
Jeffrey L, Maine
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
Deep dive into Mallorca with locals
A wonderful deep dive into Mallorcan history, culture and food. Highly recommend this tour!
Shay Bellas, Portland, Maine
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Deià
Most Congenial Hiking Group Ever!
Our Majorca hike couldn’t have been improved. We loved our experienced guides, the perfect size and congeniality of our group, our well planned daily schedules and our comfortable accommodations.
Elinor, IL
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Deià
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