Spain

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!

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

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!

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!

This was my first trip with VBT. I was not disappointed. We did the self-guided tour and it was absolutely amazing. The GPS app worked like a dream and we felt very confident that we would not get lost. The level of ride was perfect and the routes were well thought out for traffic, sightseeing, landscapes, and food/water. Our baggage was moved every 'move-on' day without any problems. The staff was responsive and helpful with all of our questions. We felt safe and looked out for the entire time.

The accommodations were fabulous and access to Barcelona before or after the tour was a plus. The routes chosen were a little more trafficked than I thought they would be. Girona and Empuries provided historical depth.

The Mallorca trip was splendid in all regards. After a pre-trip in Palma, we set out on our cycling adventure. We had a bus transfer to the Binissalém wine region in the foothills of the Tramuntanas mountains. Our warm-up ride was on quiet roads through the orchards and farmland with gorgeous scenery. The ride concluded at a winery where we enjoy a special paella lunch prepared by a renowned paella chef. Our guides Hannia and Carolina were spectacular and added much humor and fun to their morning route reviews. The picturesque Port de Sóller was our home for two nights. Our first ride took us through the Fornalutx valley with orchards, orange groves, olive trees and vineyards. We stopped in the village Fornaluutx which was named the “most beautiful village in Spain” twice in recent history. Lunch was at one of the oldest olive estates on the island near Sóller. We got to see the traditional olive oil preparation and an old press still in use. One wonderful aspect of the Mallorca trip was that ride options were available with fun extensions. Our next transfer was by an old train trolley After a bountiful buffet breakfast at the Hotel Es Port, we had a spectacular old train trolley followed by a second old train ride to the Bunyola region for another rewarding cycling day on quiet rural roads with olive and almond groves and majestic views of the adjacent Tramuntana Mountains. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its terraced farming and ingenious irrigation systems. We had two wonderful nights in Pollença which is another medieval gem with narrow, crisscrossing streets from the past. We cycled The ride along narrow leafy lanes toward the Bay of Pollença to a stunning cove for a picnic and swim. We then cycled from Pollença to the south coast area on rural roads through rustic Majorcan countryside with open fields, lush vineyards and fruit groves. We stopped in Sencelles, a historic village in the heart of the island. We continued to Algaida and saw numerous historic windmills. Our last ride was We headed west to the “salt of the earth” side of the island—Salinas d’Es Trenc- to tour a salt harvesting plant. Salt has been harvested from these shores since ancient times. We then cycled west to the peaceful fishing village of Cala Figuera for lunch and then back to Ses Salines for our farewell dinner. Our guides were extra-ordinary and they surprised us after dinner by showing a video documentary of our trip that the guides mades. It was wonderful to re-experience our amazing adventure. Our guides continued to surprise us when they boarded our transfer bus to sing a farewell song to us. The countryside of Mallorca was splendid but our guides made the entire experience extra-ordinary. We have done 7 VBT trips and this was clearly one of the very best. The bikes were in excellent working order, the hotels were very nice, the culinary experiences were outstanding and our guides were top-tier. The only downside was that trip ended! In departing Mallorca we were left with amazing memories and the video documentary of our adventure to savor.

Mallorca was absolutely breathtaking, and this trip was unforgettable thanks to our incredible guides, Jose and Juantxo! From start to finish, they kept us energized with fun and scenic rides, engaging activities, and a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. The hotels were beautiful, the meals were delicious, and every detail was thoughtfully planned. Jose and Juantxo’s passion, humor, and local insight made the experience truly special. Thank you for such an amazing journey—we'll treasure these memories forever!

The scenery and biking were incredible! However, dealing with the ship's docking schedule was somewhat problematic and left less time for exploring the towns and shortened the rides.

This trip was the perfect combination of biking and cruising. The Emerald Radiance was a top-notch level Riverboat with a crew that felt like family by the end of the trip. The rooms were small but had every important amenity. In the evening were entertained by local dancers and singers that were an excellent representation of the local culture. This trip should be on everyone’s list.

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!

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

The trip was fabulous, we explored northern Spain along different parts of the Camino. The local guides were fantastic; friendly, knowledgeable, confident, concerned for our well being and safety. Everyone got along really well. The tours of the towns with the pottery and goat cheese tours with lunch was a highlight. Food was abundant, we actually agreed that after the luncheons we only needed a very light dinner. Hotels were amazing. Absolutely loved this trip and our guides. I went into this trip thinking we were walking enough distance to obtain the Camino certification, we went to get one and the official man behind the counter told us “ impossible “ This was a disappointment for me. I would have liked that in the description of this trip. I was not the only one with this expectation. I called the office of country walkers when I realized it was not an official walk a few days prior to the trip and was told to just walk another 15 miles to reach the criteria. This was not possible on this tour. I am planning to return and walk the Camino as a pilgrim and obtain the Camino certificate. That is important to me and from this trip I realize it is doable. The trip was more than just the walk and I got so much out of this trip that I can say was well worth it and will be life changing.

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!

I’ve taken many CW and VBT trips- Mallorca is right up there at the top ! Wonderful guides Isabel and. Helle made sure everything was optimal even though the weather didn’t completely cooperate. their Plan B museum visit gets my A+. Scenery, accommodations, food, and visits to citrus farm and salt flats were outstanding! Highly recommend

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.