My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the VBT Costa Brava trip. The biking itinerary was clearly written and well planned. We are confident traveling in Europe after living there many years, however, we believe it is safer and certainly more convenient to bike with a reputable group tour. VBT offers a high quality experience which we can recommend without hesitation.
Spain
A great time!
NWOCapeCod, Cape Cod, MA, United States
Spain: Girona & Costa Brava
Great trip
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.
Jerry 641, Denver, CO, United States
Spain: Girona & Costa Brava
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
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
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
Spain Costa Brava 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.
Leslie Row, Massachusetts
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
Great trip. Amazing guides.
This was our 7th VBT trip and they never disappoint.
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines
We enjoyed the experience of learning and biking
Excellent organization for destination planning and biking tour
Pouran Askari from MN,
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines
Awesome trip, well planned, genuine guides
Perfect trip, VBT staff/guides above and beyond!!!
awut, Salt Lake City, Utah
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
Douro River Cruise and Biking Tour
We enjoyed cycling through the Douro River region and seeing the charming villages. The arranged lunches at local restaurants were a highlight. The recent fires in the area did take away from some of the natural beauty, but despite that, we had fun cycling. There are plenty of lovely views to enjoy. Our trip leaders did a great job. The terrain is quite hilly, - be prepared! Cruising on the Douro added to the experience.
Casnow, Charlottesville,Virginia
Portugal & Spain Bike & River Cruise: Douro Valley
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
Very Scenic Ride!
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!!
MLEB,
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada
Great experience in Northern Spain with CW
Another great experience with CW, this time in Northern Spain. Top quality guides (who were also a lot of fun), carefully curated walks (including parts of the various Caminos), interesting and authentic places to stay and great meals, especially the fantastic lunches (in places we would never have found). The walks were accurately rated at easy to moderate. Overall, a fantastic vacation - I learned a lot about Northern Spain and had a great time doing it.
Paula D, Virginia
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
A bespoke and unforgettable experience!
This trip was perfectly balanced with a variety of activities. The walking sections were stunning! There were magnificent coastlines, ancient pathways into medieval villages, expansive mountain vistas, charming towns and beautiful moments under the canopy of verdant forests. Along the way you had the pleasure of greeting pilgrims or experiencing your own version of being a Camino pilgrim. Enhancing this walk with visits to local crafters and cultural activities was the highlight for me. The lodging was exceptional as it continued the theme of history with its location and the buildings itself. How fascinating to stay in a rectory or castle where centuries of stories now live. Finally our guides Manu and Diego were amazing. I have been on many guided trips, these two were the best team I have ever had on a guided tour. Their knowledge was excellent, they were attentive to everyones needs and took care of details with a happy and positive attitude. They bring humor and delight to a group dynamic, which made all of us comfortable, resulting in true bonds and friendship for our group. Essentially they created community. I give them 10 ⭐️ stars! By the end of the trip, I felt like I had been on an epic journey with friends that became family. Thank you Country Walkers Team for planning, creating and building a wonderful trip. I will be back for more next year.
Dianna B, Seattle Washington
Spain: Landscapes from the Camino de Santiago
Mallorca -> your bucket list
Great trails & guides, awesome food, wonderful place
Russ FIsh, Santa Rosa, CA
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Deià
Beautiful Island
Beautiful coastal hikes and vistas from nearby heights.
Robert R, Texas
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Deià
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