Switzerland

This trip was better than anticipated. We expected a great time, but this was outstanding in service, leadership and bike friendliness.

We had an amazing time - And I can't speak highly enough of every aspect of this trip! Our VBT leaders, Sophie and Bruno, were exceptional, planning everything down to the smallest detail. They were a pleasure to be with in every way. We loved every hotel, each unique, and in the heart of a city, with lots to do in the area. Our e-bikes were brand new, and easy to navigate. We were blessed with beautiful weather and enjoyed our rides each and every day. I would highly recommend this trip - it will definitely not be our last. We are already booked for one next year!

Very nice trip. Well organized. Excellent guides looking forward to the next trip

It was actually a 4+. The scenery, food, accommodations and guides were all top notch. Two minor problems. A nasty bartender in Switzerland and having to ride thru heavily trafficed streets on the last full day of riding.

The two guides were really great. They did everything possible to create a very enjoyable riding experience for all of us. My carbon fiber road bike was phenomenal. Like floating along. The choice of bike routes was fine. Very scenic, and illustrative of how people lived in these rural communities. I especially enjoyed the wine tasting stops. Learned a great deal about the EU and agriculture there. The ship was very nice and the food excellent. However the VBT group was a bit constrained by the rules and schedule of the large number of people on board for the cruise only; ex:!the dining experience was very loud and raucous. The only other comment is that the airport pick up in Zurich was not well organized and the taxi taking us from the hotel opera to the ship was totally disorganized resulting in the driver being lost for a couple of hours searching for the boat.

This was my 6th VBT trip but my 1st bike/boat trip. I have to say I loved the fact that I unpacked once! It was a pleasure to sit back and view the country side while off the bike. It was a pleasant mix of activities plus varied times out on the bike and on the boat. All the bike routes were beautiful, with a mix of charming towns ,vineyards or farm lands! Our group was small ( which made it enjoyable) and the weather was perfect considering it was the last week of the season! Our guides, Felix and Mirjam, were delightful! They were fun, interesting and knowledgeable!

"It was an exceptionally rare week, with superb guides, breathtaking scenery, excellent walks, seamless logistics, wonderful companions, and nearly perfect weather."

We had a great time on our hike in the Swiss alps. Our guides, Cedric and Alex were personable, knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed each of hotels. They were of top quality, clean and comfortable. The breakfast offerings were delicious and staff were friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the many forms of transportation - trains, gondolas, cog wheel trains, and boats. The experience allowed us to easily find our own way to Geneva for our flight to London. And all our fellow guests were fun to be with. Most of all we loved the beauty and grandeur of the scenery. We sent photos home each day, but none did justice to the experience that we enjoyed. The hikes were well within our capabilities. The tour was exceptional.