Switzerland

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

I LOVED this vacation. I am an avid biker; my husband is not; and we both enjoyed the levels of activity and flexibility. The vineyards and villages were amazing to see, especially by bicycle. Jean and Jean Francois took care of our every need, and the accommodations were wonderful. What's not to like?

Wonderful route, well planned. Excellent and unique accommodations. The group leaders (Eve & Jean-Marc) were fun, well-organized and quickly responded to all needs.

The Switzerland and France tour was outstanding! Our guides, Jean-Marc and Eve, were knowledgeable and helpful, and the countryside was absolutely stunning. Although the extended forecast had called for thunderstorms, we had amazing weather every day of the tour - temps in the 80's and 90's. (Rain gear stayed stowed!) Highlights included taking the tram up to Mt. Blanc in Chamonix, cycling through beautiful Montreaux along Lake Geneva, and biking around Lake Annecy. Nearly all of the rides were on dedicated paved bike paths, which made things even more enjoyable. Hotels were great, even though a few didn't have air conditioning. The only down side was not being able to stay longer in Lyon at the end of the trip. Our bus pick-up time for the airport was 3:45 am. This trip was well worth the time and money spent. 5 stars!

This trip was a little disappointing. The Emerald Dawn ship was just ok. Both espresso machines were broken the entire time we were onboard. Definitely not as nice as other cruise lines I’ve been on. As for the cycling, it was nice, but with such hot weather, it would have been nice to ride earlier each day. A few days, we didn’t even begin riding until the afternoon when it was too hot. The two “light” lunches we had off of the ship were dismal. One day our ride got cancelled, although it wasn’t the fault of VBT.

It was a great trip. Everything thing went well-even the weather.

This tour was everything I hoped our visit to Switzerland would include: challenging hikes with breathtaking views, interesting educational sessions featuring local culture, and top notch accommodations with stellar amenities. Every detail was taken care of so we could just relax and enjoy our trip. Our guides were from the area and provided a wealth of information we would not have discovered on our own.

Had the trip of a lifetime. The guides took us to areas that were not crowded. The views were amazing and the walks were not too easy and not too hard. The restaurants they took us to were delicious and the hotels were nice. I would recommend this to anyone. I especially loved the meaningful conversations with the other travelers and guides. I learned a lot about Switzerland and the beautiful country.