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!

With the exception of a few routes, rides were on bike paths, waterways and small village roads. Rain is not uncommon so pack accordingly. The ride around Lake Annecy is a stunner. The countryside is green, peaceful and quiet. Logistics were handled well. It was enjoyable to take walking tours of medieval towns along the route. Be sure to pack your swimsuit for the thermal pools. Overall a great experience although our room for the last two nights of the tour was a disappointment.

This trip was a life altering experience. VBT made everything so easy! The itinerary was well thought out and the tour leaders had extensive knowledge of the areas that we visited. We had a wonderful group of participants which further enhanced our experience. We can’t wait to take another tour with VBT.

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. There were some weather issues that surfaced when we arrived in Basel, Switzerland. In our case, heavy rains had created historically high-water levels on the Rhine to the point where local officials had to close portions of the river to all ships. We communicated with VBT and they kept us informed of changes. Emerald Cruise line changed the itinerary and orchestrated the logistics to get all passengers to a new embarkation point. Our guides, Felix & Matt reacted quickly and created new bike routes based on the new routing. We enjoyed each ride through the country sides of France, Germany and the Netherlands. Felix and Matt were excellent guides. They worked very hard to make sure we had a great trip. The staff at VBT kept us well informed of changes. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Cruise accommodations top-notch. VBT guides very informative and helpful. Nice, easy ride.

It’s too bad there are only 5 stars - I would give this trip a 10 if I could.

Our experience hiking in the Swiss Alps with Alex and Cedric was the very best of any we have ever had. The selection of locations to hike, as well as our hotels, meals, and exact pathways and local people yodeling, making cheese, as well as the local mountain restaurants was absolutely wonderful. The weather was sunny & in the 70’s, even God was good with clear skies. Our guides were patient, experienced and very good company. We are grateful for it ALL. Thank you!