This was our first VBT trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The guides were knowledgeable, positive, friendly, helpful and very professional. The GPS navigation was great. The routes were scenic, culturally diverse, and well thought out. The excursions/tours were interesting too. Recommend the ebike for the hills!
Switzerland
Highly recommend - VBT and Alsace Region
L Byrne, Outside Philadelphia PA
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Couldn't be better.
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?
Jenny H, Plymouth, MN, United States
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Fabulous Trip
This late September trip was our 17th VBT trip and in our top two along with Valley of the Dolomites. We had great riding weather and spectacular scenery. Most of the riding is on bike paths. There are several interesting towns to visit during the rides. The guides, Sophie and Eve, were among the best VBT guides we have had and were able to suggest a slightly longer ride on Day 4 with great views of Lake Annecy and successfully deal with two medical issues during the trip. Unfortunately we had rain during the pre-trip to Chamonix and did not get great mountain views until the day we were leaving. The post-trip in Lyon is worthwhile. I would recommend getting the 48-hour Lyon Pass at the TI center, which is close to the Hotel. Another reason to recommend this tour is that in every town you can find a very good chocolate shop.
Fast Bob, Wellesley MA
Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
VBT France and Switzerland 2023 - Great trip!
VBT France and Switzerland 2023 - Great trip in every way! ============================================== Six fantastic days of biking! The pre-trip in spectacular Chamonix was idyllic in every way. The first highlight was riding up the gondola at '' l 'Aiguille du Midi '' to the top of Mont Blanc. It was our first ever bike trip and we thoroughly enjoyed every part of it. We were very lucky to have such perfect sunny days except on our warm-up ride, we were caught in the rain. Easy riding through stunning scenery on rail trails and around lakes, stops in picturesque medieval town centers, great food, and amazing accommodations. The views were spectacular and one of the many high points were the para gliders in Annecy. Look up on your ride. It looked like butterflies coming down. This would be an excellent trip for someone's first VBT experience. Most of the people on our trip had participated in many other VBT Tours and that fact spoke volumes to the satisfaction and high quality they have previously received. My wife and I will sign up for another trip in the future! This was our first trip and will not be our last. Had an awesome time!
Mike and Lise, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Bike and Boat tour - Basel to Amsterdam
This was our first river boat and bike tour and it was a very enjoyable tour. It was nice to only unpack once at the start and not pack up until the end. The guides were great and knowledgeable of the areas. Everyone in the group rode the first day in the rain, we didn't want to miss a thing! Accommodations on the boat were great and the ship's crew were attentive and polite. Only suggestion for making it better would be to cut down on the time allotment for lunch and spend more time exploring the areas instead of eating. Enjoyed the pre and post extensions also, especially Den Haag.
Barbara Sarasota FL,
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
Basel to Amsterdam
We loved our bike/boat tour with VBT.....the bike rides through the countryside were beautifully planned and the GPS APP worked great....the boat accommodations were wonderful and the meals were top notch...we will definitely go on another VBT Bike trip
KimKevin, Tucson AZ
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
First-rate tour experience - we will use CW again!
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.
Switzerland: Zürich, Lucerne & the Alps
The Only Way to see Switzerland
The most beautiful views I’ve ever seen. The tour went perfectly with no hitches. The hikes were nicely curated and options were given. The hotels were all amazing with incredible views. The dinners/lunches were planned well with plenty of time for outside exploration. The guides were thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Switzerland: Zürich, Lucerne & the Alps
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