Switzerland

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

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!

We signed up for the 1st trip of the season which included the pre trip in Chamonix and the post trip extension in Lyon. Both are highly recommended. The routs are fairly easy, scenic & thankfully didn’t include a lot of climbing. The accommodations were tip tops, the two guides Cedrick & Sophie were excellent and they each had different skills that complemented the other. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough!

The guides were professional and well prepared for this trip. They shared a great deal of cultural information. Each morning we were adequately prepped for the daily rides. The sag wagon provided enough snacks and water. When asked to provide sun screen, they did. All the bike mani tenancy was thoroughly handled well. We have done another cycling trip with VBT in Puglia and really enjoyed the cooking class. It would have been nice to have had an activity like that. The wine tasting was not very interesting or informative.

Great guides! Easy to use vocal GPS apps, for some of us independent riders. Beautiful country side, fairly easy riding with or without e-bikes, currently I’m a 72 year old male and enjoyed every mile. The Emerald Dawn was a pleasure to ride home to, comfy accommodation with a family feeling of as well! Good food and drink, helpful staff, very clean ship. We’re presently in the process of planning our next adventure with VBT.

This was my fourth VBT trip, and sad to say it was my least favorite. (Our past trips were Lake Constance, Ireland Connemara and Puglia.) The boat was very nice and luxurious and the food was great, but I did not feel like I was submerged in the country as with other trips. It felt like we were dropped off in a town to ride and then returned to the boat every afternoon to the same dining room for 7 nights in a row. The 2 guides we had were very nice gentlemen, but communication was lacking. Some examples: the group left on a ferry without us, and we weren’t told which ferry to take, we were never quite sure what time we were to meet up everyday, and a route had a detour that we had to figure out on our own. We were scheduled to have 3 guides, but one was unavailable. Perhaps that would have helped. Of course the biking was nice with pretty views along The Rhine, but the biking routes seemed too short. One day the guides discouraged us from riding because they felt the route wasn’t that great. Perhaps they should pick a different route we would have liked. More bike rules info and instruction would have helped in Amsterdam. Taking boat tours may have their advantages for some, like not having to pack every other day. We certainly enjoyed the laundry services. But the large boat lacked the charm of the usual boutique hotels and the fabulous hotel restaurants we fondly remember from past trips.

Our guides, Corinne and Claire, were fantastic - knowledgeable, thoughtful, and fun to spend time with. The hikes were beautifully planned with stunning scenery and many fun modes of transportation, and the hotels were all lovely in excellent locations. Most memorable were the experiences; each one felt authentic and special, like something unique we wouldn’t have found on our own. It truly gave the trip an exclusive feel. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Switzerland with everything thoughtfully taken care of.

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.