Switzerland

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!

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

I have done 5 other VBT trips and this was my least favorite. There were no "experiences" with local people which we have had in our other trips. Accommodations were all nice, but none were in towns where you could walk too. The time between riding and dinner I like to walk around the town and see the locals. Don't want to hang at the hotel and use their pool. I can do that at home.

The Swiss/French Alps was an amazing trip. The scenery was spectacular as we biked through the valleys of the French Alps. The guides, Jean Marc and Luigi, were terrific. My only disappointment was with the included lunches and dinners. I would rate then as below average. I had my first VBT in 1999 and lately the lunches and dinners have become more disappointing. That said I would rate the biking part a must do trip.

This was a bike and boat tour and I would not take another trip like this. I’ve been on 11 VBT trips before and always loved the experience. This trip however was lacking the cultural experiences of other trips, two wineries and a cheese shop was not up to the VBT standards. Also to be part of 120 other people on the boat limited our experience to be part of a close knit group that we have felt in the past with these trips. The guides were wonderful as usual but the biking was limited by the boat schedule. We couldn’t ride in the afternoon one day because we had to get back to the boat. It was nice to only unpack once and the accommodations were wonderful but not the usual VBT trip that we love.

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.

This is simply a mind-boggling trip. For a midwesterner like me, the sight of the Alps is nothing short of magical (I'm afraid the Rockies will never look the same to me again). Each day's trip is very thoughtfully planned-the walks are energetic without being too technical or difficult. Our guides, Alex and Cedric, were wonderful-very knowledgeable about the area, and culture and history, and shared generously. You will always eat well, and the lodgings are very comfortable.I'd do it again!

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!