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You don’t need to cross an ocean to find adventure. Desert canyons, snow-capped peaks, lush rainforests, quaint villages and iconic cities that need no introduction—it’s all right here waiting to be explored.

Discover North America

Embark on an adventure in your own backyard. Explore a California redwood forest, bike along a carriage road in Maine’s Acadia National Park, or trek through the gorgeous settings of Banff and Yoho National Parks. You don’t need to travel far to feel miles away.

Walking and biking in the USA and Canada reveals the breadth and variety of North America’s treasures. From snow-capped peaks in the Canadian Rockies to soft sand beaches in Florida, from the battlefields of Vicksburg to the vineyards of Napa Valley, there are endless opportunities for exploration.

Cycle the Cape Cod Rail Trail to the Cape Cod National Seashore and breathe the same fresh salt air that once greeted Portuguese settlers. Follow Mississippi’s legendary Natchez Trace, blazed by Native Americans and expanded by pioneers. Ride into America’s first city, historic St. Augustine, Florida, with a soft Atlantic breeze at your back.

In the sprawling desert landscapes of Arizona, witness the sheer beauty of Saguaro National Park. In Alberta, delight in the natural beauty and fascinating wildlife of the Canadian Rockies’ biggest treasures: Banff National Park and Lake Louise. Amidst the geological wonders, towering waterfalls, and awe-inspiring geyser basins of Yellowstone, follow scenic trails into the soaring landscapes that captivated Ansel Adams. Walking and biking in the USA and Canada is the best way to experience this incredible land we call home.

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Our North American Destinations

Canada

Our neighbor to the north is an epic travel destination. Canada’s majestic mountain ranges, rugged coastlines, rolling green hills, and wild rainforests are rounded out by lively cities teeming with cultural, artistic, and culinary treasures.

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United States of America

Mighty mountain ranges, vast deserts, tropical beaches, redwood forests, rolling pastures, and amber waves of grain—the USA has it all, plus too many iconic cities to name. Adventure beckons right here in our own backyard.

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The scenery was incredible, especially at the 3 places where we stayed during the trip. The trip leaders were excellent and very attentive to the group. The additional excursions, kayaking, Butchart Gardens, a visit to a cheese farm, wine and cider tasting were a lot of fun. I would have classified the biking as moderate, the 1st 3 days were quite hilly but I did improve my cycling skills.

Robin W, Burlington, Ontario

Canada: Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands

Terrible logistics - fabulous destination. The location (British Columbia), guides (Eric and Philippe), and other guests were great. Really wonderful. The logistics were terrible. 1. The second leg of our flight out was cancelled - not VBT's fault, of course. But there we were in Montreal, at midnight on the first day of our trip, and NO ONE would help us. VBT was closed and the "Emergency Contact" in our paperwork said they couldn't help unless we had Trip Insurance through them, which we didn't. In the end, we figured it out ourselves; flying to Toronto and on to Victoria, but are now wrestling with Air Canada over $500 fee for our new flights. In all, it took us nearly 24 hours to get from Boston to Victoria. 2. Our flight home was scheduled to leave Victoria at 6:45 in the morning, which meant we left our hotel at 4 AM. Hardly the ending to the trip I would have liked. No services were available that morning...it was a pretty lousy way to finish. 3. The layover at Vancouver was one hour - not enough in the best of times to get through security and customs - this is not the best of times to be travelling. We missed the second leg of the flight, despite having only carry-on luggage and running through the airport. Air Canada kindly sent us to Las Vegas in order to get to Boston. The total trip was nearly 30 hours to get home. I realize VBT has no control over the airline mess these days. But as a very pricey tour company, there should be some help 24/7. In addition, scheduling international flights at 6:45 in the morning, in adequate layovers and the like, makes for a very bad experience. I won't be using VBT again.

Martha M, Greenfield MA

Canada: Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands

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