Discover VBT

Travel like a local.

When you travel with VBT, you’re not just another tourist. You get to experience a destination with the help of a local, bilingual leader who is passionate about sharing their home with you. You’ll eat in local restaurants, stay in accommodations that have been family-owned for generations, and learn to make pasta with an Italian grandmother.

We've Got Your Back

All you have to do is show up at the airport—we’ll handle the rest from there! From our tour consultants who help you find the perfect vacation to our expert local leaders who show you the best place for gelato, we take care of all the little details that make your trip memorable. We book your flights, arrange all your transfers and accommodations, and transport your bags between hotels. Our support vans are available to give you a lift up a hill or quickly fix a flat tire.

Spend less, experience more.

VBT offers exceptional value without compromising on quality. Simply put, no other US-based active travel company offers a comparably rich experience for such a reasonable price. On our tours, you can see more sights, have more local experiences, and enjoy more delicious, authentic meals—all while staying in high quality, boutique hotels and charming, family-run inns.

98% of our travelers say they would travel with us again.

VBT has been a leader in the travel industry for 50 years. From our home in Vermont, we help thousands of people explore the world each year. Travel + Leisure magazine has recognized us as winners of their World’s Best Awards eight times. There’s a reason we’ve been around for so long—once someone travels with us they can’t wait to join us on another adventure, and another, and another…