VBT Bicycling Vacations
Country Walkers
Gathering friends or family for an active vacation is the perfect way to celebrate a milestone, embark on a new adventure with your ski club pals, or host an unforgettable alumni reunion.
Right now, you can save money for both yourself and your travel companions—and even earn a FREE vacation through our Group Travel Program! Your dedicated VBT Group Tour Manager, will be with you every step of the way, handling all the details, from flights to any extended stays before or after our tours. All you need to do is choose your destination, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Group Organizer Perks for Guided Vacations
- 9 people in your group and you’ll get 50% off your trip cost.
- 11 people in your group and your trip is FREE!
- 17 people in your group and you’ll receive TWO FREE TRIPS! Plus, your vacation is exclusively for your group.*
- Group Organizers receive a special thank you gift for bringing a group.
Please note: *Waterways vacations require a larger group size for private tours. Organizing a Group for a Self-Guided tour? See below for information and more FAQs.
How Do I Get Started?
For more information or to lock-in a specific tour date, call our Groups Tour Manager at 877.540.5240 extension 7, or click on the form below.
Groups Tour Form
Group Travel Frequently Asked Questions
Your only responsibility is to gather your group for your chosen departure date. We handle everything else—reservations, customer service, and all needs while on tour.
Group compensation is earned with at least nine paying guests. For an exclusive group departure, a minimum group size of 17 people is required. You must fill every cabin on the ship to reserve a private boat on a Bike & Boat tour.
Simply gather a group of 10 travelers plus yourself on any Guided VBT Vacation and as the 11th guest of the group you will qualify for our free trip reimbursement.
The Group Organizer discount is calculated based on the average amount paid per person excluding Travel Protection Plan, air upgrades, cabin upgrades, business class upgrades, and applied credits. Please note: The group discount cannot be combined with the Refer-a-Friend Program or other promotional discounts.
You can expect to receive your check in the mail approximately two weeks before you depart.
You are eligible to earn $150 in Travel Certificates for each new traveler you refer through our Referral Program.
Yes. In fact we recommend they do just that! Your Group Tour Manager will provide you with a Group Number after you have selected a tour and departure date. Your group members should call our Tour Consultants and reference the Group Number when making a reservation.
They will need to put down a deposit of $500 per person by check over the phone or credit card.
If your group is flying out of the same city, we make every effort to reserve seats on the same flight if seat availability allows.
Travel advisor groups are not combinable with our direct Group Travel Program benefits. Travel Advisors discounts are not available on direct Group Reservations and will not be considered part of the total group count for the purpose of rebates. Please contact us for more information on our Travel Advisor Groups Program.
We don’t offer a group discount, but we’re happy to setup your group and hold space so your members have time to reserve.
Some trips and tour styles have a lower maximum passenger count depending on the destination. If the maximum group size is smaller or there is a lower number of spaces available than 17 when setting up your group, you’d still be able to earn with our Groups Program. Rebates will be available if you are able to travel with 9 or 11 passengers for 50% off or 1 free trip, respectively. Your Group Tour Manager will guide you through and offer helpful suggestions to find the best fit .
Helpful hints
Below are some helpful hints from our successful group organizers. There are many ways to spread the word about your trip—here are a few that have worked well.
Host an Informational Group Meeting
Share details of your upcoming trip with interested travelers at a casual gathering or cocktail party with a travel theme. We can help!
We can provide trip materials and information to hand out to your travelers. Ask our Group Tour Manager for details at 877.540.5240, extension 7.
Mail a Catalog or Trip Itinerary
Excite and encourage travelers to join your group with a personal letter and trip information. We will provide you with a catalog or other trip summary, depending on the size of your group.
Keep in Touch
Whether you pick up the phone, write a letter, or email, you need to create enthusiasm, and keep them abreast of your plans. Create a file and keep track of your contacts. Whether it is monthly or whatever frequency you are comfortable with, keep in touch.
Create a List
It could be from the clubs you have a membership in, your community or your health club, but create a large list to start to reach the widest audience. It is important to ask for addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.
Top Group Tours
Get some inspiration for your adventure together. Browse the tours that are favorites among our group travelers.