Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce

Your Pugliese Local host makes you feel like family on this self-guided tour—sharing deep cultural insights that add dimension to your independent exploration. Explore the UNESCO village of Alberobello, stay in the white-washed city of Ostuni, pedal cobalt-blue shores to Gallipoli, and experience the magical confluence of the Ionian and Adriatic seas in Santa Maria di Leuca.

Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava

The hills along Spain’s Costa Brava are a famous training ground for professional cyclists—and with this innovative self-guided cycling vacation, they’re also well within reach for riders at all levels of ability. Stay in authentic, boutique hotels and enjoy splendid Spanish wines, seaside sunsets—and dinner in a Michelin-recognized restaurant.

Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon

If you’re looking for an independent cycling tour featuring warm Portuguese hospitality, this action-packed self-guided tour is it! Cycle from inn to inn on your own timetable—lingering on the beach at Nazaré or pausing to enjoy a vibrant sunset in the historic town of Óbidos. 

England: Oxford & the Cotswolds

Savor the unspoiled Cotswolds at your own pace during this inn-to-inn self-guided biking tour through one of Britain’s most celebrated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

France: Vineyards of Beaujolais

VBT knows Beaujolais like the back of our hand—and it shows. On this bucolic self-guided adventure, you’ll experience not only scenic cycling routes immersing you in French countryside and villages, but also the opulence of a historic château featuring its own on-site oenothèque.

Croatia: The Dalmatian Coast, Korčula & Dubrovnik

If your dream vacation involves cycling Croatia’s magical Pelješac Peninsula and the island of Korčula, then look no further. From your seaside vantage point, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of azure Adriatic waters as you contemplate your discoveries.

Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast

Bike from inn to inn on this quintessential self-guided Vermont vacation. From the moment you meet your VBT Local host, you’ll feel right at home—because Vermont is VBT’s native land! With a convenient local train station, this vacation is ideally positioned to lower your vacation’s carbon footprint. 

Maine: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

Nothing could be more seamless than VBT’s self-guided tour of Acadia National Park. Three nights at a scenic oceanfront resort just outside downtown Bar Harbor give you the flexibility to pedal up Cadillac Mountain, spin through charming coastal villages, or relax by the pool or on the private beach. Nature cruises of Frenchman Bay even depart from the hotel’s own pier. The choice is yours!

Germany & Austria: The Danube River

Spin along the storied Danube River and discover the Eastern Alps as you pedal a gentle downhill trail from the shores of Lunzer See. If you’ve been dreaming about a Danube cycling vacation with independence and support, this is a perfect fit!

Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Ora

If you’ve ever dreamed of cycling the Pordoi Pass, this is your chance to coast down the switchbacks that have thrilled Giro d’Italia fans for years. Spin along quiet bike paths through the Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme—suffused with South Tyrol’s famous culture, cuisine, and cycling.

Italy: Sardinia, Carloforte, Sulcis & Chia

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path Sardinia cycling vacation with flexibility and support, you’ve found it! While most travel companies focus on Sardinia’s heavily-trafficked northeast seaboard, this VBT adventure avoids the tourist traps to bring you the island’s unsullied west coast.