VBT Bicycling Vacations
Country Walkers
Private Turn-Key Vacations with Biking Excursions
Flexibility To Customize Your Private Experience, While Still Enjoying World-class Support
Leave All Vacation Planning And Logistics To Seasoned Experts
A Worldwide Fleet of Expertly Maintained Custom Bicycles with Puncture-Protected Tires
Enjoy a customized private experience.
> You control when you start, where you stop, and how you spend your time
> Insider recommendations on everything from museums to bars and restaurants
> The comfort of a local host who’s only a phone call away
Seasoned experts handle the details for you.
> Local expertise on where to ride, where to stop, and what you just can’t miss
> A dedicated on-the-ground team to find, vet, and reserve the best inns and hotels
> Turn-by-turn voice navigation for perfect rides every day
> Seamless luggage transportation from hotel to hotel while you ride
Custom bikes at your destination.
> Choose from a variety of styles, including e-bikes
> Tires equipped with puncture-protection inserts to prevent virtually all flats.
> Arrive to find a bike perfectly sized for you ready to go
> A team of mechanics ensure that your bike is in tip-top shape
> Everything you need to stay on the road: from basic repair kits to 24/7 emergency support from a local host
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Italy: Tuscany, Lucca to Siena
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,695
Our inn-to-inn, self-paced bike tour in Tuscany from Lucca to Siena traverses rolling landscapes of vineyards, olive trees, dramatic hill towns, and cypress-lined lanes.
Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Ora
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$3,495
Our Self-Guided Dolomites vacation traverses into sweeping valleys, through sylvan forests, and to dramatic passes of Italy’s Alps.
California: Death Valley National Park
Self-Guided Biking
Ride staggering vistas of sand dunes, salt flats, and spring flowers. It’s Death Valley cycling at its most relaxed and rewarding!
Croatia: The Dalmatian Coast, Korčula & Dubrovnik
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,795
Cycle the Dalmatian Coast’s emerald-green hills, lush vineyards, traditional stone villages, and medieval treasures during our self-paced Croatia bike tour.
British Columbia: Vancouver Island, Victoria & the Saanich Peninsula
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 5 days at
$2,245
Uncover the beauty of British Columbia during this self-guided bike tour of Vancouver Island, riding coastal routes and rail trails from Victoria to the lake filled Saanich Peninsula forests.
Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,745
Savor Puglia on this self-guided biking tour, riding from one historic locale to the next and stopping to explore, swim, and indulge in gelato.
Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,195
This self-guided bike tour of Portugal follows the scenic Silver Coast from Porto to Lisbon along white-sand beaches, fragrant pine forests, and historic villages.
The Netherlands: Holland Harbor Towns & the Wadden Sea
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 8 days at
$3,095
This seafaring Netherlands self-guided bike tour showcases the charming villages and historic towns along the Wadden Sea and IJsselmmer.
Germany & Austria: The Danube River
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,845
On this Danube River bike tour, you’ll follow the famous EuroVelo 6 bike path between Passau, Germany and the Wachau Valley in Austria, as well as the historic Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail.
England: Oxford & the Cotswolds
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$3,545
Savor the unspoiled Cotswolds at your own pace during this inn-to-inn England self-guided biking tour through one of Britain’s most celebrated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. .
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$1,795
Among bike tours in Vermont, this inn-to-inn self-guided itinerary is special. Explore town and country with prolonged stays at two classic inns.
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,395
Savor a free-spirited ride on Spain’s Costa Brava. You’ll set your own pace on this inn-to-inn self-guided bike tour of Catalonia’s coastal ranges and medieval enclaves.
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,845
Cycle into the tranquil heart of Beaujolais wine country on this bike tour to discover fine wines, sublime cuisine, and an array of world-class biking routes.
Maine: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 4 days at
$1,395
During your Acadia National Park bike tour, you’ll ride at your own pace past quaint fishing harbors, scenic shorelines, forested coves, working lobster boats, and stunning islands.
Self-Guided Inclusions
- Welcome orientation and bike fitting with local host
- Custom VBT bike with puncture-protected tires, helmet, and bike bag
- 24/7 support system (a combination of your VBT local host and travel assistance hotline)
- VBT Road Book with insider destination information like restaurant recommendations and points of interest
- Boutique accommodations in town centers for easy exploring and resupplying
- Breakfast every morning at your hotel to fuel you for the day’s ride
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Ride with GPS voice navigation and printed daily route notes
- Flat kit and multi-tool
- Even more with Self-Guided Air+
A Day on the Road of a Self-Guided Tour
Expand All +You have a full day of exploring ahead of you, so you’ll want to fuel up with your included morning meal. Whether it’s a full English breakfast in the Cotswolds or fresh fruit and a cappuccino by the seaside in Italy, you’ll start every day off with delicious regional cuisine.
Linger over your breakfast or get an early start, the day’s schedule is up to you! Begin your ride in a charming Portguese village or take off along the coast of Vancouver Island; wherever your adventure takes you, you have the freedom to ride and explore at your own pace.
Pause in a small town to explore a charming boutique, or hop off your bike to take a quick dip in the sea. You choose when to stop and explore and when to push on to your next destination.
Arrive in town and head to the restaurant recommended for lunch in your Road Book, or find a quiet spot to pull over and enjoy the view while eating your packed lunch.
Back on your bike, cycle through picturesque English countryside, or encounter the beauty of charming medieval villages on the Costa Brava.
It’s time for a late-afternoon snack, perhaps a delicious pastel de nata in Portugal or high tea in the Cotswolds if you’re feeling fancy!
Check your Road Book again to find a hidden gem of a restaurant for dinner. Relax over a bottle of wine and a delicious, locally sourced meal.
Head out for an after-dinner drink in town, enjoy an evening passeggiata, or go to bed early so you can hit the ground running in the morning, your evening plans are entirely up to you.
