VBT Bicycling Vacations
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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 additional puncture protection
> 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: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,745
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,495
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,845
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 5 days at
$2,945
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,695
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$2,795
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 5 days at
$1,795
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 4 days at
$1,895
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$3,095
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$3,295
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
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$2,695
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.
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, hand pump, and multi-tool
- Your choice of VBT branded gear for your adventure
- Even more with Self-Guided Air Packages
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.
