VBT Bicycling Vacations

As you ride, you’ll revel in the views of rugged snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and blossoming alpine meadows, keeping your eyes peeled for the elk, deer, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep which populate the area. Off the bike, you’ll have time to explore hiking trails leading to dramatic ridges past roaring waterfalls. Our carefully selected lodgings with hearty meals, including a traditional barbecue, ensure that your time off the bike will be just as memorable your cycling. As you experience the majesty of the Canadian wilderness with VBT, you’ll see why this vacation surpasses all other Banff bicycle tours.

Tour Highlights
Learn about Banff National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s first national park.
Spin downhill along the magnificent Bow Valley Parkway, a stunning wilderness corridor.
Cycle the Legacy Trail, with towering Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain, and the Three Sisters Mountains surrounding you.
Pass panorama after panorama of jaw-dropping alpine splendor as you cycle in Kananaskis Country.
Hike the trails of Ptarmigan Cirque to an alpine meadow with epic views.

VBT’s Charleston and Savannah bike tours guide you along the South’s best sea-side and land attractions. Trace the coastal islands of the Intracoastal Waterway, a 3,000-mile trail of bays, lagoons, inlets, and rivers. Watch the sunset over sailboats in history-rich harbors. On this journey, architecture takes center stage; admire “Rainbow Row,” a historic neighborhood of pastel-colored houses, and explore the antebellum mansions of Beaufort with a local guide. Cycle along the Spanish Moss Trail, where fantastical moss-draped neighborhoods, lush marshes, and coastal wildlife co-exist. At the Penn Center, unravel the powerful culture of the Gullah people who call the Carolina Sea Islands home. You’re sure to fall under the spell of the South during this captivating ride.

Tour Highlights
Cycle by the pastel-hued houses of Charleston, marveling at views of sailboats and historic Fort Sumter
Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Gullah people when you visit the Sea Island of St. Helena and the culture-rich Penn Center
Step back in time with a cycle through the famed Bonaventure Cemetery and a guided walking tour of the charming streets of Savannah
Ride beneath a magnificent avenue flanked by live oaks as you approach historic Wormsloe Plantation
Cycle beneath the live oaks of the Spanish Moss Trail to arrive among the antebellum architectural of Beaufort

The spirit of abundance is everywhere in the Loire Valley.Its fertile fields have earned it a place as the 'Garden of France' and its bike-friendly routes through breathtaking beauty invigorate the spirit. As we pedal through this luxuriant region, we'll discover the other lush gifts it bestows: The storied châteaux of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Villandry - the verdant vineyards of the Touraine - the medieval Old Town of Blois and the charming village of Azay-le-Redeau - and vintages once produced by local monks. Join VBT on this cycling reverie through a land of fairytale castles, elegant gardens, and medieval splendor.

Tour Highlights:
Sample California reds during a private tasting at Jessup Cellars in Yountville.
Experience West Coast hospitality at highly rated inns with sweeping views.
Learn why Alfred Hitchcock chose Bodega Bay as his film setting for The Birds. 
Explore Healdsburg, a charming Sonoma town whose historic Spanish Colonial plaza is chock full of diverse art galleries. 
Feast on an exquisite picnic lunch under the magnificent canopy of coastal redwood trees.
Cycle the Napa Valley Wine Trail, pausing for a tasting at some of the most renowned wineries in the region.

The Croatian islands of Brac and Hvar are a cyclist's dream, a thrilling and soulful tableau of azure waters, emerald hills, and a rich old-world culture where salty fishermen deliver the day's catch to local eateries, stonecutters still practice an ancient art, and locals invite you into their home for a traditional meal. We'll introduce to one irresistible charm after another on this one-of-a-kind itinerary!

For seven nights, our private barge delivers us to remote corners of the Netherlands that are best explored by bike. We'll pedal into old fishing villages - medieval Hanze cities - and the undiscovered soul of Holland. For real Dutch treats, we'll savor a traditional pancake lunch with locals and share a picnic hosted by a local couple. Our barge, The Iris, affords us every comfort - including special meals prepared by our very own onboard chef.

Traveling by train, boat and bicycle, you'll wend your way to the gems of the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. Explore Cesky Krumlov with its iconic castle - pedal through the Bavarian forest to picturesque Passau, the City of Three Rivers - cruise Austria's Schlögener Schlinge and view the striking Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and so much more. Along the way, a home-hosted lunch, our signature picnics and a chat with a tavern owner give you a real flavor of these fascinating lands.

Your route features picturesque, car-free bike paths and breathtaking views of mountain ranges in both directions – the Adirondacks to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. On the mainland, experience the small-city hospitality and culture of Burlington, the fascinating history chronicled at the famed Shelburne Museum, and the vibrant resort and alpine aesthetic of Stowe. On the water, kayak tranquil Lake Champlain, take a refreshing dip in a loc4al beach, and absorb panoramic views as you ferry your bike from one beautiful place to the next.

Tour Highlights:
Explore historic St. Anne’s Shrine and Fisk Quarry, home to the world’s oldest reef
Enjoy deluxe accommodations: a cozy Vermont inn, a boutique hotel, and a lakeside resort
Enjoy a scenic ride on South Hero Island with views of the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks
Visit a local vineyard for a picnic lunch and wine tasting
Tour the fascinating Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and Shelburne Museum
Ride along the gently rolling farmland of the Champlain Valley

On this unique itinerary, you'll roll down well-kept byways through fertile orchards - past a nature reserves - and along the banks of the picturesque Vistula River. Along the way, you'll wander the ruins of a 16th-century castle - explore the medieval trading center of Sandomierz - and descend into a subterranean city of salt for a private tour. Exclusive intercultural events such as a cooking demonstration, wine and vodka tastings, a home-hosted meal and a meeting with a local artist ensure that you return home with a true sense of this hidden gem of Central Europe.

It has also been synonymous with breathtaking scenery, with steep limestone hills carpeted in vineyards winding along the Saône River. On this fascinating itinerary, you'll enjoy both, as you cycle the Route des Grands Crus and enjoy a wine tasting as our guest. You'll also visit the Gothic Hospice de Beaunes - explore the capital of Burgundy, charming Dijon - roll along a picturesque canal - and taste the region's delicious cuisine in a private home and at a cooking school. It's a VBT experience par excellence!