VBT Bicycling Vacations Travel Agents & Deals
Since 1971 VBT Bicycling Vacations has provided exception active vacations at an affordable price. Country Walkers has been conducting great walking tours since 1979. Now both are part of the well backed Xanterra Travel Collection and have expanded to Worldwide destination offering. Both brands feature multi-night experiences in either a small group or self-guided format. We pride ourselves on the local immersion our guests encounter with our local tour leaders and guides to show them the way.
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VBT Bicycling Vacations Deals
5-Nights South Carolina & Georgia: Charleston to Savannah
South Carolina & Georgia: Charleston to Savannah
You are invited to experience true Southern hospitality as you cycle the coastline from Charleston to Savannah—discovering the region’s vibrant local culture along the way. Join us for a traditional “Beaufort social”—a quintessential Southern experience. Here, you’ll rub elbows with your neighbors—and perhaps even swing them around while dancing the Virginia Reel. As you cycle the famous Intercoastal Waterway and Spanish Moss trails, you’ll explore local culture from many perspectives—including a visit to Fort Moultrie, where Edgar Allen Poe was once stationed, a picnic at historic Fripp Plantation, and a guided tour of the Penn Center—the first Southern school dedicated to the education of former slaves. From the moss-draped streets of Savannah, you’ll cycle to the scenic Isle of Hope—all in the company of local guides who call the region home.
$2595
Length: 5
South Carolina/Georgia
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8-Nights New Zealand: The South Island
New Zealand: The South Island
Delve deep into the heart of New Zealand’s celebrated wilderness on dedicated bike paths and scenic dirt trails through the woods—far from car traffic. As you pedal along the shimmering coast of the Tasman Sea, you’ll catch glimpses of distant mountain peaks and vibrant local bird life. We’ve designed this tour to let your hiking boots take you places two wheels can’t—including the Franz Josef Glacier, a wilderness seacoast walk, and a nocturnal glowworm adventure. With VBT’s deep roots in the region, you’ll have unique opportunities to meet the locals during a visit to a traditional Kiwi sheep farm and a guided rainforest walk. Best of all, VBT’s charming local trip leaders will be delighted to introduce you to the many cultural traditions and natural wonders of the island paradise they call home.
$5045
Length: 8
New Zealand
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7-Nights Croatia Bike & Boat: Split & the Dalmatian Islands, Aboard the Jadranska Kraljica
Croatia Bike & Boat: Split & the Dalmatian Islands, Aboard the Jadranska Kraljica
Island hop across Croatia’s Dalmatian coast on an elegant private ship. As you glide through serene Adriatic waters, exploring hidden beaches known only to locals, you’ll congratulate yourself for choosing VBT’s Bike & Boat cruise and skipping the ferry queues. Cycle a new island each day—discovering an olive farm on Kor?ula, a medieval village on Hvar, and a seafaring museum on the remote island of Vis. While cycling along the shores of the Pelješac Peninsula, you’ll experience its natural beauty from all angles. Finish each day with a dinner of local specialties prepared by your ship’s crew—and discover the art of Croatian cooking during a class with your ship’s captain. Through it all, you’ll enjoy the ongoing support, companionship, and local expertise of the VBT trip leaders who call these islands home.
$3945
Length: 7
Croatia
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7-Nights Danube Bike & River Cruise: Budapest to Prague
Danube Bike & River Cruise: Budapest to Prague
While most river cruises limit themselves to the lower Danube region, VBT takes you one step further—exploring the entire length of this fabled river, including the shores of Germany and the medieval city of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site. By day, join your local VBT trip leaders on curated routes through choice segments of the Danube Cycle Path—pedaling past small medieval villages, colorful vineyards, and fairytale castles. You’ll explore the majesty of the Habsburg Empire during VBT’s guided tours of Schloss Hof, Passau, and Vienna. By night, relax on your luxurious Emerald cruise ship—including a sundeck with spectacular views, a heated pool, and 5-star luxury meals and included beverages. With a wealth of on-board activities and optional excursions, this is the perfect trip for travel partners with different interests and activity levels.
$4795
Length: 7
Europe
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7-Nights Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam to Bruges
Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam to Bruges
Enjoy the privacy of VBT’s exclusive barge as you journey through the charming canals of Holland and Belgium. Unpack only once, then relax in the comfort of your floating home—including a comfortable lounge and dining area—as you watch the scenery float past from the splendid sundeck. By day, cycle easy bike paths past Holland’s windmills and polder villages—rubbing elbows with bike-commuting locals along the way. In the evenings, enjoy delicious meals of local specialties prepared by your boat’s onboard chef—plus special treats such as a Belgian beer tasting and a night of festive camaraderie at the home of our Dutch friends. With VBT’s deep roots in Holland and Belgium, there are many opportunities to experience the region’s rich cultural heritage with the people who live here.
$4195
Length: 7
Holland/Belgium
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4-Nights Maine: Acadia National Park
Maine: Acadia National Park
With the depth of cycling, culture, and cuisine in Acadia National Park, why go anywhere else? This VBT cycling adventure gives you six days packed with Acadia discovery. VBT’s gravel bikes are perfect for exploring Mount Desert Island’s network of carriage roads—and our local trip leaders give you the inside scoop on their history. Pedal through charming seaside villages, explore local lakes, and enjoy a boat ride across Frenchman Bay to spend the day exploring the Schoodic Peninsula. With four nights at the luxurious Bar Harbor Inn, you’ll spend mornings lingering over breakfast with views of Frenchman Bay—and evenings sipping cocktails on the seaside veranda. Featuring available waterfront rooms and an on-site spa, this is the perfect vantage point to enjoy all Acadia National Park has to offer.
$2995
Length: 4
Maine
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5-Nights Vermont: Lake Champlain Islands, Burlington & Stowe
Vermont: Lake Champlain Islands, Burlington & Stowe
Come cycle the bike paths and byways of VBT’s Vermont home! Since our inception in 1971, VBT has guided group cycling tours throughout the pastoral valleys of our native Vermont—and we know every hidden corner. From the artsy-chic waterfront city of Burlington to the peaceful byways of the Champlain Islands, you’ll love spinning through the clean Vermont air—spotting ospreys and majestic great blue herons winging their way along tranquil shores. Along the way, you’ll meet VBT’s countless Vermont friends—including a Vermont dairy farmer who introduces you to the local tradition of maple sugaring during a tour of his authentic Vermont sugar shack. As you spin through Stowe’s evergreen mountain valleys, you’ll even have a chance to stop at a local farm stand for Vermont’s favorite summer treat—the maple creemee.
$3595
Length: 5
Vermont
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5-Nights Canada: Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands
Canada: Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands
What better way to experience Canada’s Vancouver Islands and Gulf Islands than by bike… with a little bit of kayaking thrown in too? Pedal alongside the Salish Sea, stopping to explore quaint seaside villages—perhaps spotting sea lions and seals basking on the beach. A local ferry takes you across Swartz Bay to your charming Pender Island resort—where you’ll find yourself relaxing on the waterfront, or perhaps indulging in your resort’s invigorating eucalyptus steam cave. Spin on gentle roads through old-growth forests—and join your local trip leaders on a guided sea kayaking adventure to discover the island’s rich marine life. On Vancouver Island, you’ll sample cider at a local cider mill, explore the colorful floral display at Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, and luxuriate in the mineral pools at your opulent seaside resort.
$3795
Length: 5
British Columbia
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5-Nights South Carolina & Georgia: Charleston to Savannah
South Carolina & Georgia: Charleston to Savannah
You are invited to experience true Southern hospitality as you cycle the coastline from Charleston to Savannah—discovering the region’s vibrant local culture along the way. Join us for a traditional “Beaufort social”—a quintessential Southern experience. Here, you’ll rub elbows with your neighbors—and perhaps even swing them around while dancing the Virginia Reel. As you cycle the famous Intercoastal Waterway and Spanish Moss trails, you’ll explore local culture from many perspectives, including a visit to Fort Moultrie, where Edgar Allen Poe was once stationed, a picnic at historic Fripp Plantation, and a guided tour of the Penn Center—the first Southern school dedicated to the education of former slaves. From the moss-draped streets of Savannah, you’ll cycle to the scenic Isle of Hope, all in the company of local guides who call the region home.
$2745
Length: 5
South Carolina/Georgia
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6-Nights Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
The borders of Alsace have changed throughout history—so why limit your exploration to just one country? Join VBT on this epic cycling adventure through the Alsace regions of France, Germany, and Switzerland—discovering its complex history from three national perspectives. Our innovative itinerary lets you traverse borders with ease—heading from Switzerland into France to pedal the Grand Canal d’Alsace bike path, then into Germany’s Black Forest where you’ll enjoy a delightful stay in a 19th century villa. Pedal along the banks of the Rhine on low-traffic paths, discovering the superlative local vineyards of the famous Route de Vins along the way. As you cycle through colorful villages, passing half-timbered homes bursting with cheerful blossoms, you may feel as if you’re spinning through Europe’s most charming fairytale.
$4045
Length: 6
Western Europe
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