VBT Bicycling Vacations

Highlights

• Delight in the lilt of an Irish brogue as a local expert leads you on a guided tour of The Burren.
• Explore the medieval churches, Neolithic tombs, and sacred sites of Noughaval.
• Marvel at the rugged and magical countryside of Connemara, whose mountains, lakes, and peat bogs have inspired poets for centuries.
• View Kylemore Abbey, the oldest Benedictine abbey in Ireland.
• Listen to crashing surf as you trace the coastline of the unspoiled, tranquil Renvyle Peninsula.

Highlights

• Ride along Rockefeller’s historic, car-free carriage roads through Acadia National Park
• Browse Bar Harbor’s enticing shops, art galleries, and seafood bars
• Ride through a refreshing and unspoiled landscape of rugged coastline, forested coves, and idyllic fishing harbors
• Pause at Jordan Pond’s pristine waters reflecting the beautiful curves of the Bubbles, two of Acadia’s distinctive small peaks
• Sample the Pine State’s famous mouth-watering scones, pies, cobblers, and martinis infused with Maine blueberries

Highlights

• Cycle along tranquil rivers and past meadows, dairy farms, quaint villages, and polder countrysides.
• Get acquainted with local people—and local life—during a visit to a family home.
• Join a local guide for a boat tour of Ghent, whose history dates to around 600 AD.
• View the famous Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Heritage site.
• Sip authentic Belgian beer during a special tasting on board.

Highlights

• Enjoy deluxe accommodations: a boutique hotel, a cozy Vermont inn, and a luxurious mountain 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 Shelburne Museum, an extraordinary collection of 150,000 works
• Ride through the heart of Stowe on a dedicated path

Highlights

• Ride along Rockefeller’s historic and car-free carriage roads through Acadia National Park
• Practice your lobster-cracking skills at a traditional bake at the Bar Harbor Inn
• Pause at Jordan Pond’s pristine waters reflecting the beautiful curves of the Bubbles
• Ride through a refreshing and unspoiled landscape of rugged coastline, forested coves, and idyllic fishing harbors

Highlights

• Delve into the imagination of artist Vincent van Gogh on a private guided tour.
• Roll through pastoral landscapes of olive groves, vineyards, farms, and villages, set against the lofty Alpilles.
• Stride across the Pont du Gard, the magnificent, UNESCO-cited Roman aqueduct.
• Join a local guide on a tour of Avignon, the “City of the Popes.”

Highlights

• Explore the medieval fortress and fascinating fishing museum in the tiny village of Komiža on the island of Vis.
• Cycle into historic cities central to the past and culture of the Dalmatian Islands: Korčula, Hvar, Jelsa, Stari Grad, Postira, Pučišća.
• Learn some Croatian cooking tips during a demonstration with your onboard chef—and savor the results for dinner.
• Visit one of the last remaining stonecutters’ schools, on the island of Brač.
• Taste unique Dalmatian wines in one of the well-known local wineries.

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.
• Observe wildlife from the saddle–including elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and even black and grizzly bears.
• 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.