Switzerland

I have been on 9 VBT bike trips in Europe, and this just might be my favorite. From the pre-trip in spectacular Chamonix to the conclusion in Lyon, it was idyllic in every way. The countryside, excellent bike trails, and charming villages and towns made the biking a pleasure. Many in our group used eBikes, but it was mostly easy terrain for road bikes, too. This would be an excellent trip for someone's first VBT experience. And our guides, Sarah and Cédric, were hands-down the very best - helpful, funny, warm, and knowledgable. They are the models for what all guides should strive to be.

Everything about the trip was superb. I had a fantastic time on my first VBT trip. Jackie and Philippe were awesome. The views and experiences were very memorable. It made it all the better that I was able to join my wife on the trip.

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. There were some weather issues that surfaced when we arrived in Basel, Switzerland. In our case, heavy rains had created historically high-water levels on the Rhine to the point where local officials had to close portions of the river to all ships. We communicated with VBT and they kept us informed of changes. Emerald Cruise line changed the itinerary and orchestrated the logistics to get all passengers to a new embarkation point. Our guides, Felix & Matt reacted quickly and created new bike routes based on the new routing. We enjoyed each ride through the country sides of France, Germany and the Netherlands. Felix and Matt were excellent guides. They worked very hard to make sure we had a great trip. The staff at VBT kept us well informed of changes. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

The trip was wonderful, good bicycling and excellent guides.

I LOVED this vacation. I am an avid biker; my husband is not; and we both enjoyed the levels of activity and flexibility. The vineyards and villages were amazing to see, especially by bicycle. Jean and Jean Francois took care of our every need, and the accommodations were wonderful. What's not to like?

This trip was better than anticipated. We expected a great time, but this was outstanding in service, leadership and bike friendliness.