Question 1

Is VBT Careers a retail bike shop or something different?

Accepted Answer

VBT Careers is not a traditional retail bike shop. The Bristol, VT location is the headquarters for VBT Bicycling Vacations (also known as VBT | Country Walkers), a tour operator that specializes in guided walking, cycling, and discovery tours to destinations worldwide.

Question 2

What types of tours does VBT offer?

Accepted Answer

VBT offers three main categories of guided tours: biking tours (ranging from domestic US routes like the Natchez Trace and Chesapeake Bay to international destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Vietnam), walking tours (including locations like the Dolomites, Provence, and Cornwall), and Discovery tours described as immersive, hands-on cultural experiences for active travelers.

Question 3

What is included in a VBT tour package?

Accepted Answer

VBT tour packages include flights, transfers, accommodations (typically family-owned inns and boutique hotels), all meals, expert local bilingual tour leaders, support vehicles for assistance, and bag transport between hotels. Trip designers scout and test every route beforehand to ensure quality.

Question 4

What makes VBT different from other active travel companies?

Accepted Answer

VBT has operated as a leader in the travel industry for 50 years from its Vermont home and emphasizes exceptional value without compromising quality. The company has won Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best Awards eight times, and over 98% of guests report they plan to travel with VBT again.

Question 5

Does VBT accommodate group travel?

Accepted Answer

VBT has expert group travel planners available to coordinate group trips and offers private travel options for groups of various sizes, whether traveling with family, friends, or clubs.

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