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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Tour Land’s End may be just ’round the bend, but there’s always room for new discoveries on Cornwall’s bewitching coast.
On Cornwall’s west coast, you’ve found another secret spot. After rambling all morning over grassy bluffs and sandy beaches, you’ve re...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour The mountain views are astonishing, but in Switzerland, the little things offer their own delight.
Three days staring at the majestic sweep of the Matterhorn haven’t dampened your enthusiasm. On yesterday’s walk you were admiring its chiseled beauty reflected in the Riffelsee. To...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour This walking tour of Peru explores bustling markets and mountaintop ruins, where Andean culture endures as surely as stone walls.
Morning light pierces the forest canopy, and your heart quickens. Another few steps up the centuries-old Inca stairway and…you’re there! Intipunku&md...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Inspirational reflections come naturally on this walking tour in New Zealand among the South Island’s mountain-backed lakes and blue-green bays.
Step out from your lodge to stargaze, and the sweep of the night sky is gloriously different. On this remote inlet accessible only by foot or...
Last day to book: 12/31/2025
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Tour Our spectacular Highlands tour showcases Scotland’s astounding diversity, from river-cut valleys and open moors to serene lakes and soaring mountains.
Immerse yourself in the astounding diversity of Scotland’s celebrated Highlands. Here, amid one of Europe’s last great wild...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Italy’s Mediterranean villages shine even brighter when walking is the only way to get there.
Arriving in a place accessible only on foot is every hiker’s dream, so your current spot overlooking Vernazza is as good as it gets. Directly below, tightly stacked pastel-hued houses ri...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour On this Portugal self-guided tour, you’re in good company. Fishermen, farmers, and royalty have all walked these trails before you.
Life moves slowly in the coastal reaches of Portugal. And that will suit you fine. With sweeping vistas and sweeping history converging on one epic Portug...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Rock-strewn breakwaters and charming fishing villages frame unforgettable walks on this hiking tour of Acadia National Park and the Maine Coast.
Before you, the distant summits surrounding Mt. Battie lie cloaked in forest. A trio of islands float in a shimmering bay. It’s a grand scene...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Enjoy a charming slice of English countryside, dotted with sheep and served with a side of tea, on this Cotswolds walking tour.
Every great walk deserves a digestif. Yours this afternoon on your Cotswolds walking tour is a scrumptious cream tea by the riverside in Bourton-on-the-Water. Settl...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour With its vivid scents and colors flavoring every day, Provence is the perfect place to come to your senses.
Spring breezes carry the scent of sage, rosemary, and wild thyme as you climb along a ridgeline, and radiant sunlight warms your face. A patchwork of olive groves and vineyards stretch...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Hike the undiscovered, intimate side of Croatia’s unspoiled Dalmatian Islands during an immersive, in-depth exploration.
Lounging beneath the pergola, you take another sip of homemade walnut liqueur and turn to thank your Croatian host. Today’s scrumptious lunch of paštica...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour In the Baltics’ rural traditions, undiscovered history and modern outlook are an enticing blend.
Sea, sky, and sand: the universe is reduced to three elements as you survey the Bay of Amber and the 60-mile sweep of dunes at Curonian Spit. Whistling winds, waving grasses, and a boardwal...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour When it comes to drinking in the Douro Valley’s panoramas, moderation isn’t an option.
The contours of golden grape arbors twist and bend toward the distant river below and sun-kissed heavens above. It’s a place to pause mid-hike—flanked by silvery olive trees and whi...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Even with 5,000 years of history, Greece never stops surprising.
Standing trailside above Delphi’s Temple of Apollo, with the sweep of Mount Parnassus as a backdrop, there’s no better stage for appreciating the ancient Greeks’ dramatic flair. Fortunately, your guides are ex...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour From Omaha Beach to Mont St. Michel: all of northern France’s timeless hits on one great Channel.
As you step onto the causeway, the Benedictine monastery of Mont St. Michel rises like a pyramid from the sand flats ahead, its steeple piercing the midday sky. So continues the line-up of...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour On this hiking tour in Scotland, inspiration wears many faces, from misty lochs and highland walks to elegant country inns.
For centuries, Scotland’s romantic highlands have inspired legends and lore. From your vantage point atop the Devil’s Staircase on this Scotland walking tou...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Let go and take life slow on this walking tour of Ireland in the carefree countryside of County Kerry.
Mist rises over rock-strewn pastures and smoke billows from the chimneys of whitewashed cottages near Killarney. Is there a better way to greet the day? Slinging your daypack over a shoulde...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour Historic lodges and vintage buses drop you at nature’s doorstep on this hiking tour in Montana’s majestic Rocky Mountains.
Cool breezes and even cooler views pass through the open roof of your sporty Red Jammer bus as it rounds a hairpin curve toward Logan Pass. Alighting at the ...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour This Mallorca hiking tour reveals a magical isle, from its pretty terraced villages to a coastline framed by dramatic mountains and crystalline sea.
Majestic Mallorca, with its terraced hillsides, dramatic coastline, and ancient villages, is prime territory for walkers. And hiking Mallorca i...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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Tour The majestic wildlife and Rocky Mountain landscapes will make you rediscover your wanderlust.
Exceptional alpine scenery and deep valleys filled with ancient forests, moss-draped old-growth cedars, or mountain meadows strewn with lichen-covered boulders await in Banff, Yoho, and Glacier Nati...
Last day to book: 12/31/2024
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