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Vermont Bike Tour

Experience the best of Vermont: Burlington, Stowe and the Green Mountains

Tour Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Trip Style

Classic Guided, Signature

Activity Level

Level 2, Level 3

Hotel Level

Explorer

Bikes

Trek Domane SL 7
Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7
Trek Electric-Assist Verve+

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Starting from

$3,999.00 per person

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Unforgettable rides await on our Vermont bike tour, winding through farms, covered bridges, and lush Green Mountain forests.

There's no better place to experience the beauty of changing seasons than Vermont’s Champlain Valley and Green Mountains. We’ll take you on unforgettable rides across the causeway to South Hero Island and around Lake Champlain, past hillside farms, across covered bridges, and up into the verdant forests of the Green Mountains. At the end of each day, unwind at Burlington's hip Hotel Vermont and Stowe's historic Green Mountain Inn. Discover cozy town squares, indulge in famous ice cream, and visit a local sugarhouse for a private tour and maple syrup tasting. You’ll elevate your experience with exquisite farm-to-table dining and toast to friends and adventure with Vermont's celebrated craft brews. Join us to celebrate the brilliance and old-fashioned magic of central Vermont.

Trip Wows
  • On our fall dates, see the colorful fall foliage as you ride quiet winding roads from the Champlain Valley to the Green Mountains

  • Celebrate Vermont's rich artisan food scene by sampling cheese, maple syrup, and craft brews along the way

  • Ride the causeway across Lake Champlain and soak up expansive views of the lake rimmed by the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks

  • Experience true farm-to-table dining throughout the trip from a community farm in Burlington to Bistro at 10 Acres restaurant in Stowe

  • Discover Vermont's maple sweetness during an informative sap to syrup journey

Arial photo of a river with the leaves changing color in Vermont

Arial view of the Winooski River

The quiet roads of the Green Mountains

Experience what makes our Vermont bike tour one of our most iconic trips as you cycle stunning back roads—a mix of perfect pavement and some hard-packed dirt roads.


What Guests are Saying
A couple posing with their bikes on a forested road

Way beyond what I expected. Our stomachs never growled and our water bottles were never empty. The personal service and attention from our guides was way beyond what I expected.

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Jenni, Trek Travel Guest

four cyclists standing in front of a van

This was my first Trek Trip and it met every single expectation. If you like riding through the countryside in rolling hills with beautiful views this delivers. The food was amazing and the guides have developed an interesting and fun itinerary. They make you feel like you are one of the family.

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Trek Travel Guest

We had a wonderful experience on our Vermont Trek Travel Adventure. The attention to detail was impressive. The e-bike option was a fantastic decision for us. We ride, but we are not avid riders. The assistance from the e-bike made our time less stressful and more doable. We are already planning next year and the year after.

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Trek Travel Guest

Two cyclists with arms around each other, smile for the camera

Our guides were truly awesome. We saw everything we wanted to see and were catered to like royalty. The bikes were great and of course the scenery fabulous!

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Trek Travel Guest


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Great Ride

Stowe to Johnson and Smugglers Notch Loop

Explore the varied terrain on these winding roads and soak in the region's natural beauty.


Dates & Pricing

Book early for the best price

  • Guaranteed

  • Join Waitlist

  • Private

  • Limited Availability


Itinerary
Activity Information

Hotels
Hotel Vermont guest room
Hotel Vermont lobby
Hotel Vermont lobby
Hotel Vermont guest room
Hotel Vermont outdoor terrace
Burlington, Vermont
Hotel Vermont
Explorer

This hip hotel is located on the shore of Lake Champlain and in the heart of Burlington. Rooms are tastefully decorated and adorned with products made in Vermont, down to the 100% natural & organic Lunaroma custom blend toiletries. Enjoy 300 thread count sheets, windows that open to let in fresh lake breezes, and a selection of local coffee and tea, among other amenities. Hotel Vermont is also home to Juniper, an acclaimed restaurant known for serving up fresh, local cuisine from their farming, foraging, and fishing friends.

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Green Mountain Inn guest room
Green Mountain Inn exterior
Green Mountain Inn common area
Green Mountain Inn breakfast pancakes with maple syrup
Couple enjoying the hotel pool and other relaxing in lounge chairs nearby
Stowe, Vermont
Green Mountain Inn
Explorer

Situated in the center of the village of Stowe, the Green Mountain Inn has a rich and interesting history. The property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been welcoming guests (including former U.S. Presidents) since the mid-1800s, when it served as a stagecoach stop, and has operated under its current name for 122 years. Over the generations, the Inn has been transformed into the beautiful property that it is today through upgrades designed to retain and blend the Inn’s historic charm and traditional feel with the very best amenities and comfortable accommodations.

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Bikes & Gear
Ride the Best Bikes in the Industry
New in 2023 Domane SL 7 Road
Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the Trek Domane SL 7 Gen 4 is the best on the road. It raises the bar to deliver incredible endurance road bike comfort without sacrificing performance and features highly responsive disc brakes, road-smoothing IsoSpeed technology, and electronic shifting. This new bike is lighter than ever before, and carbon wheels are standard on every Domane SL 7 bike.

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Trek Domane+ SLR bike Road
Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7

Upgrade your experience on the Domane+ SLR 7. It has everything you love in a road bike, with the extra boost to take you farther than ever before. With an ultra-lightweight design and a whisper quiet electric assist motor, this performance e-road bike will assist you on the climbs and enable you to venture further. So go ahead—take the long way. With Domane+ SLR 7, there’s always room for more distance and more fun!
Upgrade to the Domane+ SLR 7 on this trip for $399 (3-6 day trips) or $599 (7+ day trips). Available in limited quantities. See specific trip dates for available bike options.

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Verve+ electric assist lowstep bike E-Bike
Trek Electric-Assist Verve+

Fun from the first pedal stroke, venture further on our Trek Verve+. With its low-step frame design, upright riding position, and the barely-there Bosch electric motor, the Verve+ has one goal: pure enjoyment. Designed for both comfort and adventure, get a boost up the hills when you need it with energy to spare.

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Two cyclist and one rider

Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.

Certified Guides

Additional Gear
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Garmin Edge Explore 2 GPS computer with pre-loaded routes
  • Bontrager saddle*
  • Bontrager helmet*
  • Choice of Shimano SPD-SL road style pedals, Shimano SPD mountain style pedals, caged, or flat pedals*
  • *For the most comfortable ride, we recommend you bring your own saddle. If you prefer, you can bring your own pedals and helmet on the trip and our guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
  • Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
A collage of cycling gear guests will use on a Trek Travel Classic Bike Tour.

Trip Inclusions

Additional Details

Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for your cycling vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

  • October is peak season in Vermont for fall colors. Main roads and thoroughfares may see more car traffic than normal.
  • Packing: Layers! Layering is the best way to regulate your body temperature. This tried-and-true strategy is all about slipping layers on and off as your activity level or the weather changes.

Before and After Your Trip

Weather

Average monthly temperature and precipitation

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 28.0°F· -2.2°C 30.0°F· -1.1°C 40.0°F· 4.4°C 55.0°F· 12.8°C 68.0°F· 20.0°C 77.0°F· 25.0°C 81.0°F· 27.2°C 79.0°F· 26.1°C 71.0°F· 21.7°C 57.0°F· 13.9°C 46.0°F· 7.8°C 34.0°F· 1.1°C
Low 11.0°F· -11.7°C 12.0°F· -11.1°C 22.0°F· -5.6°C 35.0°F· 1.7°C 46.0°F· 7.8°C 56.0°F· 13.3°C 61.0°F· 16.1°C 59.0°F· 15.0°C 51.0°F· 10.6°C 40.0°F· 4.4°C 31.0°F· -0.6°C 20.0°F· -6.7°C
Rain 1.13"· 2.87 cm 0.95"· 2.41 cm 1.21"· 3.07 cm 1.81"· 4.60 cm 2.17"· 5.51 cm 2.74"· 6.96 cm 2.43"· 6.17 cm 2.14"· 5.44 cm 2.02"· 5.13 cm 2.13"· 5.41 cm 1.6"· 4.06 cm 1.47"· 3.73 cm
FAQs

From the end of May to mid-September, daily temperatures average above 70ºF (21ºC). July is the warmest with temperatures in the 80s (above 27ºC). Evenings are more comfortable with lows in the 50s and 60s (12-17ºC). In late September and October, mornings will be in the low 40s (4-7ºC) with temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s (16-24ºC) in the afternoons. Layers, a raincoat and warm weather gear are all highly recommended, but particularly for our fall Vermont biking tour. Be sure to check the forecast in the days prior to your departure and always bring your rain gear, just in case. View our Packing List

To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space, bike, and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts vary for all Race, Cross Country, Special Edition, Ride Camp, Discover, and Self-Guided tours. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan and daily route guides.

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

or

Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Bike trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Discover, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour.

Read our Cancellation Policy

Our Trip Consultants are available to assist and can answer your questions. Please call us at 866-464-8735.

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us. Learn more about our Travel Protection

We've collaborated with a specialized travel agency committed to delivering tailored vacation planning, ensuring your entire Trek Travel journey is nothing short of unforgettable. Learn more about our Travel Services

Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Trek Travel guides are dedicated to making moments that last a lifetime, and we invite you to thank them with a trip gratuity. These are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this Signature trip, we recommend between $240-$300 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow. But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to the most common questions that don't necessarily pertain to a specific trip. See FAQs


Guaranteed Trips

Our trips are guaranteed to run once we have one confirmed booking on the trip. Click here to view our full guarantee policy.

Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel trips with zero guests, therefore you must book with Trek Travel before making travel arrangements for the trip. We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your Trek Travel Trip. Select trips are not guaranteed.

Sold Out/Waitlist

This trip is currently sold out, but you may be added to the waitlist in the case of availability.

Limited Availability

If a date is marked with Limited Availability, there are few spots left to book. We will secure additional rooms from our hotels before confirming your reservation.

Looking to travel with a small group? Ask our trip consultants about private trips and learn more.

What are your trip styles?

Classic - Reserve:

Savor the finer things as you relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations and wine, dine, and ride in some of the most unforgettable destinations around the world.

Classic - Signature:

Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.

Classic - Discovor:

Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Self-Guided

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Private

If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.

Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735

What is the Difference?

Ultimate Luxury:

Savor some of the most spectacular, 5-star properties in the world. Exuding luxury and elegance, these one-of-a-kind accommodations offer the chance to rejuvenate at award-winning spas, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and more.

Luxury:

Enjoy luxurious accommodations handpicked for a refined experience. From signature spa treatments to delicious local cuisine, you’ll be more than provided for; you’ll be pampered.

Explorer:

These handpicked hotels provide relaxation and fun in a casual and comfortable environment. Delicious cuisine and great service mix perfectly for a memorable stay.

Combined:

On select cycling vacations, you’ll stay at a mix of Explorer and Luxury hotels. Rest assured, no matter which hotel level you’re at, our trip designers carefully select every accommodation.

Activity Level

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic - Reserve:

Savor the finer things as you relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations and wine, dine, and ride in some of the most unforgettable destinations around the world.

Classic - Signature:

Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.

Classic - Discover:

Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Self-Guided

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself