Overview

Welcome to Vermont, the Green Mountain State! Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Hotel Vermont at 10:30 AM on the first day of the trip. After a brief shuttle, we'll kick off our bike tour with a delicious picnic style chef-prepared lunch at the historic Wheeler Homestead. Afterwards, your guides will familiarize you with your Trek bicycle and make sure you have a comfortable fit before setting off on your first ride. You'll pedal past Philo Ridge Farm and Market, where you might be tempted to stop in for a mid-ride treat. Continue through the rolling countryside, passing by one of Vermont's many covered bridges along the way before making your way back north to Burlington. You'll stay at the hip, award-winning Hotel Vermont where we will gather for social hour this evening before strolling to dinner at a local harvest-to-table eatery.

Overview

Today's ride starts off on a bike path as we depart Burlington. A few miles in, you are in for a treat as you pedal on the causeway that connects mainland Vermont with the Champlain Islands. This abandoned rail line makes for a scenic and serene ride across this expansive lake. There is a 200 foot gap in the causeway to allow boats to pass through, a distance we will cover via the local bike ferry. After crossing the lake, we'll continue our ride on South Hero Island and enjoy a casual lunch at a local winery. Those who want more miles can continue farther north to Grand Isle before making their way to lunch. At our lunch stop, you can learn about Vermont's first commercial grape vineyard and winery at Snow Farm. The winery's unique location enjoys the micro-climate created by the sixth largest lake in the U.S. The winery uses grape varietals not grown in other areas of the northeast. You'll have an option to taste some local wines if you choose. Afterwards, we shuttle back to Burlington. Tonight Burlington is yours to explore. Be sure to take a stroll down Church Street, a vibrant pedestrian-only street line with shops and restaurants.

Overview

Today you journey Eastward across Vermont. Bike paths will give way to quiet roads and miles of pristine countryside as you ride along the banks of the beautiful Winooski River. For those who want an extra challenge this morning, make the turn on Wes White Hill Road for a short but punchy climb topping out at 15% before returning to the river. We hope you've worked up an appetite because once you reach the quaint town of Waterbury, there are plenty of lunch options to choose from. You may also choose to browse local boutiques and gift shops like Green Mountain Coffee Roasters or the Craft Beer Cellar. From there, it is a short shuttle to Stowe, where you'll get settled at the Green Mountain Inn for the final evening of your trip.

Overview

You will say farewell to your guides and fellow guests (who are continuing on the 6-Day version of the trip) this morning around 9:00 AM, as they depart for their ride. Savor the rest of your morning with a stroll around town. Be sure to pick up some of that delicious Vermont maple syrup before heading home. A private shuttle will take you to the Burlington Airport at 11:00 AM. Expect to arrive at the airport by 12:00 PM and please do not schedule a flight out before 2:00 PM on this day.