Southern Vermont Bike Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit charming town of Essex - one of the most intact ensembles of pre-Civil War architecture in America.
- Picnic on the town green in Vergennes, an important maritime site during the Revolutionary War.
- Explore the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and learn how Lake Champlain factored in the War of 1812.
- Spend an evening in New England's quintessential college town of Middlebury.
- Enjoy two nights at the historic Waybury Inn, featured in the Bob Newhart Show.
- Wrap up with two nights on the shore of Lake Champlain at the renowned Basin Harbor Club.
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Trip includes
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – both yours to keep
- 6 nights at boutique and luxury accommodations
- All meals except 3 dinners and 2 lunches
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0
- Option of Electric Assist Bikes (E-Bikes) at an added cost of $150
- Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS Option
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
Itinerary
Accommodation: The Waybury Inn East Middlebury
Meet your tour leaders at the Hotel Vermont for the short transfer to the Sojourn office. Ride south along a lightly traveled route through farmland to the charming town of Vergennes. Stop to view the waterfalls ...
Accommodation: The Waybury Inn
This morning’s ride leads through rural valley farmland and one of Vermont’s longest covered bridges. Continue along lightly traveled roads offering stunning views of the Green Mountains as you make your way to Brandon. History bu...
Following a delightful Vermont country breakfast, wind your way north through open farmland to Bristol and its classic town green. Bristol retains its small town charm and features a variety of unique shops, including that of a family run beeswax candle maker. Follow ...
Accommodation: The Basin Harbor Club Vergennes
Begin the day with a ride to the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm. This architecturally stunning property was built in the late 1800s by Colonel Joseph Battell who began breeding Morgans on the farm in an ef...
Accommodation: The Basin Harbor Club
Today’s ride features lightly travelled roads winding through farms, apple orchards and open fields that offer expansive views. Vistas along much of the gently rolling route extend east to the Green Mountains and west across...
Begin the day with a private cruise across Lake Champlain to the New York side of the lake. Today’s routes wind through sections of New York’s Adirondack Park and surrounding pastoral farmland. The route culminates in a spectacular setting high above Lake Champlain wh...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Why Sojourn
Experience The Good Life, By Bike
Sojourn is recognized for crafting incomparable bicycling and active vacations through hands-on attention to detail. Our incomparable personalized service and dedication to every aspect of your vacation ensures you an extraordinary experience with plenty of room for spontaneity.
Why Sojourn? Because you appreciate the unique experiences and consistent service only found with a specialty operator. Because you want to be certain that every detail has been attended to so you can simply relax and enjoy each moment. Warning: enjoying the good life, by bike can be habit-forming.
Over 70% of our travelers have either vacationed with us before or been referred by someone who has. We're proud of these noteworthy statistics earned through unfailing attention to detail and an incomparable level of service.
Whether you’re returning to join us again or are a first-time traveler, everyone at Sojourn is committed to making your trip extraordinary.
The legendary service and joie de vivre of Sojourn tour leaders are the proverbial icing on the cake. Their engaging spirit and seamless organization ensure a carefree vacation for you.
Join us for your next vacation and immerse yourself in intoxicating fun, meet captivating new friends, and discover a delightful way to travel.
Distinctive Lodging
From a lovely island inn and spa, to a renowned wine country estate — our carefully selected lodging partners provide an exceptional experience that complements your vacation and immersion in a region.
Madrona Manor
Nestled in the hills above the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, Madrona Manor is an exceptionally lovely Victorian estate surrounded by eight acres of wooded and landscaped grounds.
The Mansion, built in 1881, has been a destination for discerning guests seeking a stay in the gracious wine country of northern California since 1981.
World Class Team
Gracious, engaging, and intelligent. Our expert team tour leaders make for exceptional travel companions. Always a step ahead of your desires, they are adept at everything from spinning wrenches to whipping up fabulous picnic lunches or suggesting the perfect wine to pair with your dinner selection. They even have a knack for magically appearing with the support van just as your energy is waning. And, behind every great team is a staff of dedicated professionals attending to every detail, insuring that your vacation flows seamlessly.
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