Vermont Bike Tour: Lake Champlain Valley
- Tour Overview
- Lodging
- What's Included
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| Jul 16, 2023 - Jul 21, 2023 |
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| Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 04, 2023 |
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| Aug 13, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 |
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Rating: Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
Tour Overview
Bike Trip in Vermont: Green Mountains | Red Barns | Covered Bridges
This Vermont bike tour in the Lake Champlain Valley kicks off with a picnic lunch on the charming Vergennes village green, perched above a waterfall. From here, this classic route – recognized by Frommer’s as one of the “Ten Best in the World” – follows country roads and the lakeshore to reveal the best of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondacks. Ride through one of the longest covered bridges in the state and visit the Stephen A. Douglas Museum. Cycle through Bristol to the tiny hamlet of Lincoln, where you can cool off with a dip in the local swimming hole. Continue to the iconic New England college town of Middlebury to meet the beautiful horses at the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, home to the most highly regarded breeding stock in the world. Follow Vermont’s longest river, Otter Creek, as you make your way back to the shores of Lake Champlain and the gorgeous Basin Harbor Club. Cross the lake to Crown Point to tour the remains of a historic fort. You’ll also have the chance to cruise across the lake to Westport, New York, for a ride through the Adirondack Park, to Essex, New York – an entire town listed on the National Historic Register.
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DAY BY DAY
Vermont's Lake Champlain Valley
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1Start off your Vermont bicycle tour with a picnic lunch in Vergennes which features a picturesque village green perched above a waterfall. Pass through one of Vermont’s signature covered bridges en route to the Waybury Inn, our home for the next two nights.
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2Ride through one of the longest covered bridges in Vermont and stop for a visit to the Stephen A. Douglas Museum. Enjoy a short hike to waterfalls, and then relax on the lakeshore.
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3Wind your way north to Bristol then on to the tiny hamlet of Lincoln nestled in a small valley below the towering peaks of the Green Mountains. Enjoy a dip in a local swimming hole before following the river to the classic New England college town of Middlebury where Middlebury Inn, the former governor’s mansion, will host us for the night.
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4Begin your day with a guided tour of the beautiful University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, home to the most highly regarded breeding stock in the world. Follow Otter Creek, Vermont’s longest river, past lovely farms before arriving on the shore of Lake Champlain to the stunning Basin Harbor Club.
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5Ride through valley farmland for a visit to the remains of a historic fort across the bridge from Crown Point. The ride over the bridge offers panoramic views of Lake Champlain and surrounding farmland.
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6Begin the day with a cruise across Lake Champlain to Westport, NY. Disembark for a beautiful ride through the Adirondack Park to Essex, NY, the entire town of which is listed on the National Historic Register. Return to Vermont by ferry for a farewell picnic lunch overlooking the lake.
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The Waybury Inn
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Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
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Waybury Inn, East Middlebury
This quintessential Vermont country inn sits at the base of the Green Mountains across from a beautiful stream. For years, the Bob Newhart show featured the inn. Restaurant and cozy pub on site. (2 nights)
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Middlebury Inn, Middlebury
The Middlebury Inn is a delightful year-round vacation destination where our guests can enjoy the historic hospitality, and walk, bike, or drive to their favorite attraction then return to the relaxing comfort of the Inn. Residing in the heart of the Champlain Valley, The Middlebury Inn has been welcoming guests since 1827. Overlooking the village greens of this Vermont shire town, the historic inn boasts of beautiful and elegantly restored guest rooms and suites graced with formal Victorian accents. (1 night).
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Basin Harbor Resort and Boat Club, Vergennes
Historic hotel and small, classic lakeside resort in a stunning setting. Restaurant, pub, watersports, golf, and tennis. (2 nights)
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| Jul 16, 2023 - Jul 21, 2023 |
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| Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 04, 2023 |
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| Aug 13, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 |
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Rating: Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
What's Included
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish.
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – yours to keep
- Tour museums and famous historical sites
- Welcome reception
- 5 nights at luxurious and quintessentially Vermont inns and resorts
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0
- Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300
- E-bikes also available at an added cost of $150 (Learn More)
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
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| Jul 16, 2023 - Jul 21, 2023 |
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| Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 04, 2023 |
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| Aug 13, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 |
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Rating: Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
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| Jul 16, 2023 - Jul 21, 2023 |
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| Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 04, 2023 |
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| Aug 13, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 |
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Rating: Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
Private Trips
Reserve one of our regularly scheduled trip dates for your private group and qualify for reduced pricing. The larger your group, the lower the per person price. Gather your friends and we’ll do the rest to provide your group with a truly personalized and memorable vacation. Smaller groups can join published trips and receive reduced pricing on trips that aren’t reserved as private trip dates.
For groups of 16-18 people traveling together on a published tour date, a 10% discount on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 12-15 people traveling together on a published tour date, a discount of 8% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 8-11 people traveling together on a published date, a discount of 6% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
Group discounts may not be combined with other offers.
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| Jul 16, 2023 - Jul 21, 2023 |
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| Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 04, 2023 |
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| Aug 13, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 |
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Tour start | end:
Rating: Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
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| Jul 16, 2023 - Jul 21, 2023 |
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| Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 04, 2023 |
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| Aug 13, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 |
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Tour start | end:
Rating: Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
