Sojourn's Vermont Tour Named to World's 10 Best Bike Tours by Frommer's!
One of the top locations in the world for bicycling, is in our very own backyard. Sojourn's Vermont bike tours feature lightly traveled country roads that wind through picture book landscapes and small villages in one of the USA's most beautiful states. The spectacular and historic Lake Champlain Valley is situated between Vermont's ancient Green Mountains and the imposing high peaks of the Adirondacks. Lake Champlain is a narrow lake that forms the border between Vermont and up-state New York, and is the largest lake in the US other than the Great Lakes. It played a major role in the French and Indian War and the War of 1812. Gently rolling valley terrain provides a network of routes forming a perfect base for our Vermont bicycle tours. Proximity to the Greens Mountains means fabulous fall foliage and route options that will please not only the casual cyclists in your group but also the stronger ones. The Champlain Valley is blanketed with farmland and no visit to it would be complete without a tour of the sprawling grounds of Shelburne Farms. Created in 1886 as a working farm and model agricultural estate by William Seward and Lila Vanderbilt Webb, its lush rolling hillsides are home to stately architectural masterpieces. Sample world-famous cheddar cheese - produced on the property from the milk of the Farms' renowned herd of Brown Swiss cows.
Our Vermont bike tours follow country roads through centuries old farmland sprinkled with classic barns and Vermont's signature Holstein cows. Stop to sample delicious treats at a local chocolatier and cycle through several of Vermont's signature covered bridges. Walk to shops and galleries from your inn in Middlebury, a classic New England college town complete shops, restaurants, and a central town green.
Take in stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains during a private cruise across Lake Champlain. Enjoy a fabulous bicycle ride through New York's Adirondack Park on the opposite shores of the lake. Picnic overlooking the lake in the charming town of Essex whose entire village is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as one of the most intact ensembles of pre-Civil War architecture in America.
Join a naturalist for a guided kayak tour on a peaceful river teeming with waterfowl and wildlife. The Lake Champlain region is an important part of a major flyway and home to a variety of resident birds and animals. View thousands of snow and Canadian geese during annual fall migrations.
Visit Vergennes, an important maritime site during the Revolutionary War. The basin below the dramatic waterfalls in the center of town was an important ship building location during the War of 1812. Enjoy a picnic on the town green and peruse the shops that surround it. Learn more about the maritime history of the area during a visit to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
Enjoy an exclusive two-night stay at a classic summer resort situated on the shores of Lake Champlain. This relaxing and peaceful oasis offers tennis courts, boating, golf, and its own pub. Two historic inns date back to the 19th century and each has been lovingly restored. Both are a short walk to local shops and restaurants, and serve their own hearty Vermont breakfasts.
This is a true inn-to-inn Vermont bicycle tour. There are no vehicle transfers other than to return you to the airport at the conclusion of your vacation. Fly into the vibrant small city of Burlington, frequently listed as one of the top places to live in the US. We will transport you the short distance to the start of the tour and return you to the airport (or Burlington) at its conclusion.
This charming country inn has been thoroughly updated yet retains its classic character. The Inn was featured for years in the opening scenes of the 
