Bike & Barge vacations have been surging in popularity in recent years. Travellers love how they delve deeply into some of the most picturesque landscapes, cities, villages and cultural sites in the world. Consider the added benefit of covering a great deal of distance while only unpacking once. Guests wake up to a different view each morning and meet like-minded travellers. It’s easy to see why these holidays are the talk of the town.
If you are among the uninitiated you might be wondering exactly what a barge is. The barges used for bike and barge vacations are actually elegant passenger vessels, not basic freight boats as the name might suggest. Take a look at this short video, and you will see what we mean.
Biking with an e-bike
The other concern we hear is about the biking aspect of these trips. Guests are concerned they need to be in tip-top shape or that they won’t be able to keep up. No need to worry! Many of our bike and barge vacations give you the option of choosing an e-bike. The pedalling ‘boost’ e-bikes offer makes cycling easier for users, which means that people of different fitness levels can cycle together. Additionally, cyclists can tackle routes that they previously would have considered too difficult, and cover longer distances
Suggested Bike and Barge Destinations
France: cycle through the vineyards of the Loire Valley, Burgundy or Bordeaux
Holland: follow the canals through the Dutch countryside flanked by fields of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths
Belgium: discover the beautiful landscapes and charming towns of Belgium by bike
Danube: wind your way past Austria’s enchanting monasteries and castles, explore Germany’s fairytale landscapes and breweries, discover the majestic city of Budapest in Hungary
Greece: sail between the South Aegean or Ionian islands and cycle to picture-perfect beaches and ancient ruins
Croatia: explore the islands in Kvarner Bay or Northern or Southern Dalmatia and discover the charm of the fabled Adriatic and its peoples
There is still time to book your 2018 Bike and Barge vacation with UTracks. Ask your Vision Travel advisor for more information.