Trip Itinerary
Vermont 3-Day Bike Tour 2025 Itinerary
Unforgettable rides await on our Vermont 3-day bike tour, winding through farms, covered bridges, and lush Green Mountain forests.
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2025 Day-to-Day
Where to Arrive
Airport:
Burlington International Airport (BTV)
Pick-up location:
Hotel Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
Pick-up time:
10:30 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Burlington International Airport (BTV)
Drop-off location:
Burlington International Airport (BTV), Burlington, Vermont
Drop-off time:
12:00 PM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays.
We recommend that you fly into Burlington International Airport (BTV). From the airport, you can call or hail a taxi to take you downtown. It is approximately four miles from the airport to the meeting day hotel in downtown Burlington and a taxi ride should take about 10-15 minutes and cost $20-$25.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Hotel Vermont (41 Cherry Street, Burlington VT 05401) at 10:30 AM on the first day of the trip. You and your traveling companions will shuttle approximately 15 minutes to South Burlington for lunch and a bike fitting session before beginning the first ride of the trip. Please come dressed in your riding gear and bring your saddle, pedals and anything else you will need for the bike fitting session and today's ride.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Hotel Vermont (802-651-0080), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
On the last day of your trip (which is the fourth day after your trip begins, as you will note in the day-by-day itinerary above) you will say farewell to your guides before they leave for their ride (along with the other guests who are booked on the 6-Day version of this trip) at approximately 9:00 AM at the Green Mountain Inn. You will depart on your shuttle for Burlington International Airport (BTV) at 11:00 AM to arrive at the airport around 12:00 PM noon. Please do not schedule a flight out of Burlington International Airport before 2:00 PM on the last day of the trip to allow plenty of time for any unforeseen delays.
Enjoy lunch at a community farm and discover Burlington
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.
Hotel
Hotel Vermont
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
CommonRoots
Our first meal of the trip is at a local farm whose vision is "Nourish to Flourish." Experience fresh flavors at lunch, then transition to cycling Vermont's quiet, rolling backroads.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE
South Burlington to Burlington - Approximately 32 mi | 52 km and ,1770 ft | 540 m
Ride the causeway across Lake Champlain and soak up the views
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.
Hotel
Hotel Vermont
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Riding across the Causeway
Cycle right through Lake Champlain as we take the causeway to South Hero Island. With the lake on both sides, soak in the 360° views of the region.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Burlington to South Hero with Grand Isle - Approximately 38 mi | 61 km and 1,389 ft | 423 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Burlington to South Hero - Approximately 26 mi | 42 km and 898 ft | 274 m
Ride the Winooski River into the heart of the Green Mountains
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.
Hotel
Green Mountain Inn
Meals included
Breakfast | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Welcome to Stowe, Vermont.
Exchange vibrant city life for the quintessential Vermont village of Stowe; renowned for its laid-back charm and stunning views of the surrounding Green Mountains.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Burlington to Waterbury - Approximately 33 mi | 53 km and 2,000 ft | 609 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Burlington to Richmond - Approximately 20 mi | 32 km and 1,517 ft | 462 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Burlington to Waterbury with Wes White Hill Road - Approximately 46 mi | 74 km and 2,885 ft | 879 m
Say Farewell to Stowe
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.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day