Itinerary

Day 1:

Start off your Vermont bicycle tour with a cruise across Lake Champlain to Essex, NY. Essex is a charming lakeside hamlet which features one of the most intact ensembles of pre-civil war architecture. Disembark here for a beautiful ride through the Adirondack Park to Westport, NY. Return to Vermont and arrive at your home for the next two nights: the Basin Harbor Club.
Distance: 16, 36 miles. Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: The Basin Harbor Club

Day 2:

Ride 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.
Distance: 23, 30, 37, 54 miles. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Lodging: The Basin Harbor Club

Day 3:

Wind your way South to the Vergennes, where you can stop and enjoy lunch at the delightful, historic town green. Don’t forget a local chocolatier is right around the corner! Roll through the Champlain valley with the Green Mountains to your left and the lake to your right to eventually arrive in Middlebury, a classic New England college town and one of the most iconic in the US. Here, the Middlebury Inn, located in the old governor’s mansion in the heart of downtown, will host us for the night.
Distance: 15, 29, 49 miles. Meals: Breakfast. Lodging: Middlebury Inn

Day 4:

Continue South along quiet country roads to the small town of Brandon, VT. From here, you will cruise along scenic lake Dunmore to an exquisite picnic lunch prepared by your leaders at Branbury State park. This lunch features great views, and is a mere stone throw away from a short hike up to the falls of Lana. For those more avid riders, you will be able to extend the ride up to Middlebury gap and its Breadloaf campus, which once was home to the famous American poet Robert Frost. The final lodging for the week is the historic Waybury Inn, a gorgeous inn nestled at the foot of the mountains which has serviced weary travelers for generations.
Distance: 19, 35, 47 miles. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner. Lodging: The Waybury Inn

Day 5:

Wind 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 back to the Waybury inn where we get dinner.
Distance: 18, 33, 46 miles. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Lodging: The Waybury Inn

Day 6:

Begin 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 back on the shore of Lake Champlain at the Sojourn headquarters.
Distance: 15, 24, 33 miles. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

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)

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).

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)

Included:

• Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish.
• Full van support for a variety of route options
• Tour museums and famous historical sites
• Welcome reception
• 5 nights at luxurious and quintessentially Vermont inns and resorts
• All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
• 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 E-bikes also available at an added cost of $150.-
• Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS

Not included:

• Flights to and from the tour
• Night before and after the tour
• Gratuity guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $ 3475.- pp. single fee $ 750.-
You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
Extra fee E-bike, ask for price.
Tour dates 2024:
11 Aug – 16 Aug

Conditions

Deposit $500.- pp
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

A Typical Day
While each day of a vacation is unique, there are similar elements to every day. Your tour leaders will share the selection of options with you and guide you through the day. Choose to do it all or customize the options to your personal preference.

THE COOL OF THE MORNING
Rise in time for breakfast with your fellow travelers and tour leaders who will provide an overview of the day. They will share with you the highlights and mix in a bit of local lore.After breakfast you’ll have time to return to your room before you head off on your ride or to another activity. Of course, if you choose, you can lounge by the pool, arrange for a massage, or a host of other things that suit your fancy.A morning ride might take you through a historic covered bridge, past a series of cascading waterfalls, or through a spectacular stand of cacti. Stop to snap some photos, walk along the falls, or perhaps visit an old-time general store. Everyone is encouraged to ride and explore at their own pace.

LET THE SUN SHINE
Leaders will host a gourmet picnic lunch along the ride or you will have opportunity to eat at one of several venues in a small town along the way. Naturally, everyone’s favorite lunch is a spread put on by the tour leaders. It’s always fun to see what they’ve conjured up and enjoy some laughs with your fellow travelers over lunch.You might visit a local museum or winery, or crank out a few extra miles if you choose. Devouring a good book in a lounge chair overlooking the pool or the sea is also a favored afternoon activity. From a short hike to a waterfall to a visit to small family farm, our bike tours offer much more than simply riding down the road.

AS THE MOON RISES
Join your fellow travelers for a delicious dinner either at the inn or a nearby restaurant. Evening meals seem to incite conversation and laughter over the day’s events. You’ll hear stories of spontaneous encounters and great feats such as milking a cow for the first time – you do what?Meals are sumptuous three to five-course affairs and include options for vegetarians. Folks often go for a little evening walk or retire to the front porch of the inn before drifting off to their rooms. Enjoyable hours in the out of doors are the perfect prescription for a good night’s sleep