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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every detail of the trip was thoughtfully planned and executed! Our favorite B&R guide Sakis and the local guides provided always add extra layers of fun, detail and history that we wouldn't hav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great trip biking through Puglia region of Italy. Comfortable biking on less traveled roads with flat and easy rolling terrain. Excellent culinary experiences in a wide range of farm to table, priva... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our recent walking/cycling trip to Cornwall with B&R was a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to have good weather so that we could do all our planned activities. The walks along both the nort... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

B&R provides an amazing, immersive experience to see the world in an intimate way. We have had four biking trip with B&R, each different and stand alone memories, but the base experience also remains... See more

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  2. Cultural Tours Provider
  3. Travel Agency

About Butterfield & Robinson

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Pioneers in active travel, Butterfield & Robinson has been delivering exceptional adventures for over 50 years.

Driven by a passion for exploration, innovation and connection, B&R provides unparalleled access to the world's most fascinating destinations. Whether by bike, on foot, or by water—we design, plan and guide incredible journeys.

Infused with luxury, our trips seamlessly blend active adventure with cultural immersion. Choose from Scheduled Group trips, Self-Guided trips or Privatize a ready-to-book itinerary—or go Bespoke, where our team will help design a unique experience that’s right for you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible India!

Every detail of the trip was thoughtfully planned and executed!
Our favorite B&R guide Sakis and the local guides provided always add extra layers of fun, detail and history that we wouldn't have known or understood without them.
To be able to bike through the countryside and villages of such a unique country like India was also magical. Our interactions with the locals and their warm & welcoming smiles will be memories I cherish always.
I truly appreciate being able to go to a country like India where the culture, language and logistics are so complex and have it be completely stress free and run seamlessly so that we could have a relaxing and enjoyable adventure!
Thank you B&R for another GREAT trip!

15 March 2026
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thank you for such a thoughtful note, Mindy! We’re so pleased you felt the magic of India.

Sakis and our local guides will be delighted to hear they helped deepen the experience, and it means a great deal to know everything felt seamless throughout.

We’re grateful to have shared another great journey with you, and we look forward to the next one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

B & R - Simply the Best

B and R makes complicated adventures into seamless trips. Depth of experience among their trip designers is great and their guides are knowledgeable, flexible and fun. Have been a client since 2005 and wouldn't think of traveling abroad without using their expertise.

15 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thanks so much for your kind words, Bob—and for being with us since 2005! We’re thrilled to have been part of so many of your adventures over the years. We can’t wait to see you on the road again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

a beautiful experience

From day 1, B&R provided such excellent service. Dana Quinn kept us apprised of everything from restaurant reservations to packing needs. Then Thilo and Claudia went over and above with their intimate knowledge of the area and how to switch up the schedule to accommodate the weather! It was a 10/10 in every way.

3 November 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thanks so much for your kind words, Linley! We're so glad to hear you had a 10/10 experience. Dana, Thilo and Claudia will be thrilled to know they helped make your trip so special. Hope to see you on the road again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Biking and Boating through the Northern Adriatic Coast of Croatia

This bespoke trip in the Northern Adriatic coast, with our SPECTACULAR guide MARKO MITIC was THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. The BEST EVER!!!

24 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

We couldn’t be happier to hear that your Northern Adriatic adventure was truly a trip of a lifetime! Marko will be over the moon to know he helped make it so special. Hope to have you back on the road with us soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guides elevated the trip!

Our guides, Hattie and Rob, were amazing and took a great trip and made it absolutely fantastic. They were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and endlessly looking for ways to make everything run as smoothly as possible.

24 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

We’re so happy to hear Hattie and Rob made your trip so special! Their energy, care, and attention to detail truly bring each journey to life. Thanks for sharing your experience—we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guides

All three guides were FABULOUS !
Great curated bike rides
Meals were well thought out and delicious

23 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thanks so much for your kind words, Courtney! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the rides, meals, and especially the company of our guides—they’ll be delighted to know they made your trip memorable. Hope to see you on the road again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply Incredible!

The care, attention to detail and flawless execution made this already special Bespoke trip, simply incredible. Every aspect was amazing - historian guides, transportation, hotels and restaurants. All were superb.

20 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

We’re so happy to hear your Bespoke journey was such an incredible experience and that all the details came together seamlessly! Hope to see you on the road again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delightful Family Adventure!

Erin Reed was a delight to work with planning our spectacular family (6 of us) adventure to the Greek Islands. B&R veteran guide Sakis traveled with us, lighting our path and leading our learning in an unassuming insightful trip leader. The yacht, Serinissima III was over-the-top wonderful, especially its professional staff.

4 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

We’re so glad you and your family had such a wonderful Greek Islands adventure, Mike! Erin and Sakis will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We hope to see you on the road again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal first experience!

Phenomenal guides, every detail cared for, unique experiences, local delicious food!!! Outstanding first experience- and look forward to another curated experience.

10 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thanks so much, Christine! We absolutely love hearing that your first B&R trip was such a success. We can't wait to welcome you back on the road soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great combination of activity and luxury.

Our trip was beautifully curated. Everything was perfectly arranged and well thought out. All we had to do was show up each day ready to enjoy. Our e-bikes were charged, the route pre programmed into the GPS on the bike, our belongings carried along in van, the stops for snacks and lunch pre-arranged. The routes were beautiful. The hotels, great. The meals fantastic (they even took our food preferences in advance and made sure we were accommodated at each meal stop). The guides were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and the fellow travelers we met were interesting, great people. Importantly, the guides gave us options for when we didn't feel like riding, or wanted to skip some difficult terrain. We'd never done a high-end bike trip before, and we loved it. We're definitely going to on another B&R trip.

2 October 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thanks so much for your kind words, Doug! We’re thrilled your first B&R trip was seamless and memorable from start to finish. We can’t wait to have you back on the road with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great itinerary

Great itinerary, amazing attention to detail, great hotels and the best guides ever!!! Personalised and perfect

25 September 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

So glad to hear, Tracey! Thrilled everything came together for a memorable journey. Hope to see you on the road again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly Memorable Bespoke Norway with B&R

We have done several bespoke trips with B&R and, each time, any expectations we had were hugely surpassed.

Our recent trip to Norway involved complicated logistics over a three-week period, all of which went incredibly smoothly thanks to B&R's attention to detail. Even on longer travel days, they made the transportation easy and part of the enjoyment of the trip.

From the unbelievable accommodations, to the incredible food, to the truly memorable experiences they set up for us, and to the especially friendly and knowledgeable guides, B&R hit it out of the park.

We wouldn't consider using anyone other than B&R and we will definitely do it again, once we land on where to go!

If you are considering Norway, don't hesitate as it is stunningly beautiful and the people are absolutely lovely!

One strong recommendation - take the extra time to go north. Having spent a week above the Arctic Circle, we can say that it is not to be missed (and do treat yourself to a dinner at SMAK in Tromso, a truly unique tasting experience).

1 September 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your Norway journey exceeded expectations. It means the world that you continue to choose B&R for your bespoke adventures, and we can’t wait to plan the next one with you. Until then, we'll be dreaming of Tromsø right along with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bespoke cycling in Portugal

We had a blast in Portugal. Our guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. Our dinners included local entertainment which was a nice touch. Only issue was traffic on the cycling routes which was unfortunate.

21 September 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thank you for sharing your experience, David! We’re so glad you had a blast in Portugal and enjoyed the local touches and our guides’ expertise. We also appreciate your note about the traffic on the routes—feedback like this helps us keep improving. Hope to see you on the road again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our guides were great

Our guides were great! The accommodations were also very good.

19 September 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

So glad to hear that, Margaret. We love knowing your guides and accommodations hit the mark. Hope to see you on the road again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A walk through the beaches of D Day

We just got back from our trip with B & R starting in Honfleur, travelling through Normandy and ending in Paris. The knowledge of our guides to walk us through the history of WW2 was what really made this trip so memorable being able to step back in the past and feel what happened on D Day and the days following was chilling. An experience everyone should have. Our trip was balanced with great rides, wonderful food and a final couple of days in the beautiful city of Paris. Hotels were amazing, tours were wonderful, guides were the best! Thank you B & R another great trip in the books

3 September 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thank you for the kind words, Cathy! We’re so glad Normandy and Paris were both meaningful and memorable for you. We’ll be sure to share your praise with the guides. Hope to see you on the road again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guides

Great guides
Great planning
Great place

12 September 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thank you so much, Otavio! It's always our goal to bring all those elements together for an unforgettable journey. Hope to see you on the road again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bespoke family hiking trip to the Dolomites.

Our family chose to book a bespoke hiking trip to the Dolomites this year to make it fit in with a wedding we were also attending in Italy at Lake Garda. We requested a guide we had last year on a group trip to the Dolomites. Davide was a great fit for our family and is very knowledgeable of the area. He was flexible in moving hikes around for us and really listened to our needs. He offered alternatives to our scheduled days and in a couple of cases called for transfers when we were short on time or were caught in a thunderstorm.

3 July 2025
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Reply from Butterfield & Robinson

Thanks so much for the kind words, Patty! We're so glad we could plan your Dolomites adventure around the wedding—and even happier Davide could join you again. Sounds like he was the perfect fit (once again!). Hope to see you on the road again soon.

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