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"Our return on investment? A bottomless reservoir of newfound energy. A wealth of culinary inspiration. A glow of irrepressible optimism. A re-consummated love affair with wine. A blossoming passion for 17thC architecture and 15thC art. A state of bliss so impenetrable it's kind of annoying (to everyone but you). Oh, and a free T-shirt." - George Butterfield & Norman Howe
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Our return on investment?A bottomless reservoir of newfound energy. A wealth of culinary inspiration. A glow of irrepressible optimism. A re-consummated love affair with wine. A blossoming passion for 17thC architecture and 15thC art. A state of bliss so impenetrable it's kind of annoying (to everyone but you).

Oh, and a free T-shirt.

—George & Norm

Our Trip Designers

90% Genius 8% Insanity 2% Espresso

Our Trip Designers

90% Genius 8% Insanity 2% Espresso

Good enough for B&R

Our Wine

Good enough

Good enough for B&R

Our Wine

Good enough

Our Approach

Cultural Immersion

On your own With the other guys With B&R

Our Hotels

Awesome Not awesome

Our Typical Day

OMG

MOUNTAINTOPEPIPHANIES

SPECTACULARROUTES

MIND-BLOWINGHOTELS

MICHELIN-STARRED FOOD

INCREDIBLEWINE

DEEP CULTURALIMMERSION

Psychological needsBasic needs Self-fulfillment needs

Your State of Mind, Day 2

Larry David Buddha

Our Guides

Uncanny mindreader

Great with bike repairs

Truffles

Gifted polyglot

Borderline unhealthylove for wine

Prone to impromptusalsa-dancing

Tireless

You

REALLY SLOW

REALLY FAST

Your Pace*

*Go as slow or fast as you please.We cater to all speeds – from tortoise to Usain Bolt

You

REALLY SLOW

REALLY FAST

Your Pace*

*Go as slow or fast as you please.We cater to all speeds – from tortoise to Usain Bolt

Our Travellers

Culture vultures

Naturalists

Oenophiles

Adrenaline junkies

Foodies

George Butterfield

History buffs

Artistes

Our Service

Did I leavethe stove on

Things we'll worry about Things you’ll worry about

• Your lostbike shorts

• Your shellfish allergy

• Your kids' attention spans

• Do I have helmet hair

• Excessive chocolate consumption

• How much do castles go for these days

Our 2015 Portfolio

BURGUNDY BIKINGHello endorphin country. Bike the Hautes-Côtes and Ouche Valley, sip legendary vintages, and explore historic Beaune (our second home).

At night, Michelin-starred morsels and a stroll around the verdant grounds of Abbaye de la Bussière—the region's most exclusive hotel.

5 Nights | Enthusiast

Signature Hotels – From $5,795May 17-22; Jun 7-12; Jul 12-17; Jul 26-31; Aug 16-21; Sep 20-25; Sep 27 - Oct 2

Bistro Hotels – From $4,295May 24-29; Jul 5-10; Aug 2-7; Aug 30 - Sep 4

PRIVATE TRIPS

• BEAUNE WALKING PRIVATE • BURGUNDY SELF-GUIDED BIKING• BURGUNDY SELF-GUIDED WALKING

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

BURGUNDY

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LOIRE CHÂTEAUX BIKINGLive like royalty, if only for a week. Castles, country roads, Michelin dining at home, Joan of Arc and a trio of palatial châteaux and manors.

5 Nights | Enthusiast

Signature Hotels – From $5,495May 24-29; Jun 14-19; Jun 28 - Jul 3; Jul 19-24; Sep 13-18; Sep 27 - Oct 2

Bistro Hotels – From $4,495Jun 8-13; Jul 6-11; Sep 7-12; Sep 21-26

LOIRE VALLEY FAMILY BIKINGTake the kids to the “playground of kings.” Verdant forests, centuries-old elegance, and divinely regal adventures (like some light swordplay).

5 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $5,795Jun 21-26; Jul 26-31

PRIVATE TRIPS

• LOIRE BIKING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

LOIRE VALLEY

PROVENCE BIKINGCycle a hidden corner of Provence. By day, take in lavender landscapes and majestic cypresses. By night, a 17thC convent-cum-luxury hotel.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,495May 24-29; Jun 21-26; Sep 6-11; Sep 20-25; Oct 4-9

PROVENCE WALKINGLife is deliciously slow here. But humdrum? Never. Stroll vineyard paths, walk sweet trails from Gordes to Lacoste, and savour local wines.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,195Jun 14-19; Sep 20-25; Oct 4-9

PRIVATE TRIPS

• PROVENCE BIKING PRIVATE• PROVENCE SELF-GUIDED BIKING

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

PROVENCE

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NORMANDY

NORMANDY BIKINGHistory is inescapable here. Pedal past the Channel coast’s breezy white beaches and thatched cottages and you’ll sense its pages turning.

But there are nine centuries of cultural refinement too: think Calvados tastings, freshly caught seafood, and picture-perfect architecture.

5 Nights | Enthusiast

Signature Hotels – From $5,495 Jun 28 - Jul 3; Jul 19-24; Aug 9-14

Bistro Hotels – From $4,595Jul 12-17; Aug 16-21

NORMANDY FAMILY BIKINGFollow the footsteps of both Vikings and Allied Forces, visiting the cemetery. Plus, sip Calvados in a 16thC castle while the kids chariot-sail.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels - From $5,695Jul 5-10; Aug 2-7

ALSACE & CHAMPAGNE BIKINGTake in the stars (both Michelin and the more ethereal kind), sleep above Anselme Selosse’s own Champagne cellar, and try not to swoon.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,995May 24-29; Jun 14-19; Jul 5-10; Jul 26-31; Sep 13-18; Sep 20-25

ATLANTIC FRANCE BIKINGButtery oysters. Seascapes. Sailing. Who said cyclists have to be landlocked? These petites islands will put the breeze back in your hair.

5 Nights | OccasionalSignature Hotels – From $5,995May 31 - Jun 5; Jun 14-19; Jun 28 - Jul 3; Sep 13-18; Sep 20-25

BORDEAUX TO DORDOGNE BIKINGBegin in Bordeaux, where the biking is flat and the wine is anything but. Then the medieval charm—and fine foie gras—of the Dordogne Valley.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,995May 17-22; Jun 7-12; Jun 28 - Jul 3; Aug 30 - Sep 4; Sep 13-18; Sep 20-25; Sep 27 - Oct 2

REST OF FRANCE

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TUSCANY & UMBRIA WALKINGWe’ve paired Tuscany with its charming neighbour. Stay in the heart of wine country, visit Assisi’s famous basilica and stroll lovely Cortona.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $4,995May 25-30; Jul 6-11; Sep 14-19; Sep 28 - Oct 3

TUSCANY BIKING The views! The olive groves! The hilltop towns! Delve into Siena’s rich culture and walled villages, wash it down with a super Super Tuscan.

5 Nights | Enthusiast

Signature Hotels – From $5,295May 10-15; May 24-29; Jun 7-12; Jun 21-26; Jul 5-10; Aug 2-7; Sep 6-11; Sep 13-18; Sep 20-25; Sep 27 - Oct 2; Oct 4-9

Bistro Hotels – From $4,495Jun 1-6; Jul 27 - Aug 1; Sep 28 - Oct 3

TUSCANY FAMILY BIKINGOur kind of theme park. Bike the famed Crete Senesi, bake pizzas, meet medieval flag throwers and sample Chianti (sorry, big kids only).

5 Nights | EnthusiastBistro Hotels – From $4,795Jun 28 - Jul 3; Jul 19-24; Aug 9-14

PRIVATE TRIPS

• TUSCANY SELF-GUIDED BIKING• TUSCANY SELF-GUIDED WALKING

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

TUSCANY

ITALIAN LAKES WALKING“A week at the lake,” minus the Old World cravat. Incredible walks—linked by private boats— to charming Lugano, Stresa and chic Bellagio.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels - From $6,995May 18-23; Jun 29 - Jul 4: Sep 7-12; Sep 21-26; Oct 5-10

ITALY WINE GRAND JOURNEYA little parched from B&R-exclusive vineyard explorations? We might have some Barbaresco, Barolo, Cabernet, or Brunello lying around...

9 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $16,995 | Sep 13-22

PIEMONTE BIKINGThe Michelin-starred home of Slow Food. Make pasta with a master, picnic in vineyards with cheese and cugnà, dine in the Monferrato hills.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,495Jun 14-19; Jun 28 - Jul 3; Sep 6-11; Sep 20-25

PIEMONTE TO PORTOFINO WALKING NEW!This region blends bucolic hill country and windswept seaside: vineyards and history on one hand, glamourous, sparkling Portofino on the other.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,995May 31 - Jun 5; Sep 13-18; Sep 28 - Oct 3

PRIVATE TRIPS

• DOLOMITES FAMILY PRIVATE• VERONA & DOLOMITES WALKING

PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

NORTHERN ITALY

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AMALFI COAST WALKINGIt’s not called The Path of the Gods for nothing. Cruise from Capri. Revel in Ravello. Your feet may move, but your heart will stand still.

5 Nights | AvidSignature Hotels – From $7,995Jun 7-12; Jun 21-26; Sep 6-11; Sep 27 - Oct 2

PUGLIA BIKINGPicture a corner of Italy with sun-soaked rustic villages, olive groves and soul-stirring coastline. Now picture nobody but you in the picture!

5 Nights | Recreational

Signature Hotels – From $5,295 Apr 28 - May 3; May 19-24; Jun 9-14; Sep 1-6; Sep 8-13; Sep 15-20; Sep 22-27; Sep 29 - Oct 4; Oct 6-11; Oct 13-18

Bistro Hotels – From $4,595May 11-16; Jun 14-19; Sep 6-11; Oct 4-9

PRIVATE TRIPS

• AMALFI COAST WALKING PRIVATE• PUGLIA BIKING PRIVATE• PUGLIA FAMILY PRIVATE• PUGLIA SELF-GUIDED BIKING• SICILY BIKING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

SOUTHERN ITALY + PUGLIA

ANDALUCIA BIKINGThis swath of Spain has an Arabic streak. Ride through the beautiful Abdalajis valley, sip sweet xeres, sleep at heavenly hilltop estates.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,995May 31 - Jun 5; Sep 13-18; Oct 4-9; Oct 18-23

COSTA BRAVA BIKINGCycle volcanic hills dwarfed by the Pyrénées, explore villages character-stamped by the ages and cruise the azure waters. Sweet. Dreams.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,395May 31 - Jun 5; Jun 14-19; Sep 13-18; Oct 4-9

RIOJA BIKINGHer wines are legendary, but Rioja flourishes with artistic and culinary creativity, too. This trip is about wine and design, divinely defined.

5 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $5,995Jun 7-12; Jun 21-26; Sep 13-18; Sep 20-25; Oct 4-9

PRIVATE TRIPS

• ANDALUCIA WALKING PRIVATE• COSTA BRAVA FAMILY PRIVATE• MALLORCA BIKING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

SPAIN

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HOLLAND BIKINGThe coast that inspired the Dutch Masters, Michelin dining, the elegance of the Hague, and wonderfully flat biking where windmills spin into view. Just don't crush the tulips.

5 Nights | OccasionalSignature Hotels – From $5,995Apr 19-24; Apr 26 - May 1; May 3-8

HOLLAND & BELGIUM FAMILY BIKING NEW!What to see? Pinterest-worthy sandcastles (made by the kids), a treasure hunt in Gouda, Rembrandt up close, a private canal cruise through Bruges... oh, and a windmill or two.

5 Nights | OccasionalBistro Hotels – From $4,995Jul 12-17; Aug 9-14

ICELAND FAMILY MULTI-ACTIVEKid-friendly adventures across Iceland’s magnificent lava fields, caves, glaciers and rivers. Oh, and did we mention wild horses? Entrancing!

5 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $7,495Jul 7-12; Aug 4-9

ICELAND WALKINGWalk black sand beaches, straddle Europe and North America's tectonic plates, and explore islands even Icelanders consider remote.

5 Nights | AvidSignature Hotels - From $7,495Jun 23-28; Jul 21-26; Aug 17-22

IRELAND BIKINGGet an embracing Irish welcome wherever you go: verdant, windswept terrain, an oyster-and-wine picnic, and rollicking pub dinners (if you dare).

5 Nights | EnthusiastBistro Hotels - From $4,695Jun 28 - Jul 3; Jul 12-17; Aug 9-14

IRELAND FAMILY BIKINGKids swing through the forests of the Mweelrea Mountains, ride ponies and herd sheep while grownups put their feet up over Guinness. Ahh.

5 Nights | EnthusiastBistro Hotels - From $4,495Jul 5-10; Jul 26-31

PRIVATE TRIPS

• ICELAND WINTER WALKING PRIVATE• IRELAND WALKING PRIVATE• SCOTLAND GOLFING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

NORTHERN EUROPE

DANUBE RIVER BIKING NEW!Pedal along the winding Danube, pausing for private cruises and brandy-soaked picnics. Wrap up in fascinating Budapest, in Europe’s top hotel.

5 Nights | OccasionalSignature Hotels – From $5,495May 31 - Jun 5; Jun 21-26; Aug 2-7; Sep 6-11; Sep 13-18

BERLIN TO DRESDEN BIKINGWhat rural/urban divide? Glide from culture-rich Berlin to the craggy cliffs of the Swiss Saxony woods and leafy tranquility of the Spreewald.

5 Nights | OccasionalSignature Hotels – From $5,995Jun 1-6; Jul 13-18; Aug 17-22; Sep 21-26

PRAGUE TO VIENNA BIKINGStart with Prague’s bohemian chic. Add vineyard cycling, towering castles, hilltop monasteries (one is our hotel) and a legendary feast. Serve.

5 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $5,795May 24-29; Jun 21-26; Jul 19-24; Aug 9-14; Aug 23-28; Sep 6-11; Sep 13-18

SWITZERLAND E-BIKING NEW!Glide through stunning vistas, visiting Alpenhorn players, cheese farmers, vintners and chocolatiers. Then leave them in your merry dust.

5 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $6,995Jun 28 – Jul 3; Jul 19-24; Aug 23-28

VIENNA TO PRAGUE BIKING NEW!Cycle the land of enchanting pairings: castles with Bohemian cachet, expert wine tastings at monasteries, falconry with a side of schnitzel.

5 Nights | RecreationalBistro Hotels – From $4,495Jun 7-12; Jul 12-17; Aug 16-21; Sep 23-28

VIENNA TO PRAGUE FAMILY BIKINGFor you, Czech hospitality, Pilsner and the fairytale town of Český Krumlov. For kids, all that (um, minus the Pilsner) plus rafting and falconry.

5 Nights | RecreationalBistro Hotels – From $4,495Jun 28 - Jul 3; Jul 19-24

PRIVATE TRIPS

• SWITZERLAND WALKING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

CENTRAL EUROPE

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DALMATIAN COAST BIKINGWith our private ship as base camp, we stroll ancient towns and cycle some of earth’s most spectacular coastal roads. Talk about luxury.

7 Nights | AvidSignature Hotels – From $8,495Sep 19-26; Sep 26 - Oct 3

PRIVATE TRIPS

• DALMATIAN COAST BY SEA PRIVATE• GREECE BIKING PRIVATE• GREECE WALKING PRIVATE• TURKEY WALKING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

MEDITERRANEAN

MOROCCO BIKINGA magic show, B&R style: bustling souks, Berber villages, crumbling Kasbahs, Saharan dunes, wild Marrakech and snow-capped mountains.

Recreational

Signature Hotels – 7 Nights – From $9,495Apr 22-29; Oct 14-21; Nov 4-11

Bistro Hotels – 5 Nights – From $4,795Oct 18-23

MOROCCO WALKINGThe heart of Morocco is off the beaten path. Luckily, so are we. Stay at a private riad, mingle with locals, and drink port from atop 16thC ramparts.

6 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels - $6,995Oct 4-10; Oct 25-31

AFRICA & MOROCCO

PRIVATE TRIPS

• MOROCCO FAMILY PRIVATE• TANZANIA WALKING PRIVATE• NAMIBIA FAMILY PRIVATE• SOUTH AFRICA BIKING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

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JAPAN BIKINGWho needs the neon hurly-burly of Tokyo? Sake tastings, Buddhist shrines and private onsen baths are more our speed. Sayonara, stress.

7 Nights | AvidSignature Hotels – From $8,995May 10-17; May 23-30; Oct 2-9

MYANMAR BIKINGOne of the last untouched places in Southeast Asia! Explore ancient architecture and sleepy fishing villages along the pristine coast.

7 Nights | OccasionalSignature Hotels – From $7,695Jan 7-14; Oct 29 - Nov 5; Dec 23-30

MYANMAR WALKINGThrough lush countryside and golden temples, Myanmar's mystique will reveal itself. Go at a pace that reflects this country’s gentle character.

7 Nights | OccasionalSignature Hotels – From $7,395Jan 17-24; Feb 6-13; Nov 9-16

PRIVATE TRIPS

• BHUTAN CULTURAL PRIVATE • CHINA BIKING PRIVATE • INDIA SPIRITUAL WALKING PRIVATE• JAPAN WALKING PRIVATE• NEW ZEALAND WALKING PRIVATE• MYANMAR BIKING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

ASIA-PACIFIC

VIETNAM BIKINGA region this intimate demands an intimate journey: private riverboats, poignant war memorials, and dinner with royal descendants (for starters).

(Cambodia Post-Trip details online)

8 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $6,995Jan 7-15; Feb 4-12; Feb 18-26; Feb 28 - Mar 8; Mar 11-19; Dec 27 - Jan 5

VIETNAM TO CAMBODIA BIKINGSea-kayaking in secret caves? Traditional Baci ceremonies? Wild jungle temples? Private boat tours? Waterfalls? All of the above, please.

7 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels - From $7,995Apr 6-13; Oct 19-26; Nov 2-9

VIETNAM TO CAMBODIA FAMILYBIKINGWave at hundreds of smiling children on the Ho Chi Minh trail, glide past rice paddies and ancient tombs, and get massaged at every pause.

8 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $6,995Dec 24 - Jan 1

VIETNAM WALKINGPrepare to be spoiled: think private cruises up the Perfume River, tailor-made clothes from a Hoi An artisan, and unspooling at a sensuous spa.

(Cambodia Post-Trip details online)

8 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $7,395Dec 31 - Jan 8

PRIVATE TRIPS

• VIETNAM & CAMBODIA FAMILY• VIETNAM BIKING• INDOCHINA ACTIVE PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

VIETNAM

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LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA BIKINGCycle from jaw-dropping canyons to Andean salt pans. And the wine? As good to luxuriate in (via a wine-spa treatment) as it is to drink.

6 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $6,995Oct 18-24; Nov 1-7

CHILE BIKINGIf rolling hills, black sand beaches and molten Pacific sunsets wear thin, try some organic wine and private dinner with a celebrated Chilean chef.

6 Nights | EnthusiastSignature Hotels – From $6,995Mar 25-31; Apr 8-14; Apr 22-28; Nov 11-17; Dec 27 - Jan 2

PERU WALKINGSpiritually thirsty? Hit the spot by hiking Inca Trail cloud forests and experiencing Machu Picchu the right way—after the tourists have left.

6 Nights | AvidSignature Hotels - From $6,495Apr 27 - May 3; May 11-17; May 18-24; Aug 3-9; Sep 18-24; Oct 2-8; Oct 12-18

PRIVATE TRIPS

• ARGENTINA BIKING PRIVATE• COSTA RICA FAMILY PRIVATE• ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS FAMILY

PRIVATE• PATAGONIA WALKING PRIVATE• PERU FAMILY PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

NEWFOUNDLAND WALKING NEW!This Canadian region features world-class hiking and rugged beauty. A tad lost? The preternaturally kind Newfies will help. (And feed you.)

5 Nights | RecreationalSignature Hotels – From $5,995Jul 27 - Aug 1; Aug 10-15

NORTH AMERICA

PRIVATE TRIPS

• BEARS & WHALES FAMILY PRIVATE• NAPA & SONOMA BIKING PRIVATE• NEWFOUNDLAND

SELF-GUIDED WALKING• QUEBEC BIKING PRIVATE• UTAH FAMILY PRIVATE• SAN JUAN ISLANDS

MULTI-ACTIVE PRIVATE• THE MASTERS GOLFING PRIVATE

To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com

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Private Travel

Sometimes the time is right to travel your own way. We make it deliciously easy to journey with friends, family, colleagues or on

your own. Choose a private trip that’s Ready-to-Book, or have our Bespoke team design a custom trip just for you.

“My trip is perfect in every way. Except, um, it doesn't exist.”

GO BESPOKE

A custom trip tailored to your every need. Whatever you're

envisioning, we’ll put one of our seasoned trip designers on the

case. Deep knowledge and passion for travel result in a perfectly tran-

scendent B&R experience.

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT BUTTERFIELD.COM/PRIVATE-TRAVEL

CHOOSE READY-TO-BOOK

We’ve crafted an amazing selection of private itineraries

that span the globe, with all the B&R magic included. Self- or locally

guided, they’re ready to rock, and ideal for travellers with an 

independent streak.

“I want to round up my posse, pick a date and pack our bags.”

What’s New

Signature or Bistro HotelsOnce the sun goes down, we’ve noticed two different kinds of travellers emerge. So many of our trips now come in two flavours: same glorious B&R itineraries, but different hand-selected hotels.

Signature Want nights as resplendent as your days? Every Signature hotel is a stunning expression of the region. Think former castles, private windswept terraces, and an ocean view to swoon in front of.

Bistro Is your holy grail a blissful night’s sleep? Our Bistro hotels are just as serene but a little more casual—perfect for travellers who see hotels as a trip’s delicious antipasto but prefer the decadent open road as their main course.

Custom bikes for every speedWe asked our friends at Bianchi to custom design the perfect B&R bikes for Europe. They sent back a fleet of smooth aerodynamic wonders: hybrids with flat handlebars, more stable frame and wider tires; and oh-so-sleek drop bar racing bikes. Let’s roll! Looking for an even sweeter ride with a carbon frame boasting high-performance wheels and componen-try? We can set you up with an ultralight elite bike to make you lightning fast. Call for pricing details.

Need help keeping up with your wife? Don’t forget about our fleet of E-bikes in Europe. We plug it in at night, you get extra juice when you need it. Ask a Travel Advisor about them!

NEW RIDES

NEW HOTEL OPTIONS

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Activity Levels“Yeah, B&R goes slowly to see the world. But, um, how slowly?” Good question. This year, we’ve revamped our activity levels. Forget the terrain profiles and distance stats (although you can get those details too, at butterfield.com/about/activity-levels). Instead, we’ve categorized our trips by the type of traveller they suit best. Just take these new archetypes with a grain of salt: our super-flexible guides always have brilliant route extensions and the handsome B&R van ready if you suddenly crave an adrenaline-churning workout—or an afternoon siesta. The choice is always yours.

What Kind of Traveller Are You?

You’re in decent shape, but prefer sipping (Pinot? Barolo?) to schlepping. You walk a few times a week or bike once in a blue moon. Flat, gorgeous terrain? Yes please.

You savour a good walk or cycle a few times a month. Panting isn’t really your style, but one or two hills can help you work off those divine buttered oysters from lunch.

You go for a long walk or ride about once a week. Sometimes you sweat just for the sake of sweating, but an even better reward for a few steep climbs per day? The “whoa” view.

You love a good, substantial hike or cycling a few times a week. Rolling hills, deep valleys and some steep, challenging climbs just make the homemade Tuscan tiramisu sweeter.

Your favourite therapy is your daily workout. You may even have some personal records to beat. Sweating your way up a steep, stunning ascent? Sounds invigorating!

Occasional

Recreational

Enthusiast

Avid

Expert

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2015 TRIP HOTEL STYLE LEVEL PRICE SS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Alsace & Champagne Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,995 $1,200 ● ● ● ●

Amalfi Coast Walking Signature Avid $7,995 $2,800 ● ● ●

Andalucia Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,995 $900 ● ● ● ●

Argentina Biking Signature Enthusiast $6,995 $900 ● ●

Atlantic France Biking Signature Occasional $5,995 $800 ● ● ● ●

Berlin to Dresden Biking Signature Occasional $5,995 $700 ● ● ● ●

Bordeaux to Dordogne Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,995 $1,000 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Burgundy Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,795 $900 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Burgundy Biking Bistro Enthusiast $4,295 $800 ● ● ● ●

Chile Biking Signature Enthusiast $6,995 $1,800 ● ● ● ●

Costa Brava Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,395 $700 ● ● ● ●

Dalmatian Coast Biking Signature Avid $8,495 $5,000 ● ●

Danube River Biking NEW! Signature Occasional $5,495 $500 ● ● ● ●

Holland & Belgium Family Biking NEW! Bistro Occasional $4,995* $500 ● ●

Holland Biking Signature Occasional $5,995 $800 ● ●

Iceland Family Multi-Active Signature Recreational $7,495* $500 ● ●

Iceland Walking Signature Avid $7,495 $500 ● ● ●

Ireland Biking Bistro Enthusiast $4,695 $300 ● ● ●

Ireland Family Biking Bistro Enthusiast $4,495* $300 ●

Italian Lakes Walking Signature Enthusiast $6,995 $1,400 ● ● ● ● ●

Italy Wine Grand Journey Signature Enthusiast $16,995 $4,000 ●

Japan Biking Signature Avid $8,995 $1,600 ● ●

Loire Châteaux Biking NEW! Bistro Recreational $4,495 $500 ● ● ●

Loire Châteaux Biking Signature Recreational $5,795 $800 ● ● ● ● ●

Loire Valley Family Biking Signature Recreational $5,795* $1,000 ● ●

Morocco Biking Signature Recreational $9,495 $3,800 ● ● ●

Morocco Biking Bistro Recreational $4,795 $800 ●

Morocco Walking Signature Enthusiast $6,995 $1,700 ●

Myanmar Biking Signature Occasional $7,695 $1,300 ● ● ● ●

Myanmar Walking Signature Occasional $7,395 $1,300 ● ● ●

Newfoundland Walking NEW! Signature Recreational $5,995 $1,800 ● ●

Normandy Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,495 $900 ● ● ●

Normandy Biking Bistro Enthusiast $4,595 $800 ● ●

Normandy Family Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,695* $800 ● ●

Peru Walking Signature Avid $6,495 $1,800 ● ● ● ● ●

Piemonte Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,495 $500 ● ● ●

Piemonte to Portofino Walking NEW! Signature Enthusiast $5,995 $1,400 ● ● ● ●

Prague to Vienna Biking Signature Recreational $5,795 $800 ● ● ● ● ●

Provence Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,495 $1,200 ● ● ● ●

Provence Walking Signature Enthusiast $5,195 $1,100 ● ● ●

Puglia Biking Signature Recreational $5,295 $800 ● ● ● ● ●

Puglia Biking Bistro Recreational $4,595 $700 ● ● ● ●

Rioja Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,995 $1,000 ● ● ●

Switzerland E-Biking NEW! Signature Recreational $6,995 $1,000 ● ● ●

Tuscany & Umbria Walking Signature Enthusiast $4,995 $600 ● ● ● ●

Tuscany Biking Signature Enthusiast $5,295 $900 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Tuscany Biking Bistro Enthusiast $4,495 $800 ● ● ● ●

Tuscany Family Biking Bistro Enthusiast $4,795* $800 ● ● ●

Vienna to Prague Biking NEW! Bistro Recreational $4,495 $400 ● ● ● ●

Vienna to Prague Family Biking Bistro Recreational $4,495* $400 ● ●

Vietnam Biking (with Cambodia Post-Trip) Signature Recreational $6,995 $1,800 ● ● ● ●

Vietnam to Cambodia Biking Signature Recreational $7,995 $1,000 ● ● ●

Vietnam to Cambodia Family Biking Signature Recreational $6,995* $1,600 ●

Vietnam Walking (with Cambodia Post-Trip) Signature Recreational $7,395 $1,800 ●

SS = SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: ensures travellers are guaranteed their own room. *Call for kids pricing.

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Being a Canadian company based in Toronto, we reserve the right to spell traveller with two ls, colour and neighbour with a u, and manoeuvre with an o. (We still have a few ticks left over from our colonial past.) That said, we promise never to use the word “eh.”

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THE FINE PRINT: All of our trips are offered subject to Butterfield & Robinson’s terms and conditions, which are found at butterfield.com\termsandconditions, in our trip materials and by request. Please review these terms and conditions carefully prior to completing your reservation.

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