“Experience the beauty of the trails, the quality of a guided ride, and the ease of a tour.”
We are striving to add a new dimension to biking in the area – more quality, more ease, a better ride.
Photo: Patrick McCaffrey
Kingdom Tours was founded on the premise of quality and authenticity of place. Inspired by the lack of options of guided excursions in this incredibly beautiful area, Kingdom Tours was born to “fill the gap”. All tours were designed with the idea that an authentic experience creates happy customers. The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is ranked the #1 North American destination by the National Geographic Society for their Geotourism Initiative. Kingdom Tours wanted to draw on that foundation and add to it: amplifying the local culture, environment, aesthetics and economy while fostering the idea that quality tours can enhance the area rather than detract from it.
Our tours make your entire experience riding the trails & surrounding areas effortless. No fumbling with a map to find your way, missing quality trails because you simply didn’t know, losing time on indecision or getting lost, or not knowing where to have the best, local meal. We solve those problems for you, and more. We have child care options, spa packages, bike and stay packages, and so much more.
We’re not your average bike tour.
Photo: Patrick McCaffrey
Our Team
Carrie Tomczyk
Co-owner of Village Sport Shop, a mainstay in the area for over 30 years, Carrie’s passion for mountain biking and the Kingdom Trails led her to jump at the opportunity to be the foundation for quality bike tours. Carrie is a longtime Northeast Kingdom resident and as such understands the importance of maintaining the integrity of the area while also delivering a quality experience for visitors.
Caitlin Foley
Caitlin is a recent transplant to the NEK area of Vermont, and immediately was struck by the natural beauty of the area and also the need for tours. Caitlin worked as a tour guide at the Vatican and started a tour company in Rome, Italy. She will bring her knowledge of tourism, customer satisfaction, and an eye for detail with her in this endeavor.
Chris Hibshman
Co-owner of Village Sport Shop, Chris recognized the need for organized tours in the area and also the importance of quality. Chris inherently understands the ins and outs of small business, and has maintained the sincerity of his business for years, with extreme customer satisfaction.
Services We Offer
You can find a description of all of our tours on our website >>
Half Day Mountain Biking Tours
- The tours take advantage of some of the most beautiful areas of the trails, and start and end from scenic locations to maximize the travel experience
- Guided by knowledgeable, skilled guide riders who know the trails and area intimately and are engaging and fun
- Catered local meals or appetizers during your ride
- All costs associated with riding (ie, day pass to Kingdom Trails) are included in the cost
- Bike rentals delivered to you
- Childcare, spa options & more available
- “Experience the beauty of the trails, the quality of a guided ride, and the ease of a tour.”
Boutique Bike and Stay Packages
We offer packages with beautiful local inns that include stays at the inn, all meals, all tours, and even spa options. We strive to take the planning out of your biking excursion and add a dose of comfort and ease.
Private Tours and Packages
We offer private tours and lessons for individuals, families, or parties. We can customize any tour package to fit your needs.
Road Biking
We offer road biking packages which take you around the most scenic and beautiful places this area has to offer. We design these tours to bring you a dose of culture, natural beauty, and, as always, amazing local food!
We are constantly adding new tours to offer to our clientele. New offerings will include Burke Bike Park Packages, Beginner’s Ride-Lessons, and Children’s and Family Ride Packages.
Contact Information
You can email us at kingdomtoursnek@gmail.com, or send an email to Caitlin Foley directly, at foley.caitlin@gmail.com.
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Press
Expert travel writer Steven Jermanok of the Boston Globe, on the ease of taking a guided tour on the trails, Read More >>
Photo: Patrick McCaffrey
Wow, now I really have to go up and get a real tour…less likely that I would get lost and another option for my wife to come out and ride as well and build some trail confidence!