Flora

Name: Flora
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o1087
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

Standard Class Barge

Netherlands

Captain Berthus and Hostess Jonne van den Berg proudly welcome you on board their newly renovated boat. Along with the talented cook and enthusiastic crew, you will feel right at home!

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Overview
The Flora is a small converted river barge with a capacity for twenty guests and a welcoming atmosphere. The common areas of the ship; the restaurant, salon, & coffee corner are light-filled and comfortable, encouraging a relaxed and intimate experience. Enjoy an after-cycling beverage on the sun deck in the afternoon, stargaze in the evening, or if wanting a day out of the saddle, soak up the passing scenery as you soak up the sun.
Overview
Maximum number of guests: 24
Boat size: 40 meters long x 6 meters wide
Decks & Cabin Layout
Cabins: 11 double occupancy cabins. 10 x cabins with two seperate twin beds, 1 x cabin with one big bed.
Cabin Amenities
Seperate beds cannot be pushed together. All beds are 200cm long.
Additional bed for a child up to 12 years old is possible in two of the cabins
Newly renovated bathrooms in each cabin, stocked with soap/shampoo
Cabins do not have air conditioning but windows can open for fresh air and fans in each cabin.
Mini safe
Practical storage of personal items including small closet. Suitcase can fit easily under the bed.
Electricity 220 Volt power socket
Boat Features & Amenities
WiFi
Comfortable dining area and sitting space for guests to gather
Sundeck at the front offering a relaxing place to sit with fellow guests
Wine, beer, and other beverages available for purchase
Central heating
Currency accepted on board: Cash (Euros) ONLY
Helmets available to rent on board (advanced reservation required)
Food & Beverages
Meals are prepared with locally sourced and fresh ingredients, organic when available
Special Diet Requests: We welcome special dietary requests but are subject to a €50 surcharge, payable in advance.
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Koblenz to Merzig
8 days from €1434
4.5 out of 5
Koblenz to Merzig
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Germany
This bike and barge tour in Germany loops along the Moselle and Saar Rivers, through quaint German towns with picturesque half-timbered houses and baroque churches. You will pedal your way through…
Amsterdam to Maastricht
8 days from €1214
4.5 out of 5
Amsterdam to Maastricht
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
This European bike and boat itinerary leads from the west of Holland, through the heart, and into the south as you navigate and cycle Dutch river landscapes through medieval villages! As you cycle…
Heart of Holland
8 days from €1214
4.8 out of 5
Heart of Holland
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
On this bike and boat tour in Holland, you will discover the "Groene Hart" or Green Heart of the country, a sparsely populated rural area surrounded by cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. This is…
Explore Friesland
8 days from €1364
4 out of 5
Explore Friesland
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
This bike and boat tour to the northern Frisian region reveals the hidden Holland, a tranquil and peaceful place. Here, water and land intermingle in a uniquely Dutch way. Not only was the…
Bicycles
City Touring Bike
Trek X300 (or similar brand/model)
Unisex (step-through) frame
Frame sizes: 45, 50, 55 and 60 cm
Handbrake
Shimano gearing
24 speeds
Adjustable Bontrager Nebula saddle
28" Wheels
Frame lock
Accessories
Pannier bag that can be detached
Helmet rental available (advanced reservation required)
Pump & repair kit available
Bicycle rental is included in tour pricing but is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (discount will apply). A €10 parking space fee will apply. The crew or tour operators are NOT responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of such. In the Netherlands and Belgium, cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet. There are bike helmets available onboard at no charge but please request them when booking.
Electric Bicycle
Trek TM2+ (or similar brand/model)
Limited number available, request at the time of booking
5 speeds
5 support levels
Handbrakes
Bosch motor
Accessories
Accessories
Pannier bag that can be detached
Helmet rental included and available onboard
Pump & repair Kit available on board
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence. You may bring your own electric bike but there is a limited amount of space and charging stations on board. A €25 fee will apply.
Other bikes (e.g. bikes with back pedal brakes, children’s bikes, “slip streamers”, tandems, etc.) and rear child seats may be possible upon request and are in very limited numbers.
Reviews
Tanis W.
2 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
The people on the trip (boat staff included) and THE FOOD where the best part of the barge part of the trip
The scenery was stunning ! The cycling, rated easy was an appropriate rating
A fabulous trip
Marcelo K.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
This was our first bike/boat trip. Being able to contemplate wonderful Germany, from Merzig to Koblenz was an amazing experience. The pedaling across small towns and vineyards with friends and family was unique. The incredible staff was always available to make our stay even more pleasant. The food was outstanding with a variety that surprised us every day.
Bike tour, with all the historical sites was fascinating and the guide made it even more fun. Memorable trip!
Looking forward to to the next one wich is already booked! Thank you tripsite and Flora crew :)
Marcelo K.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
This was our first bike/boat trip. Being able to contemplate wonderful Germany, from Merzig to Koblenz was an amazing experience. The pedaling across small towns and vineyards with friends and family was unique. The incredible staff was always available to make our stay even more pleasant. The food was outstanding with a variety that surprised us every day.
Bike tour, with all the historical sites was fascinating and the guide made it even more fun. Memorable trip!
Looking forward to to the next one wich is already booked! Thank you tripsite and Flora crew :)
Brooke M.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
Don't miss this unique and intimate opportunity. Traveling the Flora is not for the high maintenance, needy and demanding. This is like very fancy camping on a magnificent boat that also serves as someone’s home. You are in someone’s home, being welcomed to their dining room, their living room and their hearts.
The ship is efficiently run! The captain is friendly and kind but gives the air (as any good captain should) that this is his boat and his rules. If you are familiar with small boat life you get it. It is a busy life with many parts and pieces. The chef! Junna, what can I say except you can taste her commitment and passion for cooking. My husband and I love variety and flavors and the Flora delivers! Quaint, rustic and nutrient packed dishes were a lovely surprise every day. I was fortunate to spend time with her and wish I had more time. She could easily become a great friend.
Berthus, Junna and Christiana were wonderfully kind, generous and great Read More

Cameron B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
The visit to Burg Eltz was fantastic. If I could suggest, it is worth having it be the focus of an entire day, as going and coming back involves a relatively strenuous walk, as well as a ride.
Gary & Rosanna S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
Our most memorable part of the trip was the lovely riding along the Mosel and Saar with our family. As well as, the wonderful hospitality of the Flora crew (Berthus, Jonne, Christiana, Stephan) and great conversations with our guide, Wieger.
Our suggestion/tips for others would be: be prepared for intimate living quarters with others and enjoy the bike riding through a beautiful part of Germany. It is about the journey, not the destination. And, DO take the tour at Burg Elz!
Shaunna K.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
I enjoyed staying on a barge and taking in the beautiful scenery along the way.
Andrew N.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
I was clearly the fattest and least fit of the 12 guests on this 4 day bike and barge tour. My bride and I found all aspects of the tour to be above our expectations. The barge itself was something of a tardas. No the rooms were not massive but enough for two and well planned. The showers are small but hot and the beds surprisingly comfortable. The meals were beautiful. As a group we asked if the meals would be all traditional meals. I do not think this was the cooks intention so she changed every meal for us. Splendid food, warm and plenty to go round. The bikes were better than expected. Each day we traveled more KM with about 35 on the third day. I have to admit towards the end I did nearly give up. Note for next time break in your bottom and get a few km into your legs. Overall a great experience. We saw a lot of nature both of the animal and plant kind. Flowers cheese and at night a city walk. Our hosts and guide spoke English well and were a delight to spend time with. Go on book the tour, you know you want to.
Mike R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Highlights of Holland
Netherlands
Most memorable part? Everything! The scenery, the guide, the nature of the bike routes, the people.
Sandy R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
Awesome opportunity to experience the many Dutch highlights and tulips without being too touristy. The 4 day Tulip Tour offered an easy ride for retired bikers but was still adventurous and so interesting with incredibly beautiful scenery. Our guide, Bob, was fun, well organized and knowledgable about the area and towns we visited. The Jelmar berth was really comfortable and clean and they offered us first rate meals. Definitely a trip of a lifetime for me!
Karen B.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
I am a very experienced cyclist (raced in my younger days). The condition of the bicycles left something to be desired. For example, the headsets of the bikes were not tightened after the handlebars were straightened out as they were distributed to the group. The loose headset contributed to an accident that resulted in an injury.
I suppose it is a common type of bicycle in Holland, but the upright positioning and lack of rake on the front fork made the bike inherently unstable. I got used to it pretty quickly, but some of the group never did. Only about half of our group were regular cyclists, and that made riding in/with the group an exercise in self-protection. Fortunately, my brakes worked well.
Also, lessons on how to cycle in the Netherlands (rules of the road, etc.) could have been more complete and reinforced each day. Our group tended to bunch up whenever stopped, blocking the way for others, and again, verging on dangerous. The guide said nothing. Read More

Yun S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Heart of Holland
Netherlands
Best Parts: Easy booking process, online Q & A instant answers. Safe bike routes, great time on bikes!
Bruce N.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Heart of Holland
Netherlands
Most Memorable Part: Biking the rural/countryside of Holland
Jo-Anne W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
What an Experience! Our Barge, the Jelmar, was spacious with a nice private bathroom. Albert-Jon was a great Captain and our meals were outstanding! We certainly were never hungry and the menus were very unique and delicious. The bikes were great and pretty comfy. Petra our guide was terrific. We not only enjoyed our Biking with her, but she also took us on evening walking tours of the little villages we were docked in. Being local, she was able to indulge us in a lot of the history of the areas. The Tulip fields, and beautiful architecture were delightful and of course the Keukenhof was AMAZING! Loved the little stops along the way for ice cream or coffee. Learning of the Working Windmills and speaking with overseers was so interesting. The little Cheese farm we visited was terrific. They even vacuumed our cheese for us to bring home. The Aalsmeer Flower auction was like a beautiful ballet and the millions of flowers the backdrop to the workers performances. I have already forwarded the trip information to several co-workers and friends. Truly a MUST DO.
Leslie B.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
The most memorable part was the biking and the touring of various cities in the evening. I was interested in seeing if I could physically do the biking and found it was no problem at all.
Andi
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
Although the weather was rather rough in April, the tulip fields were lovely. Our guide was sweet and attentive, but her lack of experience in working with large, diverse groups created some difficult situations. With more experience, she will be super. Two bikes needed basic repairs within the first twenty minutes of biking, indicating that they had not been checked prior to our group's arrival. The captain of the Jelmar was skillful in managing the barge, but his people skills are still developing. Enough said.
Jelmar April 2017
Nitin Raj S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Tulip Tour - 4 Day
Netherlands
The best part was the flower Gardens and flower fields.
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