Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Bike and Boat on one of Europe’s classic bike routes through Belgium and Holland
A bike and barge tour beginning in Bruges and ending in Amsterdam showcases the best of both Belgium and Holland. The motto in Bruges is ‘feel the past under your feet’. The city’s crisscrossing canals and cobblestone streets have seen many seafaring traders since the 9th century. This city retains a lively and invigorating atmosphere reminiscent of one of Jan van Eyck's 15th century masterpieces.
Leaving Bruges, you will cycle over streams and quiet country roads though a tranquil Flemish landscape.
Entering Holland, your cycling itinerary will lead to the quaint villages of Goes in central Zeeland and the seaside town of Willemstad.
Your bike and boat tour will end in Amsterdam and impressively so. With over 6800 historical buildings and an endless array of canals and bridges, Amsterdam is truly a sight to see (along with Rembrandt's famous Nightwatch on display in the Rijksmuseum).
Highlights:
- Belgium and the Flemish's tranquil landscape
- The cycling paradise of Holland and the international hot spot of Amsterdam
- Northern Renaissance architecture
- Medieval Cathedrals
- Markt Square with the 272 belfry of the Belfort
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Magnifique May - September October 13 Twin Cabin £ 962 $ 1,732 € 1174 NOK 11544 kr 10656 $ 1,385 £ 896 $ 1,614 € 1094 NOK 10758 kr 9930 $ 1,291 Premium Twin £ 1126 $ 2,027 € 1374 NOK 13511 kr 12472 $ 1,621 £ 1060 $ 1,909 € 1294 NOK 12724 kr 11746 $ 1,527 Single Cabin £ 1249 $ 2,248 € 1524 NOK 14986 kr 13833 $ 1,798 £ 1183 $ 2,130 € 1444 NOK 14199 kr 13107 $ 1,704 *Triple cabin £ 921 $ 1,658 € 1124 NOK 11053 kr 10202 $ 1,326 £ 856 $ 1,540 € 1044 NOK 10266 kr 9476 $ 1,232 *Premium Triple £ 1044 $ 1,879 € 1274 NOK 12528 kr 11564 $ 1,503 £ 978 $ 1,761 € 1194 NOK 11741 kr 10838 $ 1,409 *Triple cabins are limited and on request, 4 per departure, 2 premium triple cabins and 2 normal triple cabins.
Magnifique II May - September October 3 Upper deck suite £ 1290 $ 2,322 € 1574 NOK 15478 kr 14287 $ 1,857 £ 1224 $ 2,204 € 1494 NOK 14691 kr 13561 $ 1,763 Lower deck twin £ 962 $ 1,732 € 1174 NOK 11544 kr 10656 $ 1,385 £ 896 $ 1,614 € 1094 NOK 10758 kr 9930 $ 1,291 Premium twin £ 1126 $ 2,027 € 1374 NOK 13511 kr 12472 $ 1,621 £ 1060 $ 1,909 € 1294 NOK 12724 kr 11746 $ 1,527 Twin cabin/single use £ 1249 $ 2,248 € 1524 NOK 14986 kr 13833 $ 1,798 £ 1183 $ 2,130 € 1444 NOK 14199 kr 13107 $ 1,704 *Triple cabin lower deck £ 921 $ 1,658 € 1124 NOK 11053 kr 10202 $ 1,326 £ 856 $ 1,540 € 1044 NOK 10266 kr 9476 $ 1,232 *Triple upper deck suite £ 1208 $ 2,174 € 1474 NOK 14494 kr 13379 $ 1,739 £ 1142 $ 2,056 € 1394 NOK 13708 kr 12653 $ 1,645 *Triple cabins are limited and on request, 3 per departure, 1 triple upper deck suite and 2 triple lower deck.
Magnifique III April - September October 6 Twin cabin £ 962 $ 1,732 € 1174 NOK 11544 kr 10656 $ 1,385 £ 896 $ 1,614 € 1094 NOK 10758 kr 9930 $ 1,291 Upper deck suite £ 1290 $ 2,322 € 1574 NOK 15478 kr 14287 $ 1,857 £ 1224 $ 2,204 € 1494 NOK 14691 kr 13561 $ 1,763 Single cabin £ 1249 $ 2,248 € 1524 NOK 14986 kr 13833 $ 1,798 £ 1183 $ 2,130 € 1444 NOK 14199 kr 13107 $ 1,704 *Triple cabin £ 921 $ 1,658 € 1124 NOK 11053 kr 10202 $ 1,326 £ 856 $ 1,540 € 1044 NOK 10266 kr 9476 $ 1,232 *Triple cabin upper deck £ 1208 $ 2,174 € 1474 NOK 14494 kr 13379 $ 1,739 £ 1142 $ 2,056 € 1394 NOK 13708 kr 12653 $ 1,645 *Triple cabins are limited and on request, 3 per departure: 1 triple upper deck suite and 2 triple lower deck
Fluvius September 29 April 28 - September 15 Twin cabin/Below deck £ 774 $ 1,392 € 944 NOK 9283 kr 8569 $ 1,114 £ 815 $ 1,466 € 994 NOK 9774 kr 9022 $ 1,173 Small twin cabin/Below deck £ 733 $ 1,319 € 894 NOK 8791 kr 8115 $ 1,055 £ 774 $ 1,392 € 944 NOK 9283 kr 8569 $ 1,114 Regular Twin Cabin/Top deck £ 896 $ 1,614 € 1094 NOK 10758 kr 9930 $ 1,291 £ 937 $ 1,687 € 1144 NOK 11249 kr 10384 $ 1,350 Double Cabin/Top deck £ 978 $ 1,761 € 1194 NOK 11741 kr 10838 $ 1,409 £ 1019 $ 1,835 € 1244 NOK 12233 kr 11292 $ 1,468 Twin cabin for single use/Below deck £ 896 $ 1,614 € 1094 NOK 10758 kr 9930 $ 1,291 £ 937 $ 1,687 € 1144 NOK 11249 kr 10384 $ 1,350 Twin cabin for single use/Top deck on request
Zwaantje Twin cabin £ 958 $ 1,724 € 1169 NOK 11495 kr 10611 $ 1,379 *Twin cabin for single use £ 1245 $ 2,241 € 1519 NOK 14937 kr 13788 $ 1,792 *Only one twin cabin for single use available per departure
Gandalf Twin cabin below deck £ 810 $ 1,459 € 989 NOK 9725 kr 8977 $ 1,167 *Twin cabin for single use below deck £ 974 $ 1,754 € 1189 NOK 11692 kr 10792 $ 1,403 **Triple cabin below deck £ 769 $ 1,385 € 939 NOK 9234 kr 8523 $ 1,108 *Only one twin cabin for single use available per departure
**Two triple cabins available per departureFleur Twin cabin £ 860 $ 1,549 € 1050 NOK 10325 kr 9531 $ 1,239 Twin cabin/single use £ 1016 $ 1,829 € 1240 NOK 12193 kr 11255 $ 1,463 Fiep August 11 October 13 Price £ 942 $ 1,696 € 1150 NOK 11308 kr 10438 $ 1,357 £ 860 $ 1,549 € 1050 NOK 10325 kr 9531 $ 1,239 Split bed cabin £ 770 $ 1,387 € 940 NOK 9243 kr 8532 $ 1,109 £ 705 $ 1,269 € 860 NOK 8457 kr 7806 $ 1,015 Split bed cabin/single use Price £ 1114 $ 2,006 € 1360 NOK 13373 kr 12345 $ 1,605
£ 1016 $ 1,829 € 1240 NOK 12193 kr 11255 $ 1,463 *Sailing Home Two bed cabin £ 971 $ 1,748 € 1185 NOK 11653 kr 10756 $ 1,398 *Two bed cabin for single use £ 1368 $ 2,463 € 1670 NOK 16422 kr 15158 $ 1,971 *Zwaan Twin or double cabin £ 971 $ 1,748 € 1185 NOK 11653 kr 10756 $ 1,398 Triple cabin £ 946 $ 1,704 € 1155 NOK 11358 kr 10484 $ 1,363 *Single use cabin
£ 1368 $ 2,463 € 1670 NOK 16422 kr 15158 $ 1,971 Children's discounts available *Anna Antal
Comfort cabin £ 881 $ 1,586 € 1075 NOK 10571 kr 9758 $ 1,269 Standard plus (bunk bed) cabin £ 754 $ 1,357 € 920 NOK 9047 kr 8351 $ 1,086 *Single use (standard plus cabin only) £ 964 $ 1,735 € 1176 NOK 11564 kr 10674 $ 1,388 Children's discounts available *Liza Marleen Large twin cabin £ 1037 $ 1,866 € 1265 NOK 12439 kr 11482 $ 1,493 Regular twin cabin £ 955 $ 1,718 € 1165 NOK 11456 kr 10575 $ 1,375 *Single use cabin £ 1336 $ 2,404 € 1630 NOK 16028 kr 14795 $ 1,923 Triple cabin £ 880 $ 1,584 € 1074 NOK 10561 kr 9749 $ 1,267 Children's discounts available Wending Twin cabin Price £ 881 $ 1,586 € 1075 NOK 10571 kr 9758 $ 1,269
Twin cabin for single £ 1024 $ 1,844 € 1250 NOK 12292 kr 11346 $ 1,475 Triple cabin £ 815 $ 1,468 € 995 NOK 9784 kr 9032 $ 1,174
*These boats allow booking "willing to share" and thus the single supplement can be avoided. You will be paired with an other cyclist of the same gender. On the Anna Antal, this is only available in the standard plus cabins.Elodie
Twin cabin £ 893 $ 1,608 € 1090 NOK 10718 kr 9894 $ 1,286 Twin cabin for single use, on request Clair de Lune Twin cabin £ 746 $ 1,342 € 910 NOK 8948 kr 8260 $ 1,074 Single supplement £ 180 $ 325 € 220 NOK 2163 kr 1997 $ 260 Tijdgeest Twin cabin £ 746 $ 1,342 € 910 NOK 8948 kr 8260 $ 1,074 Single supplement £ 180 $ 325 € 220 NOK 2163 kr 1997 $ 260 Magnifiques:
May - September October Twin cabin £ 1032 $ 1,857 € 1259 NOK 12380 kr 11428 $ 1,486 £ 909 $ 1,636 € 1109 NOK 10905 kr 10066 $ 1,309 Premium twin cabin
(only on Mag and Mag II)£ 1196 $ 2,152 € 1459 NOK 14347 kr 13243 $ 1,722 £ 1130 $ 2,034 € 1379 NOK 13560 kr 12517 $ 1,627 Upper deck suite
(only on Mag II and Mag III£ 1400 $ 2,521 € 1709 NOK 16805 kr 15512 $ 2,017 £ 1335 $ 2,403 € 1629 NOK 16019 kr 14786 $ 1,922 Single cabin (Mag/Mag III) or
twin for single use (Mag/Mag II£ 1351 $ 2,432 € 1649 NOK 16215 kr 14968 $ 1,946 £ 1286 $ 2,314 € 1569 NOK 15429 kr 14242 $ 1,851 Triple cabin £ 991 $ 1,783 € 1209 NOK 11889 kr 10974 $ 1,427 £ 925 $ 1,665 € 1129 NOK 11102 kr 10248 $ 1,332 Premium triple cabin (only on Mag) £ 1130 $ 2,034 € 1379 NOK 13560 kr 12517 $ 1,627 £ 1064 $ 1,916 € 1299 NOK 12774 kr 11791 $ 1,533 Triple upper deck suite
(only on Mag II and Mag III)£ 1318 $ 2,373 € 1609 NOK 15822 kr 14605 $ 1,899 £ 1253 $ 2,255 € 1529 NOK 15035 kr 13879 $ 1,804 Triple cabins are limited.
Fluvius:April 20 and September 28 April 27 - September 21 Small twin cabin below deck £ 765 $ 1,378 € 934 NOK 9184 kr 8478 $ 1,102 £ 806 $ 1,451 € 984 NOK 9676 kr 8932 $ 1,161 Regular twin cabin below deck £ 806 $ 1,451 € 984 NOK 9676 kr 8932 $ 1,161 £ 847 $ 1,525 € 1034 NOK 10168 kr 9386 $ 1,220 Twin cabin below deck for single use £ 1011 $ 1,820 € 1234 NOK 12134 kr 11201 $ 1,456 £ 1052 $ 1,894 € 1284 NOK 12626 kr 11655 $ 1,515 Twin cabin upper deck £ 929 $ 1,673 € 1134 NOK 11151 kr 10293 $ 1,338 £ 970 $ 1,746 € 1184 NOK 11643 kr 10747 $ 1,397 Upper deck double cabin £ 1011 $ 1,820 € 1234 NOK 12134 kr 11201 $ 1,456 £ 1052 $ 1,894 € 1284 NOK 12626 kr 11655 $ 1,515 Sailing Home
Low season Standard season High season Twin cabin £ 933 $ 1,680 € 1139 NOK 11200 kr 10339 $ 1,344 £ 1024 $ 1,844 € 1250 NOK 12292 kr 11346 $ 1,475 £ 1114 $ 2,006 € 1360 NOK 13373 kr 12345 $ 1,605 Twin cabin/single use £ 1311 $ 2,360 € 1600 NOK 15733 kr 14523 $ 1,888 £ 1442 $ 2,596 € 1760 NOK 17307 kr 15975 $ 2,077 £ 1573 $ 2,832 € 1920 NOK 18880 kr 17428 $ 2,266 Liza Marleen
Low season Standard season High season Twin cabin £ 918 $ 1,652 € 1120 NOK 11013 kr 10166 $ 1,322 £ 1008 $ 1,814 € 1230 NOK 12095 kr 11165 $ 1,451 £ 1097 $ 1,975 € 1339 NOK 13167 kr 12154 $ 1,580 Twin cabin/single use £ 1282 $ 2,308 € 1565 NOK 15389 kr 14205 $ 1,847 £ 1409 $ 2,537 € 1720 NOK 16913 kr 15612 $ 2,030 £ 1536 $ 2,766 € 1875 NOK 18438 kr 17019 $ 2,213 Superior cabin (15 m sq.)/ twin use £ 1000 $ 1,800 € 1220 NOK 11997 kr 11074 $ 1,440 £ 1090 $ 1,962 € 1330 NOK 13078 kr 12072 $ 1,569 £ 1179 $ 2,123 € 1439 NOK 14150 kr 13062 $ 1,698 Superior cabin (15 m sq.)/ triple use £ 848 $ 1,527 € 1035 NOK 10178 kr 9395 $ 1,221 £ 930 $ 1,674 € 1135 NOK 11161 kr 10302 $ 1,339 £ 1012 $ 1,822 € 1235 NOK 12144 kr 11210 $ 1,457 Zwaan
Low season Twin cabin £ 1024 $ 1,844 € 1250 NOK 12292 kr 11346 $ 1,475 Friends or family style for twin use £ 1024 $ 1,844 € 1250 NOK 12292 kr 11346 $ 1,475 Friends or family style for triple use £ 1000 $ 1,800 € 1220 NOK 11997 kr 11074 $ 1,440 Twin cabin (front) for single use £ 1442 $ 2,596 € 1760 NOK 17307 kr 15975 $ 2,077 Wending
Low season Standard season High season Twin cabin £ 869 $ 1,564 € 1060 NOK 10423 kr 9622 $ 1,251 £ 955 $ 1,718 € 1165 NOK 11456 kr 10575 $ 1,375 £ 1041 $ 1,873 € 1270 NOK 12488 kr 11528 $ 1,499 Twin cabin/single use £ 1008 $ 1,814 € 1230 NOK 12095 kr 11165 $ 1,451 £ 1106 $ 1,991 € 1350 NOK 13275 kr 12254 $ 1,593 £ 1205 $ 2,168 € 1470 NOK 14455 kr 13343 $ 1,735 Triple cabin £ 824 $ 1,482 € 1005 NOK 9883 kr 9122 $ 1,186 £ 909 $ 1,636 € 1109 NOK 10905 kr 10066 $ 1,309 £ 987 $ 1,777 € 1205 NOK 11849 kr 10938 $ 1,422 Anna Antal
Low season Standard season High season Twin cabin/comfort £ 869 $ 1,564 € 1060 NOK 10423 kr 9622 $ 1,251 £ 955 $ 1,718 € 1165 NOK 11456 kr 10575 $ 1,375 £ 1041 $ 1,873 € 1270 NOK 12488 kr 11528 $ 1,499 Bunk bed cabin £ 738 $ 1,328 € 900 NOK 8850 kr 8169 $ 1,062 £ 819 $ 1,475 € 1000 NOK 9833 kr 9077 $ 1,180 £ 889 $ 1,600 € 1085 NOK 10669 kr 9848 $ 1,280 Bunk bed cabin for single use £ 925 $ 1,665 € 1129 NOK 11102 kr 10248 $ 1,332 £ 1016 $ 1,829 € 1240 NOK 12193 kr 11255 $ 1,463 £ 1106 $ 1,991 € 1350 NOK 13275 kr 12254 $ 1,593 extra options
Magnifiques & Fluvius
Electric bike rental: £ 74 $ 133 € 90 NOK 885 kr 817 $ 106 Gluten free or dairy free diets, payable on board: £ 41 $ 74 € 50 NOK 492 kr 454 $ 59
Fluvius:
Helmet rental: £ 8 $ 15 € 10 NOK 98 kr 91 $ 12Gandalf:
Electric bike rental: £ 78 $ 140 € 95 NOK 934 kr 862 $ 112Zwaantje:
Electric bike rental: £ 82 $ 148 € 100 NOK 983 kr 908 $ 118Sailing Home, Zwaan, Liza Marleen, and Anna Antal
Electric bike rental: £ 66 $ 118 € 80 NOK 787 kr 726 $ 94 Helmet rental: £ 8 $ 15 € 10 NOK 98 kr 91 $ 12 Children's bikes (21 gears) with helmet: €
Trailer bike (3 gears) with helmet, discount: £ 20 $ 37 € 25 NOK 246 kr 227 $ 30 Set of 6 maps for self guided option: £ 47 $ 84 € 57 NOK 561 kr 517 $ 67 Gluten free diet: £ 41 $ 74 € 50 NOK 492 kr 454 $ 59Elodie
Mandatory bike protection (for both hybrid and e bike): £ 12 $ 22 € 15 NOK 148 kr 136 $ 18 Electric bicycle rental (two available per departure): £ 123 $ 221 € 150 NOK 1475 kr 1362 $ 177 Helmet rental: £ 8 $ 15 € 10 NOK 98 kr 91 $ 12Fiep:
Electric bike rental: £ 70 $ 125 € 85 NOK 836 kr 772 $ 100Clair de Lune and Tijdgeest:
Electric bicycle rental (price includes mandatory bike protection): £ 141 $ 254 € 172 NOK 1691 kr 1561 $ 203Magnifiques:
Electric bike rental: £ 78 $ 140 € 95 NOK 934 kr 862 $ 112 Gluten free or dairy free diets: Supplement will apply, please ask.
Fluvius:
Electric bike rental: £ 82 $ 148 € 100 NOK 983 kr 908 $ 118 Helmet rental: £ 8 $ 15 € 10 NOK 98 kr 91 $ 12 Sailing Home, Zwaan, Liza Marleen, Wending, and Anna Antal:
Electric bike rental: £ 66 $ 118 € 80 NOK 787 kr 726 $ 94 Set of maps for self guided option, only with advance reservation and payment: £ 47 $ 84 € 57 NOK 561 kr 517 $ 67 Gluten free diet: £ 41 $ 74 € 50 NOK 492 kr 454 $ 59 Child's bike, trailer bike (tag-along), bike trailer, and child seat available on request.please note
If traveling solo, we can try to find a roommate of the same gender on some of the boats to avoid single supplement charge.
Please note that pricing for Wending, Zwaan, Sailing Home, and Anna Antal is based on current fuel price, March 2018. If the fuel price increases more than 5%, our local tour operators have informed us that they will be forced to charge a supplement even for reservations already made.
Single cabins only by request and for supplemental fee.
Discount for triple & quad cabins may be available.
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
Travel
Fly into and out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or fly to Brussels Zaventem Airport. You can depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or return to Brussels at end of tour.
Local Travel
From the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you can purchase train tickets to Bruges at the TICKET COUNTER in the “Arrivals Hall” of the airport. From there you just go down the escalator to the train terminal. The train to Bruges takes approximately 4 hours and costs about €43 (a more expensive, faster train is also available).From the Brussels Zaventem Airport, you can take the train to Bruges Central Station. The railway station is located under the airport building at level 1. The train departs every hour and the ride takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes - cost around €20 per person. The ride requires one connection.
Climate
Check local weather conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temp in °F for Amsterdam is: 53/40 for April; 61/46 May; 66/52 June; 69/55 July; 70/55 August; 64/51 Sept; and 57/46 for October.
Remarks
Electric bicycle available aboard the Anna Antal, Sailing Home, and Zwaan.Please be aware you will be part of an international group of people, but your tour guide and crew members will always speak English.
Tour Dates
On the Comfort plus class boats:
Magnifique: May 26, June 9, July 7, July 21, August 18, September 1, September 15, September 29, and October 13, 2018
Magnifique II: Wednesdays, May 30, June 13, June 27, July 11, August 8, August 22, September 5, September 19, and October 3, 2018
Magnifique III: June 2, June 16, June 30, July 28, August 11, and October 6, 2018
Fluvius: May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 1, September 15, and Septmeber 29, 2018
Zwaantje: June 23, July 7, July 21, and August 4, 2018
Sailing Home: June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, and October 20, 2018
Fiep: August 11 and October 13, 2018
Fleur: October 13, 2018
Elodie: July 8 and October 29, 2018 (Available for charter only. Please contact us for prices.)
On the Comfort class boats:
Gandalf: August 18 and September 15, 2018
Zwaan: June 2, June 16, and July 28, 2018
On the Standard Plus class boats:
Anna Antal: May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, September 1, September 15, and September 29, 2018
Clair de Lune: July 7 and October 13, 2018
Tijdgeest: July 21, August 11, September 1, and September 15, 2018
On the Comfort plus class boats:
Magnifique: Saturdays, May 11, May 25, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31, September 14, September 28, and October 12, 2019
Magnifique II: Wednesdays, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 18, October 2, and October 16, 2019
Magnifique III: Saturdays, June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, August 10, August 24, September 7, September 21, October 5, and October 19, 2019
Fluvius: April 27, May 11, May 25, June 8, June 22, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, and August 31, September 14, and September 28, 2019
Sailing Home:
Low season: Saturdays, July 13, October 12, and October 26, 2019
Standard season: Saturdays, June 15, August 17, and September 28, 2019
High season: Satrudays, September 14, 2019
Liza Marleen:
Standard season: Saturday, August 31, 2019
High season: Saturday, September 21, 2019
On the Comfort class boats:
Zwaan:
Low season: Saturdays, July 27, 2019
Wending:
Standard season: Saturdays, June 1 and June 15, 2019
On the Standard Plus class boats:
Anna Antal:
Low season: Saturdays, July 6, July 20, and August 3, 2019
Standard season: May 18, June 8, June 22, and October 5, 2019
High season: September 7 and September 21, 2019
Click the link to see the tour and dates for Amsterdam to Bruges
Where You’ll Stay
Different class boats are available for this tour. See dates and pricing. Click here for detailed barge information.
What’s Included
- On the Magnifiques
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, and 6 three course dinners (Dinner is not included in Bruges and Antwerp)
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on the first evening
- All bed linens and towels (daily change of towels on request)
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Two tour leaders with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours, applicable for bookings of 18 or more
- Detailed maps and tourist information (one set per cabin)
- 7 speed hybrid touring bike rental with hand and pedal brakes, pannier, helmet and water bottle
- Free WiFi throughout ship
- Complimentary coffee and tea
- On the Fluvius
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board ship
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, and 7 three course dinners
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on the first evening
- All bed linens and towels (daily change of towels on request)
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Two tour leaders with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours
- Detailed maps and tourist information (one set per cabin)
- 7 speed hybrid touring bike rental with hand and pedal brakes, pannier, and water bottle
- Complimentary coffee and tea till 4 pm
- Please note:
- In 2018, two cycling guides will be available for bookings of 18 and greater and will provide fully guided cycling tours and support for those who wish to cycle self guided.
- On the Zwaantje
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board ship
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, 6 three course dinners (Dinner is not included in Antwerp)
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on the first evening
- All bed linens and towels (daily change of towels on request)
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Tour leader with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours
- Detailed maps and tourist information (one set per cabin)
- 21 speed hybrid touring bicycle with hand brakes and pannier
- Complimentary coffee and tea till 4 pm
- On the Gandalf
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board ship
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, and 7 three course dinners
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on first evening
- All bed linens and towels
- One cleaning of cain
- †Guide support (please see note below)
- Route descriptions and detailed maps for daily bike tours (1 set per cabin)
- 7 speed hybrid touring bicycle with hand brakes only and pannier
- Complimentary coffee and tea between 3 and 4 pm
- †This tour is not a fully guided bike tour but rather supported by a guide who ensures the safety of riders and takes care of mechanical issues. The guide is cycling the route and can be reached by cell phone for quick assistance.
- On the Elodie
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board
- Breakfast, packed lunches, and 6 x three course dinner
- 24 speed hybrid bicycle with water bottle and pannier bag
- Coffee and tea on board
- Ferry fees en route
- Harbor fees and tourist taxes
- On the Fiep
- 7 nights accommodations on board
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 packed lunches
- 6 3 course dinners (1 x on own account)
- 8 speed Gudereit hybrid bike with pannier bag, water bottle, and helmet
- Coffee and tea on board
- Travel guide ( from 18 pax 2 guides !!!)
- Bed linen and towels
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Canal trip in Ghent
- Beer tasting on board
- On the Fleur
- 7 nights accommodations on board
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 packed lunch
- 6 3 course dinners (1 x on own account)
- 11 speed Gudereit hybrid bike with pannier bag, water bottle, and helmet
- Coffee and tea on board
- Travel guide ( from 18 pax 2 guides !!!)
- Bed linen and towels
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Canal trip in Ghent
- Beer tasting on board
- On the Clair de Lune and Tijdgeest
- Accommodations on board for 7 nights
- Full board (breakfast, lunch/packed lunch, and 7 x three course dinner
- Tour guide
- 7 gear hybrid bicycle with pannier bag
- Several city walks
- Information booklet and maps
- Train ride on day 7
- Bicycle protection
- Transfer back to Amsterdam on day 8
- Entrance fee to Kinderdijk
- On the Anna Antal, Wending, Zwaan, Liza Marleen, and Sailing Home
- Accommodations on board for 7 nights
- Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed picnic lunches, and 7 x three course dinners
- Coffee and tea on board
- Tour guide
- 24 gear hybrid bicycle with pannier bag
- Helmet (2019)
- Minimum three city walks with tour guide
- 1 x road book per cabin
- Ferry fares en route
- GPS tracks (2019)
What’s Not Included
- Magnifiques and Fluvius
- Dinner in Antwerp on the Magnifiques
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) and Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Helmets on the Fluvius, available for surcharge, see pricing and please reserve at time of booking
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Bicycle protection
- Zwaantje
- Dinner in Antwerp
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) and Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Helmets on request
- Bicycle protection
- Trip insurance
- Elodie, Fiep, Fleur
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Museum entrance fees and other excursions not mentioned above
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Helmets available on request and with surcharge
- Bicycle protection (mandatory on the Elodie)
- Trip insurance
- Gandalf
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) and Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Bicycle protection
- Helmets available (limited) on request at time of booking
- Trip insurance
- Anna Antal, Zwaan, Sailing Home, Liza Marleen, and Wending:
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Museum entrance fees and other excursions not mentioned above
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Maps for self-guided option (see pricing)
- Limited WiFi, more than 100 MB there is a surcharge
- Bicycle protection
- Trip insurance
- Tijdgeest, Claire de Lune
- Other excursions and entrance fees not mentioned
- Personal trip insurance
- Gratuities
- Drinks on board
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €910 Rates |
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Skill Level
An easy guided tour. Areas are predominantly flat with average daily distances of about 35 miles over good asphalt roads with little traffic.
Tour Boats
Day-To-Day Itinerary
All distances are approximate. Itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstance, including but not limited to weather, last minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges.
**We have posted some dates/pricing for 2019. Itineraries may vary slightly. 2019 itineraries will not be available for viewing until June 2018.
ABOARD ANNA ANTAL, LIZA MARLEEN, SAILING HOME, WENDING, AND ZWAAN
Day 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, 13 mi. (21 km)
Day 2: Ghent - cycling to Dendermonde - sailing to St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Antwerpen - sailing to Kreekrak locks - cycling to Willemstad, 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 5: Willemstad - sailing to Werkendam - cycling to Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Gorinchem - cycling to Vianen - sailing to Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Utrecht - sailing to Breukelen and cycling to Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
DAY 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, (21 km)
Embarkation at the latest by 2 pm at the Buiten Katelijnevest near the Bargeweg (1 km from central train station). You can drop your luggage off at 10 am. Once you arrive on board the ship you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew, and of course your fellow passengers.
At 2 p.m. the boat will navigate from Bruges to Ghent. Cycling, you will mostly follow the canal between Bruges and Ghent to Aalterbrug, which offers a beautiful, peaceful route. After dinner you will have enough time to discover the old and characteristic city center.
The city of Ghent is proud of its rich past, but is much more than just a museum town. This lively city with its numerous squares and cozy pubs is an excellent mixture of medieval architecture, stylish shopping streets, splendid mansions, and busy little squares with outdoor cafés.
DAY 2: Ghent - cycling to Dendermonde - St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
Early Sunday morning you will cycle through the old center of Ghent. After coffee you will leave for a nice day along one of the most beautiful rivers of Europe, the Schelde.
After approximately 20 km, in Wetteren, you can take a break in a real Flemish ‘staminee’ and in Berlare you will have a Belgian beer with your lunch. Next, cycle through Dendermonde, the city of the legend of the Beiaart, where you can see the magnificent city hall that is still standing. Near the small, quiet village of St. Amand, you will spend the night.
DAY 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
From St. Amands the cycle route leads you along the river and past nature reserves like the mudflats of Durme and Schausselbroek. The mudflats
of Durme are worth mentioning because it's one of the last fresh water marshes along this tidal part of the river and therefore has a unique flora and fauna. You continue your tour through Bazel, one of the most beautiful villages of Belgium. For an escalator the wooden moving stairs in the St. Anna tunnel under the Scheldt is a unique experience before entering the city centre of Antwerp. Highlights of the historical centrer of Antwerp are worth a visit, here you'll find: the Onze-Lievevrouwenkerk and the Rubenshuis.In the Willemsdok, near the Museum for Modern Art (Museum Aan de Stroom) you will find the barge.
DAY 4: Antwerp, sailing to the Kreekraksluizen - Willemstad, 34 mi. (56 km)
This morning you’ll sail through the big harbor of Antwerp, a big difference with the nature reserves and quite villages of yesterday. But due to the big sea going vessels and large harbour cranes it’s a fascinating journey which brings you to Holland where you start your bike tour at the Kreekrak locks. By bike you will make a beautiful tour over the ‘Brabantse wal’ a sand wall dating back from the times when Mammoths roam the area. Today you won’t find any big elephants but the area seemed to be perfect for strawberry and asparagus fields. So be here at harvest time (depending on the weather: around June). From the woodlands around Bergen op Zoom you continue through a polderlandscape to the old fortified town of Willemstad, near the Volkeraksluizen (locks) at the Haringvliet, the busiest locks of Europe.
DAY 5: Willemstad, sailing to Werkendam, cycling to Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
The barge leaves early so you can make a beautiful tour from Werkendam where you go ashore to continue your tour by bike through the land of Heusden and Altena. Along the Bergse Maas, the south border of the land of Heusden and Altena, you continue your tour along the fortified town of Heusden. From here another river, the ‘Afgedamde Maas’ leads you back to the river Waal where you started your tour this morning. Here you’ll find another beautiful fortified town, Woudrichem. A ferry brings you to the other side of the river where you’ll board the ship.
DAY 6: Gorinchem, cycling to Vianen, sailing to Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
From Gorinchem you will follow the meandering river Linge through the Betuwe. This area is known for the large amount of orchards and therefore will be covered with blossoms in the months april and may. Along the city of Leerdam, famous for its glass, you continue your tour in northern direction towards Utrecht. On your way toward Utrecht you’ll pass the so called ‘Wiel van Bassa’ the biggest dike burst hole in the Netherlands and another relic of the everlasting battle against the water. From Vianen you sail to Utrecht. After dinner you can take a public bus to the old centre of Utrecht.
DAY 7: Utrecht - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
During breakfast you will sail to Breukelen from where you will cycle to Amsterdam along the two most beautiful rivers of Holland, the Vecht and the Amstel.
Along the route you will find the magnificent country houses and mansions from the 18th century with their splendid, well-kept gardens. After dinner you have the option to take a canal cruise through the canals of Amsterdam.
DAY 8: Departure from Amsterdam
The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is the Oosterdok (near Science Center NEMO, Oosterdok 2), located 1.2 km/.75 miles from the Central Station in Amsterdam.
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from Amsterdam Central Station to Schiphol Airport . Travel time is about 16 minutes.
If you flying out of Brussels Airport you can take the international train (Intercity). Travel time is 3 hours.
(In 2018 the Magnifique II tours start and end on WEDNESDAY and the tours with the Magnifique I and III start and end on SATURDAY)
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 3: Gent - Dendermonde/St. Amands, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
Day 4: St. Amands/Dendermonde - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 mi. (47 or 59 km)
Day 5: Antwep - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 20 or 26 mi. (34 or 43 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 30 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (46 km)
Day 8: Amsteram
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges
Arrival and embarkation in Bruges. You can embark between 1 pm and 5:30 pm. One of the MS Magnifique's awaits you in the Bruges harbour. It is possible to bring your luggage on board at 9:30 am but do note that your cabin will not be ready. You will have plenty of time to discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city of Bruges, aptly named the “Pearl of Flanders”, during the afternoon and in the evening. While you are there make sure you visit one of Bruges many museums or simply take in the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city from the comfort of a sidewalk café. The barge remains in Bruges overnight.
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi. (56 km)
Your cycle tour starts early today on the outskirts of Bruges following the distribution of bicycles after breakfast. You will start your first day of cycling by pedalling towards Ghent through the beautiful Flemish landscape along the Ghent canal. On arrival in Ghent make sure you make the effort to discover the best of what this historical city has to offer during an afternoon stroll. Ghent’s town centre features lovely illuminated streets that are a must to explore, while the architectural richness in the historical centre of the city has to be seen to be believed (during the Middle Ages Ghent was the 2nd largest European city after Paris). One of the MS Magnifique'swill dock for the night at the Merelbeke lock, in a suburb of Ghent and approx. 15 cycling minutes to the city center.
Day 3: Gent - Dendermonde/St. Amands, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
After breakfast in Ghent you will cycle downstream through a diverse landscape along the tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde located at the junction of Dender and Schelde Rivers. There is only one way to describe the landscape along the Schelde and that is “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour. During this section of the Schelde the speed of one of the MS Magnifique's will be determined by the height of the tide. You will travel from Dendermonde to St. Amands by either bike or barge depending on the tides. Your floating hotel will be docked for the night in St. Amands.
Day 4: St. Amands/Dendermonde - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 mi. (47 or 59 km)
You will follow the Schelde River further downstream through the Temse region to Antwerp. Over the centuries the Schelde River has held strategic importance for the Romans, Vikings, Spanish and Napoleon… today it is a beautiful waterway just perfect for bike and barge holidays! Antwerp, your destination for the day, is a harbor city famous for handling up to 80% of the world's rough diamonds and as the birthplace of the famous painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens. There are many highlights in the city to discover including the City Hall, one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance period, the historical City Square, Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral, and the medieval Steen Castle. Dinner will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available on board).
Day 5: Antwep - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 20 or 26 mi. (34 or 43 km)
The MS Magnifique's will sail this morning along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system to Tholen, a former fishing village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. From Tholen you will have the opportunity to see the impressive Volkerak lock system, the fortified town of Willemstad and then you will cycle on to Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and your destination for the day. The skipper will discuss with you in the morning which parts of the tour will be covered by barge or by bicycle.
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 30 mi. (50 km)
Today you will start your tour with the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry that will take you and your bike in just 10 minutes to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 UNESCO cultural heritage-listed windmills – one of which you can visit (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments). You will then continue to cycle via Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek (where you will be moored for the evening and where you can explore at your leisure after dinner).
Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (46 km)
During breakfast the MS Magnifique's will cruise to Breukelen where you disembark to start your final day of cycling. Ride along the Vecht River in an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles, impressive houses and their large gardens. After cycling through the villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland you will arrive at Nigtevecht where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbour.
Day 8: Departure
Disembarkation by 10 am.
Parts printed in italics will be covered by the ship.
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 2 PM
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St-Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
Day 4: St-Amands - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 (47 or 59 km)
Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks | Kreekrak Locks - Tholen |Tholen - Dordrecht: 20 or 26 mi (34 or 43 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdink - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Breuken - Amsterdam, 28 mi (46 km)
Day 8: Depature from Amsterdam, 10 am
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 2 PM
Arrival and embarkation in the early afternoon in the beautiful city of Bruges, also called “Pearl of Flanders”. The crew will welcome you. You will have plenty of time to discover the beautiful historical city of Bruges. Afternoon and evening with city tour in Bruges.
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
Today, your day starts on the water and the barge will leave Bruges early. Just outside the city, your first bike tour will lead to Ghent through the flat land of West-Flanders will start. Your destination today is the historical center of Ghent. Enjoy the beautiful parts of Ghent during an afternoon stroll. The barge is docked in the city center of Ghent.
Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde |St-Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
Today, the barge will sail over the river Schelde to Dendermonde, a nice town at the conjunction of the rivers Dender and Schelde. The bike tour leads along one of the most beautiful parts of the Schelde, a tidal river. You will follow this beautiful tidal river downstream. The departure time will be set by the skipper and is depending on high or low tide. The tide has affect on the speed of the barge. By bike or by barge from Dendermonde to St. Amands. Night in St. Amands.
Day 4: St-Amands - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 (47 or 59 km)
Today we will follow the Schelde further downstream over Temse to Antwerp. There is a beautiful cycling track along the river and the scenery is magnificent. Harbor city Antwerp whit it’s beautiful inner city is well known as diamond city and the city where the famous painter Rubens was born. Dinner in town in a restaurant of your choice (not included). On request, you will receive some restaurant recommendations on board.
Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks| Kreekrak Locks - Tholen | Tholen - Dordrecht: 20 or 26 mi (34 or 43 km)
The barge will cruise over the Schelde-Rhine Canal to the huge Kreekrak locks. Here starts your bike tour. You will cycle through several estates along Bergen op Zoom and Halsteren to Tholen, a former fishing village amidst the large streams of the province of Zeeland. The barge is waiting for you to sail along the impressive large Volkerak locks to the fortified town of Willemstad, then further to end in Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands. Today, the skipper will discuss with you which part of the tour will be covered by bicycle.
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
Today you will start your tour with the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry that will take you and your bike in just 10 minutes to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling you will reach Kinderdijk, the most famous windmills in the Netherlands with 19 windmills in line (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder. You can visit one of the windmills. Then bike tour via silver city Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek. In the evening you can explore this town.
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen| Breuken - Amsterdam, 28 mi (46 km)
First the ship cruises to Breukelen, where you disembark and your cycling tour starts. Ride along the small Vecht river: this area is well known for its beautiful mansions, small castles and beautiful houses with large gardens and parks. Over the small villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland to Nigtevecht, where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbor.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam, 10 am
Parts in italics covered by ship.
ABOARD THE GANDALF and FLUVIUS
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 2 PM
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St . Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
Day 4: Dendermonde| St. Amands - Antwerp, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks | Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 20 or 26 mi. (34 or 43 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Amsterdam, 28 mi (46 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
Parts in italics covered by ship.
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding at 1:30pm
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 14 or 25 miles
Day 3: Ghent - Middelburg, 33 miles
Day 4: Middelburg - Zierikzee, 6 or 35 miles
Day 5: Zierikzee - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 12 or 38 miles
Day 6: Dordrecht - Vianen, 17 or 34 miles
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 or 34 miles
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
Day 1: Boarding in Bruges at 1PM. Bruges - Ghent, 10 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Ghent - Dendermonde, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Dendermonde - Antwerpen, 19 or 35 mi. (30 or 55 km)
Day 4: Antwerp - Tholen, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Vianen, 22 or 35 mi. (35 or 55 km)
Day 7: Vianen - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
ABOARD THE CLAIR DE LUNE AND TIJDGEEST
Day 1: Arrival in Ghent
Bus transfer from Schiphol airport to Ghent included (meeting time is 12 noon). Embarkation and checking in aboard the hotel barge. The tour leader will invite you for a walk across the wonderful town center.
Day 2: Ghent, train to Bruges. Free day in Bruges. In late afternoon train to Dendermonde & short bike ride, 9 mi. (15 km)
By train you go to Bruges and your tour leader will make you acquainted with this unique town. Until mid afternoon you are free to explore Bruges. By train you go to Dendermonde where the barge will stay for the night. In the evening there’s a short test ride in and around Dendermonde.
Day 3: Dendermonde - Antwerp, 32 mi. (50 km)
From Dendermonde you ride through the pretty Flemish countryside alongside the river Schelde to Antwerp.
In the afternoon your guide invites you for a short city walk and afterwards you have free time to explore the town centre. In the evening you may wish to visit some bars and have a good taste of Belgian beers.
Day 4: Antwerp Kreekrak Locks - sailing to Willemstad, 28 mi. (45 km)
In the morning, cycle from Antwerp over the Belgian-Dutch border to the large Kreekrak locks. From there a sailing trip over the wide waterways of Zeeland takes you to the beautiful walled town of Willemstad.
Day 5: Willemstad - Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
The first stretch of today's route is by boat. On bike you visit the beautiful old Dutch town of Dordrecht and the world famous windmills of Kinderdijk. The overnight stay is in the cheese town of Gouda, where you may wish to join your tour leader for a short city walk in the evening.
Day 6: Gouda - Oude Wetering, 16 to 28 mi. (25 to 45 km)
You enjoy an easy bike ride right through some real Dutch meadowlands and end your trip in a small village called Oude Wetering. You may enjoy the quietness of the rural Dutch countryside before you arrive in busy Amsterdam tomorrow.
Day 7: Oude Wetering - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
On the banks of the river Amstel you cycle in the direction of and then across the Amsterdam town centre to the mooring place of your barge. In the afternoon there’s time to explore the lively Dutch capital and do some shopping. In the evening there’s a city walk and you may wish to make a roundtrip of the famous Amsterdam canals.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your bike and barge tour and check out.
Important note for Passengers aboard the Tijdgeest and Clair de Lune: Due to restrictions by Belgian naval authorities, passengers are no longer allowed to remain on board while the barge motors the Belgian waterways. Non cycling participants will be required to take a taxi or public transportation at their own expense. The tour leader will provide details on board.
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| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €815 |
Authentic Holland Netherlands 2018 DatesComfort boats:Sarah: May 26, June 16, … This wonderful bike and boat tour showcases authentic Holland and takes you through the central and Hanseatic region of the Netherlands. It cuts through the …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
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| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 7–8 days |
| From | €899 |
Brussels To Bruges Bike and Boat Tour Belgium 2018 DatesMagnifique II:Bruges to Brussels: … Bike and Barge in Belgium, in the heart of Europe! With three official languages (Flemish, French and German), Belgium is a culturally diverse country with a …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
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| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €1019 |
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Janet M. 4 hours ago
The guides were truly terrific.
The routes and stopping cafes were wonderfully thought out. Bathrooms at stops were very clean. Pace of rides was perfect for a first time experience.
The food on board was outstanding. Chef Alex was sensational!
The lunch meat, cheeses,and bread selections were great for making our road food.
This was our first Bike and Barge experience. It was wonderful!
Thanks to everyone!
Boat: Fluvius
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Maria C. 1 week ago
I enjoyed the countryside trails most. The trip was really totally good. As a biker whose biking skills are a bit rusty, it was a challenge, and I am glad I could do it!
Boat: Liza Marleen
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Michel D. 1 week ago
We were very happy with the biking experience, the food, the scenery, our new biking friends, our wonderful guide and the rest of the employees on the boat. We were disappointed at the end of the trip when we were advised that we had possibly been exposed to bed bugs. Adding to the disappointment, ship staff blamed us for having brought the bed bugs aboard the ship.
Other than this issue, we had a wonderful trip!
Boat: Liza Marleen
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Annie & Steve F. 2 weeks ago
We had a fantastic time on our Bruges to Amsterdam bike and barge. The boat was just lovely and the cabins beautiful and crisply clean each day upon our return. The chef did outstanding food, especially the barbecue evening with a meringue cake to die for! Our guide Hugo was such fun and passionate about the land and history. Great energy! The best part were our fellow bikers that became friends by the end of the week. A great experience.
Boat: Magnifique
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Wendy S. 2 weeks ago
I loved this trip from Bruges to Amsterdam! The guides were very good and ensured we were all safe and all together. The bike paths were flat, very well marked and easy to follow when we went out on our own. The guides made sure we had our maps and emergency tools and our phone numbers in case of emergency. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed the countryside with farm fields, flowers, horses, sheep, birds, rivers and lakes. The rooms on the barge were bigger and better than I expected. We had a cabin on the upper deck which included a large window which was nice. The food was simple, plenty and good. It was good to be prepared for all weather types when riding. Riding gloves helped with cooler days as well as preventing blisters from the bike handles.
Boat: Fluvius
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Barbara O. 2 weeks ago
We travelled from Bruges to Amsterdam. Stunning scenery, lovely accommodations, competent staff, outstanding guide. It was an excellent way to visit major cities and sleepy villages lost in time. We were impressed with the history of the Netherlands and got to see exquisitely beautiful buildings and works of art. By the end of the week, all bikers knew each other, so the sense of camaraderie was very comfortable. Can’t wait to plan another trip.
Boat: Fluvius
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Janet C. 2 weeks ago
Our guides were terrific, funny and knowledgeable. The choice of our route was very interesting. Also our waiters Stephan and Naomi were delightful.
Boat: Fluvius
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Charlotte G. 4 weeks ago
Most memorable was biking through the peaceful countryside, getting lost (not with the guides, but when we ventured out on our own), finding a real working windmill, and being invited inside by the owner. Lunch selections could have varied more but dinner onboard was always wonderful. Staff was also on point and always ready to help.
Boat: Fluvius
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Barbara N. 4 weeks ago
A great balance of activity, wonderful scenery, and interesting towns and culture. Lovely!
Boat: Fluvius
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Corri & Tom H. 5 months ago
FOOD & staff aboard the Gandalf were amazing and loved Ghent!!!!
Boat: Gandalf
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Michael P. 5 months ago
I enjoyed the whole trip. The pace was perfect, fast enough to be interesting, with constantly changing scenery and a mix of cities, villages, and farmland, and yet slow enough to enjoy and savor the experience. Our travel guide and the staff on the Gandalf were fantastic and looked after us almost like royalty, but still with a casual and friendly approach.
Boat: Gandalf
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Ed W. 5 months ago
Bike , boat, staff and fellow travelers all great fun. Memorable trip for me and still talking about to my mates at home in Australia.
Boat: Fiep
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Carmen P. 5 months ago
The barge is beautiful & clean. The food fantastic! I totally enjoy the countryside & the cities we stopped at. I always recommend this trip from Bruges to Amsterdam.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Jim W. 5 months ago
Beautiful scenery. If you are an experienced cyclist, consider splitting off with a smaller group. The group was too large with varied skills, making the ride less than it could have been.
Boat: Fluvius
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Warren S. 5 months ago
Our first bike tour. It was a very enjoyable experience. Friendly, professional staff. Great accommodation, food and customer service by all the staff. Cycling is a great way to leisurely enjoy all that the local countryside has to offer. We’ll be back!
Boat: Fluvius
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Mark M. 5 months ago
Our guide on the bike trips (Jack) was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond our expectations, even taking us on evening walks after dinner.
Boat: Fluvius
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Laurie P. 5 months ago
There was so much about the trip, starting with the wonderful food, great staff and our tour guide, along with the wonderful sights along the way!
Boat: Magnifique II
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Marianne B. 5 months ago
Best trip I have been on to date and we typically take three vacations per year for the last thirty years!
Boat: Magnifique
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Debbie S. 5 months ago
Our guide Tom was amazing, he guided during the day and walked around towns and visited places in the evening. fantastic trip, we are doing it again next May in Provence.
Boat: Magnifique
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Freddie O. 5 months ago
I actually crashed my bike at the end of the first day, tried riding an ebike the next day but found it too painful. Therefore I spent the remainder of the trip on the barge, totally loved it. My suggestion for others would be to make sure to train, most of the people on our trip felt that they were being pushed and that the distance biked each day was too far. Also, for myself I felt that the bike was just too big for me and that contributed to my accident. Our guide (Fred) was delightful as were the crew of the Gandalf and the meals were fabulous. So, overall a great experience in spite of the spill.
Boat: Gandalf
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Jehiel from Tripsite 5 months ago
Hi Freddie,
We are sorry to hear about your fall but are happy you still enjoyed the rest of your trip. We do our very best to prepare our clients for the daily biking distances by listing them on the the tour page in the "Skill Level" and "Day to Day Itinerary" sections. We also recommend taking the bike for a short ride when being fitted so that the bike hand can make adjustments if needed. A properly fitted bike is very important!
Glad you are ok and we hope to help you plan another trip soon!
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Joanne R. 5 months ago
Cycling through Belgium and Holland was fabulous. Looking forward to Paris to Bruges trip in future.
Boat: Magnifique
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Kim F. 5 months ago
Cannot recommend this trip highly enough. What a perfect way to discover a new place. The staff and the food were outstanding!!
Boat: Elodie
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Francine G. 6 months ago
Most Memorable Part: The people and the beer!!
Boat: La Belle Fleur
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Angeliene B. 6 months ago
As a 69 year old female I was thrilled to be able to have an active vacation , biking and then relaxing on board after a day of cycling. I hope to be able to do another bike/barge trip in 2018. Lovely to meet so many like minded people from many different backgrounds and places where they live, loved the trip!!!
Boat: Lena Maria
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Debbie S. 6 months ago
Our guide Tom was amazing, he guided during the day and walked around towns and visited places in the evening. Fantastic trip, we are doing it again next May in Provence.
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Linda P. 6 months ago
The most memorable part of the trip was the people! The time spent with our small group from all over the world was so unique and enjoyable. The staff made everything feel like home and were just as much a part of our group as the other guests were. I will definitely book again with Tripsite!
Boat: Magnifique
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Greg G. 7 months ago
Most Memorable Part: Biking the Belgian countryside
Boat: Fluvius
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Linda M. 7 months ago
The tour guide was great. He took us to wonderful little locations for coffee & lunch breaks while biking. He clearly had built relationships with people at the stops. He took us for walks into town in the evening and knew history of buildings &/or towns.
The bikes were in great condition.
The captain (& his dog) were great, circulating and getting to know the passengers.
The food was very good and the young crew worked very hard.
I would go again with this barge, captain & tour guide in a heartbeat.
Boat: Fluvius
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Nancy S. 7 months ago
Hard to pick the most memorable part, I continued to be awed every single day! The food was amazing kudos to the chef for sure! The staff on the Fluvius were so hard working and made sure everything from our rooms to our social times were perfect. absolutely amazing!
The tour guides were so helpful, patience and lots of fun, to say the least!
Tripsite made every step from the booking to the beginning of the adventure so easy, keeping us informed, answering all the questions etc., etc. (And we had many!)
Can’t thank you all enough!
Looking forward to my next trip with Tripsite.
Boat: Fluvius
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Bruce H. 7 months ago
I enjoyed the bonding that occurred with our fellow travellers over our shared biking experiences. The pathways and route were amazing. Tips for others: Be prepared to have a great time.
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Debra G. 8 months ago
Staff was fantastic! Amazing overall experience.
Boat: Fluvius
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Cheryl T. 8 months ago
Absolutely fabulous trip, even though we didn't see much sun. It seemed the rain always held off until we were sheltered. The clouds added to the beauty of the gorgeous countryside. Our guide, Mike, did not coddle us, so we were able to cycle in our individual comfort zones. The "Dutch Mountains" (head winds) challenged us on a few days, but only added to the flavour of the trip. Mike introduced us to some lovely spots for our coffee/lunch breaks to re-energise.
Staff on board the Lisa Marleen were delightful & helpful too. Many good memories, but the one that stands out was in the last day when we had, more then usual, rain squalls & intermittent sunshine. This, of course, resulted in rainbows. At least 4! We deemed it "rainbow day". It was a Rainbow of a trip.
Boat: Liza Marleen
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Lorrie Gilbert 2 months ago
I was just reading through reviews as I think about another bike/barge trip for 2018 and saw this one from Cheryl--a trip mate--who writes about our amazing tour in Oct. 2017 on the Liza Marleen. We had a fabulous time aboard this barge. It is cozy, comfortable, clean, and perfect in every way for a small, compact typical Dutch barge. Our crew were kind, generous, inclusive, and organized. Mike Visser, our bike guide is knowledgeable about the terrain and routes, and in a change of weather or route could get us to a great cafe or castle if we so desired. Chef Markus: all I can say is wow! Every meal was a joy and a visual feast. Myrte was an awesome member of the crew, and Jeroen captained our boat with skill and humor. The biking was easy, but the winds made each day a fun challenge. We biked through farmlands, expanses of fields and crops, cattle, canals, windmills, small lovely towns, and great cities. My husband used an e-bike and loved it and felt accomplished at the end of the trip. That e-bike made it possible for him to do this trip. I can't say enough about how much fun it was! And we were a lucky in that a random group of strangers hit it off so well and laughed, relaxed, danced and toured together--even with the crew. No hierarchy here--just crew and guests working and playing together. Thank you for a great experience! And thank you, Markus, for acknowledging not one but three--mine included-- birthdays uniquely! And yes, lots of rainbows.
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Andy K. 8 months ago
Most Memorable Part: Riding through beautiful villages and countryside! We stopped in beautiful places to eat lunch, rest and take pictures. Our guide Alfonse was amazing! Our last night, we took a private boat cruise on the canals in Amsterdam, arranged by our guide! AWESOME TRIP!
Boat: Magnifique
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Andrea R. 8 months ago
Most Memorable Part: Riding through area of windmills.
We were frustrated by the slow pace of our group.
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Charlott H. 9 months ago
Bike and Barge in Belgium and Holland was a whole week of memories and is at the top of my favorite trips! You are surrounded daily by beautiful landscapes and architecture unique to the Netherlands. The bikes are perfect for extended times of riding and you are on bike paths close to canals for most of the trip. This is an active vacation which I prefer but is never too difficult. Everything is done for you so there was never any worries and I was relaxed all week. Meeting people from around the world is amazing. I had the fortunate experience of meeting a special couple from Australia and that was a bonus! I hope to do this trip again in the near future.
Boat: Fluvius
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Marie B. 9 months ago
Overall this was a great experience. The boat was clean and the staff friendly. The itinerary and scenery was beautiful. The only negative was that the website had several inaccuracies. For example, the mileage each day was much longer than published. Also, the number of meals provided was less than published.
Boat: Magnifique
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Jim W. 9 months ago
Great experience, although a very large group to be riding together. The food was good but not great. Made some friends and really enjoyed the trip.
Boat: Fluvius
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Bryan F. 9 months ago
What I enjoyed most about my Boat & Bike trip were the rides through the countryside in the early mornings when it was quiet, and the only sound was the hum of my bicycle. Secondly, were the times we moved the boat during breakfast. I found myself staring out the window at life and business along the canals. Lastly, the new friends we made, from Britain, Australia, and Canada!
Boat: Magnifique
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Rick C. 9 months ago
The country side, the guide was very personable and knowable of the routes, sites with a very positive and safety conscious attitude. More time in some of the major centres (Gent, Antwerp) I would recommend that travelers arrive at least one day preferable two in advance of the bike & barge departure and stay at least 2 days afterwards to enjoy the cities of Bruges and Amsterdam. The availability of e-bikes was essential so that those less experienced in pedalling the distances could enjoy the biking part of the trip.
Boat: Gandalf
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Michael P. 9 months ago
I really enjoyed the variety of the tour, including bike rides through pastoral countryside and alongside canals, and walking tours through fascinating historical cities and towns. The food and drink were highlights, both on and off the boat, and I really enjoyed traveling with a great group of fellow travelers. The crew and guide were fantastic! The Tripsite guidebook included suggestions for tipping the crew and guide. Our group felt that the suggested tip amounts were not adequate, so we tipped a lot more than what was suggested.
Boat: Gandalf
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Kevin Armstrong 9 months ago
I have done this trip from Amsterdam to Bruges as well. I found this version to not be as enjoyable. The reason was there was not as much on the route to see and take in. I think that there are some differences do to which barge you are on which may restrict the routes. Bruges is amazing as was Amsterdam but in between nothing exciting. The barge was amazing (Sailing Home) with a wonderful chef. I love this style of touring and have done 8 of them and will do more!
Boat: Sailing Home
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Esti G. 10 months ago
The group was lovely, the guide knew a lot and explained it very good, (he shouldn't bring his 7 years old son with him!) we think that a biking tour guide must have good, modern flat-wheel repairing set!!!
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Dena L. 10 months ago
The guide was great, the scenery was amazing! Better food for lunch. Screen on the window so the bugs cant get in or put in air conditioning!
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Kim F. 11 months ago
Could not be happier with every aspect of the trip. The meals were outstanding and the scenery was beautiful.
Boat: Elodie
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Joe B. 11 months ago
The biking part of the trip takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Belgium and the Netherlands. The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the history of the landscape. It's a very casual pace so keeping up is never a problem. There are many stops for coffee, lunch and afternoon breaks while biking.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Deanna G. 12 months ago
The entire week was fabulous. Loved cycling through the towns and country side. Tom our guide was very nice and an excellent guide. I also enjoyed our evening walking tour, especially when he brought us to the home of an artist and his wife. I bought a few pieces of jewelry.
We were very lucky with the weather and even ate outside 2 nights.
Loved that we were a small group and I knew everyone after a couple of days . I enjoyed everything.
Boat: Magnifique
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Barbara C. 12 months ago
Most memorable parts: The camaraderie of the group and of course the fabulous meal by Chef Franco.
Boat: Fiep
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Marianne B. 12 months ago
Cycling along canals, stopping at picturesque locations, short tours of historic locations, all with a knowledgeable, patient, funny guide made this a most fabulous way to see the countryside of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Boat: Magnifique
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Tom P. 12 months ago
The bikes, barge, food and staff were excellent. The biking distances every day were such that it left very little time for off bike sightseeing , but the bike route was really great. Thanks for a great trip.
Boat: Fluvius
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Doug P. 12 months ago
The most memorable parts: The strawberry vending machine. Next was the rude employee on the boat who gave me and my wife a hard time on occasion.
Boat: Magnifique
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Debbie G. 12 months ago
Every day was so wonderful, the entire trip was so memorable.
Boat: Magnifique
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Franziska P. 12 months ago
Love the boat ride, also liked the bikes and bike riding as well as our tour guide.
The food was too American, it could have been more European. The scenery was
lovely and the trails terrific. Weather fantastic. Would do it again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Linda B. 12 months ago
Most memorable part: Lovely long days of biking through beautiful countries.
Boat: Magnifique
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Rinske B. 12 months ago
It was a wonderful experience! The staff was very friendly especially our guide Tom Stout, and the sailor Joop was a fount of information with regard to ships and harbours.
Boat: Magnifique
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Elisabeth D. 12 months ago
Everything was more than I expected, but especially the knowledge and good humor and patience of our guide Tom.
Boat: Magnifique
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Arden C. 12 months ago
Most memorable parts: Cycling, getting to know the Yannie our fearless guide, the other guests and crew. Tip: Have a comprehensive wifi connection on your phone or pad.
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Linda Wilson 1 year ago
On the Fiep June 3 - 10, 2017. Coba, Gerard, Franco, Karen, Ilse and Laura were our crew and guides. I cannot imagine better. Our passenger group was wonderful. The best vacation ever and I am ready to go again soon.
Boat: Fiep
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Bev V. 1 year ago
The most memorable part of the trip was the camaraderie with staff and participants while riding through beautiful scenery.
Boat: Fluvius
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Teresa L. 1 year ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. I loved biking through different scenery - quaint villages and towns, beautiful forests, farmland and countryside. It is the perfect way to see parts of Belgium and Holland. You can go at your own pace because the trails are so well marked. The barge is beautiful and the rooms are comfortable. I can't say enough about the staff, they were excellent. I definitely recommend this trip and can't wait to do it again!
Boat: Magnifique II
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Arja L. 1 year ago
The Magnifique II and staff were more amazing than we expected! The bike routes were absolutely beautiful with very well planned and laid out maps. Overall a very memorable experience that I am highly recommending to every one I talk to.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Cindy M. 1 year ago
Directions were terrible for Amsterdam and the last two days there were not the number routes we needed on the intersections so was confusing. All hotels were good but one was a dive and not nice. Hotel Piccard.
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Robert E. 2 years ago
Most memorable was the friendliness, patience and helpfullness of the staff!
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Spencer H. 2 years ago
The barge crew were exceptional. The cook treated each guest as a friend. Accommodated our request for a birthday cake. He even baked it on his own time. The scenery was exactly as anticipated.
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Margeret M. 2 years ago
I cannot say enough about the whole trip. The Barge accommodations were perfect for all my needs, the food aboard the MS Fluvius was way beyond what I expected - such a variety and the quality and quantity were superb. The staff on board could not have been more obliging - so eager to help so much fun. Our Guide was just simply the best (Jack/Jacques) knowledgeable and helpful, concerned always for our safety and our enjoyment. All our stops for coffee breaks and lunch breaks were also well planned. Would I recommend this trip to my friends? You Bet!! Look forward to going again - Thanks Tripsite
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Trudy D. 2 years ago
The bike-friendly paths through magnificent landscapes in Belgium and the Netherlands was outstanding.
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Michele Y. 2 years ago
The most memorable part of this trip was our impromptu swim off the boat. Jumping from the top and getting 22 of us in the water including the Captain.
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Maria P. 2 years ago
It was a wonderful way to see the country. Wonderful fellow travelers and the crew couldn't gave been more accommodating . So much fun!
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Eldon W. 2 years ago
LIa is the best guide we've ever worked with - well informed, good managing people, qualified in every way; and went well beyond what she had to do in her position. All the riding - even in the rain and varied road surfaces - was extremely pleasant.
Because Lia is an exceptional guide; on this trip one guide for up to 30 cyclists worked well. In most cases, however, I think having only one guide for this large a group - especially a group with many novice riders - is bad practice. Also, a water bottle cage and a cyclometer on the bike would have been nice.
Boat: Magnifique
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Jehiel 2 years ago
Hello Eldon,
We are glad that you had a great time and think highly of Lia! We do agree that a second guide, especially for larger groups would be preferable, however, because of the nature of the tour and the fact that many people do opt for the self-guided option, having two guide for all tours isn't always possible.
Water bottles can be easily stowed in your handle bar bag or panniers. Cyclometers aren't provided on this tour but you are always welcome to bring your own.
Thanks again for your feedback!
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Judee W. 2 years ago
Wonderful staff - the entire trip was just great! Tome, our guide was exceptional.
Boat: Magnifique
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J. House 2 years ago
Everything was A-1. I was totally surprised when our tour guide Tom managed to reunite me with my lost "zebra" luggage on a cobblestone street corner 4 days into the trip! Thanks, Tom!
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Barbara Kallay 2 years ago
My husband and I had a great bike trip. Riding through the Belgium/Netherlands was delightful. The staff made the trip most memorable- Jacob (bike guide), Els (boat captain), Thomas (cook).
Boat: Zwaantje
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S. Lior 2 years ago
The most memorable part of my trip were the small towns and villages that we visited. These are places where tourists rarely venture. The people are friendly and open for conversations; willing to share their lives and experiences with us. And curious to know about us as well. I have so many wonderful memories.
Boat: Magnifique II
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P. O'Hagan 2 years ago
Having the map to tryi to not get lost was so much fun. Thank you to all the staff for making the bike barge a great activity vacation.
Boat: Magnifique II
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A & M Decourcy 2 years ago
Great trip BUT.. We decided to cycle with 6 others because we are experienced riders. We were counting on the signage being much more complete and easier to follow. At times, there was no indication of where to go. Our path just ended! Also, the bigger group, of about 18, had some inexperienced riders and we felt that riding in this large a group could be dangerous...which proved to be the case.
In one case, a previous rider had taken the liberty to use a marker to write our path number on a sign. Thanks to him/her we were able to continue on without taking out the GPS. Had this been done on several other signs, we would not have had to find our way ...using GPS..on many occasions. There were also 4 other Europeans, who cycled as a group, who experienced the same sense of frustration as us.
We will forward a photo to the Tripsite website. Thanks for providing a most enjoyable and memorable trip.
Boat: Magnifique II
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D. Pincar 2 years ago
I would recommend it, but with reservations. I think there should have been two guides, one to take a faster group and one for a beginner group. A few people on the trip should not have been. They were not comfortable on their bikes, and were a daily danger to whomever they were near. Something should have been done about it.
I also would have liked to ride faster, and spend more free time in the little towns.
Boat: Magnifique II
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E. Hull-parsons 2 years ago
I have planned to contact you with feedback, but haven't. The staff was great except the guide. He was not friendly or helpful. We were all disappointed in his lack of leadership and "guiding". Of the three trips we have taken, this was the least appealing. The route was not attractive, and mostly industrial, urban or rural. We were near places we know were charming and interesting, but did not visit them. I'm left wondering if it is that tour company. For 35 people biking there really should have been more staff on the road with us. Still love you!
Boat: Fluvius
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R. Oliver 2 years ago
We sailed on the Magnifique II from Bruges to Amsterdam, 25 June to 1 July, under the able command of skipper Paul, and ride leader Tom Tiedom. It was a magnificent experience in every way, even though we had a few odd showers to contend with. This is virtually a brand new barge with upscale accommodations and amenities. We had one of the four top-side suites, which are indeed larger, and with view windows that open as opposed to port holes. Tom, the ride leader and guide, was an extremely charming, knowledgeable and humorous fellow. He provided daily briefings on the next day's ride, all of which included ample coffee and food stops, as well as providing historic info. Indeed, the entire crew were extremely courteous and helpful in every respect, and the food delicious.
Boat: Magnifique II
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J. Backes 2 years ago
Fabulous trip. Great, hospitable staff willing to please, answer questions, professional, share information. Boat was clean, comfortable, well equipped. Food was excellent and there was plenty to enjoy.
Boat: Magnifique II
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M. Mathews 2 years ago
Was a fantastic trip!!! Tom was a great guide and will recommend this to others.
Boat: Magnifique
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J. Kister 2 years ago
When I first heard of a bike & barge trip, I thought I would be sleeping on a cot under the stars! After obtaining more info, I realized we would have a comfortable room but I was very impressed with our accommodations. It was like being on a mini cruise. Food was great, tour guide was personable and entertaining, friendly staff went out of their way to make this trip extra special. We had an arranged canal boat tour complete with champagne after arriving in Amsterdam! I would highly recommend the Magnifique and this crew, for an awesome way to experience Belgium and The Netherlands.
Boat: Magnifique
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L. Messing 2 years ago
Our guide Felix, was fun, knowledgeable and intuitive. His attitude and ease of being with people made even a horrible weather day endurable. The BIGGEST bonus was having Astrid along as a trainee. She added so much to every aspect of our journey and was a treasure trove of regional information.
Boat: Magnifique II
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L. Pope 2 years ago
Had a fantastic time, would highly recommend it to others!
Boat: Magnifique II
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J. Backes 2 years ago
Exceptional staff, welcoming, friendly, informative, knowledgable. Perhaps on the rides having a buddy system so the guide doesn't need to count all the people to make sure everyone is present would be my only suggestion. I sometimes got the sense that people wanted to stop more often to take pictures and no one told them not to but then it can take time away from getting to visit town at the end of the day. Perhaps that needs to be discussed in more depth. Sometimes some of the breaks were longer than necessary. Again they were fine but took time from visiting a town at the end of the trip.
Boat: Magnifique II
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R. Wood 2 years ago
The Merlijn is a very special barge full of character and charm, beautifully appointed and owned and operated by the delightful Jantine and Henk. They along with their crew spoiled us rotten with great food and hospitality. Our bike ride was thru beautiful countryside and expertly guided and interpreted by a delightful Dutch couple, Jack and Marianne. They gave us great local insight. We thoroughly recommend the Merlijn and can't wait to return.
Boat: Merlijn
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S. Fryeskul 2 years ago
The staff at Tripsite were amazing to deal with and very helpful about everything. I would recommend this company and biking trip to anyone.
Thank you
S. Fryeskul
PS: We loved the new Magnifique II !!!
Boat: Magnifique II
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W. Staab 2 years ago
Great bike leader. Have name tags for participants or for bikes to help us w names. Would like to have been brave enough to ride on my own! Some participants were not really regular cyclists. Would have been good to have a briefing re group bike rules, including spacing, passing, signaling, warnings, etc.
Boat: Magnifique II
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R. Ross 2 years ago
Loved it! The crew was great, the boat was marvelously beautiful, the food was very good, and the overall atmosphere was perfectly casual and elegant at the same time. But: They should NOT charge for coffee/tea after 4pm. If the Bar Tab could be handled at the end of the trip by credit card it would be a bit more sophisticated, but not a deal breaker.
Boat: Magnifique II
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C. Powell 2 years ago
This is one of the best trips I have ever been on. The boat was very clean, comfortable and new. The steps to the lower level kind of steep but very manageable. The staff was wonderful, especially the chef! and the bike guide! I liked the stops.The bikes were very enjoyable. I think the coffee could have been free all day instead of being charged for it after 4pm. I would love to do another trip!
Boat: Magnifique
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D. Yeabsley 2 years ago
I would have liked for the table assignments to have been mixed up a little bit so we could get to know more people. I also think the sweep should have a walkie talkie so he can let the guide know when he has missed a turn. This was a fabulous trip! The guide, staff, food, tour and accommodations were perfect!
Boat: Fluvius
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K. Hadley 2 years ago
Some wait staff could have been more accommodating. We seemed burdensome at times. Running out of food & then having to wait for more or not refilled at all was an annoyance.
Boat: Fluvius
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Jehiel 2 years ago
Hello K. Hadley,
We are very sorry to hear this. We have since spoken with our partners on the Fluvius and they have taken steps with their staff to correct this problem. We work very hard with our local partners to provide the best experience for our guests. We hope to help you plan your next trip!
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T. Rosencrantz 2 years ago
The Bruges to Amsterdam Bike Barge trip starting May 7, 2016 on the Fluvius was fantastic from the minute we step on the barge in Bruges until the day it was over and departed the barge to take the foot ferry to Central Station in Amsterdam. Our guide Guus and the boat's crew were friendly and helpful 24/7. Loved all our fellow travelers too. The bike trips each day were through beautiful countryside and centuries old cities. The food on the boat was great. The bunks were comfy and the showers always had plenty of hot water. The bikes worked well. Our guide and our maps got us where we needed to go everyday. Even the weather was perfect! Can't wait to do another trip like this!
Boat: Fluvius
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C. Fligner 2 years ago
Fabulous trip. The guide and staff were great. The biking was perfect. I would recommend highly and without reservation. Great trip. Great biking and guide and wonderful staff. The boat was very comfortable and the country was beautiful. I recommend this trip highly and without reservation.
Boat: Fluvius
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Lynn McCormack 2 years ago
Thomas our guide was excellent. It is surprising that people go on a bike trip with very little biking ability and poor fitness. We would love to go on another trip with a comparable barge.
Boat: Magnifique
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Cheryle Cassidy 3 years ago
It was our first barge bike trip and hope to take another soon. Had a great time.
Boat: Fluvius
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Earl Degler 3 years ago
I enjoyed the trip and plan on doing more in the future. The only thing that will keep me from doing more is the current unrest in the world.
Boat: Magnifique
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Howard Shuster 3 years ago
Great trip. The owners of the Merlijn were =Spectacular! We hope to find a time to travel with them again. The Barge was amazing for such a compact vessel. The rooms were surprisingly large as was the bathroom. The Barge was immaculate at all times. What a fun trip!!
Boat: Merlijn
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Dean Pond 3 years ago
The above pretty well describes our satisfaction with our trip and we recommended our friends travel through your company which they did. We intend to take another barge/bicycle soon.
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Philippe Tison 3 years ago
I think the staff at Tripsite/Dutch Bike Tours should be obliged to do their bike routes once a year to pick up difficult signage. A ferry crossing as part of our schedule was not available on the day of the week we arrived and we had to do a long detour. The ferry never travels on that day at that time of the year and when I phoned the Dutch Tours hotline they didn't even know that. We were not impressed. Also, despite its 'star rating' the Velotel in Brugge is a very poor standard compared to the other hotels we stayed at. Terrible rooms and an awful location for seeing Brugge (but good for getting on the trail).
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Robin Bagby 3 years ago
Barge had bugs in drains. Lots in room every night. Aldo specifically booked comfort class boat for the AC. They turned it off before 9pm every night.
Boat: Magnifique
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Michael and Carol Powell 3 years ago
We have had a few cycling vacations with the help of Tripsite over the past few years. Tripsite staff has always been accessible and helpful with travel plans and specific information we required. Thanks for making it fun and easy. We'll be back!
Boat: Magnifique
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Natadha Vickery 3 years ago
Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Christine Dear 3 years ago
This was my second trip on the Merlijn. Brought a group with me both times. Everything was fabulous. Jentien did an excellent job as chef and Henk, as the captain, was great. Our guides were excellent and most capable in emergencies. The towns we visited we interesting and our guides were able to fill us in on the history of the area. The bikes were in excellent shape. No flats! Will definitely travel with them again.
My experience for our group with Tripsite was also the best. Have told many about your wonderful service. Thank you!
Boat: Merlijn
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Dick Shover 3 years ago
Our barge hosts were fabulous, as was our food. Guide on the bikes also was truly wonderful. It was a great experience.
Boat: Merlijn
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Mary Knapp 3 years ago
The trip was great as were the hosts of the boat. Everything was exceptional even though it rained daily, that was not a detriment as everything made up for it.
Boat: Zwaantje
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Mary Knapp 3 years ago
The trip was great as were the hosts of the boat. Everything was exceptional even though it rained daily, that was not a detriment as everything made up for it.
Boat: Zwaantje
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Ann Hodgson 3 years ago
This was actually the second time I took this trip. I went with friends last time and this time took family to share the experience with them.
Boat: Magnifique
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Kay Howarth 3 years ago
Bruges to Amsterdam was just wonderful and would recommend the smaller group of people. Just 24 was a good number. All the staff on the Fiep were great!
Boat: Fiep
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Natadha Vickery 3 years ago
Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.
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Doug Chittum 3 years ago
The crew of the Magnifique on the Bruges to Amsterdam barge was fantastic! Have recommended it to others already.
Boat: Magnifique
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Doug Lay 3 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed the Bruges to Amsterdam bike/barge trip last spring. From the easy, scenic rides, to the informative, knowledgeable guide to the excellent private accommodations on board the barge, I'm already looking at booking another bike/barge trip with Tripsite!
Boat: Gandalf
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Diane Denham 3 years ago
I had an amazing time. I loved everything about it and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact I have recommended it to many many people.
Boat: Gandalf
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David Rossetti 3 years ago
We were plagued by hot weather in early June. It was pleasant before and after our trip. Not your fault. The rest was great.
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Allison Cook 3 years ago
The bikes were a little beat up, but we enjoyed every aspect of the trip. My one complaint about the boat was that they shut off the AC at night and we couldn't open the portholes, so sleeping was not ideal. This year we are heading to Italy with 20 of our closest friends for the Venice to Mantova tour on the Ave Maria!
Boat: Magnifique
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James Green 3 years ago
Barge was exceptionally good. The bike tour had some very good portions and a couple of sections that were not very enjoyable. Overall it was a great trip.
Boat: Merlijn
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John Ummels 3 years ago
Cycling a wee bit fast. Most people were in fifties & sixties and I was seventy-nine.
Boat: Wending
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Joanne Ross 3 years ago
Fabulous experience. Can't wait to go again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Dave Holmes 3 years ago
The stars were the staff of the Elodie. Just wonderful.
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Margo Barber 3 years ago
We've recommended this trip to lots of people. Would love to do another bike/barge trip.
Boat: Magnifique
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Beda Casstevens 3 years ago
Enjoyed every aspect of the trip.
Boat: Zwaan
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Richard Kurtz 3 years ago
Cabins were nicer than I expected. We stayed with the guide as found the routes hard to navigate and the guide knew all the great stops. Dinners were good, breakfast and lunches needed more variety by the end of the week. We had fabulous weather and loved the route. Lots to see.
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Lynn McCormack 3 years ago
We really enjoyed our trip, our guide Thomas was excellent. As always with group travel, the mix was interesting and generally older than us and less fit. We have travelled with a group before but usually we are the oldest so this was different dynamics and did set the tone somewhat. Would look at a trip again when we are older or with our own group to fill the barge.
Thanks,
Lynn
Boat: Magnifique
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Joel Benedito Junior 3 years ago
1) In the boat is possible to rent helmet for EU$ 5/week. This renting is good for travelers that spend more time in Europe. I'm not sure if this information is available in the Tripsite's site.
2) I ordered a E-bike for my wife. In the boat I saw that 2 kinds of E-bike are offered to the customers. My wife would love bike in a more comfortable E-bike.
3) According to the staff of the boat, I should speak German. I don't know the source of this information. This information is used to organize the passengers in the restaurant.
Boat: Fluvius
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Karen Thomas 3 years ago
We enjoyed ourselves so much that we are already planning another bike and barge trip. It would have been nice if there were a better split in English speaking guests as most of the guests spoke German and we didn't get a chance to mingle much. Tripsite was very good to work with and we would use this company again. "
Boat: Fluvius
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Diane Denham 3 years ago
We had a fantastic trip we loved everything about it. I would recommend this trip to anyone. The people we met were so nice and helpful and friendly. Our Polish chef on the boat was fantastic.
Boat: Gandalf
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Rachel Rulmyr 3 years ago
My husband and I(in our 60"s) were on the Sailing Home a month ago with 6 friends from Bruges to Amsterdam. We had the most wonderful time. Everything about this trip exceeded my expectations. The boat, our accommodations, the food, the crew were all excellent and I can't say enough about our guide Hugo. He was amazing and really made our trip memorable. He was funny and very knowledgeable about everything we saw so we got info about the countries and the politics. I highly recommended this fun trip for all ages and biking abilities.
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Daniel Edwards 4 years ago
we just returned from our trip. Brugges to Amsterdam. It was AWESOME. We had such a great time on the Gandalf with Hans. Els was our biking guide. She was terrific. It was fabulous and a great way to spend my 50th birthday!
Thank you for everything you did to arrange this trip for us. We will be back on some other trip in the future.
Boat: Gandalf
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Bonnie Johnson 4 years ago
Not too sure what I can say that the above feedback haven't already said. We travelled as a group of 6 on the Magnifique from Brugge to Amsterdam May 31st to June 7th, 2014. Everything and everyone was top notch. We started out with Carl as our Captain but due to holidays the barges owner, Walter, took over. Not only can he handle the barge but he does a mean BBQ. Our guide Tom was perfect. With a great sense of humour and and sweet personality. There was not one person who did not get along with him. Meeka, bar tender, server, cleaner, and Peter the amazing cook finished off the crew. The barge itself was fantastic. No complaints there. The beds are extremely comfortable.
Unfortunately one of our group was not able to complete the trip but we did meet a great group of people from all over the world.
I am not the greatest biker but thoroughly enjoyed the whole journey and would do it again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Victoria Diehl Levesque 5 years ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Sept trip from Bruges to Amsterdam on The MS Magnifique, booked through Tripsite.com. Comfortable cabin, great food, hot tub wonderful after long days of biking! Crew easy going but always helpful and attentive. Multi national fellow passengers all good company. Definitely encourage bringing your own gel seat cover! I had an electric assist bike which I'd highly recommend if in any doubt about managing the occasionally challenging distances. Already thinking of booking another similar trip next year.
Boat: Magnifique
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Loretta Dobson 5 years ago
My husband and I did the bike and barge tour from Bruges to Amsterdam Jun 29/2013 - and had the most amazing time!! Right from my first contact with the folks at Tripsite to the end of our tour - everything was perfect. Carl the Captain, Tom the guide and all the rest of the hardworking fun loving crew were amazing. We cycled some of the most beautiful countryside, Tom was very funny and looked after everyone - the ages on our tour were 16 to 77 - and we all felt comfortable. You can go at your own speed or go strictly with the group. The Magnifique was a beautiful and very comfortable boat - I loved it and I would be very hard pressed not to choose her again for our next trip - we are hoping to do a trip during the tulip season and maybe one in the early fall:) I actually wanted to book the return trip when we cycled into Amsterdam - but we were going to a friends wedding in Italy so had to continue on:) I really can not say enough good things about Tripsite on the organization side (friendly, knowledgeable and efficient; and the the crew of the Magnifique - they were all Magnifique!!!! Can't wait to go again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Larry Schmidlin 5 years ago
Just got back from this tour yesterday and wish that I could do it all again tomorrow! Went from Brugge to Amsterdam on the Manifique. Outstanding crew with Carl as the Captain and Tom as the guide. Tom has a great sense of humor and related to everyone on the tour, with an awesome biking experience and even walking tours in the town most evenings. The folks at Tripsite was great - with lots of communication. I felt very prepared prior to leaving. I enjoyed working with Tripsite and greatly enjoyed the entire experience. Highly recommended.
Boat: Magnifique
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Ruyter Aquino 5 years ago
Travel quite different from the usual, fantastic landscapes. Traveled on the MS Magnifique, excellent service and facilities. The group guide (Tom) is attentive and competent. So you can be conducting another tour. Congratulations. Ruyter Aquino.
Boat: Magnifique
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Sailing on the Iris from Bruge to Amsterdam 6 years ago
We booked our bike and barge trip with Pack and Pedal. We wanted a comfort plus barge and the Iris was recommended. The entire experience on the Iris was excellent. The staff were very competent and friendly, food was excellent, the guide was a great bike leader and was very knowlegable about the history and architecture of the areas we visited. I would highly recommend the Iris and Pack and Pedal. Carla at Pack and Pedal was very courteous and efficient. Booking the trip and making the trip was a top notch experience for us. We will use them again.
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Cheri Emahiser 6 years ago
Our bike/barge tour to Bruge and Amsterdam in May was fantastic! Our tour leader, Tom, the boat captain, crew and accommodations aboard the Magnifique were terrific. We had a wonderful time with our fellow passengers from Norway, New Zealand, Germany, the East Coast and Switzerland. They were all such fun!
We've traveled extensively and this trip turned out to be one of the best ever. The weather was wonderful and warm, which made for excellent bike riding and cruising on the boat in the evening. Going from Bruge to Amsterdam requires more cruising and less bike riding, we were told, but we loved every minute of our evenings on the top deck sailing through the locks.
I hope we can book another trip with your company in the future; though this trip was so perfect, I worry that the next one wouldn't meet our expectations.
Boat: Magnifique
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