Tulip Tour - 8 Day
Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Biking and boating through the Tulips!
One of our most popular, this bike and boat tour in Holland during Tulip season, is bursting with colors and scents. When Spring dawns in Holland, millions of eager bulbs rise, stretch toward the sun, and blossom for the occasion. Acres upon endless acres of exquisite tulips transform ordinary fields into a colorful kaleidoscope! Having been grown in the Netherlands for more than 400 years, 1200 different varieties of these flowers are now harvested!
Highlights:
- Keukenhof - the world's flower garden
- Aalsmeer - the world's flower auction
- Leiden - birthplace of Rembrandt
- Haarlem - center of the Dutch flower-growing district
- Gouda - CHEESE!
- Windmills, tulips, and more
Did you know that during the 17th century in the Netherlands, Tulips became so highly-prized that prices were sent soaring and markets crashing. This was known as Tulip Mania. Today, though Wall Street is unaware, Tulip Mania prevails!
Come and be dazzled!
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Quo Vadis:
Twin cabin: £ 1053 $ 1,872 € 1285 NOK 12636 kr 11664 $ 1,516 Twin cabin for single use: on request
Iris:
April:
Twin cabin: £ 1119 $ 1,989 € 1365 NOK 13423 kr 12390 $ 1,611 Twin cabin for single use: on request
May:
Twin cabin: £ 1053 $ 1,872 € 1285 NOK 12636 kr 11664 $ 1,516 Twin cabin for single use: on request
Fleur:
Twin cabin: £ 1011 $ 1,798 € 1234 NOK 12134 kr 11201 $ 1,456 *Single supplement: £ 462 $ 822 € 564 NOK 5546 kr 5119 $ 666 Allure:
Twin cabin: £ 884 $ 1,572 € 1079 NOK 10610 kr 9794 $ 1,273 *Single supplement: £ 401 $ 712 € 489 NOK 4809 kr 4439 $ 577 Sarah:
Twin cabin: £ 884 $ 1,572 € 1079 NOK 10610 kr 9794 $ 1,273 *Single supplement: pending
*One single use cabin per departureTriple cabin (2 possible, 3rd bed is bunk bed,): £ 835 $ 1,484 € 1019 NOK 10020 kr 9249 $ 1,202
extra options
Electric bike rental
Quo Vadis: £ 74 $ 131 € 90 NOK 885 kr 817 $ 106 Sarah and Allure: £ 70 $ 124 € 85 NOK 836 kr 772 $ 100 Fleur: £ 70 $ 124 € 85 NOK 836 kr 772 $ 100 Only two electric bikes are on board the Fleur, confirmed on first come first serve basis. Additional bikes may be rented but will incur a supplement in addition to the regular electric bike price.
Iris: £ 70 $ 124 € 85 NOK 836 kr 772 $ 100please note
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
Travel
Travel to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Local Travel
Arrival at Amsterdam airport; short train ride to Amsterdam center where the ship is moored. Depending on your boat, sometimes the mooring location is even within walking distance. Other boats, a short taxi ride or public transportation is necessary.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The average high/low temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit for the area are: April, 53°/40° and May, 61°/46°.
Remarks
Please note: Tulip season in Holland extends from the end of March to the beginning May but is dependent on temperatures and the weather. We cannot predict the weather (we wish we could) so cannot predict when the peak season will be!
Tour Dates
On the Comfort Plus boats:
Iris: Thursdays, April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2019.
Quo Vadis: Saturdays, April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27, and May 4, 2019
Fleur: Saturdays, April 6, April 13, April 20, and April 27, 2019
On the Comfort boats:
Sarah: Saturdays, April 6, April 20, and May 4, 2019
Allure: Saturdays, April 6 and April 13, 2019
Where You’ll Stay
There are several boats/dates possible for your 8 day Tulip Tour. Please visit the corresponding boat pages to read details!
What’s Included
- Iris
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board
- Breakfasts, 5 packed lunches, and 6 dinners
- 1 lunch on board
- Coffee and tea on board
- Daily cabin cleaning
- 11 speed bicycle equipped with water bottle and panniers and a helmet
- Tour guide (two tour guides for groups of 18 or more)
- Route information
- Entrance to the Hortus Bulborum, Keukenhof, Cheese Farm, and Flower Auction
- Bicycle protection
- Quo Vadis
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board
- Breakfast, packed lunch or lunch on board, and dinner
- Daily cabin cleaning
- 8 speed hybrid bicycle with pannier
- Route information
- Tour guide
- Admission to Keukenhof, Aalsmeer Flower Auction, cheese farm Zaanse Schans, Aalkmaar cheese market, Bulbarium Lisse, and evening canal cruise
- Fleur
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board
- Breakfasts, 5 packed lunches, and 6 dinners
- 1 lunch on board
- Coffee and tea on board
- 11 speed bicycle equipped with water bottle and panniers
- Helmets
- Tour guide (two tour guides for groups of 18 or more)
- Entrance to Keukenhof
- Route information
- WiFi with limited data (more available for supplement)
- Bicycle protection
- Sarah and Allure
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board
- Breakfasts, 5 packed lunches, and 6 dinners
- Welcome drink
- Coffee and tea on board
- 8 speed bicycle equipped with helmet, water bottle and panniers
- Tour guide
- Entrance to Keukenhof
- Route information
- WiFi with limited data (more available for supplement)
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Quo Vadis
- Drinks other than mentioned
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel insurance
- Fleur, Allure, and Iris
- Drinks other than mentioned
- Entrance fees for museums, monuments, etc. other than mentioned
- 1 x dinner
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
Extra Stay
As you will begin and end your tour in Amsterdam, why not book extra nights and visit the world famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum (with Rembrandts’ Night watch), the Anne Frank House, and enjoy the abundance of terraces and boutique style cafes. And of course, the markets abound; the Flea Market, Flower Market, Noorder Markt, and Albert Kuip Markt!
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Each boat has a slightly different itinerary. If you do not see your boat listed below, we will be happy to send you the specific 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.
Day 1: Arrival aboard the Iris. Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans.
Day 2: Zaanse Schans to Alkmaar,
Day 3: Alkmaar to Haarlem,
Day 4: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Leiden,
Day 5: Leiden to Gouda,
Day 6: Gouda -St John's Cathedral - Uithoorn,
Day 7: Uithoorn - the Amstel River - Amsterdam,
Day 8: Amsterdam, end of our tour after breakfast.
Day 1: Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans, (15 km)
You will be welcomed onboard the Iris at 2.30 pm. As you meet your fellow travelers, guides and crew, the boat will navigate the harbor of Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans followed by a short cycle ride to become accustomed to your bike. You will experiernce the 19th century living and working community in the Zaan district, a living museum of farmsteads, paths, wooden houses, warehouses and windmills, ditches and fields. Stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh bread, or take a look at the warehouse where clogs are made. You should be sure not to miss the cheese factory, pewter foundry and the various windmills. The Zaanse Schans is a unique part of the Netherlands, full of wooden houses, mills, barns and workshops.
Day 2: Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 40 km
You will get to explore the Zaanse Schans a bit more. The cycling itinerary leads through lovely villages like De Rijp and a stop to the Windmill Museum. Following little canals and fields of flowers, you bike into the cheese city Alkmaar. The barge will be docked within walking distance of the heart of this delightful city.
Day 3: Alkmaar - Haarlem (45 km)
You will love your highlight this day, the private gardens Hortus Bulborum! This is an historical garden preservating the old varieties of tulips. You will take a tour with the local volunteers who arevery proud of their unique work. You continue biking along the coastal area to the beach and lunch. Perhaps you would enjoy a swim? The local ferry the transfers the group to the other side of the canal between Amsterdam and the North Sea and then onward to Haarlem, with its old and well preserved intact inner city with a big market square, terraces and dominant church.
Day 4: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Leiden, (50 km)
Ah, this is the day you have been waiting for, a visit to the Keukenhof, showcasing 7 million flowering tulips, hycacinths, narcissus and more, in a traditional and modern landscape. These gardens are visited by millions of international guests every year!
Once again, the barge will dock within walking distance of Leiden city center.
Day 5: Leiden - Gouda, (40 km)
After an early sail out of Leiden, the first stop will be at a cheese farm, for a tasting and experience of how cheese is made! The city center of Gouda has quite a few cheese shops. A highlight here is the 17th century Town Hall at the market square. Dinner is on your own this evening!
Day 6: Gouda - Uithoorn, (35 km)
You will visit the St. John’s Church this morning, built in the Gothic style during the 15th and 16th centuries,notable not only for its beautiful windows but also because it is the longest church in the Netherlands. The church has been placed on the UNESCO list of Dutch monuments specifically for its stunning stained-glass windows.
While you enjoy lunch on board, the IRIS will navigate to a drop off point so you can cycle along the canals and rivers passing the smallest lock just big enough to let the barge pass through.
At Uithoorn, it is onboard again. Tomorrow begins bright and early.
Day 7: Uithoorn - Amsterdam (45 km)
Early in the morning, you will bike to the Flower Auction at Aalsmeer. Although the internet has brought a new era of trading, it is still a place where a lot of logistics are handled. Loads of flowers are auctioned and brought to their destinations all over the world.
After a late breakfast back on board the barge, the last stretch takes you to the outskirts of Amsterdam to join thebarge for a unique sail on the Amstel River to the final docking spot in the Oosterdok.
Day 8: Amsterdam
Departure after breakfast.
ABOARD THE FLEUR, SARAH, and ALLURE
Day 1: Amsterdam - Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Leiden, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Leiden - Alphen by barge, cycle to Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Gouda - Kudelstaart (by boat), 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Kudelstaart - Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 25 (40 km)
Day 7: Alkmaar - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
Day 1: Amsterdam - Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
Boarding begins at 1:30 pm. The boat will be moored in the Oosterdok, not far from the Central Station. It is important to be on time as the boat leaves the harbor at 2:00 pm. During this first short sailing, you can enjoy coffee, tea or another beverage, while being introduced to the crew, the boat and the program ahead. Upon arrival in Haarlem, there is opportunity to test your bike and to have necessary adjustments made to insure a comfortable ride throughout the week! Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm this evening and each evening and on most nights, a town walk will be offered by your guide.
Day 2: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Leiden, 31. mi. (50 km)
Get ready to pedal through the oldest tulip fields of Holland, including a visit to the infamous Keukenhof gardens! This is the most beautiful flower garden in the world, an overwhelming blaze of colors as seven million flowering tulips rise up in a magnificent background of traditional and modern gardening architecture. It is here that Spring begins. Hyacinths, narcissus, and many other flowers dazzle as well. After being saturated with color and scent, the cycling continues ending in the historic city of Leiden, who unabashedly boasts of its own beauty and charm. In the evening, there will be opportunity to experience this enchanting place for yourself, strolling along the canals and alleyways, viewing the historical buildings, and, like Rembrandt himself, be inspired by its beauty.
Day 3: Leiden - Alphen by barge, cycle to Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
The day begins with a sailing breakfast! Imagine enjoying your morning coffee as the stunning Dutch scenery passes by! The boat will moor in Alphen from where the cycling itinerary begins and leads through the ‘green heart’ of Holland. Near Zoeterwoude, you will visit the cheese farm to learn about the cheese-making process and of course, to sample the wares! Holland is not just famous for its Tulips as you will come to know! In the afternoon, you reach Gouda, famous for the Gouda cheese. If truth be told, Gouda ("How-da" as the locals say) is one of the most popular cheeses in the world, accounting for 50 to 60 percent of the world's cheese consumption, The market square here is lovely with its Gothic town hall and Saint John Cathedral, famous the world over, whose stain glass windows flood the interior with a diffused light and impress with understated elegance.
Day 4: Gouda - Kudelstaart, 22 mi. (35 km)
This morning you stay in Gouda and will have opportunity to do some shopping and to visit the market square with its cheese weigh house or you can visit the St. John's church. Once back on board the barge, you take off at noon enjoying a light lunch on board. From Alphen aan den Rijn, you bike through the green hear of South Holland via the Drecht River and the Amstel-Drecht channel to Kudelstaart.
Day 5: Kudelstaart - Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today begins early! Coffee is served at 7 am and then at 7:15, you cycle cycle to the flower auction of Aalsmeer, the largest of Europe. Here huge quantities of flowers are trucked in and sold every day, after which they are distributed all over Europe. Back on board, you will enjoy a late breakfast and then another cycling itinerary takes you through the ‘Amsterdamse Bos’, west of Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, a unique hamlet where people live and work, with original houses and windmills from the Zaan River area. The hamlet is dominated by fully operating windmills, the oldest built in 1673, for grinding mustard, spices, paint and oil and for sawing wood into planks. As you walk through the village you will see a clock museum, an old-fashioned grocery store, a house with period furniture, a clog maker, and a cheese farm and get a sense of early history in Holland.
Day 6: Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 25 mi. (40 km)
First on the agenda is the beautiful town of De Rijp. Centuries of history are still evident here in the wooden facades, beautiful church, and town hall. From here, your ride continues across the Beemster Polder, an almost untouched open polder landscape, after which, you visit the former windmill complex of the Schermer Polder and the Schermerhorn Windmill Museum. The it is off to Alkmaar, known as a Dutch cheese city. As you wander through the streets you'll be amazed by the beauty of Alkmaar's Old Town, with its well-preserved 17th century buildings and narrow, winding canals! Dinner this evening will be on your own!
Day 7: Alkmaar - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Once again, this morning, you will enjoy your breakfast as the boat cruises the Dutch canals, followed by Hortus Bulborum, a unique garden museum dedicated to the preservation of rare and historic bulbs. More than 4,000 tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other flowers are planted here. As the cycling continues, you pedal through the unique Waterland back to Amsterdam. In the late afternoon or evening there is time for a canal tour through the famous canals of the city.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, your adventure officially ends! Departure from the boat by 9 am.
Day 1: Amsterdam, embarkation
Day 2: Amsterdam - Kudelstaart, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 3: Kudelstaart - Leiden, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Leiden - Keukenhof - Haarlem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Haarlem, Alkmaar, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Alkmaar - Schagen - Alkmaar, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Alkmaar - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Embarkation begins at 3 p.m. The crew will welcome you aboard Quo Vadis with coffee and tea. Explore the Dutch capital on your own. All the major tourist highlights are within easy walking distance from the mooring location of the barge.
Day 2: Amsterdam - Kudelstaart, 23 mi. (37 km)
Leaving Amsterdam, you travel along the 'Amsterdam Forest', through Schiphol and Aalsmeer to Kudelstaart on "Westeinderplassen".
Day 3: Kudelstaart - Leiden, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today begins with an early ride to Aalsmeer so you have plenty of time to visit the largest flower auction in the world. From there you will pass through the beautiful Dutch landscape through the green heart of Holland in the direction of Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt. Along the way, visit a traditional Cheese farm. In the evening explore the old university city of Leiden.
Day 4: Leiden - Keukenhof - Haarlem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today you will bike to Lisse and then on to the famous ‘Keukenhof' flower gardens. The Keukenhof displays 6 million tulips, narcissi, hyacinths, and other bulb flowers. In the afternoon, you bike through the blooming fields of flowers to Haarlem.
Day 5: Haarlem, Alkmaar, 31 mi. (50 km)
Leave from Haarlem and bike to Spaarndam with a detour to the monument of the legendary figure, Hans Brinker. The route continues to the historic city of Zaandam, before your visit to the open-air museum "Zaanse Schans". Here, you can expect an Old Dutch museum village. From there you bike to Alkmaar, known for its Dutch cheese.
Day 6: Alkmaar - Schagen - Alkmaar, 31 mi. (50 km)
In the early morning the boat cruises to Schagen. Today's bike tour begins here and you will cycle through the flower fields of Anna Pauwlonapolder. The return journey takes you along the coast and the ‘Schoorlse Duinen' and ends back in Alkmaar.
Day 7: Alkmaar - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
After a visit to the cheese market in Alkmaar, cycle through polders with beautiful villages such as Beemster, de Rijp, Schermer (mills). The tour ends back in Amsterdam where you have more time to explore.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
Tour ends after breakfast. Disembarkation by 10 a.m.
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Tulip Tour - 8 Day Boats + Barges
Allure Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg Comfort Class Boat The Allure is a very comfortable comfort class ship. It has ten, 2-person cabins, each with their own private bathroom.
Fleur France, Netherlands Comfort Plus Class Boat The Fleur was first put into service in 2002. The owner, Jossie, had the beautifully-lined barge converted into a comfortable passenger ship, according to her own design. Her female touch is definitely recognizable by the tasteful interior and her sharp eye for detail. The whole barge radiates a homelike atmosphere.
Iris France, Germany Comfort Plus Class Boat The Iris was put to sea in April 2005. She is a refitted freight barge that accommodates 24 overnight passengers. The interior of the Iris is fresh, tasteful and comfortable. The Iris can navigate on most rivers and canals in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. On the top deck you will the lounge, a roomy sitting area, a cozy bar and a sun deck. The whole barge has central heating and air-conditioning.
Quo Vadis Belgium, Netherlands, Germany Comfort Plus Class Boat The beautiful MS Quo Vadis, a refurbished cargo barge, was put into service in April 2006 as a bike and boat vessel.
Sarah Belgium, Netherlands Comfort Class Boat The Sarah is a very comfortable and spacious ship. After years of use as a cargo ship, the Sarah was transformed into a passenger boat in 2002. It is a very modern ship with tasteful accommodations, a spacious air conditioned lounge/restaurant, and large and inviting sun deck. The corridor is air conditioned as well.
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Customer Feedback
Betty S 3 months ago
We absolutely loved our first Bike & Barge. We did the Tulip Tour the week of Apr 14 - 21/18 on board the Sarah and had a fantastic time. We had beautiful weather the entire week with absolutely no rain. The scenery was amazing and the tulips were at their peak during this week. We enjoyed the Dutch culture and food especially the cheese, chocolate and yogurt. The crew were amazing. Thanks to Ivo, Reintje, Kristof and Agnieszka who looked after us so well on the Sarah. A special thanks to Cornel our tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and that we all had an enjoyable week. We would love do another tour in the future.
Boat: Sarah
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Patrick L. 3 months ago
Janteen's food was superior - even better than the other bike barges, and that's setting the bar pretty high.
Nico and Chango are great guys. Fun to chat with and good at their professions. The small group, cozy quarters on the Elodie, excellent crew, great riding companions, the people of The Netherlands - and, of course, the tulips - made this the best bike and barge trip ever.
Boat: Elodie
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Elizabeth T. 3 months ago
This was my first Bike and Barge trip . Now I am hooked and am making plans for another trip next year. There were many many WOW moments on the trip., on the barge, on the bikes and during the nightly tours of the cities visited. This is the only means to really learn about, see and interact with the country.
Everything on this trip was memorable from the staff, the guide ,the other tour participants and off course the scenery and the people and customs of The Netherlands
Thank you TRIPSITE for the excellent service!
Boat: Elodie
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Kathy C. 3 months ago
The 8 day Tulip tour was fantastic. The boat, bike, food, staff and scenery was everything we had hoped for! The only thing we couldn't control was the weather and the tulips not quiet in bloom....we dodged the rain and saw many daffodils and hyacinth and met new friends to top it all off. Thanks for the memories!
Boat: Fleur
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Randall B. 3 months ago
Wonderful trip! Even though the tulips were a bit behind because of the extended winter, the tour offered wonderful scenery and a plethora of other flowers. The guides were great and the pace accommodated all the participants. Great food, accommodations, service and staff!
Boat: Fleur
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Jean Balloon 4 months ago
Just ended this tour this morning and it was one of the best vacations we've ever taken. Can't say enough about the captain, staff and guides on the Fleur-very glad we chose a guided trip as there are numerous detours and unclear route signs. Fantastic sights, excellent equipment, wonderful food and fun fellow passengers, REALLY important to take the right clothes (we wore t-shirts, short, sandals and down coats/hat/gloves in the same week) Full rain gear including waterproof shoes or boots is essential. Also be aware the wind in the Netherlands can be brutal-we booked e-bikes and were REALLY glad we did! Steps down to cabin are very narrow and steep - almost like a ladder, so make sure you can do this several times each day. Excellent communication from Tripsite regarding booking and all information. Thank you Cpt. Steffy, Elsa, Aga, Nellie, Helena, Petra and Bert for an extraordinary holiday!
Boat: Fleur
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Amanda S. 7 months ago
I am still raving about our trip - we loved every minute of it. Loved the cycling through all the fields of tulips and Lia our guide was fantastic. The barge was warm and welcoming - like coming home at the end of the day - excellent food. I only have good things to say. Just do it!
Boat: Fleur
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Mia & Jim M. 7 months ago
Most Memorable Parts: The fields of flowers in the Netherlands, our fellow passengers, both the barge and bike riding experience.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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David F. 8 months ago
Great atmosphere created by the staff and participants so much so that we still connect on email with the hope of another bike and barge cruise.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Louise H. 8 months ago
Most Memorable Part: ALL the places we visited, the countryside, the Iris barge and the staff.
Boat: Iris
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Natalie F. 8 months ago
I loved everything about this trip. It was perfect in terms of length of ride, personalities on the boat etc...My husband and I REALLY enjoyed.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Darren B. 1 year ago
The most memorable part was the whole staff and guide on the Elodie.
Boat: Elodie
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Paul Emile T. 1 year ago
Excellent group spirit!
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Cindy G. 1 year ago
The staff on Fleur were wonderful and our guide Lia was excellent sharing so much info about the Netherlands.
Boat: Fleur
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Troy T. 1 year ago
One of the best European Vacations I have ever done. Well worth the money. Will never forget how beautiful the Tulips were.
Boat: Fleur
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Frank L. 1 year ago
EVERYTHING about this trip was fabulous! We will have long lasting memories about everything related to this trip- the booking process with Tripsite to the barge and crew to the tulips and windmills to the wonderful biking experiences throughout The Netherlands. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone!
Boat: Fleur
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Kathleen C. 1 year ago
Everything was wonderful, from the newly renovated Barge, the staff, food, agenda and bikes. The booking process sometimes was a bit confusing and questions took a bit to get answers to via email. The cost was so reasonable and good value overall! I will definitely travel this way again!
Boat: Fleur
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David F. 1 year ago
Every participant showed great enthusiasm for a perfect holiday, not one moan or groan.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Kelly S. 1 year ago
One of the best trips!
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Jim G. 1 year ago
The most memorable parts were the Keukenhof Gardens and the monstrous Flower Market.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Dave S. 1 year ago
The most memorable part was the wind mill sawmill. I have six people I have recommended this trip to next year they have already contacted you.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Mallory W. 1 year ago
Honestly, it was a dream from booking to end. I had quite a few questions that Tripsite answered within hours, but the greatest surprise was the Quo Vadis. It was incredible; my first riverboat but most definitely not my last. The ship lulled me to sleep, Chef Frank cooked the best meal of my life every night, and Captain Rendert was so accommodating and intelligent. He surveyed the weather, the course, everything everyday, and tailored it to our crew. I can't wait for my next cruise!
Boat: Quo Vadis
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J. Stowell 2 years ago
This was an amazing trip. The scenery and flowers were absolutely stunning, the group was great, and we had wonderful food, thanks to our chef, Sander. Nico, our guide was fantastic. He is fun and knowledgable and took great care of us. I would love to take another of his tours! I loved the biking. It was pretty chilly and sometimes very windy, but always doable. The bike roads and scenery make the Netherlands a perfect place to bike.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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K Arehart 2 years ago
We were very pleased with the Zwaantje and its ownership / crew, and Felix, our guide. We have already booked our next adventure on the Zwaantje for Sept 2017.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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T. Gaeng 2 years ago
Boat, rooms, bikes, food, service, cleanliness, friendliness of crew (Captain, First Mate, Cook, Guide) - all excellent. It was was a fantastic trip !!!
All entrance fees of the places we visited on the bike trips (Keukenhof, Flower Auction) were included and we also visited places that are not usually open for tourists (private cheese farm, retired tulip grower, ...). Some guests were not very experienced bikes (us included) but with e-bikes as options we managed to do all bike trips - although mostly flat we usually went at good clip and had frequently strong winds to battle. But the exercise only made the trip more fun and increased our appetite to look forward to the excellent 3-4 course dinners on the boat.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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J. Mumford 2 years ago
About the only confusion was the gratuity. In your write up it stated 3 - 4%. On our room door it said 5 to 8%. Which was a combined amount. So it was a little confusing. We tipped the 8% maybe a little more. Not a problem for us, but some people budget for an exact amount. The trip was wonderful.
Boat: Fleur
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Susan B. 2 years ago
Super trip. I was a inexperienced bicycler and the ebike made the journey very enjoyable.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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J Douglas 2 years ago
The barge (Zwaantje) was exceptionally nice. It helps that the captain is also the owner. You could tell that he took pride in the vessel and kept it in great condition. We were lucky with the weather for this trip, as this time of year for the Tulip Tour can be cold and rainy, as some friends of ours found out, when they took a later week. The Tulip Tour is worth doing once, however since the weather during this time of the year is so unpredictable, we would not take the chance of a second time. Instead, we will be doing the September 2-week Paris to Brugge next year.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Mona White 3 years ago
I left my heart in The Netherlands. The people are so great there.
Boat: Fleur
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Jan Bray 3 years ago
The route was altered due to bridge construction, beyond the control of the staff. They handled it well, though. It was very fun and the group bonded well. I would suggest at the beginning, a short refresher on hand signals, road signs, etc would be good so that we all understand the traveling circumstances.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Sharon Bozman 3 years ago
Had a wonderful time. The crew were amazing. Fred the guide was very attentive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Well organized with unique side trips. The food was great and the crew were all very friendly and helpful. What a beautiful country and lovely way to experience it. I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
Boat: Fleur
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Joyce Chizmadia 3 years ago
We loved our trip to the Netherlands to bike through the tulips and have recommended this trips to lots of friends and family!
Boat: Fleur
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Beth Groundwater 3 years ago
The staff of the Quo Vadis and our bike guide were absolutely wonderful.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Paula Bramble 3 years ago
We enjoy the international feel of Tripsite and tell our friends about the pleasures of bike and barge.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Prosper Bellizia 4 years ago
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, this was a vacation that I still think about everyday, almost 2 months later. The only way to see this beautiful country is at ground level on a bike. And the only way to do it is with the crew of the Quo Vadis who made the trip so much fun.
Did I say how much I loved this trip?!!
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Ralph and Erna Fluit 4 years ago
We had an absolutely marvelous time.
The crew was amazing,the food very delicious, they all went out of their way to make it a very memorable vacation.
We truly appreciated all the extra things that Lia did for us, taking us on excursions in the town at night, even arranging a tour one night through the canals in one of the towns.
We highly recommend a bike and barge tour and have done so already, we will definitely do it again and would love to be with the same crew.
Thank you so much!
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Nick and Petra Voordenhout 4 years ago
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the 8 day tulip bike and barge. The captin Rendert, crew Valdi, chef Alf and guide Lia went beyond our expectations. The boat was clean and well kept and cozy. The meals amazing and Lia did her best to make it enjoyable for everyone regardless of ability. We would truly recommend this tour to anyone. We would like to do another tour with them in the future.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Simon Husband 4 years ago
Just a brief note to tell you how much we enjoyed the Tulip Tour aboard the Quo Vadis.
The Captain Rendert, the Second Mate Waldi, the Chef Alfe and Guide Lea were excellent. They worked hard to make everyone happy and made a good team. They really enjoy what they do and this showed in the attention and professionalism shown to all the guests.
The itinerary was spot on for content and interest. Not a moment was left to chance as they made sure we enjoyed every aspect of the Dutch culture, countryside and the beauty of the tulip fields.
Special mention to our Guide Lea for her excellent knowledge of all things Dutch, our Chef Alfe for his passion for food and ensuring our nutritional wellbeing and Waldi for going out of way to make sure that we did not want for anything practical on the boat.
We look forward to doing more tours with TripSite.
Boat: Quo Vadis
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Mary McLaughlin 5 years ago
The April 14th, 2013 trip on the Elodie far exceeded my expectations. The dynamite crew provided excellent care and service. Meeting people from other countries, sharing stories, riding in the wind (and just a little bit of rain) and dining with each other for the week was a bonding experience. Ine, our guide, was patient and knowledgable, Vamme was a good captain who joined us on some of our city strolls and Sander was a chef extraordinaire ~ definitely the "King of Creme Brulle" ! My friend and I hope to take another Bike & Barge trip ~ and would arrange our trip around the Elodie. What wonderful memories!!!
Boat: Fleur
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Noreen Stackpole 5 years ago
We just returned from the Tulip Tour on the Elodie. It was fantastic. Our guide, Ine, was great, even going the extra mile by offering city walks each evening. Sander, the chef, created outstanding gourmet dinners enhanced by his enthusiastic description and presentations. Our captain was great, pitching in as needed. The bikes were brand new and of excellent quality, and the biking was really fun - challenging at times with the wind, which added to the enjoyment. We got to tour a working windmill and a cheese producing farm and learned a lot about the Netherlands. No tulip fields this week but that was the only disappointment and it was overshadowed by all the positives. A fantastic trip!
Boat: Fleur
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Jane & Dale Honeycutt 5 years ago
What a fabulous time! The crew on the Elodie could not have been better. Sanders, the chef, put out gourmet meals every night, with wonderful breakfast choices each morning. Our guide for the week, Miriah, took such good care of us, was always cheerful & helpful, and we really saw an amazing cross section of the Netherlands.The April 7th trip, this year, was cold, and unfortunately because of the very late spring there were very few tulips, but that didn't dim our enjoyment, and it was highly unusual. Some of the mileages shown are a little short. Day 2 was possible to do 34 miles & day 7 was 22 miles. All do-able even for someone who hasn't kept up on their cycling.
Boat: Fleur
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