Bruges a Amsterdã

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• Paul K. 2 weeks ago     Verified Reviewer

  Guides were very knowledgeable & helpful............ The crew went above & beyond...........

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Kathleen S. 4 weeks ago     Verified Reviewer

  We had a magical evening on the magnifique II when one of our guides "Hester" performed an Oboe concert for all of us. Hester is a professional musician & shared her amazing talent with all of us. It was a beautiful night on the water, the boat was lit with candles & we all listened with awe & appreciation as Hester performed for us. We were in this intimate setting, with new friends, listening to live, gorgeous classical music. We looked around & thought wow- This is truly "Heaven on Earth" "A pinch me moment" What a memorable night!!! We can't wait to go another Magnifique adventure with Tripsite.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Carolyn C. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  The Magnifique 2 was a beautiful boat with a top-notch professional staff. The food was outstanding, the beds were comfortable and the biking was beautiful. I strongly recommend this tour.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• David P 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  A group of 14 of us traveled on the Magnifique from Bruge to Amsterdam and had an exceptional time. The crew was lead by Capitan Bart, and the hospitality was provided by Sandra. Chef Anita provided exceptional meals each day, and tour guides Tom and Corrie plotted our daily course, lead us through the various villages in Belgium and the Netherlands, and provided both direction, cultural history, and entertainment.
  The crew was fantastic, providing context, history, support, encouragement and even a few special requests (birthdays) that they were happy to provide.

  The Magnifique was elegant and a terrific home for meals, rest, and laughter while we were not biking, touring, or walking through the villages, towns and cities.

  The bikes (ebikes, and regular bikes) were quality, and provided great transportation as we visited historical villages and towns throughout the region. We will be back, and are already planning our next trip. Thank you for everything! What an Read more… exceptional way to see and visit various aspects of Europe.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Maryanne W. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  We really enjoyed the tour from Bruges to Amsterdam. We had a great guide who read the weather and the group well. The food on the barge was wonderful and varied. The staff did their best to accommodate everyone. Next time I would not bring my own helmet. The helmets provided seemed to be very good and no one who used them had a complaint. I would recommend this trip to those who want an easy cycling trip.

  Boat: Wending

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• Cynthia S. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  My adult daughter and I enjoyed every minute of our bicycle/barge trip. Our barge was the Wending and the guide, barge captain, cook, and deckhand were all excellent. Our 24-speed hybrid bicycles were in great shape and the cabins were comfortable and clean. The meals were delicious, gourmet, and tailored to meet the different nutritional needs of our group. Cycling through Belgium and the Netherlands was beautiful, generally flat, and fun. There were frequent stops, historical, cultural, and/or entertaining. 22 bicyclists from throughout the U.S. and Canada became good friends by the end of our tour. If you are uncertain about riding a bike for 15-40 miles a day for 7 days, you can do it. Go for it!

  Boat: Wending

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• Jane M. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  I loved biking through the rural parts of Belgium and The Netherlands. It made me feel as if I was getting a sense of what it would be like to live there. Nit was amazing to me how important the bicycle is as a standard mode of transportation. The bike trail network is unbelievable. I ventured on my own one day. I thought it was important to try and figure out the route without a guide. Even though I got lost I learned a few things: 1) Common sense prevails and if you have any sense of direction and can read a map, you'll be fine; 2) Even though I did fine on my own, going with the group allowed me to look around much more; 3) The guides were wonderful and accommodated all levels of bikers; 4). Don't be inhibited by being a novice biker. If you haven't done a lot of biking, the guides were very helpful and many people used an e-bike so they were comfortable in keeping up with the group; 5). Be open to meeting other people on the tour. We really enjoyed talking Read more… with people from all over the world and sharing our ideas and cultures.

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Amy M. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  The riding was wonderful. Our guides made sure we had a new experience every day- canals, windmills, forests, farmland, and fun stops along the way. I had a smile on my face almost the entire time.

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Cheryl M. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  I loved the beautiful scenery, the incredible food and the intimate size of the group. Perhaps my favorite memory was getting to see places that tourists don't typically see. Or maybe it was the feeling of great exercise and total relaxation. Or maybe it was being away from my busy work life and spending time with my husband. Hard to decide.

  Boat: Anna Antal

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• Darryl B. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Very satisfied with all aspects of our trip. The boat and meals were excellent. Our 2 guides were outstanding. Route was scenic and stops well planned and interesting. We will definitely tour again with Tripsite and would gladly provide a strong recommendation to all considering such a venture.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Siegel D. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  It was such a wonderful routine, breakfast on the boat, ride, coffee, ride, picnic lunch, ride, coffee, boat, beer and wine while unwinding, dinner, repeat...

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Bruce I. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Unexpectedly great food, congenial crew, guides and fellow passengers, interesting routes through farmland, residential areas and quaint towns.

  For this particular barge, Magnifique II, it was not necessary to bring our own helmets as the supplied ones were of very good quality. Our suitcases were too thick to fit under the beds. Get measurements from the tour provider if this is important for you.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Jane G. 2 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  We thought the accommodations, food, route, scenery and guides were all excellent. We especially enjoyed stopping in the quaint towns for coffee, lunch or to sample the local beer, often feeling as though we'd stepped back in time. Bicycling is a wonderful way to soak up all that Belgium and the Netherlands offer.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Frederika H. 8 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  We had a fabulous trip by bike and barge from Brugge to Amsterdam booked through Tripsite.com. The accommodation was intimate, quaint and very clean. The staff were true professionals and the food delicious. We highly recommend this tour!

  Boat: Wending

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• Bryan F. 8 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  My wife and I did the Bike and Barge trip from Bruges to Amsterdam in the fall of 2017. Absolutely the best European vacation trip we have ever taken. We met and rode our bicycles daily with the Aussies, the Brits, the Canadians, and the Germans. We shared saddle sores from the bike rides, and cocktails in the evening when we finished at our barge! We enjoyed gourmet meals, and BBQ on the deck of our barge, and incredible breakfast's every morning as we prepped for the next days adventure!!! We have never done anything like this and were so amazed and rewarded we have immediately booked our next Bike & Barge trip, this time bringing our friends, who want to experience this unique way to travel !!! Thank you Tripsite!!!

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Marianne B. 8 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  My husband and I have been on over 100 vacations (some shorter than longer) and we both agree this was the best trip ever! We saw parts of the Netherlands we never would have seen on a typical escorted bus type tour. The food, staff, scenery and itinerary were amazing! We laugh when we describe the cabin; "When one of us is doing something, the other must stand and wait." The rooms were small but very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Valerie K. 8 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Bruges to Amsterdam on the Magnifique II was a dream come true. Luxurious boat, fabulous crew and incredible scenery every day. It was a perfect vacation.

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Gary Y. 8 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  The food and service were exemplary. As good or better than any of the 20+ cruises we have been on.

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Michael O. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Sailing Home was a great boat, well finished, very clean, lots of room and nice staff. The trip from Bruges to Amsterdam was very scenic and flat country yet the riding did not offer the flexibility friends had experienced with other tours.
  We had expected to ride 30kms (+or- 10) a day and were somewhat surprised to hear the daily ride was 60 kms. That said, on one day, it was possible to ride 20 kms in the morning then 40 kms in the afternoon as the bike route crossed the boats route.
  There were nine in our group and to a person we thought it would have been far better to have the boat dock at mid day for people wanting to ride a shorter distance, then head to the overnight stopping point. We would have liked the option to stop in some local villages, had lunch in a cafe and strolled at some of the scenic spots. It is not supposed to be the Tour de France.
  Would we do it again, yes, but at our own pace, so we would do it 'self guided' next time as I Read more… don't think our guide could comprehend our desire to enjoy all the joys of the ride.

  Boat: Sailing Home

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• Steyn R. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Best parts: Having the same bed to return to after each day's cycling
  Efficiency and pleasantness of staff

  Boat: Fiep

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• Carol E. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  We had a wonderful time on our trip from Bruges to Amsterdam,
  everyone was so friendly and helpful...we have booked another trip
  next Sept.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Ann A. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Seeing the original Brooklyn (Breukelen, Netherlands) Bridge, and all the other quaint and charming towns between Brugge and Amsterdam was wonderful and worth every pedal!

  Boat: Fluvius

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• April S. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Awesome experience...biked along canals, by windmills and visited cities...literally smelled the roses. Must do!

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Krystal W. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  It’s really hard to choose just one memorable experience. Everything was amazing, but I’ll narrow my favorites down to two. Riding through Kinderdijk area and hanging in Ghent was amazing. I would have liked to have had more time to explore the windmills at Kinderdijk. It would have also been great to have more of a selection for our lunch packets. Otherwise everything was amazing.

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Maricar K. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  The staff made the trip memorable by going the extra mile. I loved the side tours and friends we made. They made you feel like you were on the Queen Elizabeth liner. A tip is to go with the flow and don’t race to your next destination. Stop and smell the flowers.

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• John G. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  The camaraderie is what we will remember most on the Bruges to Amsterdam tour. For the third consecutive tour we were the only Americans and loved the company of our Canadian and Australian fellow- travelers as well as the Dutch crew. (If we wanted to be with other Americans we could stay home).
  The actual touring was pleasant rather than spectacular on this our fifth bike and barge trip booked with Tripsite. No Pont du Gard, Bridge of Sighs or Eiffel Tower but there were the Dutch Alps which was a reference to the many canal bridges in the Netherlands. The red soccer shirts adorning the statues of Belgian royalty and heroes reflected local support for their World Cup team.
  I like to refer to these trips as "making best friends we'll never see again"

  Boat: Zwaan

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• Ross M. 9 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  This was truly an amazing adventure with great people from around the world. We are now Bike vacation people for life. Can't wait for our next booked trip to start!

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Adele S. 10 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Biking on paths that were mostly not too crowded. The architecture was so different from the U.S. I really enjoyed seeing the neat homes with lots of flowers still in bloom in late Sept. The small towns full of beautiful old buildings and churches. Our guide did a great job of teaching us the history of the area.

  Boat: Wending

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• Kevin H. 10 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  My partner and I are experienced cycle tourists who have had to take a few years off. We expected to enjoy it, but not as much as if we were rising independently. We couldn't have been more wrong! Maybe we just struck it lucky with our particular group, but we found them all interesting and nice to spend time with, the crew were all amazing, bikes ideal for the purpose and route well-selected and interesting. What I have also found myself raving about is value for money. For this kind of organized trip my expectation was that we would be paying a premium for not having organized everything ourselves: in fact we couldn't possibly have organized anything like this experience for less cost - the value was exceptional. We will certainly be back.

  Boat: Anna Antal

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• Sue D. 10 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  We thoroughly enjoyed our barge/cycle tour from Bruges to Amsterdam. We were lucky that the weather was cool and mostly dry with light to moderate winds behind us most of the way, thankfully. We had a fun mix of travelers from Denmark, Canada, the US and Australia and our 2 guides led us on some interesting and informative tours of towns and villages along the way. We all enjoyed the quality and variety of the evening meals and were able to set off each day after a hearty breakfast with plenty of lunch and snacks in our saddle bags. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the barge, the Fluvius. The dining area was modern and had ample room for relaxing and dining and lots of guests enjoyed the top deck area after a long day riding. We were on the lower deck with 2 single beds and our own ensuite. It was large enough for two people and had ample storage for our suitcases and bike gear. A lockable safe and hair dryer were in each room. The cycle itself was very easy as the Read more… countryside, while beautiful, is very flat. Having said that, the ride was varied as we were sometimes following rivers or canals and at others riding through forest or farmland, though tiny villages or into incredible cities such as Ghent or Antwerp. I would thoroughly recommend this cycle to others. It was our second barge/cycle tour and we can't wait to plan another.

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Harold S. 10 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  All days, with one exception, were beautiful, pleasurable, interesting, refreshing. The one exception day, that was actually most memorable, had very strong headwinds and some driving rain. It was the one day that added a sense of reality to this fabulous biking adventure.

  Boat: Gandalf

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• Rhonda L. 11 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  The most memorable part of the trip was meeting and traveling with people from around the world and learning about the the two fascinating countries on our tour--Belgium and Holland. The Magnifique's atmosphere and crew were wonderful, too!

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Murray B. 11 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  What made our trip memorable were the outstanding guides we had, Arie and Andre. They were fun loving, knowledgeable, complimentary and very patient. They responded quickly and decisively during two minor crises that befell our group. Kudos to them and to the entire staff of the Magnifique II.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Pat M. 11 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  The Bruges to Amsterdam BOAT-BIKE tour created memories that will last a lifetime! We really enjoyed the people we met. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. The guests were interesting and fun to get to know - we hope to keep in touch with several of the couples that we met. The cycling was at a good pace and the frequent breaks for coffee and regional treats added to the experience. We toured through a nice mix of historical sites and local neighborhoods. After cycling, arriving back at the boat to have a glass of wine while dinner was prepared was the ultimate in being pampered. We will definitely book another tour through Tripsite.

  Boat: Gandalf

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• Ross M. 12 months ago     Verified Reviewer

  Great experience, highly recommend this trip. You have made us bike and barge travelers TIP: Bruges to Amsterdam is with the wind recommend this direction.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Holly B. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most memorable part? All of it. Loved everything about it. Loved the cities and biking through the beautiful bike trails and seeing the countryside.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Alice C. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Loved the whole experience - the scenery, everything about the ship (comfort and food), and the people on the tour. The staff was outstanding the entire time. I had such a great time that I'll be doing another bike tour next year! This was my first, and the Magnifique II sets the bar so high that it'll be tough to meet, never mind beat, that! My suggestions are primarily around the bike itself, which could be better. It was really old and rusty in some places, and the gear indicator was so smudged that I couldn't tell which gear I was in. Also, was not convinced that the lowest gear on the bike was actually the lowest, as it felt harder than the 3rd gear on my bike. I had no previous experience with bikes with paddle brakes, so it took some getting used to, especially with starting and stopping, since I couldn't kick up the paddle on my starting foot to push off and mount. I'm very, very glad I brought my own saddle. I know the rental ones bothered at least one Read more… of the more experienced cyclists on the tour. Tripsite was not entirely helpful in this regard, and told me I'd have to bring my own tools to switch out the saddle. However, as I suspected, that was not necessary at all. The tour staff had the necessary tools and then some in order to make bike adjustments. I picked the direction (Bruges to Amsterdam) to avoid strong headwinds, and it mostly worked out. Did experience some, especially on the last day riding into Amsterdam. I trained for it, so it wasn't an issue. It bothered some of the folks, so you'd want to be prepared (or get an ebike). Finally, if you go during the rainy season, be prepared. We rode most of the 36 miles on the first day through rain, which was at times heavy, and had to sit out a thunderstorm for a while on another day. None of the above took away from the great trip I had. Just offering some tips for trip preparation and what to expect. I highly recommend this tour!

  Boat: Magnifique II

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  • Carla from Tripsite 1 year ago     Staff

    Hi Alice - Thanks so much for your feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour so much.
    Regarding the saddle issue - the boat's policy is to ask guests to bring their own tools to install just in case they are not able to do this. In any case, glad it all worked out. Thanks again!

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• Houry S. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  I loved the biking through the country roads and the small towns that we stopped at were awesome!! This trip allowed us to visit and see places that the average tourist doesn't experience. Loved it!! Can't wait for another trip.

  Boat: Zwaantje

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• Doug K. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  The staff on the barge were always very helpful and friendly.

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Jackie S. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Our guide, Geert, would take us on an after dinner historical walking tour of each town where we were staying the night. Geert was extremely knowledgeable about every place we went. Between all we saw during the day while we were biking, and the after dinner walking tour, we learned so much! If Geert is your guide, don't miss a minute of his walks!

  Boat: Zwaantje

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• Kim C. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  The trip, from start to finish, far exceeded our expectations. We were welcomed aboard by a very lovely crew and shown to our cabin. Accommodations, while "cozy" were clean, attractive and storage spaces were very thoughtfully planned; it never felt claustrophobic. Meals were as good as any four star restaurant and my gluten free needs were met without any problems. I cannot say enough about the crew and our guides; they were outgoing, caring, accommodating and fun to be around. I can say as much for the guests. I felt as if I was with old friends (not just the "old friends" with which we were travelling.) The bikes were in good condition and guides made sure everyone had a bike to fit their size. The tour, scenery, quick visits to churches and castles, even the little unexpected things, like vending machines filled with chilled strawberries, remain fixed in my memory as the most special experiences. We were very lucky that the weather was perfect each day. The Read more… ride and short stops in beautiful little towns added to this wonderful trip, and our guides, Tom and Hilko made each stop interesting and fun. I could go on, but suffice it to say, this will not be our last trip with Tripsite!

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Jo-Anna K. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  The whole trip was fantastic. The food was amazing, staff was wonderful and the barge was comfortable and gorgeous. Bruges and Ghent were our favorite stops.

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Ellen R. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  The entire barge and bike trip was superlative! But what impressed me the most biking and barging aboard the Magnifique besides the excellent accommodations, great and varied food, breathtaking scenery, and cultural stops, was the professionalism of the staff. The Bruges to Amsterdam crew of six were constantly working to make our week safe, enjoyable, and deplete of any hitches. If you have never even thought of a trip like this because you deemed it too adventurous, please reconsider! The 30 miles per day of riding were pretty easy even for a casual rider, and for anyone who has concerns about “keeping up” or has some physical limitations, e- bikes were available that leveled the playing field. I think that biking through a country really gives you an appreciation and in-depth feeling you would never get by touring more traditionally. And all those calories burned allows more ingestion of Belgium’s famous chocolates and fries! Absolutely loved this Read more… trip!

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Carol K. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Magnifique III was so much better than imagined. Great looking barge inside & out! Dining room glowed, friendly bar, wonderful creative chef. I’m a “foodie” and never expected such fresh delicious meals. Room accommodations small neat clean would have liked little more room so 2 people could unpack their suitcases.
  Staff was friendly attentive and did their jobs efficiently. Bike trip was well planned, I personally would have liked to have been able to stop a few more times to enjoy scenery surroundings & picturesque small towns.
  I recommend a bike/barge trip through Tripsite... I would consider another!

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Paul M. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Great ship, staff and scenery.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• VeeAnn C. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Everything was fantastic. Each day they gave route instructions. I tried to follow along with the instructions with the ride, but in reality, I would have missed several turns if I had not stayed with the group. So even though theoretically, you can do self-guided, I think in reality it would have been a mistake. I believe the first day the route guidance indicated some photo places that we did not stop at. Either the guide didn't want to, or we had gone a slightly different route. I do think the guides modified the routes slightly based on wind, riders etc. But all in all FABULOUS trip - thoroughly enjoyed it.

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Rhoda S. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Our bike and barge trip with Tripsite from Brugges to Amsterdam was a wonderful trip we will remember always! The Magnifique II was luxurious, the food was amazing, the scenery was gorgeous, and our bike guides were fantastic. Overall we would recommend this company to all our friends and we are already planning our trip for next year!

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Ruth W. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most Memorable Part: The lovely scenery and the excellent condition of all the bike paths.

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Jacky H. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most Memorable Part: Sharing the beautiful scenery while biking with great friends

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Michelle P. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  The barge staff, tour guides and fellow bike riders were the best part of this tour! Please know that this is definitely a bike tour. We zipped through towns at a steady pace but it wasn’t unbearable for a novice bike rider like me. However there wasn’t much time to visit any towns and do some sightseeing.

  Boat: Magnifique III

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• Jeffrey W. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most Memorable Part: Riding through the Belgian countryside

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• Ann A. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  The Brugge to Amsterdam trip was a very flat, easy trip and we recommend it for beginner barge and bikers. Our main criticism was that although the guides were very nice and helpful, we would have liked more information and history on the sights along the way, and more picture stops.

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Janet M. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

  A great balance of activity, wonderful scenery, and interesting towns and culture. Lovely!

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Corri & Tom H. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  FOOD & staff aboard the Gandalf were amazing and loved Ghent!!!!

  Boat: Gandalf

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• Michael P. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 2 years ago     Staff

    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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Cycling through Belgium and Holland was fabulous. Looking forward to Paris to Bruges trip in future.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Kim F. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most Memorable Part: The people and the beer!!

  Boat: La Belle Fleur

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• Angeliene B. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most Memorable Part: Biking the Belgian countryside

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Linda M. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Staff was fantastic! Amazing overall experience.

  Boat: Fluvius

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• Cheryl T. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 1 year ago     Verified Reviewer

    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 Read more… 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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Every day was so wonderful, the entire trip was so memorable.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Franziska P. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most memorable part: Lovely long days of biking through beautiful countries.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Rinske B. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 2 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Most memorable was the friendliness, patience and helpfullness of the staff!

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• Spencer H. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  The bike-friendly paths through magnificent landscapes in Belgium and the Netherlands was outstanding.

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• Michele Y. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Staff

    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. 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Wonderful staff - the entire trip was just great! Tome, our guide was exceptional.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• J. House 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Was a fantastic trip!!! Tom was a great guide and will recommend this to others.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• J. Kister 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Had a fantastic time, would highly recommend it to others!

  Boat: Magnifique II

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• J. Backes 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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.

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• S. Fryeskul 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Staff

    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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 3 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.

  Boat: Tijdgeest

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• Christine Dear 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.

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• Doug Chittum 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Cycling a wee bit fast. Most people were in fifties & sixties and I was seventy-nine.

  Boat: Wending

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• Joanne Ross 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Fabulous experience. Can't wait to go again.

  Boat: Magnifique

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• Dave Holmes 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  The stars were the staff of the Elodie. Just wonderful.

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• Margo Barber 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  Enjoyed every aspect of the trip.

  Boat: Zwaan

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• Richard Kurtz 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 4 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 5 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 5 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 6 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 6 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 Read more… (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 6 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 6 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 7 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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 7 years ago     Verified Reviewer

  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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