Itinerário dia a dia

A BORDO ANNA ANTAL, LIZA MARLEEN, SAILING HOME, WENDING E ZWAAN
DIA 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, 13 mi. (21 km)
DIA 2: Ghent - pedal até Dendermonde - navegação até St. Amands, 36 mi. (60 km)
DIA 3: St. Amands - Antuérpia, 22 mi. (35 km)
DIA 4: Antuérpia - navegação até Kreekraksluizen - pedal até Willemstad, 30 mi. (50 km)
DIA 5: Willemstad - pedal até Werkendam - pedal até Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
DIA 6: Gorinchem - pedal até Vianen - navegação até Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
DIA 7: Utrecht - navegação até Brooklyn e pedal até Amsterdã, 24 mi. (40 km)
DIA 8: Partida de Amsterdã
DIA 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, (21 km)
Embarque e chá com a tripulação. Às 14 você pedala pela cidade murada de Bruges até Ghent seguindo o canal entre Bruges e Ghent até chegat em Aalterburg. Após o jantar você terá tempo o suficiente para descobrir as particularidades dessa charmosa cidade e seu antigo centro. Ghent teve um rico passado e hoje é mais do que uma cidade museu. Sua animação com cafés e lojinhas, praças e pubs aconchegantes oferece uma perfeita mistura de arquitetura medieval, ruas de comércio, belas mansões e animadas praças rodeadas de deliciosos cafés.
DIA 2: Ghent - St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
Após o café da manhã, pedalamos pelo centro antigo de Ghet e depois navegamos por um dos mais belos rios da Europa, o Schelde. Em Wetteren, você pedará dar uma parada para repor as energias em um autêntico ´staminee´ flamengo e em Berlare, você poderá desfrutar de uma cerveja belga durante o almoço. Seguimos pedalando para Dendermonde, a cidade da lenda de Belaart, onde você poderá ver o magnífico prédio da prefeitura. Passaremos a noite na pequena e tranquila cidade de St. Amand.
DIA 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
Ao longo do Schelde, pedalaremos pela reserva natural de Schausselbroek. Em Steendorp, embarcaremos para navegar até o centro histórico da Antuérpia. Pontos de interesse: o Onze-Lievevrouwenkerk e o Rubenshuis. Após explorar a cidade de Antuérpia, o barco estará ancorado a sua espera em Willemstock, próximo ao museu de Arte Moderna (Museum Aan de Stroom) — vale a pena uma visita!
DIA 4: Antwerp - Willemstad, 34/40 mi. (56/65 km)
Após o café da manhã, Cogels-Osybuurt com suas casas monunmentais em Art-Deco, Art Nouveau en Jugendstil. Durante o almoço navegaremos pelo porto da Antuérpia até Zandkreekdam na Holanda. Na agenda, temos um tour pelas belas florestas de Wouwse até Tholen, um antiga vila de pescadores. Embarcamos e seguimos para Willemstad, uma antiga cidade fortaleza próxima a Volkeraksluizen (eclusas) no Haringvliet, uma das mais ativas eclusas da Europa.
DIA 5: Willemstad - Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
O barco zarpa cedo de forma que você possa fazer um belo tour de Werkendam pelas terras de Heusden e Altena. Seguimos o Bergse Maas até a cidade fortaleza de Heusden. O castelo Loevestein Castle fica situado na intrigante convergência dos rios Meuse e Waal e das províncias de Gelderland, Brabant e South Holland. Foi aqui que o cavaleiro Dirc Loef van Horne construiu seu castelo em1360 que subsequentemente serviu de base militar e depois prisão. Seguimos visitando a pitoresca cidade de Woudrichem e depois pegamos uma balsa até Gorinchem onde o barco nos espera.
DIA 6: Gorinchem - Vianen - Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
De Gorinchem seguimos as curvas do Linge, passamos por Alblasserwaard até Leerdam, famosa por seus vidros. Visitaremos uma empresa de esmalte. Continuamos o padal até Culemborg, uma tranquila cidade no Lek e depois seguimos o rio até Vianen. O barco navegará até Utrecht e após o jantar, iremos de ônibus até o antigo centro para uma visita.
DIA 7: Utrecht - Amsterdã, 24 mi. (40 km)
Durante o café da manhã, navegaremos até Breukelen e depois pedalaremos até Amsterdã ao longo de dois belos rios da Holanda, o Vecht e o Amstel. Pela rota encontrará belas casas de campo e mansões do século XVIII e seus esplêndidos jardins. Após o jantar, terá a opção de fazer um passeio de barco pelos canais de Amsterdã.
DIA 8: Partida de Amsterdã
DIA 1: Embarque em Bruges às 14h.
DIA 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
DIA 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St-Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
DIA 4: St-Amands - Temse - Antuérpia, 28 or 35 (47 or 59 km)
DIA 5: Antuérpia - Kreekrak Locks | Kreekrak Locks - Tholen |Tholen - Dordrecht: 20 or 26 mi (34 or 43 km)
DIA 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdink - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
DIA 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Breuken - Amsterdã, 28 mi (46 km)
DIA 8: Desembarque em Amsterdã às 10h.
Partes em itálico são por barco.
DIA 1: Embarque em Bruges às 14h
DIA 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
DIA 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St . Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
DIA 4: Dendermonde| St. Amands - Antuérpia, 34 mi. (55 km)
DIA 5: Antuérpia - Kreekrak Locks | Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 20 or 26 mi. (34 or 43 km)
DIA 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
DIA 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Amsterdã, 28 mi (46 km)
DIA 8: Desembarque em Amsterdã
Partes em itálico são por barco.
DIA 1: Embarque em Bruges às 13h30min
DIA 2: Bruges - Ghent, 14 or 25 miles
DIA 3: Ghent - Middelburg, 33 miles
DIA 4: Middelburg - Zierikzee, 6 or 35 miles
DIA 5: Zierikzee - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 12 or 38 miles
DIA 6: Dordrecht - Vianen, 17 or 34 miles
DIA 7: Vianen - Breukelen - Amsterdã, 24 or 34 miles
DIA 8: Desembarque em Amsterdã
DIA 1: Embarque em Bruges às 13h. Bruges - Ghent, 10 mi. (15 km)
DIA 2: Ghent - Dendermonde, 25 mi. (40 km)
DIA 3: Dendermonde - Antuérpia, 19 or 35 mi. (30 or 55 km)
DIA 4: Antuérpia - Tholen, 22 mi. (35 km)
DIA 5: Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 22 mi. (35 km)
DIA 6: Dordrecht - Vianen, 22 or 35 mi. (35 or 55 km)
DIA 7: Vianen - Amsterdã, 28 mi. (45 km)
DIA 8: Desembarque em Amsterdã
A BORDO DO CLAIR DE LUNE E TIJDGEEST
DIA 1: Chegada em Ghent
Traslado de ônibus do aeroporto de Schiphol até Ghent incluído no pacote (encontro às 12h). Embarque seguido de caminhada no centro da cidade.
DIA 2: Ghent, trem até Bruges. Dia livre em Bruges. Fim da tarde trem para Dendermonde & pequeno passeio de bicicleta, 9 mi. (15 km)
Chega de trem em Bruges, o líder do passeio fará uma esplanção sobre a cidade. Tarde livre para explorar Bruges. Retorno de trem para Dendermonde onde encontrará o barco para pernoite. À noite, um pequenho passeio de bicicleta por Dendermonde.
DIA 3: Dendermonde - Antuérpia, 32 mi. (50 km)
De Dendermonde pedal pelo interior flamengo ao longo do rio Schelde até Antuérpia. Pela tarde, uma caminhada pela cidade e depois tempo livre para conhecer o centro. À noite, a sugestão é conhecer alguns bares e degustar as cervejas locais.
DIA 4: Antuérpia Kreekrak Locks - Navegação a Willemstad, 28 mi. (45 km)
Pela manhã pedal da Antuérpia até a fronteirca com a Holanda na eclusa Kreekrak. Em seguida navegação pelas hidrovias de Zeeland até a cidade murada de Willemstad.
DIA 5: Willemstad - Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
Primeiro navegação depois pedal até bela cidade holandesa de Dordrecht como seus famosos moínhos de vento de Kinderdijk. Pernoite será em Gouda, a cidade do queijo, com um passeio no centro da cidade.
DIA 6: Gouda - Oude Wetering, 16 to 28 mi. (25 to 45 km)
Passeio de bicicleta pelos prados holandeses até o pequeno vilarejo de Oude Wetering. Desfrute da tranquila atmosfera antes da chegada a Amsterdã.
DIA 7: Oude Wetering - Amsterdã, 28 mi. (45 km)
Pedal ao longo das margens do rio Amstel passando pelo centro de Amsterdã até chegar ao local de atracação do barco. À tarde, tempo livre para apreciar a cidade com uma caminhada. Como sugestão, um tour pelos canais de Amsterdã.
DIA 8: Desembarque em Amsterdã
*** TODOS OS ITINERÁRIOS ESTÁO SUJEITOS A ALTERAÇÕES DEVIDO A CIRCUSTÂNCIAS IMPREVISÍVEIS. DISTÂNCIAS SÃO APROXIMADAS.
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Comentário do cliente
Corri & Tom H. 3 months ago
FOOD & staff aboard the Gandalf were amazing and loved Ghent!!!!
Boat: Gandalf
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Michael P. 3 months ago
I enjoyed the whole trip. The pace was perfect, fast enough to be interesting, with constantly changing scenery and a mix of cities, villages, and farmland, and yet slow enough to enjoy and savor the experience. Our travel guide and the staff on the Gandalf were fantastic and looked after us almost like royalty, but still with a casual and friendly approach.
Boat: Gandalf
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Ed W. 3 months ago
Bike , boat, staff and fellow travelers all great fun. Memorable trip for me and still talking about to my mates at home in Australia.
Boat: Fiep
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Carmen P. 3 months ago
The barge is beautiful & clean. The food fantastic! I totally enjoy the countryside & the cities we stopped at. I always recommend this trip from Bruges to Amsterdam.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Jim W. 3 months ago
Beautiful scenery. If you are an experienced cyclist, consider splitting off with a smaller group. The group was too large with varied skills, making the ride less than it could have been.
Boat: Fluvius
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Warren S. 3 months ago
Our first bike tour. It was a very enjoyable experience. Friendly, professional staff. Great accommodation, food and customer service by all the staff. Cycling is a great way to leisurely enjoy all that the local countryside has to offer. We’ll be back!
Boat: Fluvius
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Mark M. 3 months ago
Our guide on the bike trips (Jack) was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond our expectations, even taking us on evening walks after dinner.
Boat: Fluvius
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Laurie P. 3 months ago
There was so much about the trip, starting with the wonderful food, great staff and our tour guide, along with the wonderful sights along the way!
Boat: Magnifique II
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Marianne B. 3 months ago
Best trip I have been on to date and we typically take three vacations per year for the last thirty years!
Boat: Magnifique
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Debbie S. 3 months ago
Our guide Tom was amazing, he guided during the day and walked around towns and visited places in the evening. fantastic trip, we are doing it again next May in Provence.
Boat: Magnifique
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Freddie O. 3 months ago
I actually crashed my bike at the end of the first day, tried riding an ebike the next day but found it too painful. Therefore I spent the remainder of the trip on the barge, totally loved it. My suggestion for others would be to make sure to train, most of the people on our trip felt that they were being pushed and that the distance biked each day was too far. Also, for myself I felt that the bike was just too big for me and that contributed to my accident. Our guide (Fred) was delightful as were the crew of the Gandalf and the meals were fabulous. So, overall a great experience in spite of the spill.
Boat: Gandalf
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Jehiel from Tripsite 3 months ago
Hi Freddie,
We are sorry to hear about your fall but are happy you still enjoyed the rest of your trip. We do our very best to prepare our clients for the daily biking distances by listing them on the the tour page in the "Skill Level" and "Day to Day Itinerary" sections. We also recommend taking the bike for a short ride when being fitted so that the bike hand can make adjustments if needed. A properly fitted bike is very important!
Glad you are ok and we hope to help you plan another trip soon!
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Joanne R. 3 months ago
Cycling through Belgium and Holland was fabulous. Looking forward to Paris to Bruges trip in future.
Boat: Magnifique
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Kim F. 3 months ago
Cannot recommend this trip highly enough. What a perfect way to discover a new place. The staff and the food were outstanding!!
Boat: Elodie
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Francine G. 4 months ago
Most Memorable Part: The people and the beer!!
Boat: La Belle Fleur
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Angeliene B. 4 months ago
As a 69 year old female I was thrilled to be able to have an active vacation , biking and then relaxing on board after a day of cycling. I hope to be able to do another bike/barge trip in 2018. Lovely to meet so many like minded people from many different backgrounds and places where they live, loved the trip!!!
Boat: Lena Maria
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Debbie S. 4 months ago
Our guide Tom was amazing, he guided during the day and walked around towns and visited places in the evening. Fantastic trip, we are doing it again next May in Provence.
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Linda P. 4 months ago
The most memorable part of the trip was the people! The time spent with our small group from all over the world was so unique and enjoyable. The staff made everything feel like home and were just as much a part of our group as the other guests were. I will definitely book again with Tripsite!
Boat: Magnifique
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Greg G. 5 months ago
Most Memorable Part: Biking the Belgian countryside
Boat: Fluvius
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Linda M. 5 months ago
The tour guide was great. He took us to wonderful little locations for coffee & lunch breaks while biking. He clearly had built relationships with people at the stops. He took us for walks into town in the evening and knew history of buildings &/or towns.
The bikes were in great condition.
The captain (& his dog) were great, circulating and getting to know the passengers.
The food was very good and the young crew worked very hard.
I would go again with this barge, captain & tour guide in a heartbeat.
Boat: Fluvius
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Nancy S. 5 months ago
Hard to pick the most memorable part, I continued to be awed every single day! The food was amazing kudos to the chef for sure! The staff on the Fluvius were so hard working and made sure everything from our rooms to our social times were perfect. absolutely amazing!
The tour guides were so helpful, patience and lots of fun, to say the least!
Tripsite made every step from the booking to the beginning of the adventure so easy, keeping us informed, answering all the questions etc., etc. (And we had many!)
Can’t thank you all enough!
Looking forward to my next trip with Tripsite.
Boat: Fluvius
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Bruce H. 6 months ago
I enjoyed the bonding that occurred with our fellow travellers over our shared biking experiences. The pathways and route were amazing. Tips for others: Be prepared to have a great time.
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Debra G. 6 months ago
Staff was fantastic! Amazing overall experience.
Boat: Fluvius
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Cheryl T. 6 months ago
Absolutely fabulous trip, even though we didn't see much sun. It seemed the rain always held off until we were sheltered. The clouds added to the beauty of the gorgeous countryside. Our guide, Mike, did not coddle us, so we were able to cycle in our individual comfort zones. The "Dutch Mountains" (head winds) challenged us on a few days, but only added to the flavour of the trip. Mike introduced us to some lovely spots for our coffee/lunch breaks to re-energise.
Staff on board the Lisa Marleen were delightful & helpful too. Many good memories, but the one that stands out was in the last day when we had, more then usual, rain squalls & intermittent sunshine. This, of course, resulted in rainbows. At least 4! We deemed it "rainbow day". It was a Rainbow of a trip.
Boat: Liza Marleen
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Lorrie Gilbert 2 weeks ago
I was just reading through reviews as I think about another bike/barge trip for 2018 and saw this one from Cheryl--a trip mate--who writes about our amazing tour in Oct. 2017 on the Liza Marleen. We had a fabulous time aboard this barge. It is cozy, comfortable, clean, and perfect in every way for a small, compact typical Dutch barge. Our crew were kind, generous, inclusive, and organized. Mike Visser, our bike guide is knowledgeable about the terrain and routes, and in a change of weather or route could get us to a great cafe or castle if we so desired. Chef Markus: all I can say is wow! Every meal was a joy and a visual feast. Myrte was an awesome member of the crew, and Jeroen captained our boat with skill and humor. The biking was easy, but the winds made each day a fun challenge. We biked through farmlands, expanses of fields and crops, cattle, canals, windmills, small lovely towns, and great cities. My husband used an e-bike and loved it and felt accomplished at the end of the trip. That e-bike made it possible for him to do this trip. I can't say enough about how much fun it was! And we were a lucky in that a random group of strangers hit it off so well and laughed, relaxed, danced and toured together--even with the crew. No hierarchy here--just crew and guests working and playing together. Thank you for a great experience! And thank you, Markus, for acknowledging not one but three--mine included-- birthdays uniquely! And yes, lots of rainbows.
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Andy K. 6 months ago
Most Memorable Part: Riding through beautiful villages and countryside! We stopped in beautiful places to eat lunch, rest and take pictures. Our guide Alfonse was amazing! Our last night, we took a private boat cruise on the canals in Amsterdam, arranged by our guide! AWESOME TRIP!
Boat: Magnifique
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Andrea R. 6 months ago
Most Memorable Part: Riding through area of windmills.
We were frustrated by the slow pace of our group.
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Charlott H. 7 months ago
Bike and Barge in Belgium and Holland was a whole week of memories and is at the top of my favorite trips! You are surrounded daily by beautiful landscapes and architecture unique to the Netherlands. The bikes are perfect for extended times of riding and you are on bike paths close to canals for most of the trip. This is an active vacation which I prefer but is never too difficult. Everything is done for you so there was never any worries and I was relaxed all week. Meeting people from around the world is amazing. I had the fortunate experience of meeting a special couple from Australia and that was a bonus! I hope to do this trip again in the near future.
Boat: Fluvius
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Marie B. 7 months ago
Overall this was a great experience. The boat was clean and the staff friendly. The itinerary and scenery was beautiful. The only negative was that the website had several inaccuracies. For example, the mileage each day was much longer than published. Also, the number of meals provided was less than published.
Boat: Magnifique
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Jim W. 7 months ago
Great experience, although a very large group to be riding together. The food was good but not great. Made some friends and really enjoyed the trip.
Boat: Fluvius
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Bryan F. 7 months ago
What I enjoyed most about my Boat & Bike trip were the rides through the countryside in the early mornings when it was quiet, and the only sound was the hum of my bicycle. Secondly, were the times we moved the boat during breakfast. I found myself staring out the window at life and business along the canals. Lastly, the new friends we made, from Britain, Australia, and Canada!
Boat: Magnifique
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Rick C. 7 months ago
The country side, the guide was very personable and knowable of the routes, sites with a very positive and safety conscious attitude. More time in some of the major centres (Gent, Antwerp) I would recommend that travelers arrive at least one day preferable two in advance of the bike & barge departure and stay at least 2 days afterwards to enjoy the cities of Bruges and Amsterdam. The availability of e-bikes was essential so that those less experienced in pedalling the distances could enjoy the biking part of the trip.
Boat: Gandalf
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Michael P. 7 months ago
I really enjoyed the variety of the tour, including bike rides through pastoral countryside and alongside canals, and walking tours through fascinating historical cities and towns. The food and drink were highlights, both on and off the boat, and I really enjoyed traveling with a great group of fellow travelers. The crew and guide were fantastic! The Tripsite guidebook included suggestions for tipping the crew and guide. Our group felt that the suggested tip amounts were not adequate, so we tipped a lot more than what was suggested.
Boat: Gandalf
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Kevin Armstrong 7 months ago
I have done this trip from Amsterdam to Bruges as well. I found this version to not be as enjoyable. The reason was there was not as much on the route to see and take in. I think that there are some differences do to which barge you are on which may restrict the routes. Bruges is amazing as was Amsterdam but in between nothing exciting. The barge was amazing (Sailing Home) with a wonderful chef. I love this style of touring and have done 8 of them and will do more!
Boat: Sailing Home
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Esti G. 8 months ago
The group was lovely, the guide knew a lot and explained it very good, (he shouldn't bring his 7 years old son with him!) we think that a biking tour guide must have good, modern flat-wheel repairing set!!!
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Dena L. 9 months ago
The guide was great, the scenery was amazing! Better food for lunch. Screen on the window so the bugs cant get in or put in air conditioning!
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Kim F. 9 months ago
Could not be happier with every aspect of the trip. The meals were outstanding and the scenery was beautiful.
Boat: Elodie
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Joe B. 9 months ago
The biking part of the trip takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Belgium and the Netherlands. The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the history of the landscape. It's a very casual pace so keeping up is never a problem. There are many stops for coffee, lunch and afternoon breaks while biking.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Deanna G. 10 months ago
The entire week was fabulous. Loved cycling through the towns and country side. Tom our guide was very nice and an excellent guide. I also enjoyed our evening walking tour, especially when he brought us to the home of an artist and his wife. I bought a few pieces of jewelry.
We were very lucky with the weather and even ate outside 2 nights.
Loved that we were a small group and I knew everyone after a couple of days . I enjoyed everything.
Boat: Magnifique
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Barbara C. 10 months ago
Most memorable parts: The camaraderie of the group and of course the fabulous meal by Chef Franco.
Boat: Fiep
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Marianne B. 10 months ago
Cycling along canals, stopping at picturesque locations, short tours of historic locations, all with a knowledgeable, patient, funny guide made this a most fabulous way to see the countryside of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Boat: Magnifique
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Tom P. 10 months ago
The bikes, barge, food and staff were excellent. The biking distances every day were such that it left very little time for off bike sightseeing , but the bike route was really great. Thanks for a great trip.
Boat: Fluvius
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Doug P. 10 months ago
The most memorable parts: The strawberry vending machine. Next was the rude employee on the boat who gave me and my wife a hard time on occasion.
Boat: Magnifique
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Debbie G. 10 months ago
Every day was so wonderful, the entire trip was so memorable.
Boat: Magnifique
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Franziska P. 10 months ago
Love the boat ride, also liked the bikes and bike riding as well as our tour guide.
The food was too American, it could have been more European. The scenery was
lovely and the trails terrific. Weather fantastic. Would do it again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Linda B. 10 months ago
Most memorable part: Lovely long days of biking through beautiful countries.
Boat: Magnifique
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Rinske B. 10 months ago
It was a wonderful experience! The staff was very friendly especially our guide Tom Stout, and the sailor Joop was a fount of information with regard to ships and harbours.
Boat: Magnifique
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Elisabeth D. 10 months ago
Everything was more than I expected, but especially the knowledge and good humor and patience of our guide Tom.
Boat: Magnifique
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Arden C. 10 months ago
Most memorable parts: Cycling, getting to know the Yannie our fearless guide, the other guests and crew. Tip: Have a comprehensive wifi connection on your phone or pad.
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Linda Wilson 10 months ago
On the Fiep June 3 - 10, 2017. Coba, Gerard, Franco, Karen, Ilse and Laura were our crew and guides. I cannot imagine better. Our passenger group was wonderful. The best vacation ever and I am ready to go again soon.
Boat: Fiep
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Bev V. 10 months ago
The most memorable part of the trip was the camaraderie with staff and participants while riding through beautiful scenery.
Boat: Fluvius
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Teresa L. 10 months ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. I loved biking through different scenery - quaint villages and towns, beautiful forests, farmland and countryside. It is the perfect way to see parts of Belgium and Holland. You can go at your own pace because the trails are so well marked. The barge is beautiful and the rooms are comfortable. I can't say enough about the staff, they were excellent. I definitely recommend this trip and can't wait to do it again!
Boat: Magnifique II
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Arja L. 10 months ago
The Magnifique II and staff were more amazing than we expected! The bike routes were absolutely beautiful with very well planned and laid out maps. Overall a very memorable experience that I am highly recommending to every one I talk to.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Cindy M. 11 months ago
Directions were terrible for Amsterdam and the last two days there were not the number routes we needed on the intersections so was confusing. All hotels were good but one was a dive and not nice. Hotel Piccard.
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Robert E. 1 year ago
Most memorable was the friendliness, patience and helpfullness of the staff!
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Spencer H. 1 year ago
The barge crew were exceptional. The cook treated each guest as a friend. Accommodated our request for a birthday cake. He even baked it on his own time. The scenery was exactly as anticipated.
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Margeret M. 2 years ago
I cannot say enough about the whole trip. The Barge accommodations were perfect for all my needs, the food aboard the MS Fluvius was way beyond what I expected - such a variety and the quality and quantity were superb. The staff on board could not have been more obliging - so eager to help so much fun. Our Guide was just simply the best (Jack/Jacques) knowledgeable and helpful, concerned always for our safety and our enjoyment. All our stops for coffee breaks and lunch breaks were also well planned. Would I recommend this trip to my friends? You Bet!! Look forward to going again - Thanks Tripsite
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Trudy D. 2 years ago
The bike-friendly paths through magnificent landscapes in Belgium and the Netherlands was outstanding.
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Michele Y. 2 years ago
The most memorable part of this trip was our impromptu swim off the boat. Jumping from the top and getting 22 of us in the water including the Captain.
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Maria P. 2 years ago
It was a wonderful way to see the country. Wonderful fellow travelers and the crew couldn't gave been more accommodating . So much fun!
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Eldon W. 2 years ago
LIa is the best guide we've ever worked with - well informed, good managing people, qualified in every way; and went well beyond what she had to do in her position. All the riding - even in the rain and varied road surfaces - was extremely pleasant.
Because Lia is an exceptional guide; on this trip one guide for up to 30 cyclists worked well. In most cases, however, I think having only one guide for this large a group - especially a group with many novice riders - is bad practice. Also, a water bottle cage and a cyclometer on the bike would have been nice.
Boat: Magnifique
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Jehiel 2 years ago
Hello Eldon,
We are glad that you had a great time and think highly of Lia! We do agree that a second guide, especially for larger groups would be preferable, however, because of the nature of the tour and the fact that many people do opt for the self-guided option, having two guide for all tours isn't always possible.
Water bottles can be easily stowed in your handle bar bag or panniers. Cyclometers aren't provided on this tour but you are always welcome to bring your own.
Thanks again for your feedback!
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Judee W. 2 years ago
Wonderful staff - the entire trip was just great! Tome, our guide was exceptional.
Boat: Magnifique
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J. House 2 years ago
Everything was A-1. I was totally surprised when our tour guide Tom managed to reunite me with my lost "zebra" luggage on a cobblestone street corner 4 days into the trip! Thanks, Tom!
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Barbara Kallay 2 years ago
My husband and I had a great bike trip. Riding through the Belgium/Netherlands was delightful. The staff made the trip most memorable- Jacob (bike guide), Els (boat captain), Thomas (cook).
Boat: Zwaantje
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S. Lior 2 years ago
The most memorable part of my trip were the small towns and villages that we visited. These are places where tourists rarely venture. The people are friendly and open for conversations; willing to share their lives and experiences with us. And curious to know about us as well. I have so many wonderful memories.
Boat: Magnifique II
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P. O'Hagan 2 years ago
Having the map to tryi to not get lost was so much fun. Thank you to all the staff for making the bike barge a great activity vacation.
Boat: Magnifique II
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A & M Decourcy 2 years ago
Great trip BUT.. We decided to cycle with 6 others because we are experienced riders. We were counting on the signage being much more complete and easier to follow. At times, there was no indication of where to go. Our path just ended! Also, the bigger group, of about 18, had some inexperienced riders and we felt that riding in this large a group could be dangerous...which proved to be the case.
In one case, a previous rider had taken the liberty to use a marker to write our path number on a sign. Thanks to him/her we were able to continue on without taking out the GPS. Had this been done on several other signs, we would not have had to find our way ...using GPS..on many occasions. There were also 4 other Europeans, who cycled as a group, who experienced the same sense of frustration as us.
We will forward a photo to the Tripsite website. Thanks for providing a most enjoyable and memorable trip.
Boat: Magnifique II
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D. Pincar 2 years ago
I would recommend it, but with reservations. I think there should have been two guides, one to take a faster group and one for a beginner group. A few people on the trip should not have been. They were not comfortable on their bikes, and were a daily danger to whomever they were near. Something should have been done about it.
I also would have liked to ride faster, and spend more free time in the little towns.
Boat: Magnifique II
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E. Hull-parsons 2 years ago
I have planned to contact you with feedback, but haven't. The staff was great except the guide. He was not friendly or helpful. We were all disappointed in his lack of leadership and "guiding". Of the three trips we have taken, this was the least appealing. The route was not attractive, and mostly industrial, urban or rural. We were near places we know were charming and interesting, but did not visit them. I'm left wondering if it is that tour company. For 35 people biking there really should have been more staff on the road with us. Still love you!
Boat: Fluvius
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R. Oliver 2 years ago
We sailed on the Magnifique II from Bruges to Amsterdam, 25 June to 1 July, under the able command of skipper Paul, and ride leader Tom Tiedom. It was a magnificent experience in every way, even though we had a few odd showers to contend with. This is virtually a brand new barge with upscale accommodations and amenities. We had one of the four top-side suites, which are indeed larger, and with view windows that open as opposed to port holes. Tom, the ride leader and guide, was an extremely charming, knowledgeable and humorous fellow. He provided daily briefings on the next day's ride, all of which included ample coffee and food stops, as well as providing historic info. Indeed, the entire crew were extremely courteous and helpful in every respect, and the food delicious.
Boat: Magnifique II
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J. Backes 2 years ago
Fabulous trip. Great, hospitable staff willing to please, answer questions, professional, share information. Boat was clean, comfortable, well equipped. Food was excellent and there was plenty to enjoy.
Boat: Magnifique II
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M. Mathews 2 years ago
Was a fantastic trip!!! Tom was a great guide and will recommend this to others.
Boat: Magnifique
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J. Kister 2 years ago
When I first heard of a bike & barge trip, I thought I would be sleeping on a cot under the stars! After obtaining more info, I realized we would have a comfortable room but I was very impressed with our accommodations. It was like being on a mini cruise. Food was great, tour guide was personable and entertaining, friendly staff went out of their way to make this trip extra special. We had an arranged canal boat tour complete with champagne after arriving in Amsterdam! I would highly recommend the Magnifique and this crew, for an awesome way to experience Belgium and The Netherlands.
Boat: Magnifique
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L. Messing 2 years ago
Our guide Felix, was fun, knowledgeable and intuitive. His attitude and ease of being with people made even a horrible weather day endurable. The BIGGEST bonus was having Astrid along as a trainee. She added so much to every aspect of our journey and was a treasure trove of regional information.
Boat: Magnifique II
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L. Pope 2 years ago
Had a fantastic time, would highly recommend it to others!
Boat: Magnifique II
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J. Backes 2 years ago
Exceptional staff, welcoming, friendly, informative, knowledgable. Perhaps on the rides having a buddy system so the guide doesn't need to count all the people to make sure everyone is present would be my only suggestion. I sometimes got the sense that people wanted to stop more often to take pictures and no one told them not to but then it can take time away from getting to visit town at the end of the day. Perhaps that needs to be discussed in more depth. Sometimes some of the breaks were longer than necessary. Again they were fine but took time from visiting a town at the end of the trip.
Boat: Magnifique II
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R. Wood 2 years ago
The Merlijn is a very special barge full of character and charm, beautifully appointed and owned and operated by the delightful Jantine and Henk. They along with their crew spoiled us rotten with great food and hospitality. Our bike ride was thru beautiful countryside and expertly guided and interpreted by a delightful Dutch couple, Jack and Marianne. They gave us great local insight. We thoroughly recommend the Merlijn and can't wait to return.
Boat: Merlijn
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S. Fryeskul 2 years ago
The staff at Tripsite were amazing to deal with and very helpful about everything. I would recommend this company and biking trip to anyone.
Thank you
S. Fryeskul
PS: We loved the new Magnifique II !!!
Boat: Magnifique II
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W. Staab 2 years ago
Great bike leader. Have name tags for participants or for bikes to help us w names. Would like to have been brave enough to ride on my own! Some participants were not really regular cyclists. Would have been good to have a briefing re group bike rules, including spacing, passing, signaling, warnings, etc.
Boat: Magnifique II
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R. Ross 2 years ago
Loved it! The crew was great, the boat was marvelously beautiful, the food was very good, and the overall atmosphere was perfectly casual and elegant at the same time. But: They should NOT charge for coffee/tea after 4pm. If the Bar Tab could be handled at the end of the trip by credit card it would be a bit more sophisticated, but not a deal breaker.
Boat: Magnifique II
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C. Powell 2 years ago
This is one of the best trips I have ever been on. The boat was very clean, comfortable and new. The steps to the lower level kind of steep but very manageable. The staff was wonderful, especially the chef! and the bike guide! I liked the stops.The bikes were very enjoyable. I think the coffee could have been free all day instead of being charged for it after 4pm. I would love to do another trip!
Boat: Magnifique
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D. Yeabsley 2 years ago
I would have liked for the table assignments to have been mixed up a little bit so we could get to know more people. I also think the sweep should have a walkie talkie so he can let the guide know when he has missed a turn. This was a fabulous trip! The guide, staff, food, tour and accommodations were perfect!
Boat: Fluvius
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K. Hadley 2 years ago
Some wait staff could have been more accommodating. We seemed burdensome at times. Running out of food & then having to wait for more or not refilled at all was an annoyance.
Boat: Fluvius
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Jehiel 2 years ago
Hello K. Hadley,
We are very sorry to hear this. We have since spoken with our partners on the Fluvius and they have taken steps with their staff to correct this problem. We work very hard with our local partners to provide the best experience for our guests. We hope to help you plan your next trip!
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T. Rosencrantz 2 years ago
The Bruges to Amsterdam Bike Barge trip starting May 7, 2016 on the Fluvius was fantastic from the minute we step on the barge in Bruges until the day it was over and departed the barge to take the foot ferry to Central Station in Amsterdam. Our guide Guus and the boat's crew were friendly and helpful 24/7. Loved all our fellow travelers too. The bike trips each day were through beautiful countryside and centuries old cities. The food on the boat was great. The bunks were comfy and the showers always had plenty of hot water. The bikes worked well. Our guide and our maps got us where we needed to go everyday. Even the weather was perfect! Can't wait to do another trip like this!
Boat: Fluvius
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C. Fligner 2 years ago
Fabulous trip. The guide and staff were great. The biking was perfect. I would recommend highly and without reservation. Great trip. Great biking and guide and wonderful staff. The boat was very comfortable and the country was beautiful. I recommend this trip highly and without reservation.
Boat: Fluvius
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Lynn McCormack 2 years ago
Thomas our guide was excellent. It is surprising that people go on a bike trip with very little biking ability and poor fitness. We would love to go on another trip with a comparable barge.
Boat: Magnifique
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Cheryle Cassidy 2 years ago
It was our first barge bike trip and hope to take another soon. Had a great time.
Boat: Fluvius
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Earl Degler 2 years ago
I enjoyed the trip and plan on doing more in the future. The only thing that will keep me from doing more is the current unrest in the world.
Boat: Magnifique
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Howard Shuster 2 years ago
Great trip. The owners of the Merlijn were =Spectacular! We hope to find a time to travel with them again. The Barge was amazing for such a compact vessel. The rooms were surprisingly large as was the bathroom. The Barge was immaculate at all times. What a fun trip!!
Boat: Merlijn
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Dean Pond 2 years ago
The above pretty well describes our satisfaction with our trip and we recommended our friends travel through your company which they did. We intend to take another barge/bicycle soon.
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Philippe Tison 2 years ago
I think the staff at Tripsite/Dutch Bike Tours should be obliged to do their bike routes once a year to pick up difficult signage. A ferry crossing as part of our schedule was not available on the day of the week we arrived and we had to do a long detour. The ferry never travels on that day at that time of the year and when I phoned the Dutch Tours hotline they didn't even know that. We were not impressed. Also, despite its 'star rating' the Velotel in Brugge is a very poor standard compared to the other hotels we stayed at. Terrible rooms and an awful location for seeing Brugge (but good for getting on the trail).
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Robin Bagby 2 years ago
Barge had bugs in drains. Lots in room every night. Aldo specifically booked comfort class boat for the AC. They turned it off before 9pm every night.
Boat: Magnifique
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Michael and Carol Powell 2 years ago
We have had a few cycling vacations with the help of Tripsite over the past few years. Tripsite staff has always been accessible and helpful with travel plans and specific information we required. Thanks for making it fun and easy. We'll be back!
Boat: Magnifique
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Natadha Vickery 2 years ago
Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Christine Dear 2 years ago
This was my second trip on the Merlijn. Brought a group with me both times. Everything was fabulous. Jentien did an excellent job as chef and Henk, as the captain, was great. Our guides were excellent and most capable in emergencies. The towns we visited we interesting and our guides were able to fill us in on the history of the area. The bikes were in excellent shape. No flats! Will definitely travel with them again.
My experience for our group with Tripsite was also the best. Have told many about your wonderful service. Thank you!
Boat: Merlijn
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Dick Shover 2 years ago
Our barge hosts were fabulous, as was our food. Guide on the bikes also was truly wonderful. It was a great experience.
Boat: Merlijn
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Mary Knapp 2 years ago
The trip was great as were the hosts of the boat. Everything was exceptional even though it rained daily, that was not a detriment as everything made up for it.
Boat: Zwaantje
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Mary Knapp 2 years ago
The trip was great as were the hosts of the boat. Everything was exceptional even though it rained daily, that was not a detriment as everything made up for it.
Boat: Zwaantje
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Ann Hodgson 2 years ago
This was actually the second time I took this trip. I went with friends last time and this time took family to share the experience with them.
Boat: Magnifique
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Kay Howarth 2 years ago
Bruges to Amsterdam was just wonderful and would recommend the smaller group of people. Just 24 was a good number. All the staff on the Fiep were great!
Boat: Fiep
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Natadha Vickery 2 years ago
Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.
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Doug Chittum 2 years ago
The crew of the Magnifique on the Bruges to Amsterdam barge was fantastic! Have recommended it to others already.
Boat: Magnifique
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Doug Lay 2 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed the Bruges to Amsterdam bike/barge trip last spring. From the easy, scenic rides, to the informative, knowledgeable guide to the excellent private accommodations on board the barge, I'm already looking at booking another bike/barge trip with Tripsite!
Boat: Gandalf
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Diane Denham 2 years ago
I had an amazing time. I loved everything about it and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact I have recommended it to many many people.
Boat: Gandalf
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David Rossetti 2 years ago
We were plagued by hot weather in early June. It was pleasant before and after our trip. Not your fault. The rest was great.
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Allison Cook 2 years ago
The bikes were a little beat up, but we enjoyed every aspect of the trip. My one complaint about the boat was that they shut off the AC at night and we couldn't open the portholes, so sleeping was not ideal. This year we are heading to Italy with 20 of our closest friends for the Venice to Mantova tour on the Ave Maria!
Boat: Magnifique
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James Green 2 years ago
Barge was exceptionally good. The bike tour had some very good portions and a couple of sections that were not very enjoyable. Overall it was a great trip.
Boat: Merlijn
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John Ummels 2 years ago
Cycling a wee bit fast. Most people were in fifties & sixties and I was seventy-nine.
Boat: Wending
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Joanne Ross 2 years ago
Fabulous experience. Can't wait to go again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Dave Holmes 2 years ago
The stars were the staff of the Elodie. Just wonderful.
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Margo Barber 2 years ago
We've recommended this trip to lots of people. Would love to do another bike/barge trip.
Boat: Magnifique
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Beda Casstevens 2 years ago
Enjoyed every aspect of the trip.
Boat: Zwaan
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Richard Kurtz 2 years ago
Cabins were nicer than I expected. We stayed with the guide as found the routes hard to navigate and the guide knew all the great stops. Dinners were good, breakfast and lunches needed more variety by the end of the week. We had fabulous weather and loved the route. Lots to see.
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Lynn McCormack 2 years ago
We really enjoyed our trip, our guide Thomas was excellent. As always with group travel, the mix was interesting and generally older than us and less fit. We have travelled with a group before but usually we are the oldest so this was different dynamics and did set the tone somewhat. Would look at a trip again when we are older or with our own group to fill the barge.
Thanks,
Lynn
Boat: Magnifique
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Joel Benedito Junior 2 years ago
1) In the boat is possible to rent helmet for EU$ 5/week. This renting is good for travelers that spend more time in Europe. I'm not sure if this information is available in the Tripsite's site.
2) I ordered a E-bike for my wife. In the boat I saw that 2 kinds of E-bike are offered to the customers. My wife would love bike in a more comfortable E-bike.
3) According to the staff of the boat, I should speak German. I don't know the source of this information. This information is used to organize the passengers in the restaurant.
Boat: Fluvius
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Karen Thomas 2 years ago
We enjoyed ourselves so much that we are already planning another bike and barge trip. It would have been nice if there were a better split in English speaking guests as most of the guests spoke German and we didn't get a chance to mingle much. Tripsite was very good to work with and we would use this company again. "
Boat: Fluvius
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Diane Denham 2 years ago
We had a fantastic trip we loved everything about it. I would recommend this trip to anyone. The people we met were so nice and helpful and friendly. Our Polish chef on the boat was fantastic.
Boat: Gandalf
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Rachel Rulmyr 3 years ago
My husband and I(in our 60"s) were on the Sailing Home a month ago with 6 friends from Bruges to Amsterdam. We had the most wonderful time. Everything about this trip exceeded my expectations. The boat, our accommodations, the food, the crew were all excellent and I can't say enough about our guide Hugo. He was amazing and really made our trip memorable. He was funny and very knowledgeable about everything we saw so we got info about the countries and the politics. I highly recommended this fun trip for all ages and biking abilities.
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Daniel Edwards 4 years ago
we just returned from our trip. Brugges to Amsterdam. It was AWESOME. We had such a great time on the Gandalf with Hans. Els was our biking guide. She was terrific. It was fabulous and a great way to spend my 50th birthday!
Thank you for everything you did to arrange this trip for us. We will be back on some other trip in the future.
Boat: Gandalf
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Bonnie Johnson 4 years ago
Not too sure what I can say that the above feedback haven't already said. We travelled as a group of 6 on the Magnifique from Brugge to Amsterdam May 31st to June 7th, 2014. Everything and everyone was top notch. We started out with Carl as our Captain but due to holidays the barges owner, Walter, took over. Not only can he handle the barge but he does a mean BBQ. Our guide Tom was perfect. With a great sense of humour and and sweet personality. There was not one person who did not get along with him. Meeka, bar tender, server, cleaner, and Peter the amazing cook finished off the crew. The barge itself was fantastic. No complaints there. The beds are extremely comfortable.
Unfortunately one of our group was not able to complete the trip but we did meet a great group of people from all over the world.
I am not the greatest biker but thoroughly enjoyed the whole journey and would do it again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Victoria Diehl Levesque 5 years ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Sept trip from Bruges to Amsterdam on The MS Magnifique, booked through Tripsite.com. Comfortable cabin, great food, hot tub wonderful after long days of biking! Crew easy going but always helpful and attentive. Multi national fellow passengers all good company. Definitely encourage bringing your own gel seat cover! I had an electric assist bike which I'd highly recommend if in any doubt about managing the occasionally challenging distances. Already thinking of booking another similar trip next year.
Boat: Magnifique
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Loretta Dobson 5 years ago
My husband and I did the bike and barge tour from Bruges to Amsterdam Jun 29/2013 - and had the most amazing time!! Right from my first contact with the folks at Tripsite to the end of our tour - everything was perfect. Carl the Captain, Tom the guide and all the rest of the hardworking fun loving crew were amazing. We cycled some of the most beautiful countryside, Tom was very funny and looked after everyone - the ages on our tour were 16 to 77 - and we all felt comfortable. You can go at your own speed or go strictly with the group. The Magnifique was a beautiful and very comfortable boat - I loved it and I would be very hard pressed not to choose her again for our next trip - we are hoping to do a trip during the tulip season and maybe one in the early fall:) I actually wanted to book the return trip when we cycled into Amsterdam - but we were going to a friends wedding in Italy so had to continue on:) I really can not say enough good things about Tripsite on the organization side (friendly, knowledgeable and efficient; and the the crew of the Magnifique - they were all Magnifique!!!! Can't wait to go again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Larry Schmidlin 5 years ago
Just got back from this tour yesterday and wish that I could do it all again tomorrow! Went from Brugge to Amsterdam on the Manifique. Outstanding crew with Carl as the Captain and Tom as the guide. Tom has a great sense of humor and related to everyone on the tour, with an awesome biking experience and even walking tours in the town most evenings. The folks at Tripsite was great - with lots of communication. I felt very prepared prior to leaving. I enjoyed working with Tripsite and greatly enjoyed the entire experience. Highly recommended.
Boat: Magnifique
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Ruyter Aquino 5 years ago
Travel quite different from the usual, fantastic landscapes. Traveled on the MS Magnifique, excellent service and facilities. The group guide (Tom) is attentive and competent. So you can be conducting another tour. Congratulations. Ruyter Aquino.
Boat: Magnifique
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Sailing on the Iris from Bruge to Amsterdam 6 years ago
We booked our bike and barge trip with Pack and Pedal. We wanted a comfort plus barge and the Iris was recommended. The entire experience on the Iris was excellent. The staff were very competent and friendly, food was excellent, the guide was a great bike leader and was very knowlegable about the history and architecture of the areas we visited. I would highly recommend the Iris and Pack and Pedal. Carla at Pack and Pedal was very courteous and efficient. Booking the trip and making the trip was a top notch experience for us. We will use them again.
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Cheri Emahiser 6 years ago
Our bike/barge tour to Bruge and Amsterdam in May was fantastic! Our tour leader, Tom, the boat captain, crew and accommodations aboard the Magnifique were terrific. We had a wonderful time with our fellow passengers from Norway, New Zealand, Germany, the East Coast and Switzerland. They were all such fun!
We've traveled extensively and this trip turned out to be one of the best ever. The weather was wonderful and warm, which made for excellent bike riding and cruising on the boat in the evening. Going from Bruge to Amsterdam requires more cruising and less bike riding, we were told, but we loved every minute of our evenings on the top deck sailing through the locks.
I hope we can book another trip with your company in the future; though this trip was so perfect, I worry that the next one wouldn't meet our expectations.
Boat: Magnifique
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