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Just some feedback on the accuracy of the bar tab :

- we had to remind the team that we had upgraded one of our bikes to an e-bike for 3 days; they hadn't put it on the tab !

- subsequent to the trip we have realised that our 1x gluten-free supplement hadn't been included on the bar tab .

All this was (potentially) lost income , for the company &/or the crew .

Daily rides through charming Dutch and Belgian villages and rural areas.

Beautiful scenery. Amazing guides. Excellent food and drink. Friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff.

The crew was great and the barge very clean and neat. Our chef was amazing and food delicious. He even made his own croissants! Our guides were terrific. One of our guides was the owner of the Iris.

It was actually Maastricht to Amsterdam. It was a wonderful tour. The history in the towns, cities, and villages is impressive, as are the great bakeries.

The crew and tour guides were fantastic The food was great
The bike ride itself was not for all levels of bikers...lots of city biking that made many riders nervous. A large guided group made it difficult to keep everyone together, causing large gaps
The sites were sometimes great and other days just riding along a dyke with not much to see
The tour guides Hein and Marjoleine were very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to
The unfortunate plumbing issue on the boat upon embarkation wasn't ideal but they moved us upstairs to another room and others were put up in a hotel for 2 nights...they were dedicated to resolving the problem which was done on day 3.

This is our third bike, boat, and barge tour. The barge vessels create a cozy and friendly atmosphere with the crew and fellow cyclists. The Vita Pugna crew offers excellent service. The meals were delicious and freshly prepared with regional products from each area we visited. Michaela, the bike leader, was energetic, meticulous, and knowledgeable. We used e-bikes to enjoy the ride; the trail is flat and suitable for regular bikes as well. Everything was clean. The barge could use a cosmetic refresh, but overall, the vessel is great.

Our week on the Boreas, exploring the beautiful bays and coves of the southern coast of Turkey, was a highlight of our European trip. Our overall impression was how well organised the trip and cycling itinerary was. Every day on the bikes was different, involving stunning scenery, archaeological sites, a picnic lunch, swimming stops and some exhilarating descents. Our guides were super helpful and very accommodating. On the boat we had a very comfortable cabin, lost of space to relax on the decks and the standard of food and service was excellent. A very memorable, active and fun trip.

This was our first trip with Tripsite. We were surprised at the difficult level with the moderate rating but we were able to do it just fine. We were very tired each day, but the views were amazing. We are so exhilarated after every day and having a rest day in the middle of the week was wonderful.
All the hotels were nice, (keep in mind when going-- neither Germany nor Austria use air conditioning in the hotels). I strongly encourage using the wellness center and the hotels. They were so relaxing and fun. We took a daily lunch and had a picnic along the route. We also thoroughly enjoyed the lakes we came across and indulged in a quick swim.

Everything was good. The staff who kept our room did an excellent job. The food was great. Director gave good information. Desk staff were very helpful. Because all of this was good
I am certain that all the behind the scene staff were phenominal.

The heat! We were there during France’s late-June heat wave, so our first two days of biking were beautiful but depleting. The routes were excellent and the app worked very well. We took it easier on ourselves on day three and enjoyed the flexibility of a self-guided tour, which allowed us to explore the town of Cheverny, play golf (!) and attend a local jazz festival. Our lodging at Les Sources de Cheverny, for which we happily paid extra, was extraordinary. Also, Sophie was an amazing partner from start to finish: we so appreciated her flexibility on lodging, and her responsiveness as questions and needs (like bike helmets) arose. Merci beaucoup!

In spite of the weather being extremely hot (end of June), it was a wonderful trip with two excellent guides. The Adriatic was so lovely; I would have liked swimming option stops while on the bike portions. We did have a few swim options from the anchored boat, but generally too much of a current & chop to enjoy. The rides were challenging so we really loved having the Ebikes. Also challenging was the amount of time on loose gravel. We were not alone with that opinion. The food was good, not gourmet, but good enough. Happy to have lots of fruit in the morning. Cabin was very comfortable. Boat was clean & fancy. We very much enjoyed the two guided walking tours of two of the villages. I would recommend this trip; just be mindful of the weather. I’m sure we would have enjoyed it more if it was cooler.

My husband and I had a wonderful trip aboard the Magnifique II. The crew was great and the biking was outstanding. Loads of fun!

Cycling in The Netherlands is wonderful and this trip took us to a great variety of settings. We cycled into small towns, past historic sites, through beautiful forests, across pretty meadows and felt comfortably safe the whole time. The route allowed for stops along the way while still feeling like we accomplished a good ride by the end of the day. The De Nassau was comfortable and accommodating. The crew and guide, Wilma, made us feel welcome and assisted us with any needs or questions we had. The bikes were well-maintained and comfortable. Thanks for a great trip!

We are a family of 4 with kids age 12 and 6 and we bike regularly at home, including over longer distances. We had a wonderful time on this trip! The biking distances were just right for us, we enjoyed the solitude and self guided aspects, the maps and instructions were helpful, the hotels were great (including excellent breakfasts everywhere) and we loved the combination of the biking with exploring historical places and culture. We also opted to extend our stay in Amsterdam and keep the bikes, which worked out well for us. Everything related to luggage worked well.

The one thing that didn't go perfectly was the trailer bike for our younger son. The trailer was basically just old - it was giving out and even with my husband tightening it it was veering off to one side. This took away from some of the enjoyment of the rides on the last couple of days. We recommend the company overhaul their stock of trailers.

Thirteen years ago we took one of our favorite family vacations aboard the Ave Maria from Mantova to Venice. We decided to recreate the trip with (now adult) children and their partners. The only week that worked was in the opposite direction and on the Vita Pugna. Before we knew it, we had other friends and family sign on and we filled 9 of the 10 cabins. As the trip approached we were concerned that the reality would not meet our memories or that a different direction or boat might lessen the experience.

We were thrilled to find out that any such fears were unwarranted. From the moment we boarded the Vita Pugna in Venice until the sad day we departed in Mantova, we had an absolute blast. The boat is not opulent, but very comfortable and well appointed. The food was excellent -- the wonderful Silvia not only made delicious meals every day, but nimbly adjusted to a number of us with different dietary tastes and restrictions. Our pursor/sommelier/captain in training Michele was a joy to be around and will make an outstanding captain soon. The captain, Ricardo (Bugy), was so helpful and fun and we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with him. And Giorgio, our fearless leader and guide, was funny, informative, patient, experienced and a pure joy to be around. The entire crew spent an enormous amount of time helping us to enjoy our trip.

The trip was simply fantastic.

We did this tour self guided on e-bikes and of the 3 we have done with Tripsite I think this was our best! The tour is so well organised, the partners in Portugal were so helpful! The scenery along the way is spectacular, from long coastal beaches to shady forests, waterfalls and all the little churches along the way. Riding amongst those walking the Camino was very special-- listening to some of the different reasons for doing it and making friends along the way. The hotels were good with two being amazing and one that was very average. We loved exploring the local towns to find somewhere to eat at night and loved the seafood rice on offer, always prepared a little differently. Also the pastel de nata were delicious! The Spanish and Portuguese were very friendly and I would love to do another tour in one of these countries. We had great weather which always makes for a memorable time.

Wonderful cycling among so many vineyards, orchards, and beautiful small towns. We particularly loved Avignon, wine tasting in Chateau Neuf du Pape, the beautiful Pont du Gard, a little Van Gogh in St. Remy and Arles, and the surprisingly attractive town of Aigues Mortes- no dead water there! Our favorite part was the ride was to Les Baux- made significantly easier by our decision to concede to age and use e-bikes. The boat is small and the cabins a bit cramped, but we weren't there to hang out indoors. The crew was excellent, particularly Micaela our guide and Alice the do everything steward. We had a great mix of shipmates, hailing from Canada, Australia, the UK, energetic Brazilians, and a few Americans. All together a great week!

I loved the small family-like atmosphere of the boat. I also loved the built in guided tours.

This is one of my favorite trips I have ever taken! We did the self-guided tour and had zero problems navigating, even with a detour due to construction. The tour was well supported (bags were at our hotels way before 4), communication was quick and responsive to any issues encountered, routes are gorgeous with lots of potential to stop and see extra sites on the side. My husband is NOT cyclist and it was manageable and fun for him too! The hotels are great; the breakfasts that are included are substantial and delicious. 10/10 recommend and would love to do another route in the future.

It was a fabulous trip, with a very friendly and compatible group of travelers. The sites and scenery were wonderful, wine and olive oil tasting were great. Food on board was delicious. Guides were amazing and extremely helpful. And e-bikes were a blessing.

This was our first bicycle/barge trip and it was a fantastic experience from the beginning to the end.
The cycle routes were safe, beautiful and easy to follow. We really enjoyed each day - even when the weather wasn't perfect. Visiting the Hanseatic cities was also very interesting: I enjoyed the walking tours in the evening.
Overall, I loved the trip and wish it was two weeks long!

Overall I think this is a very good trip. The landscape was beautiful and all the towns were charming. The terrain, for the most part, was easy to navigate. This was my first bike trip. I am not actually a true bike rider. If not for this trip I would probably ride 20 miles a year. I looked at doing something like this last year in order to see more of the world. And overall I was glad I did it. A great experience. I was supposed to do this trip with a friend but he was unable to do it due a family emergency. So, I was left to do it alone, without any guides. There was however a group of eight riders who were traveling with another tour company and riding virtually the same route as I, so there was some group connection between us. The terrain didn’t represent too much of a challenge for me (I didn’t have an E-bike) but on Leg 3 I decided to take the train from Rorschach to St Gallen. This ultimately proved to be a very wise decision, as the terrain would have been too steep for me to climb. Regarding the hotels- Tripsite did a great job of hotel selection. I travelled alone so the beds were very comfortable for me. Not sure if you’d be very comfortable with two in the room. I say this because most, if not all, of the hotels had no air conditioning. I travelled in mid June and the temperatures were unusually warm. So, the hotel rooms were typically warmer than I’m used to. The breakfasts were outstanding. My bags were always at the hotel when I arrived. Three issues I had to contend with- 1. Upon arrival in Überlingen there was no taxi stand. I was unable to load the Uber App because I was using the Airalo E-sim card on my phone. So, I wound up taking a bus to drop me close to the hotel. This added about an hour and a half to my travel to Überlingen. 2. The hotel had my reservation but it hadn’t been paid. I had to call the emergency number for Tripsite to get this sorted out. 3. The staff at the hotel were unaware that my bike had been delivered to the hotel. On the morning of Day 1 the folks at the local partner had to intercede with the bike rental company to determine that the bike was indeed delivered to the hotel the previous night (nobody at the hotel knew this).
I ultimately navigated with Apple Maps, which routed me through the towns as opposed to the RidewithGPS app which would have navigated me through fields and forests. That worked out well for me. So, ultimately, I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience the charm of Swiss/German/Austrian culture.

Ranks right up there with one of our most enjoyable vacations. You have to love this active trip mixed with the luxury of Harmonia and the organisation of the tour company.

food, the crew, the bike leaders, both. the boat was very nice. Perfect again!!

The staff were delightful! Thank you. I loved the ride through the National forest.

Beautiful countryside and amazing rides. The onsite tour support was above anything we could have asked for, fast responses, and help with taxis and trains.

I loved everything about this trip!
The Iris was fantastic. Loved the crew, accommodations and food. Our guides, Wim and Alice, were also excellent. They were both super kind and helpful. The route thru picturesque Dutch towns and lovely, green countryside was idyllic. I can’t imagine better hosts than everyone we encountered on this wonderful tour!

This was the guided version. I thought, overall, it was a great trip and I would recommend it. The countryside we cycled through was interesting and we were mainly on paved, secondary lanes/roads - so very quiet, for the most part. The towns we stayed in were very picturesque and the accommodation were wonderful (with one exception in Alberobello, however, it was fine, just not up to the standards of the others). The meals were wonderful - exceptional local fare. Highlights: the meal at an Agriturismo, along with a mozzarella and burrata making demonstration; visiting a local olive oil operation, swimming in the Ionian Sea; Masseria Bosco with it's lovely pool, accommodation and Aperol Spritz. The one thing that made the trip challenging was the weather - 33 to 36 degrees. I highly recommend an e-bike and the guided version. The guide offered a great deal of information about what we were seeing and the history of the area.

Our Bike and Barge trip on the Merlijn was top notch. There were many highlights including our daily cycling trips guided by our fantastic knowledgeable guide Franciene, who hails from the Netherlands. She told us lots of ‘stories’ along the way and planned each of our outings with great care and personalization. Our Merlin accommodations were top notch. Can’t say enough about our crew. They were amazing professional, friendly and took care of our every need. Christina our co-captain and chef extraordinaire served us fantastic meals every night. I would love to do more exploring with the Merlijn crew in the future.