Bike Tour Reviews 1 to 30 of 2082
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Silver Coast of Portugal
by Gloria 1 day ago • Permalink/ReplyDid a self-guided tour with a group of 5 women - had a blast. Flat terrain, beautiful scenery. Glad we built in time to explore Porto and Coimbra, both fabulous cities. Sergio was a pleasure to work with, highly recommend this trip.
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Sicily
by Peggy H. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyWe went to Sicily in May 2018. Biking was beautiful especially along the sea. Inland there were some areas that had lots of trash. No problems with directions. One or two hills a day.
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Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna
by Janene M. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyEach day of the tour had its own special treat. A castle one day, a palace the next. The opera experience in Vienna was amazing. A day cycling through the vineyards with a relaxing place to sample wines. Crossing the river through the lock. The guide always explains in advance the best places to visit on the ride.
Boat: Theodor Körner
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Dalmatia from Dubrovnik Plus
by Ulla D. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyThe guides, the boat, the food, the staff all contributed to making this a perfect vacation. Swimming off the boat into beautiful water after a long bike ride was perfect. Biking the hills required lots of stamina, but the scenery at the top was worth the work. Thanks to everyone for making this a fun trip.
Boat: Harmonia
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Dalmatia from Dubrovnik Plus
by Theresa S. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyThe staff and the crew went together to create an experience that we won’t soon forget. From first class food and accommodation to well maintained equipment and tour guides who at every possible opportunity went out of their way to make sure that there was nothing that could be improved on. I finished the tour knowing that while I couldn’t have done it without an e bike, the enthusiasm, excellent coaching and mental route preparation by Lucy and Ben made each day while still a challenge, a wonderful scenic outdoor adventure.
Boat: Harmonia
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National Parks of Dalmatia
by Phil M. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyI've done three "Bikes and Barges" trips that I booked through Tripsite, This was far and away the best one. The advance preparations made by the staff of the Romantica were excellent. The two directors were competent, knowledgeable, and friendly. The meals were balanced and well prepared and served in ample portions (truth be told more than ample!). The bike rides were well planned and beautiful. This was truly a delightfully awesome experience. Highly recommended.
Boat: Romantica
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National Parks of Dalmatia
by Gord H. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyCroatia was beautiful. Every time you thought you saw the most beautiful place we would go to another more spectacular place. Bikes were good esp the e bike for my wife who had asma. The guides did everything they could to make the trip special. The boat stopped lots for swim breaks. Food on board was very good. Our server Klatko made the meals special. The only negative is that all the staff smoked as most people in Croatia. I would recommend a double room on upper deck for more privacy and to get away from staff smoking. All in all I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone.
Boat: Romantica
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Janet M. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyThe 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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Danube Bike Path - Passau to Vienna
by Maxine W. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyWe four had a blast biking thru vineyards. Nice flat well marked path.
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Balkan Mountains
by Margaret J. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyDifficulty not explained accurately. Bike not a hybrid. Definitely more a mountain bike. Please include fruit at meals and please provide laundry facility somewhere on trip.
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Koblenz to Saarburg
by Terry P. 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyMost Memorable Part? Scenic bike rides along with meeting a lot of nice people.
Boat: Patria
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by David & Patsy 2 days ago • Permalink/ReplyMost Memorable Part? The poppy fields along the bike ride was especially beautiful. Instructions need some updating.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Bavarian Lakes
by susanna 5 days ago • Permalink/ReplyIf I have to describe this tour in a few words I would say: Green landscapes, horses, Beer gardens, Rivers&Lakes with mountain views. Through every forest, I rode through, I was surrounded of beautiful melodies of singing birds. The beautiful landscapes are filled with horse ranches, hayfields, and rivers. As further south you go the mountain range starts appearing at the horizon that boarders with Austria. The locals are very friendly and the hotel staff was always helpful with local recommendation.
I also loved my bicycle with its NuVinci internal gearshift, it made it so much easier to shift on the uphill terrain.
All of my hotels were clean and comfortable. I especially enjoyed the hotels run by its owners in the smaller towns.
The map and route booked is a great help but you want to ask for the GPS-tracks. I got lost 2x because I wasn't paying attention on the maps. I strongly recommend downloading the GPS-Tracks on your smart device or GPS device.
I did this tour in mid-May and I remember dealing with headwinds while riding south. This made the skill level of this tour feel harder than what I expected. Looking at the climate of the area June - October has definitely calmer winds.
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Mary Beth R. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyScenery was gorgeous, food was superb. Accommodations good.
If you took Albert out of the equation I would give much higher ratings. He was inadequate with trail details. His info was hard to follow on the maps. Someone described him as a Peacock. Very apt. The rest of the staff was very good although you need another person in the dining room. Way to many people for the amount of people serving.
Don’t advertise that you have WiFi....you really don’t .....Boat: MS Carissima
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Authentic Holland
by Theresa G. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyWe were a family of 6 adults (aged 22-62) who did our first bike/barge trip and we are so fortunate that we booked the Merlijn and did the Amsterdam trip. It couldn't have been a better trip. Everything was perfect from the accommodations to the food to the bike ride itself. Most of all though it was the crew on the Merlijn that made it so fun for all of us. Henk & Jantien are so friendly and accommodating and their staff, Gisbert (sp) who led the daily bike tours & Jaqui & Clara who do a little of everything were all so kind and awesome with everything they did. The bikes are very new and ride great. The E-bikes are a whole lot of FUN. If you feel too guilty about using an E-bike you can turn it off and pedal like a regular bike. Jantien even went out of her way to get a birthday cake for our daughter-in-law. Henk leads an excellent Karaoke night which should not be missed. It was truly a great family vacation had by all. Thank you crew of Merlijn.
Boat: Merlijn
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
by Janet H. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyWonderful time with friends. The maps and route descriptions need to be more exact.
Boat: MS Carissima
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Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna
by Saundra F. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThe scenery, along our bike route was like a dream! So spectacular! I felt I could bike forever! We did a video of all of us peddling through the lush trees! It could be a commercial for happinesses!
Boat: Theodor Körner
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Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna
by Glenn S. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyMost Memorable Part: The scenery and history while cycling though the Danube river valley.
Boat: Theodor Körner
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South Holland Tour
by Martha B. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyScenery was excellent, dinners on the boat were superb, and the guide (Peter) was friendly, helpful, and competent. Suggestion--let there be hot water for tea or coffee available any time--not just till 6PM. Also, supply plastic bags for packing lunches--or advise people to bring their own.
Boat: De Amsterdam
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National Parks of Dalmatia
by Denise T. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyWith only 16 cabins on the boat, it was easy to interact with everyone, creating a fun and intimate multicultural biking experience.
Boat: Romantica
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Along the Danube - Passau, Bratislava, and Vienna
by Carol J. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThe daily biking was wonderful. Every day was a new adventure with many different points of interest each day. A good variety of biking and places to see. Our guide was excellent. He was personable, extremely informative and shared all his knowledge of the area where we travelled each day. Juergen (sp?), our guide, was always patient, personable, enthusiastic and a lot of fun. Meals, staff and entertainment on the ship was excellent.....our beds were made up every evening and linens and towels changed daily as well....excellent job!!....my friend and myself booked a bike and barge through Tripsite last year and recommended to 16 other friends who booked with us for this trip this year. I will definitely recommend to others again for next year..... not sure where yet....but will be checking into that in the fall. Fabulous trip!!
Boat: Andela Lora
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Amsterdam to Maastricht
by Jim M. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThis was our 4th Barge and Bike Tour. This and all of the tours have been wonderful. Really enjoyed the country side and the little towns along the tour.
Our guide talked about some fascinating history as we rode thru the Netherlands. The windmill tour that our guide arranged was outstanding.Boat: Sarah
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Maria C. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyI 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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Bavaria Tour
by Teresa H. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyLoved the whole experience! The scenery was beautiful and we got to experience the country in a way you could not with a car or by train. We quickly bonded with the other people and became friends!
Boat: La Belle Fleur
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Around Paris
by Mary W. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThis tour of the Seine was delightful. The boat and crew were top notch. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history and bike routes of the area. And the weather was c'est bon. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Boat: Clair de Lune
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Michel D. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyWe 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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South Holland Tour
by Pam W. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThis trip exceeded all my expectations. It is a wonderful way to see the country. The accommodations were very comfortable. We will be back. And recommend it to our friends.
Boat: De Amsterdam
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Authentic Holland
by Sandra B. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyThis was my third time on this particular barge the Merlijn. I love everything about the experience and will for sure do it again
Boat: Merlijn
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Stewart J. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyHein was a most engaging and entertaining guide/trip leader. The rides were well planned with interesting stops and sightseeing, beautiful scenery and it didn’t hurt that we had spectacular weather. Post ride relaxation and camaraderie on the deck was great as was the value priced bar for beer/wine! The evening dinners were wonderfully prepared meals, truly excellent and overall the trip was very affordable, an A plus value.
Boat: Ave Maria
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Camino de Santiago Bike Tour
by Valerie K. 1 week ago • Permalink/ReplyOverall the trip was excellent. Sergio and his crew could not have been more accommodating. They went above and beyond to provide a great experience. Although I realize that it is difficult to grade the level of cycling difficulty for people of different ages and abilities, the trip was more difficult that I was expecting from the description.
