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IAN C.
13 hours ago

Verified Reviewer

· Peloponnese & Saronic Islands E-bike & Boat

Seeing Greece by bike - gives you a close-up. Well organised trip means a relaxing time.

Countries included in this tour?
Greece

Lisa B.
4 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

Beautiful countryside, saw so much beauty and the staff on the boat were lovely snd made us very comfortable.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Robert D.
5 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Vietnam & Cambodia

The boat ride on Tonle Sap and the bike ride in the Hoi An area is very memorable. The small farm plots and rice paddies were beautiful. We made numerous stops to learn how plants and trees were used by the population. I very much enjoyed tasting the locally produced rice and Palm tree alcohol.

When did you take this tour?
I had never been to Asia and a family member had done some biking in Vietnam a number of years ago.
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
I thought biking was quite easy. There was only one day that had some small hills on a short ride.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Vietnam, Cambodia
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Difficulty 5

Rob O.
5 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

Everything about our trip was fantastic. The bikes were brand new. The crew as superb. The food was excellent. The boat was delightful. Our fellow trip participants were a delight. We are so glad we chose to go on this trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Emma S.
6 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Along the Danube - Four Country Tour

I especially liked the ability to bike through farmlands, quaint country villages, vineyards, apple orchards and see old castles, church spires, rolling hills in the background and of course, the beautiful Danube river was always on our side. Most of all though, was the chance to visit Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna and Munich on foot and enjoy the different food offerings and beers!
We did do the excursion into Budapest at night and that was fabulous. Seeing the three bridges all lit up and riding around Pest after having goulash and watching the dinner show of dancers and musicians was lovely, I'd do it all over again!

  • Evening show Budapest with traditional dancers (photo by Emma S.)
  • Village along Danube, Austrian countryside (photo by Emma S.)
  • Home in the hills, Slovakia (photo by Emma S.)
  • Onboard riverboat admiring countryside town (photo by Emma S.)
Countries included in this tour?
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary

Sheri O.
6 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Vietnam & Cambodia

Our Vietnamese guides Hoang and Nam were terrific! Ha Long Bay by boat, Hoi An at night, Hue imperial city visit, Saigon motorscooter dodging were all memorable, but being in Cambodia during the Khmer New Year was an unexpected delight! Seeing the King in Angkor Wat, getting sprayed with Bazooka Soakers and powdered (while biking!), meeting and holding the HeroRats were all wonderful cultural opportunities.

  • Getting 'powdered' for Khmer New Year. (photo by Sheri O.)
  • HeroRats trained to sniff out explosives from unexploded ordinance remaining from rule of Khmer Rouge which prevent safe use of the farmland. (photo by Sheri O.)
When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
As expected, but could have been more biking for me.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Vietnam, Cambodia
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 2

Janine N.
6 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

Very well organized. Friendly and attentive staff. My brother and I had such a great time. The weather was mostly great, and even when it rained on us, it didn't matter. We were weather-proofed and active, so kept warm. We got a little tired mid-week, after doing 40 mile rides, so were thinking that planning an easier day mid-week or doing something else off-bike would help with the muscle recovery. We rode regular bikes, so the e-bike people may not have the same comment. You are always welcome to stay on the boat or do the shorter routes, but we wanted to see it all!

One inconvenience with the trip is when you could and couldn't use credit cards on the boat. It was inconsistent. We found ourselves short of Euros because they wouldn't accept credit cards when my brother wanted to rent an e-bike for a couple days . . . but you could use your credit card to buy drink cards! Go figure.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Yes, it was what I expected. I'm fit, but my brother is not, so he struggled a little.
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 4

Mary D.
7 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Provence - Wilderness of Camargue

Our Italian chef Irena made the best food that we had on the whole trip.and Italian steward Deanna Selected the wines. Both were so gracious and professional are afternoons and evenings were made perfect. The itineraries were perfect such beautiful small villages add scenery. The bikes were much better than we expected. Definitely go electric. Our boat the Estella was very nice.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
I do not understand your ratings for difficulty level. You need to reword this question. with E bikes The trip was a piece of cake to bike.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
France
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 3

Mary F.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Riding through the tulip fields, visiting the huge Tulip Garden and the Flower Auction. All amazing!

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
More in-town riding than I expected.
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 4

Sharon S.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

All members of your team were top notch. Thank you for the beautiful memories!

  •  (photo by Sharon S.)
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Susan B.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Riding thru the tulip fields was amazing. A memorable experience.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
I used an E bike so the biking was easy. I didn’t expect the winds. But very enjoyable.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Sally D.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Springtime Splendor in Holland

Loved every day of the bike rides, especially through natural areas including the tulip and hyacinth fields, the dunes, wooded areas, and of course to Keukenhof Gardens

  •  (photo by Sally D.)
  •  (photo by Sally D.)
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

James F.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The boat, guides, bikes, and routes of the trip were awesome! I certainly did not want the riding to end. If I had to pick anything that I would change it would be that the food was a little "lite". When I am riding up to 35 miles a day, I need something a little more substantial for breakfast and dinner.
Joan and Betina were amazing and went above and beyond the whole trip.

When did you take this tour?
April 5-9, 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
It was right not he money.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 3
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Margaret F.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The most memorable part of the trip was riding our bikes through the tulip fields. Bettina was our guide that day and she made sure that we could stop and see all of the lovely tulip fields. Another really amazing part of the trip was to the Flower Auction (Flora Holland). I had never seen anything like that. I would absolutely recommend this as part of any future trips to the Netherlands. I have been to the Keukenhoff two times before and am always impressed with the floral displays on the grounds there. The food on this trip was pretty good but it was definitely not the highlight of the trip. The boat was very clean but even the upstairs rooms were pretty compact. Towel bar warmers in the bathrooms would habe been a nice touch, as they tend to help with drying laundry that has been handwashed.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
They were about what I expected
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 3
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 3

Michelle L.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

I loved the upclose feeling to nature that being on a bike offers.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

jan n.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

what a wonderful trip we had riding bikes surrounding the city of Amsterdam.
The staff on board our barge/boat were wonderful. Hard-working, accommodating and very friendly and tending to all our needs.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Glenna B.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Great experience and crew made our stay amazing! The rooms were larger than expected and meals were great.

When did you take this tour?
April 5-9
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Perfect
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 4
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Robin B.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The barge (Magnifique IV) was so clean and felt very new. The rooms snd common space were great. We had a suite which had 2 double beds pushed together, a small sitting area and a nice bathroom. The food was excellent and the bike riding was easy or hard depending on if you put the e bike on. I recommend an e-bike because the regular bike is the same without the battery. Our guides were really informative and took us through beautiful countryside. We loved the trip.

  •  (photo by Robin B.)
  •  (photo by Robin B.)
  •  (photo by Robin B.)
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Andrew C.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

As with any trip of this type, the people make all the difference. The crew of the Magnifique IV were fantastic. The bike guides were all that we could have hoped for. Hans and Thomas guided us masterfully. We had a good comfortable pace, they were knowledgeable, fun, patient, protective, professional and happy. Boat crew was on point. The food was excellent and the boat was first class nice. Everything was 5 star good. The sights were well chosen and really interesting. Tulips were amazing. Keukenhof was my highlight followed closely by the incredible flower market auction area. Loved biking through the neat as a pin small towns and the beautiful countryside.

  •  (photo by Andrew C.)
  •  (photo by Andrew C.)
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Sue P.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Excellent boat, service, food, staff, etc. - However, the biking had too many dangerous spots. It wasn't all "idyllic"as promoted on your site.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Carol P.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Springtime Splendor in Holland

Of course the tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths were beautiful and we picked a good time to go. We had good sunny weather, we were lucky with that. The Keukenhof gardens were well worth the stop. Our group of 8 were very impressed with the food and the staff were great.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

John R.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

This was a fantastic trip. The crew was excellent, the food was truly gourmet and the bike rides and guides made every day a fun adventure. I would recommend to anyone.

  • Bike tour (photo by John R.)
  • Toast on the boat (photo by John R.)
  • Canal ride (photo by John R.)
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Susan L.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bike & Sail the Tulips

Our chef Peter was AMAZING, as well as the entire crew! Never have I been on a tour with such an incredible delightful crew so willing to assist. WOW!

Everything was, well, just perfect! The schooner was so clean, and the Captain was a true joy to be around. All of the crew bent over backwards to please and make sure that I had the grandest time ever. And believe me, I did! My biking adventure came to life with Tom and Hilda at the lead. Such a memorable trip!

  • Bikes are ready and waiting for our adventure. (photo by Susan L.)
  • One of our many windmill sightings. (photo by Susan L.)
  • Our beautiful 4-masted schooner. (photo by Susan L.)
  • Tulips alongside a county road as we rode our bikes. (photo by Susan L.)
  • Fields of beautiful tulips in the countryside. (photo by Susan L.)
  • Our schooner under sail. (photo by Susan L.)
When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
With an e-bike, perfectly easy.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Martha S.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Loved it all! The crew was wonderful, food excellent, biking experience great, overall would highly recommend. Other than the cold weather I wouldn’t change a thing.
Only suggestion- a little better communication on the rides. Sometimes difficult to hear & see.

  •  (photo by Martha S.)
  •  (photo by Martha S.)
  •  (photo by Martha S.)
  •  (photo by Martha S.)
When did you take this tour?
April 8-12 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
What I expected
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Roger C.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Tour guides were great. We enjoyed the experience very much. This year, the timing was a little early as the the flowers in the fields were not fully in bloom yet, but it was fun to see the beautiful countryside.

The food on the boat could be improved.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Nancy B.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 7 day

The Merljin is a beautiful and classy barge. The staff are first rate and the food very special. Our guide Tammy was superb and the other members of our group all terrific. This goes down as a "one of best" vacations ever. We learned so much about the Netherlands, the culture, history, and resources. And, of course the flowers along the way were amazing!

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Mike M.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 7 day

Our experience on the Merlijn was outstanding! Captain Coen and chef Cristina own the boat, and their pride of ownership made this our favorite (of three) Tripsite bike and boat vacations. They made us feel like we were guests in their home. (It is their home, actually). The high quality bikes, remodeled cabins, and delicious meals had our group of 24 guests singing their praises. We had wonderful rides through towns, neighborhoods, past windmills and farms. The crescendo was seeing the vast fields of flowers and the famous Keukenhof Gardens. I just can’t say enough about this amazing trip.

  • Tulip field (photo by Mike M.)
  •  (photo by Mike M.)
  • Kinderdijk (photo by Mike M.)
  •  (photo by Mike M.)
  • Keukenhof Gardens (photo by Mike M.)
  •  (photo by Mike M.)
When did you take this tour?
April 5
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Riding was easy as expected. Some challenging intersections. Not enough bathroom stops.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 5

Mark G.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 7 day

Bicycling past the flower-growing fields was a magical experience.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
It was easier than I was led to expect. I'm not an expert cyclist, nor have I been bicycling a lot in recent years, but I still found the riding easy, probably because of using an e-bike, although I didn't use its power assistance very much at all.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

helen c.
2 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

We loved going to the Keukenhof. Joan and Bettina were excellent leaders, kept us well informed of the day's activities. Very helpful when any problems occured. Excellent meals on this trip. Our chef was superb. Our tour of FloraHolland was very good and worthwhile.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
We were well prepared for the trip and our ability to keep up with others. My only hesitation was compared with other trips we've been on with TripSite, there was too much city riding. But given the location of the tour, I'm not sure that could have been avoided?
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Guy H.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· Vietnam & Cambodia

Really enjoyed the entire trip! Our guides Hong and Nam were excellent and made the trip unforgettable. The accommodations were superb. Food was presented well with a nice selection of entrees at lunch and dinner. Our only criticism is the food lacked flavor and all the food tasted the same for lunch and dinner. My wife who is a pickier eater struggled with the food and wished there different more recognizable food options. Perhaps more opportunity to go out on our own and order from the menu rather than have all the meals preselected. Breakfast was always our favorite meal of the day. Trip overall was wonderful. Can’t say enough positive things about our guides.

Countries included in this tour?
Vietnam, Cambodia