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Paul W.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Tulip Tour - Bruges to Amsterdam - 8 day
Netherlands, Belgium
Have forwarded the link to your website to a number of our friends as we describe the fabulous experience on our tulip tour. Most memorable was being our timing in seeing the tulips in full bloom in the fields. But, every day was memorable!
Sandra B.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This was our second Bike &Barge trip through Tripsite. Although both trips were different, both were amazing! Accommodations, food, staff, bike routes, guides....all top notch! Even the guests were terrific - a mix from several continents. Tripsite's online reps are knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. These trips offer an opportunity to experience the true flavor of other countries and cultures, without depending on bus tours or renting a car. Pedaling through villages, dining at back-roads cafes, chatting with locals at pubs... you're mingling with the locals, escaping from the crowded tourist spots.
Planning a 3rd trip. Can't wait!
Freddie O.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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.
Jehiel from Tripsite • 6 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Freddie,
We are sorry to hear about your fall but are happy you still enjoyed the rest of your trip. We do our very best to prepare our clients for the daily biking distances by listing them on the the tour page in the "Skill Level" and "Day to Day Itinerary" sections. We also recommend taking the bike for a short ride when being fitted so that the bike hand can make adjustments if needed. A properly fitted bike is very important!
Glad you are ok and we hope to help you plan another trip soon!
Joanne R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Cycling through Belgium and Holland was fabulous. Looking forward to Paris to Bruges trip in future.
Kim F.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Elodie Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Cannot recommend this trip highly enough. What a perfect way to discover a new place. The staff and the food were outstanding!!
Robert R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Most Memorable Part: The stops along the way in the small German towns.
Lisa G.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This was our first trip and we weren't sure what to expect. We had a phenomenal time. It was just the right level of difficulty in riding and a perfect amount of time to explore the area. The barge was a good, clean place to stay and the staff did an excellent job keeping it clean and keeping us well fed. We would highly recommend to our friends.
Francine G.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
La Belle Fleur Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Most Memorable Part: The people and the beer!!
Rodney W.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
Most Memorable Part: The friendliness of the local villagers and our fellow travellers.
Michael W.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Great scenery, easy riding - a very enjoyable week aboard the Fluvius.
Angeliene B.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Lena Maria Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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!!!
Debbie S.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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.
Bob T.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The on board accommodation exceeded our expectations, the boat exceeded our expectations, the staff were very accommodating, the tour route was excellent and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great trip!!
Susan H.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The chef we had on our barge made the meals memorable. This was an outstanding experience in every way except perhaps a few longer-than-expected bike days. However, we were the oldest and least prepared on the boat, so others likely found the distances just right.
Derek G.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Holland Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
The most memorable was the food on the barge, it was very high end. It just added to the rest of the great experience we had.
John L.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Most Memorable Part: Experiencing the people and landscape of Holland and Belgium. The staff were top notch. But, the June heat wave left us in stifling heat with the ventilation turned off at night. Everyone of our fourteen people missed a day of riding to get some rest, as we couldn’t sleep at night.
Robert W.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Elodie Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
Most Memorable Part: Getting to pilot the boat for a few minutes.
Lindsay B.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Riding our bikes through the towns and the countryside really get to see everything smell everything meeting new people it was a lot of fun. Been telling everybody about it would love to do it again.
Debbie H.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Always have two guides. I can’t imagine having only one for such a diverse level of skills. We had one guide who lacked interpersonal skills. She lost her temper several times at several clients. I was one of those on the receiving end.
Jehiel from Tripsite • 6 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for sharing this feedback. We agree that two guides are needed for bigger groups, so for 2018 there will be two tour guides. This will allow the guides to care for the needs of smaller subgroups and will hopefully make the biking experience stress-free for everyone!
We hope to help you plan your next trip! Thanks again :)
Richard H.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
Most Memorable Part: Our fellow travelers and Jacko, the chef on the Quo Vadis.
Julie Worger • 6 years ago
Hi Richard-
We enjoy biking but have never considered a trip like this. You mentioned the things you enjoyed... what were the disappointments?
Thanks for your help.
Linda P.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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!
Richard N.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Elodie Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
Most Memorable Part: Riding through the small villages from Bruges to Paris. Nina was a great guide also. I really enjoyed the night walks for a better inside view of village life... the Van Gogh experience was the highlight for me.
Alan S.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
After bicycling over 300 miles it was good to relax and see Paris from the water as we cruised to our final moorage on the Seine.
Rob & Anne H.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Toured with Merlijn on the Nekar and Rhine Rivers to Koblenz. I'd have to say that peddling thru the beautiful forest then entering the awesome vineyards had to of been the best memories of the trip! We were up to speed on the bicycling requirements, I'd suggest that the requirements and maybe a suggestion for pre training be spelled out in better detail for people planning a trip. We enjoyed the trip enough to book our third trip!
Susan C.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
We have been on five trips through Tripsite and each one is better than the last. This authentic Holland trip through Central and Northern Holland was great cycling and of course the Merlijn was wonderful.
Jerry K.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
We met a lot of really nice people. We were surprised that our guide was largely unfamiliar with the route!
Neal P.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
It was so wonderful to cycle through 2 beautiful countries taking in the scenery and ambiance.
Norval G.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaan Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Barge food excellent quality, diverse selections and plentiful.
Jeffrey D.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The trip was excellent, as attested by this being our 4th one. We will definitely be booking more. The route was good, although France lacks the same quality of bicycle paths that Belgium and The Netherlands have. There was a bit of climbing and some of the women in the group were very happy to have an electric bike option for those climbs. The barge was very clean and quite nice. The staff was excellent and really made you feel as part of the family. They went over and above for most everything. The food was very good and plentiful. The highlight of the Brugge to Paris ride would have to be Chantilly and entering Paris on the barge. The sights were incredible and seeing them from the water gave a whole different experience. The guides were great and the system of having "corners" and a "sweep" meant that no-one got lost and we could still ride at different paces. I am convinced, and I tell this all the time to anyone who listens, that these bike/barge trips are the best value for your money, period. There is no better way to see a country, than by bicycle.
Greg G.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Most Memorable Part: Biking the Belgian countryside
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