Belgium Bike + Boat Tour Reviews — 541 to 570 of 829
David F.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This was our second bike and barge trip. Lenny and her crew were fantastic hosts, making us feel at home on their boat.
Joanne R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
We were thrilled with our Bike & Barge from Amsterdam to Brugge! Everything was 5 star! Highly recommend
Linda M.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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.
Nancy S.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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.
Bruce H.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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.
Delia D.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The food was great and loved the coffee machine. Would like dinner at 7:00 pm rather than 6:30 pm to give us more time to relax and enjoy the day. No one ever eats in France before 7:30 pm and I felt like we were being treated as young campers. The Fleur needs new towels. The existing are rough and not vey absorbent. It was a very happy and congenial crew. Bert, Petra, Ellen and Aga. Thomas was most accommodating... Bike trails were good. We had the unusual situation where the majority ie 12 out of 20 bikers were of Olympian caliper. Their preferred speed was 30 to 35 kms an hour and the rest would have liked between 15 and 20 kms. and hour. We all coped but it meant you couldn't relax and enjoy the scenery. Two guides would have been the solution as promised.
Jehiel • 7 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Delia!
Thanks for sharing this feedback. I want to clarify that under what's included for the Fleur it mentions "Tour guide (in 2018, there will be two guides)". This will allow for two groups, different cycling speeds, and will fix this issue.
As far as dinner is concerned, the eating time is based on the logistics of the ship (routing, cooking, cleaning) and is not meant to make you feel like a young campers.
Despite this issues, I'm glad you had a great time!
Suki G.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Book from Brugge to Amsterdam to avoid headwinds. Expect riding in country with nothing special to see.
Eldon W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The excellent staff and guide combined with the great mix of rural and forest countryside and the history in the cities and towns along the way.
Tripsite should do a better job of editing the text on their website. There were several incorrect descriptions.
Debra G.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Staff was fantastic! Amazing overall experience.
Michelle H.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The bike & barge trip from Paris to Brugge on the Feniks was an amazing experience. The crew was exceptional, the scenery beautiful and the price was terrific. I highly recommend this trip.
Paula Clair S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The scenery was a photograph almost each moment. Incredibly knowledgeable guide made every day a new adventure. Plus a very doable ride for all skill level.
Kathi T.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The entire trip was fantastic. I personally could have benefited with a few less km per day but that is my fault for not training as much as I should have. The chef and the guide, Leroy and Alfonse were amazing. The boat was comfortable and elegant. First rate all around!
Cheryl T.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Liza Marleen Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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.
Lorrie Gilbert • 6 years ago
Peter W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The food was pretty average. Breakfast was fine; once in a while there was hot food served but you had to be aggressive to get any, there wasn't enough to go around. Food available for lunch was fine, no complaints. Dinners were disappointing. We didn't need gourmet dinners, we needed substantial meals. The best meal was the Read More BBQ, there was enough food. Other meals were inadequate. Dinner on the last night was abysmal and the dessert was a joke, 1/2 a glass of liquid. I would like to see bar prices posted and a statement produced on the last day. I have no idea if I was charged the correct amount or not; not that I don't trust the staff, as I said they were great. In spite of sounding like a chronic complainer, my wife and I are talking about doing another Bike & Barge trip, we really enjoyed this one. Don't take my comments as negative criticism, take them as suggestions for improvement, no one is perfect.
Jehiel • 7 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Peter!
Thanks for submitting such thorough feedback. I am sorry the trip wasn't exactly as you expected but I'm glad you still had a great time. We will use your comments to improve this tour and better educate travelers.
Just to clear, you can always request a receipt for your bar tab. In the future, if you have any questions regarding the food, bar, or logistics pertaining to the trip, our knowledgable staff is here to help.
Be sure to let us know your preferences before you book your next trip and we will do our very best to help you find a tour that fits your needs.
Thanks again!
Andy K.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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!
Kathleen H.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
I loved every minute of it! :) Thank you so much for a great adventure!
Andrea R.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Tijdgeest Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Most Memorable Part: Riding through area of windmills.
We were frustrated by the slow pace of our group.
Diane B.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Every part of this excursion exceeded my expectations. The Magnifique II is a fabulous boat, with very comfortable accommodations. The staff was excellent, all worked very hard and the teamwork was amazing. Cycling routes were fabulous and Thomas was absolutely an excellent guide. The food was first rate, LeRoy did a great job. It was a fabulous trip.
Susan H.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Everything about the trip exceeded my expectations. In particular, the dinners were truly gourmet. Keep that chef (Leroy)!
Mona W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Most Memorable Part: The people on our tour were great. A bunch of fun people.
Marcia B.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Highlights: Seeing these countries via bike paths. Going through small towns and villages with an excellent guide to highlight the history and out of the way places.
Tip: get in shape! You will enjoy it more if you are fit to bike these distances.
Kurt W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Tijdgeest Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This was our first bike and barge trip, and we loved every aspect of it. Yes, the weather was a challenge, but even that was rewarding in retrospect. The guide and crew were great, the food was wonderful, and the boat was very comfortable (and a good size). We got to know all our fellow passengers and that was the icing on the cake. Now I'm spending way too much time, probably, reading about where to take our next trip!
Dave C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Passenger/participant/staff group dynamics were excellent.
Barge had no laundry service, so go prepared with the necessaries to look after it yourself.
Gordon W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Biking through wine country in Germany and going into the fields themselves. Take this trip!
Kristine & Joe S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
This trip exceeded our expectations on every level. We'd never done a bike and barge excursion and decided to jump in with both feet on this trip. To say that we were thrilled is an understatement. The incredibly comfortable boat, the friendly and hardworking crew, the delicious meals, the fantastic guide, the varied and beautiful route... it was all more than we imagined. I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to experience three countries and their cultures with the intimacy that a bike tour allows.
We're experienced travelers and think through our options carefully. The combination of activity, education, relaxation and total immersion was so appealing... and this excursion did not disappoint. To top it off, given everything that is included, this trip is a tremendous value. We can't wait for our next adventure with Tripsite!
Gail C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
The trip started out with high winds and rain but it didn't dampen the spirit of the group. We were always going downhill with the wind on our back! The comfort of the barge and delicious meals were outstanding. The Mosel valley was probably the highlight for scenery and seeing the grape harvest in full swing. Our wine tasting evening was one of the best we have ever experienced. The Captain wanted us to have a real experience and we did.
Leanne S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Especially enjoyed the days cycling through the vineyards along the Mosel River.
Timothy S.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Tijdgeest Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. A suggestion for others would be to prepare for wind if going during that time of year. The route may be very flat but the possibility of a constant headwind can make it feel uphill. Knowing this, some guests may opt for using an eBike.
Harvey C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
We loved Germany the best. The coffee stops were the best. Great brats and pastry.
Jan B.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Bruges to Merzig
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Great vistas of remarkable vineyards. More WWII history info prior to the trip and designated site visits would truly be great.
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