Netherlands Bike + Boat Tour Reviews — 721 to 750 of 1346
Louise H.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
So many things are memorable even a year after the trip. Loved the Kucken Gardens. They were a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But also the windmill tour, the tulip museum, the cheese factory, and the small town tours with the guide. What also stands out are the delicious dinners shared with all the other fascinating folks on the trip as well as the boat owner and her son who were our guides. Suggestions: Just GO!
John G.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaan Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The camaraderie is what we will remember most on the Bruges to Amsterdam tour. For the third consecutive tour we were the only Americans and loved the company of our Canadian and Australian fellow- travelers as well as the Dutch crew. (If we wanted to be with other Americans we could stay home).
The actual touring was pleasant rather than spectacular on this our fifth bike and barge trip booked with Tripsite. No Pont du Gard, Bridge of Sighs or Eiffel Tower but there were the Dutch Alps which was a reference to the many canal bridges in the Netherlands. The red soccer shirts adorning the statues of Belgian royalty and heroes reflected local support for their World Cup team.
I like to refer to these trips as "making best friends we'll never see again"
Gail M.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Cologne
Netherlands, Germany
Great staff making us feel very welcomed and well cared for, from our guide Pete to the lady captain. I would highly recommend this company.
Margaret W.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Best part of trip traveling with friends old and new. Beautiful scenery. Great food. A great challenge. Looking forward to my next trip
Michael S.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
Our guide and crew were the best! "The Merlijn Rocks!" Our group was so compatible...It was like traveling with family. The scenery and experiences were so beautiful and to be one with your natural surroundings while on a bike was an added bonus!
Ross M.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
This was truly an amazing adventure with great people from around the world. We are now Bike vacation people for life. Can't wait for our next booked trip to start!
Gina F.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Anna Antal Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Amsterdam to Bruges . The most memorable part of the cruise was our singalong. After a full day of cycling and a fabulous dinner by our cook Ayelt, we returned to the Anna Antal to find a surprise: our Captain Arnaud was also a guitarist and singer! So we gathered round, local wine in hand and took turns choosing from his songbooks our favorite tunes and singing along. It was a bonding experience that you could only find on a small tour where we all cycled together and learned about the customs of the countries we explored away from the touristy crowds.
Randy B.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
The entire trip was exceptional from beginning to end. The accommodations were perfect (you can't beat having your hotel follow you). The food was amazing and the staff were the perfect hosts. The guides did an exceptional job guiding us through the beautiful towns, villages and countryside of Holland. A trip my wife and I will always remember.
Denis E.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Most memorable part? Scenery and food and small group size
Adele S.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Wending Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Biking on paths that were mostly not too crowded. The architecture was so different from the U.S. I really enjoyed seeing the neat homes with lots of flowers still in bloom in late Sept. The small towns full of beautiful old buildings and churches. Our guide did a great job of teaching us the history of the area.
Catherine S.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Our trip on the Sailing Home Amsterdam to Brugge was far more than we expected. The cabins are spacious enough for 2 people and the bathroom was well equipped and plenty enough space. The outside deck area was very social and the best way to finish the day with sundowners and your fellow cyclists. Loved this trip and would highly recommend.
Katherine T.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Everyone should take this trip! A truly wonderful experience.
Barbara G.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The bike and barge trip from Amsterdam aboard the Magnifique II greatly exceeded our expectations. The camaraderie among the passengers developed quickly. The staff was friendly and professional. This was our first such trip and We are anxious to book the next.
Kevin H.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Anna Antal Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
My partner and I are experienced cycle tourists who have had to take a few years off. We expected to enjoy it, but not as much as if we were rising independently. We couldn't have been more wrong! Maybe we just struck it lucky with our particular group, but we found them all interesting and nice to spend time with, the crew were all amazing, bikes ideal for the purpose and route well-selected and interesting. What I have also found myself raving about is value for money. For this kind of organized trip my expectation was that we would be paying a premium for not having organized everything ourselves: in fact we couldn't possibly have organized anything like this experience for less cost - the value was exceptional. We will certainly be back.
Colleen S.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
I very much enjoyed the beauty of the Netherlands countryside. Amazed by the extent to which the country is so bicycle friendly!
Daniella from Tripsite
5 years ago
Tripsite Staff
Liza Marleen South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Sue D.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Harold S.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
All days, with one exception, were beautiful, pleasurable, interesting, refreshing. The one exception day, that was actually most memorable, had very strong headwinds and some driving rain. It was the one day that added a sense of reality to this fabulous biking adventure.
Rhonda L.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The most memorable part of the trip was meeting and traveling with people from around the world and learning about the the two fascinating countries on our tour--Belgium and Holland. The Magnifique's atmosphere and crew were wonderful, too!
Murray B.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
What made our trip memorable were the outstanding guides we had, Arie and Andre. They were fun loving, knowledgeable, complimentary and very patient. They responded quickly and decisively during two minor crises that befell our group. Kudos to them and to the entire staff of the Magnifique II.
Pat M.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The Bruges to Amsterdam BOAT-BIKE tour created memories that will last a lifetime! We really enjoyed the people we met. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. The guests were interesting and fun to get to know - we hope to keep in touch with several of the couples that we met. The cycling was at a good pace and the frequent breaks for coffee and regional treats added to the experience. We toured through a nice mix of historical sites and local neighborhoods. After cycling, arriving back at the boat to have a glass of wine while dinner was prepared was the ultimate in being pampered. We will definitely book another tour through Tripsite.
Diane F.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Janet J.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Number of people was just right. Excellent choice for routes each day and enjoyed the end of day walks into the beautiful cities.
Roger S.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
We truly enjoyed our barge, tour guides, barge staff and biking tour through the Netherlands and Belgium. The best way to see a country is through the back roads and trails. We will be back for another bike and barge trip!
Mike R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Flora Highlights of Holland
Netherlands
Most memorable part? Everything! The scenery, the guide, the nature of the bike routes, the people.
Paul Alper
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Liza Marleen North Holland Tour
Netherlands
On the Liza Marleen there were 6 of us from our family ranging in age from 82 to less than 2 years of age. The staff on the ship was superb, especially the cook who was particularly considerate regarding the granddaughters who roamed the dining area. She was quite creative with her menus and happy to socialize with the participants. Moreover, because it was my daughter's birthday (birthdays are Big Deals in the Netherlands) on the last night of the trip, the cook ignored my request for one cupcake with a candle and instead presented gorgeous cakes for the entire ship. Her English assistant was equally kind; the skipper turned out to be a first-class guitar player and had the entire ship singing along.
It was a wonderful and successful excursion and I am very grateful to the staff on board the Liza Marleen for everything they did to accommodate us and make it a memorable 50th wedding anniversary.
Steve S.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The scenery - Bruges was like a storybook. The food - The chef on our barge went out of her way to accommodate my family’s vegan requirements, and she did it with style.
Ronerto R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Exciting bike and barge tour throughout Southern Holland. Definitely proclaiming a successful trip in a beautiful Holland. Safe and crew were very attentive and courteous.
Felt mislead by bike insurance offerer by Tripsite. Later found out bike staff on the barge that if the bike was damaged I would have to pay upfront the amount of damage that I caused to the bike staff and then I can put a claim to the insurance by Tripsite which I would be reimbursed at that time This was a minor snafu and I was very disappointed about the misrepresentation when I was told the insurance would cover everything upon needing the coverage for bike damages.
Ross M.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Great experience, highly recommend this trip. You have made us bike and barge travelers TIP: Bruges to Amsterdam is with the wind recommend this direction.
Sue J.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The cycling, the food, and the crew were all amazing!!
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