Bike + Boat Tour Reviews — 31 to 60 of 3684
Laura P.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
Seeing the Netherlands up close from the bike was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.
Darlene G.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
Biking under the excellent leadership of Tammy. The equipment was excellent. The pace of the trip perfect for retirement aged people
Mark P.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
Barge and crew were great. Plentiful and tasty food. Our guide was superior
Carol W.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
All of it!!! Loved bicycling through the beautiful countryside with the never ending flowers, water, green fields full of fowl of all kinds, beautiful historical homes and buildings, delicious food, windmills, cheese markets and the personal friendliness of the attentive and informative crew of the Zwaantje. Honestly, these people made us feel so welcome and were so accommodating to our needs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return again to visit.
Eileen R.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
We had an amazing time! All biking levels will have a blast on this trip - the routes and system in the Netherlands are so user friendly - and each day is spent biking through countrysides and historic small towns - a dream! The guides, crew, and staff were all so kind and lovely. Highly recommend!
Amber H.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
This was my first trip to Italy and a Bike and Barge. I loved it!! The staff were amazing, the food was delicious, Sylvia and Helmet were so fantastic at guiding us through beautiful cities and helping when needed, the crew on the barge were always friendly. I'm ready to go back and travel with Sylvia again! Five Stars!
Barbara E.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
This was my first Bike and Barge and it was fabulous! The staff went above and beyond all expectations to make this event even more wonderful than I could have imagined. What a beautiful way to see Italy. A huge thank you to Sylvia and Helmet and ALL the crew!!!
Nancy S.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
Our guide was wonderful. He was flexible and went out of his way to bring us to see things that were of interest to us. Also, the food was delicious and accommodating to special diets.
Vern B.
2 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Allure Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
My highlights were the tulip fields, Keukenhof, the flower auction, and the functioning windmill. I also loved the camaraderie with staff and fellow travellers.
Some improvements:
The rating was easy but I think that pertains to the flatness of the path. biking between 30-65 kms per day wasn't easy with the wind conditions. Some clarification might be useful.
Also, some of the times and plans for the day were fluid and sometimes confusing. Still liked it an awful lot though.
Patricia W.
2 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique III Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The Tulips were Spectacular!
I loved our boat, it was sparkling clean.
The food was Delicious and the crew so very accommodating.
Thank you for a wonderful trip!
Carl V.
2 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaan Super Tulip Tour
Netherlands
Our guide and crew were exceptional! We highly recommend the use of e bikes…
Robert M.
2 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
La Mar Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
When I read reviews of trips from former guests…I am always a little cautious about the use of hyperboles. However, I have to say that my expectations were far exceeded on this tour and it was thanks to the ship La Mar, the crew, Captain Marnik and especially the tour guides Michiel, Mijntje and Anne. They all worked amazingly well to create the best tour I have been on! I ended up selecting a comfort class level because that was what fit my timeline and availability but I have to say it was delightful and lacked nothing (Marnik your renovation looks great!). Cycling through the countryside and stopping in small towns and farms gives you a very different perspective of what a people and a country are about…and this trip delivered that…I have a new and wonderful impression of the Netherlands and all the wonderful people who live there. Thanks for an amazing adventure!!
Anne S.
3 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Normandie South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Jennifer D.
3 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Normandie South Holland Tour
Netherlands
The scenery was lovely! We enjoyed our active vacation - we self guided our biking days & between the maps, app, & instructions from our guide beforehand we didn’t get too lost. The staff of the Normandie was amazing!
Greg R.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
RV River Kwai Thailand Adventure
Thailand
The time on the boat was the most memorable. Biking was good but a couple of times ended up walking up hills. It was in the 90's for our January trip so that was challenging as well a couple of times. Would suggest an e bike for those who aren't very strong cyclist. However the island portion also had two steep hills and e bike was not an option.
Nicolas R.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The ease and convenience of returning to the ship every afternoon to share experiences with the rest of our group was the most noteworthy comment I could make. However there were many other hiighliights.
Riding through the Dutch countryside on the first day was a highlight.
Both guides and the bikes were great and the varied nature of the cycle paths on this tour was terrific.
Food was varied, good quality and well prepared. Rooms were efficient and comfortable as advertised.
Onboard staff from Croatia were terrific – friendly, hard working, accommodating and very nice with our grandsons.
Carla B.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vietnam & Cambodia
Vietnam, Cambodia
I loved Hoi An the best; so glad we had 3 nights there. The Read More accommodations were outstanding.
Just a couple notes. Some of the information in the written packages we received needs to be updated. For example, were told to have Euro for expenses on the boat, and this was not the case. The meals were great, but got to be too much....too many courses, too late, just too long, and generally, just too much food at lunch and dinner. I think fewer dinners as a group, and more dinners on our own would help this issue, and overall, smaller lunches.
I want to comment on the tour of Hanoi the day before the actual tour began. It ran really long...at 4:30 had 2 more stops, and we had a group meeting and dinner at 5 PM! We had to tell him to take us back to the hotel! The guide's English was so poor, we were often looking at each other asking, "what did he say?" He spoke at great length about some things, and most of were not getting even 1/2 of what he was saying. This city tour needs to be tightened up. Too much standing listening to long explanations. It was an exhausting day before out actual tour began.
Shelly Z.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
My husband and I loved the trip, our first bike/barge adventure. The boat, captain, crew, chef, and tour guides were wonderful. We enjoyed the other guests as well, which included couples and singles from the USA and Europe. The miles and miles of bike trails and visited sites were beautiful and memorable. Since experiencing the biking adventure, I have the following suggestions for potential guests. Bike riders should already have good bike riding skills. There are many path twists and turns to navigate, including sometimes in metropolitan areas. Before the trip, find out how many guests have selected e-bikes. If the majority are on e-bikes, it will be hard for the average bike rider on a regular bike to keep up with the group, even when the tour level is stated as “easy.” And, "easy" does not mean there are no hills or quick elevation gains. The group stays together. The tour is not at your own pace. We look forward to booking another tour through tripsite.
bozena • 5 months ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Shelly! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your first bike/barge adventure and enjoyed every aspect of it, including boat, captain, crew, chef, and tour guides. Your suggestions are valuable, and we appreciate your insights for future guests. We look forward to welcoming you on another memorable tour through TripSite.
Richard C.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
My favorite part of the trip was touring Montova. This was our 3rd bike barge trip and I'm sorry to say that the scenery we saw while riding 3 of the 5 days was a bit disappointing. The barge and the food was the best of the 3 trips. We also rode a little too much along some busy roads without much of a shoulder.
Frederick O.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Funan Cruise Vietnam & Cambodia
Vietnam, Cambodia
Hoang our guide really made the trip special. His insights and wonderful personality were delightful. The hike in Ha Long Bay area was a bad idea and should be eliminated. We had to crawl through low hanging electric cable at least 25 times. Also the trail was simply dangerous and there is no way to evacuate anyone who twist an ankle or breaks a leg.
Patricia (Pat) B.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
RJ and the crew on the Quo Vadis were amazing. Every day Rikko and Wim would lead us through beautiful countryside and lovely towns. They shared much history of the Mosel region and educated us about the vineyards and wine production. The pace each day allowed exploring in the towns and then time to relax before dinner. The meals were delicious with attractive presentation and kept us fueled for the day's ride. Thanks to Inma, Marianne and Kim for taking care of us. It was a great vacation that I would highly recommend - physically active, beautiful scenery, history and much fun with the other riders and crew!
Lynn R.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Our second bike/ barge trip booked through tripsite did not disappoint! The ship was perfect, clean and clearly updated.The crew was hospitable and helpful.Our language ( english) was not a barrier on the trip, everyone was very accommodating! The food was excellent and choices were good.Leslie the tour director was superb.
The bike route was well mapped and we downloaded the app which worked well.Sites were amazing, weather which you can’t control good most days.Loved the small ferry rides, Austrian hills, the well appointed stops along the route.E bikes were a good choice for us and easy to manage
Perfect! Don’t hesitate to book this trip!
Rob K.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
Soon after we stepped on the Swiss Crown, we knew it was going to be a great trip. The room was spacious, the boat was luxurious and comfortable, and the food was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our e-bikes were suitable and in good condition. We thoroughly enjoyed the rides along the Danube that went through small villages, farmland, and forests. We toured 4 country capital cities and couldn’t stop taking pictures of the amazing architecture. We made friends with many guests and our guide Axel was outstanding in his hospitality, humour, and knowledge of the areas and their history. It was a vacation we will never forget!
Beilby K.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Sights to ride to everyday except one when we were rained out. Crew including leaders, chefs, and captain. The food was amazing everyday with themed creations representing the area we visited. Better wifi in cabins too. More technology using laptop, TV screen, music, etc. Could use some more shelves, cubbies, hooks for gear in cabins. Faucets that pour water over the deepest part of the sink not so close to the edge causing water all over sink top.
Martin (Marty) H.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
There were several very memorable moments on this trip! Our guide, Hein and his wife Margolien were outstanding with their historical knowledge about every town we toured. That was an added benefit of which I had not expected. They were extremely passionate in sharing their information with everyone which made it so interesting. Another highlight for us was just the sheer beauty that surrounded us on the trails we traversed to each of our destinations. My wife and I are not really bikers but enjoy staying physically fit. She questioned whether she could do the mileage each day. The trails and picturesque views through the countryside took your mind off anything other than just appreciating God’s creation so you were never aware of whether you rode 10 miles or twenty. I could probably go on but will end my remarks with the view we were able to get of Venice as we pulled up to our mooring site on Pellistrina Thursday evening. What an experience. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys biking or just being outdoors. We would definitely do it again but maybe choose a little more difficult ride!!
Johanne P.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
The time spent touring around
Venice and the food on the boat!
Carl A.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Standing on top of the boat enjoying the view, especially the sunsets. Our guide and the crew were excellent.
Our local guide for the tour in Mantova spent far too much time in the church and no time on the archeological site in the middle of town.
Julie E.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Our guide Hugo was amazing! So knowledgeable and just a great person to cycle with. We loved the history of the area and the number of things we were able to see on the trip was really great. The bicycle was great and we moved efficiently together as a group. We were fortunate to have good weather despite the forecasts. Note that cabins are very small, but that they are also very efficient with lots of storage. Food by Nadia our chef was fantastic, and overall we loved the crew on this ship.
Criddle D.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
We loved the camaraderie of the fellow guests. Our tour guide Wim was knowledgeable and entertaining. The crew made every effort to ensure we were made welcome and looked after in every possible way. The food was wonderful! Our daily rides were full of great experiences and amazing scenery. Overall we loved our tour!
bozena • 6 months ago Tripsite Staff
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed all aspects of your tour, and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Cahal G.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magellan Southern Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
Croatia
The guides were outstanding. We got lucky with the weather, but when it didn’t cooperate they figured out alternatives that didn’t feel like compromising. That said there was an emergency where we swam in a current and three people needed assistance. The guides responded, but not one of the crew did anything. This was very disturbing.
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