Bike tour reviews with boat/barge Caprice 1 to 19 of 19
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Lorraine L. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost Memorable Part? The sites we biked to
Tips: Perhaps separating the electric bikes from those like me who used our own pedal power or 2 leaders for 20 bikers vs the one leader. Our group depended on fellow bikers as volunteers and we were fortunate in having several expert bikers in our group!!!Boat: Caprice
Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Sheilagh M. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerRiding through the south of France along quiet country roads with the occasional stop to learn about the history and people of the place.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by John C. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe crew of the boat Caprice was wonderful. Each crew member did their utmost to make the trip perfect for everyone. The food was outstanding, our compliments to the chef Joseph who prepared a gourmet meal every night. The tour guide Alessandra was wonderful and kept the group moving along together. The size of the tour was perfect, 20, the route was ideal and that part of France was beautiful. Highlights were the Ponte du Gard, the villages in Provence, Avignon and the tour of the winery and La Moulin d'Huile. We also enjoyed the company of the others on the tour very much.
Suggestions: bring raingear if it's the rainy season, stop in the cafes in the little towns along the way for beer, wine, french fries or desserts.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Charlotte A. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost Memorable Part: Riding through the countryside and small villages, visiting Arles and Les Beaux.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Andrew O. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerIt is impossible to single out a single most memorable time. The food was delicious, the tour guide wonderful, the cycling routes took us to a variety of historical, cultural, and geographical places. We saw castles, an abbey, art, old villages, wildlife, walled cities, mountain top views, and took several short cruises on the river, The days were full, we had downtime when needed but were always kept busy if desired.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Catherine Ann H. 6 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerCycling through historic monuments and the Camargue wilderness was magnificent!
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Marc L. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe mutual congeniality among the group was especially memorable and was facilitated by every element of the trip! Antonella, our cycling guide from Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, was the glue which brought us all together - she was a delight! The accommodations, with several locations for socializing in comfort, encouraged us to relate to each other in multiple group configurations. Finally, the variety of daily itineraries gave us many options to enjoy beautiful scenery and cultural highlights.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Susan F. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe Avignon to Aigues-Mortes bike-barge trip was terrific. Our guide, Antonella, was knowledgeable about the area as well as about the route. She did an amazing job of ensuring our safety and making it a really fun ride. We would have loved to stop at a winery or two!
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Cheryl M. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerAmazing staff and great guide
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Margaret H. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe whole crew on our barge was wonderful, helpful and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the week. The food was excellent, plentiful and culturally relevant. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, capable, experienced and fun ... great assets!
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Scott & Liz P. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerHaving never done a “biking” vacation before, this was our first experience and I will say that we both felt that this would be something that we would definitely want to do again.
The equipment was in great condition and was properly geared for the terrain that we encountered. The guide on our tour was part historian, part musician, part artist and part entertainer. He made our trip come alive with insightful facts and was always encouraging with all of the clients on the tour. We constantly felt special in the opportunities we had to gain access to sites that we toured.
The crew on the boat was exceptional as well. We were always made to feel at home and quickly realized how much effort they all placed on us enjoying ourselves.
The meals served on board were exceptional as well. Our chef Sara, provided seasonal, and local dishes that enhanced our journey through Provence.
Lastly, we would have to say that biking through Provence was by far, the Read more… best was to tour Provence. We often felt more like citizens of the country than tourists. We will never forget the wonderful times we had, especially with the Dropbox videos and photos that our tour guide send us upon our return home.
This was undoubtedly one of the best vacation experiences that we have ever had.Boat: Caprice
Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Clive P. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMy main disappointment was that we did not go to Chateauneuf du Pape, that was one off the considerations in picking this tour. I understand the reasoning for the change in itinerary but it should be removed from the description if it is not being included. The gearing on the bikes could be better, higher top gear, lower bottom gear, for this tour. I hope this doesn't sound too negative as we did enjoy the tour. Most memorable sites were Les Beux/Les Carrieres de Lumieres and Pont-du-Gare.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Peggy S. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerIt's hard to choose a most memorable part of the trip. Aigues Mortes was a big surprise -- the history, the walls and the tower, and the special celebration -- the bull games -- taking place while we were there. The Camargue was amazing, with the waterways and the vineyards, the distinct breeds of horses and the bulls. Provence was beautiful with the olive groves and apple orchards, and of course more vineyards. It was exciting to visit the sites where Van Gogh had painted in Arles, and Hugo's commentary was superb. Singing Starry Starry night on deck under the starry night was lovely. The visit to Les Baux, with the spectacular scenery and Les Carrieres des Lumieres in the quarry were fabulous. We enjoyed visiting the Pont du Gard and singing Sur Le Pont d'Avignon as we cruised passed the bridge itself.Now the areas for improvement: The bikes were not good enough for the Provence segment. We understood that we would be provided with 27 gear bikes, but Read more… had an infinite gearing system instead, and the lowest gear wasn't enough for the hills we encountered. Those with electric bikes were happier. Also, through some poor communication between Tripsite and the tour operator, Girolibero, a part of the trip route that our group had been particularly interested in -- a visit to Chateau Neuf du Pape -- was no longer included. Hugo did his best, with a vote (which came out even) to see whether we should go to Chateau Neuf du Pape or take the shorter route that had been promised to the others on the trip. Then he flipped a coin. We accepted the decision as appropriate, but were disappointed that we had not got what was advertised through Tripsite.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Debbie S. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe Italian barge staff and guide Carlos made the group feel like family. We laughed so much every day. It was sad to leave at the end of the week. Cycling, scenery was all very nice.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Judith K. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe bike tour was terrific and exactly what our group was looking for. Biking along quiet country lanes and through vineyards. Our Italian cabin crew was fabulous.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Nancy R. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost Memorable Part: Cycling itself throughout southern France
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Beverly P. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerAmazing scenery - good guide, manageable route, fantastic food. Only thing that could have been improved was wifi on the boat. If more than two or three people were using it, it was impossible to connect and always very slow.
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Gloria P. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe routes of this trip were fantastic, even though the Lavender was not in bloom the fragrances hung in the air as we rode by the harvested fields. We rode to some of France's National Monuments which was special in of itself. I thought the routes and itineraries were great. I always looked forward to what they had planned for us next. Our guide and all the staff on the barge were all wonderful and so happy to share this journey with us! The food was excellent - who knew there would be such fine dining on the barge! This is an adventure not to be missed!
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Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
by Robert M. 3 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerOur bike guide was terrible. He was lost several times each day and didn't the happenings of each town so we all missed the running of the bulls and he shouted & criticized all riders.
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