5 Star Leafde fan Fryslân boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 11 of 11
Susan Meg P.
10 hours ago
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Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
This was an amazing trip. The boat was comfortable and beautiful, the crew were all so nice and did everything in their power to make sure we were all getting our needs met. The bicycles seemed brand new and functioned without any issues, and the site seeing was wonderful. Our guide Hilda knew so much about the places we went and I really appreciated her sharing her knowledge and fun facts with us. This was my first trip like this and my only regret is that it was not longer! Looking forward to my next one with Tripsite!
Donna D.
16 hours ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
The Holland bike tour was magnificent! The ship crew and tour guides were very friendly and helpful. The tulip fields were amazing. Highly recommend.
Barbara R.
6 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
Combination of boat and biking. We are sailors and enjoyed the maritime aspects of trip. Chef was an unanticipated pleasure.
Note that there are strong headwinds in North Netherlands.
Janet J.
7 months ago
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Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
This trip was an amazing experience. The boat and crew were more than helpful; they were interesting and enjoyable. When sailing, the weather is a huge factor and when we were unable to sail, they found other interesting things for us to do. The rooms were clean and the food was extraordinarily good. We had wind and rain and sunshine, and as the tour was self-guided, we could bike at our own pace. Our fellow travelers were also a huge part of our fun. Thanks to all.
Margaret C.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
This was a good mix of cycling to sightseeing and sailing. The boat and crew were the highlight as well as cycling through tge dunes, the island of Texel, and the tulip fields.
Becky K.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
The crew was super friendly and knowledgeable. We weren't a high-maintenance group, yet they took food allergies and similar needs into account with a smile.
Overall, this was a Read More fantastic trip that fulfilled my decades-long dream. I'd highly recommend it to others, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. And I'd definitely do a smaller ship like this again rather than one of those gigantic long boats or a huge cruise ship where you don't get to know your shipmates. Part of the fun of this trip was getting to know others from around the world who had similar laid-back and active attitudes.
Karen D.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
Our week long bike boat trip on the Leafde fan Fryslan was an absolute success! Every aspect of the trip was excellent. The boat was lovely and super fun to stay on, the crew was fantastic, the food was delicious and plentiful, and our bicycles were comfortable and easy to ride. Exploring this area was a real treat as we had never been to the Netherlands before and the tour gave us a wonderful opportunity to see landscapes, seascapes and the Dutch culture..
Dennis E.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
Everything about this trip was great! The 5-person crew on the Laefde fan Frysland went out of their way to make us all feel comfortable.
James M.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
Everything from the Guide, the history of the region, the sites. The horses. Wonderful tour. Highly recommend.
Merinda N.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the IJsselmeer
Netherlands
It is difficult to highlight one part of the trip as the whole experience was excellent. I have done bike/boat tours before and the accommodation on this historic ship was by far the best ever. The rural scenery in the Netherlands is extraordinarily beautiful and the Issjelmeer is stunning. Actually, perhaps the best thing was the staff. We felt like personal guests on this trip and as if the staff were long time personal or family friends. The organization was informal but efficient and the food was home cooked and excellent. There was a variety of activities from cycling to sailing; exploring historic villages and towns and swimming in the sea. Best ever trip.
Geoff
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the IJsselmeer
Netherlands
Fantastic trip! The biking was great...very serene and relaxing thru small towns and villages thru farmland and along the coast.
The best part was the socializing with felllow travelers and the crew. The ship is huge for a sailboat, but much smaller than the big barges. Between biking and the ship, we all spent a lot of time together, and had a lot of fun getting to know each other. My cruise happened to be on a German holiday...I was the only non-German on the tour. It worked out fine, everyone was welcoming and willing. Between a bit of Ge-english and sign language we shared many laughs (and beers!) together.
Ilse led our tour-her knowledge of the area was great, even opened her riverboat home to us during our stop there.
The ships crew was terrific. Captain Eelke, first mate Annemaj, and Thabea all made us feel at home. Chef Alf served up restaurant quality meals, this was an awesome surprise.
Would absolutely return to Netherlands...would even consider repeating this trip/ship with other friends and family, it was that good.
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