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- 90% 5 star: 72 reviews
- 8% 4 star: 6 reviews
- 3% 3 star: 2 reviews
Amsterdam to Bruges
by Rob W. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerBeautiful and comfortable ship accommodations, fabulous meals, warm hospitality and excellent service staff. A wonderful trip!
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Best of Holland
by David B. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEverything was superb! The boat (Magnifique II), the food, the Ebikes we rented, and the scenery. The guides were helpful and professional. The Ebikes we rented were for say to use and ride. We recommend the ebike option for everyone, especially if you have concerns about the riding.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Johannes S. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerIt was a pleasant trip with great memories. The food on the barge was excellent and so were the people that ran the ship and tours. I can highly recommend this trip. It is nice that the barge only holds a limited number of people, which made it easy to interact with everybody on the boat.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Sandy H. 1 month ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis was truly the trip of a lifetime. We met so many nice people and saw the real countryside on this tour. Every day was a new adventure. We went in October and planned for Fall weather and rain and we got this but we were pleasantly surprised with a couple of really warm days as well. There are just the right amount of people on board to make some real connections. The barge crew was amazing and friendly and we felt very safe at all times. I'm pretty sure that we never once locked our cabin door. The cabins were better than we expected and the biking was awesome. I truly planned on getting in shape for this but didn't really get around to it but managed to cycle every day and go on all of the nightly walking tours. We enjoyed it so much that we most likely will do another.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Dan M. 2 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe crew and guides were awesome and all the equipment (barge, room, bicycles) were in great shape. You don't realize how much stuff they take care of for you to make your trip as simple and memorable as possible.
The best part of our trip was finishing in Bruges.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Gerald W. 2 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerI travelled with my 13 year old granddaughter .I must congratulate the crew on how they treated her on the day she did not feel well .Becuase she is a Celiac the crew and especially the chef made sure that at every meal there was a substitute.if needed. The ride distances were a concern of mine but as it turned out the ride distances were as stated. Becuase of the crew this was a worry free week for me.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Margaret M. 3 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerVery good guides (Johanas and Hanakka), food (Chef Michael) and Captain Chris and crew (Lena, Sil and Harm).
It would be good to have pedals that don't let your feet slip off when riding in wet weather.
Also, we didn't bring bathing suits because we didn't know (or notice in the info provided) there was a hot tub on the barge. So it would be good to make that amenity more prominent / eye catching in the materials.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Shelley O. 3 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEverything was memorable! The crew were amazing, always attentive and happy! Our guides were great - every ride had the perfect stops along the way, meeting some of the locals!
Chef Michel created great meals for us and our group was great!
The bikes were easy to ride, and the daily rides didn’t seem as long as they are!
I’ve never done anything like this before, and it exceeded all expectations!Boat: Magnifique II
Bruges to Amsterdam
by Jeanne A. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWell organized, high quality experience.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Michael B. S. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWonderful experience on the Magnifiquell. Everything about the trip was great. The staff including the ship crew and guides were fantastic. This was a well organized and efficient trip.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by James J. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerStaff and guides Comfort of boat, the daily tours and the scenic bike paths
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Kathleen S. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWe had a magical evening on the magnifique II when one of our guides "Hester" performed an Oboe concert for all of us. Hester is a professional musician & shared her amazing talent with all of us. It was a beautiful night on the water, the boat was lit with candles & we all listened with awe & appreciation as Hester performed for us. We were in this intimate setting, with new friends, listening to live, gorgeous classical music. We looked around & thought wow- This is truly "Heaven on Earth" "A pinch me moment" What a memorable night!!! We can't wait to go another Magnifique adventure with Tripsite.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Susan P. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerGosh! There were so many! It is truly the best and most immersive way to experience the Netherlands and Belgium .... cyling along canals ... seeing beautiful gardens and flowers ...sheep, cows and horses ... beautiful architecture, and of course windmills. It was like a fairytale! Having different levels/lengths of cycle each day was good ... We liked the evening walks to see more of the town we were moored at. The staff on the boat were amazing ... all so kind and attentive. Special thanks to Marnik - so sweet and great with the guests (including my 20 year old son and step daughter). Congrats to Marnik who I believe will be captain soon - he deserves it! Let us know when he is captain so we can do his trip! Our cycling tour guides - Tom and Wilmie - were superb! They were knowledgable and handled the different levels of cycling ability well. The food on the barge was spectacular! The Chef was so sweet and talented - she even got me some gluten free bread and bars for my lunch.
Read more… >Honestly, this is one of the best trips I have done! I liked being active and seeing different things, but do not like to have to worry about food. This trip satisfied all my needs, and the cabins were clean and comfortable.
I am a travel advisor/planner/designer and I will definitely promote (have started already) your trips! It is easy to promote something you believe in. Thank you for an amazing experience!!Boat: Magnifique II
Best of Holland
by Mimi C. 6 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEverything was well organized on this beautiful boat and the crew was very helpful and attentive to everyone’s needs. We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Carolyn C. 6 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe Magnifique 2 was a beautiful boat with a top-notch professional staff. The food was outstanding, the beds were comfortable and the biking was beautiful. I strongly recommend this tour.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Darryl B. 6 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerVery satisfied with all aspects of our trip. The boat and meals were excellent. Our 2 guides were outstanding. Route was scenic and stops well planned and interesting. We will definitely tour again with Tripsite and would gladly provide a strong recommendation to all considering such a venture.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Bruce I. 6 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerUnexpectedly great food, congenial crew, guides and fellow passengers, interesting routes through farmland, residential areas and quaint towns.
For this particular barge, Magnifique II, it was not necessary to bring our own helmets as the supplied ones were of very good quality. Our suitcases were too thick to fit under the beds. Get measurements from the tour provider if this is important for you.
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Tulip Tour - 5 day
by Ana B. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWe went on the tulip tour in Holland. It was breathtaking! Tripsite took us to the flower auction and the Kukenhof Flower Gardens which were beautiful and I would never have known about them. We had an amazing time!
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Tulip Tour - 5 day
by Cynthia L. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe scenery along the bike path has stayed with me.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Art D. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWe did not expect the boat to be that nice. The staff, captain, and our guides were exceptional. The food and service was super. Tom is an exceptional guide. We had gone as a group, all of the group considered this trip to be one of their best.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Ross M. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis 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!
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Katherine T. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEveryone should take this trip! A truly wonderful experience.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Barbara G. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe 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.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Murray B. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWhat 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.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Janet J. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerNumber of people was just right. Excellent choice for routes each day and enjoyed the end of day walks into the beautiful cities.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Ross M. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerGreat experience, highly recommend this trip. You have made us bike and barge travelers TIP: Bruges to Amsterdam is with the wind recommend this direction.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Herbert C. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe quality of life in both Holland and Belgium, what a difference from Spain!!!
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Joyce H. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerRecommendation...do the riding prior to your trip that they suggest. I did not and had an uncomfortable bum for a few days, lol.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Holly B. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost memorable part? All of it. Loved everything about it. Loved the cities and biking through the beautiful bike trails and seeing the countryside.
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Alice C. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerLoved the whole experience - the scenery, everything about the ship (comfort and food), and the people on the tour. The staff was outstanding the entire time. I had such a great time that I'll be doing another bike tour next year! This was my first, and the Magnifique II sets the bar so high that it'll be tough to meet, never mind beat, that! My suggestions are primarily around the bike itself, which could be better. It was really old and rusty in some places, and the gear indicator was so smudged that I couldn't tell which gear I was in. Also, was not convinced that the lowest gear on the bike was actually the lowest, as it felt harder than the 3rd gear on my bike. I had no previous experience with bikes with paddle brakes, so it took some getting used to, especially with starting and stopping, since I couldn't kick up the paddle on my starting foot to push off and mount. I'm very, very glad I brought my own saddle. I know the rental ones bothered at least one Read more… of the more experienced cyclists on the tour. Tripsite was not entirely helpful in this regard, and told me I'd have to bring my own tools to switch out the saddle. However, as I suspected, that was not necessary at all. The tour staff had the necessary tools and then some in order to make bike adjustments. I picked the direction (Bruges to Amsterdam) to avoid strong headwinds, and it mostly worked out. Did experience some, especially on the last day riding into Amsterdam. I trained for it, so it wasn't an issue. It bothered some of the folks, so you'd want to be prepared (or get an ebike). Finally, if you go during the rainy season, be prepared. We rode most of the 36 miles on the first day through rain, which was at times heavy, and had to sit out a thunderstorm for a while on another day. None of the above took away from the great trip I had. Just offering some tips for trip preparation and what to expect. I highly recommend this tour!Boat: Magnifique II