Wending boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 30 of 30

4.4 out of 5

 


Sharilyn T.
5 months ago

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· Bruges to Amsterdam

Trip was great. I loved it when our guide took us on a bus into the city at night. Even our captain took us on a walking tour one evening!!! The crew did a phenomenal job! Sat with us at our tables during dinners! Even took the time to celebrate somebody’s birthday with decorations and a cake!!! Everyone was made to feel welcome and looked out for each other! The food was amazing, the chef really book his heart into everything he did! Bikes were great. Beautiful scenery, fun stops along the way and learnt some interesting history. I would definitely love to do another trip like this!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Alexandra (Jane) M.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

This was my first cycle trip. I rented an e-bike just in case I found it to difficult. I probably used it about half the time in minimal power assist. Quite flat for most of it but when travelling by north sea alot of headwind so the e-bike was terrific.
I loved the barge. The small group was great as we got to know one another! Food was good. I look forward to doing another cycle trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Rejane S.
8 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

Hello. The trip is nice, beautiful ride! The only thing makes me very upset is the way the chef treat me, his rude. Never in my life, someone talk to me that way. His name is Emilio! All other stafs is so nice.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

colette s.
8 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

The cycling through beautiful trails, seeing the country in a way you would not by car or train. Meeting the lovely people on Board geeting to know them, and also our tour Guide Albert, He was so good and kind. Our Chef Marcel and the crew.
Looking forward to doing another trip next May with more friends.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Marilyn M.
July 6, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

As our trip leader was well aware, I preferred the scenic countryside to the hectic intersections of the bigger cities. Though I was glad to see Leiden, Haarlem and Delft, it is a consideration when picking a tour. Crew was great and the meals surpassed expectations!

We were dissatisfied with the fit of the bikes. Care was not taken to size the bike to the rider and several of our members dealt with bikes too big for them - a safety issue! Also, my nephew had to trade seats with me to make my ride much more comfortable - that left him with a less desirable seat - those options should be the responsibility of the tour company and back up equipment should be available on site.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

William H.
June 7, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

The dinners and the beautiful countryside.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Sherry A.
April 19, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Holland Southern Tulip Tour

Gorgeous scenery and lovely people! I will say that we did not luck out where weather was concerned, but that’s Mother Nature for you! The crew on our boat was fantastic and made our stay very comfortable.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Johanna Maria V.
July 23, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

This was my third Tripsite Barge Biking Trip and as good as ever again.
Highly recommended.
Excellent guide who ensured that everybody was happy.
Despite the large age difference from10-92 years, the group of 18 pax jelled well together.
A trip that combines nature, culture,exercise, education and relaxation in a most balanced holiday that one could wish for.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Sue M.
December 6, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

We so recommend this trip. We cycled mostly on cycle paths or quiet country roads but when we occasionally had busy roads or intersections our guide Bart ensured we were safe. Everything was well organized crew were great. Meals were very good. Our guide Bart set a good pace and gave us a lot of information.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Kerry L.
October 15, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The scenery from the barge is beautiful. The scenery while biking is wonderful. It was nice to get a different perspective from the bike instead of being in a car or bus. The meals were fantastic and the organization was brilliant. Definitely worth doing.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

James G.
September 12, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

Most excellent trip! Beautiful country, people, art, and delicious food and drink! I was most surprised by the amazing churches and the cycling culture! Our crew, captain, chef, staff and guide were very helpful and informative. Everything was on time! Even made time for swimming! The route map provided and GPS Tracks were great. I was the only person aware of the GPS tracks on the trip, not sure if others missed this or if their agents didn't provide -Thanks Tripsite. Also, Tripsite Support Agents via LiveChat were very helpful prior to the trip! The only thing I would do different is bring my own bike seat, just used to it I guess...

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Maryanne W.
July 12, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

We really enjoyed the tour from Bruges to Amsterdam. We had a great guide who read the weather and the group well. The food on the barge was wonderful and varied. The staff did their best to accommodate everyone. Next time I would not bring my own helmet. The helmets provided seemed to be very good and no one who used them had a complaint. I would recommend this trip to those who want an easy cycling trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Cynthia S.
July 12, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

My adult daughter and I enjoyed every minute of our bicycle/barge trip. Our barge was the Wending and the guide, barge captain, cook, and deckhand were all excellent. Our 24-speed hybrid bicycles were in great shape and the cabins were comfortable and clean. The meals were delicious, gourmet, and tailored to meet the different nutritional needs of our group. Cycling through Belgium and the Netherlands was beautiful, generally flat, and fun. There were frequent stops, historical, cultural, and/or entertaining. 22 bicyclists from throughout the U.S. and Canada became good friends by the end of our tour. If you are uncertain about riding a bike for 15-40 miles a day for 7 days, you can do it. Go for it!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Frederika H.
January 18, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

We had a fabulous trip by bike and barge from Brugge to Amsterdam booked through Tripsite.com. The accommodation was intimate, quaint and very clean. The staff were true professionals and the food delicious. We highly recommend this tour!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Kathleen P.
January 14, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Holland Southern Tulip Tour

Oh, to see the Netherlands by bicycle. No better way. This was my first biking vacation and it won't be my last.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Adele S.
November 29, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

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.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Scott P.
July 16, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

Our trip through south Holland was a history lesson with activity all in one. We had the day to enjoy countryside, beautiful gardens, canals and the old brick homes and cities along the way. Each morning we had fresh local baking to start our day and pack a lunch. We enjoyed a wonderful three course supper every evening experiencing different cuisines and fresh local produce. Many evenings a history walk was included after supper, finishing the day with some information on the city we were near. The week went by too quickly. ( I would recommend bringing earplugs to help sleep as some of the mooring places were noisier than where we live.) All in all a very wonderful holiday, we would do it again.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Marion B.
January 8, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· North Holland Tour

Most Memorable Part: How well everything was organized for each day - even when weather was challenging (very rainy), being able to re-accommodate the trip itinerary in such short notice.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Brenna B.
December 27, 2017

Verified Reviewer

· Holland Southern Tulip Tour

All of it was memorable, especially Keukenhof Gardens at the height of bloom season. Loved the Netherlands.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Alene G.
September 25, 2017

Verified Reviewer

· North Holland Tour

This was our first time at a bike & barge trip and it was a great adventure! Staff was amazing and the other guests all gelled - we all worked together to have a fun experience. Getting to see various areas in Northern Holland up close was amazing. Be prepared for weather changes! Layer and bring clothes for rain! But most of all be prepared for a great vacation!

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Doyle S.
August 22, 2017

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

Most Memorable Part: The trip to kinderdijk was fantastic.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Ruth K.
May 1, 2017

Verified Reviewer

· Holland Southern Tulip Tour

Awesome experience...I just would liked for the guide to pedal slower so that I could enjoy my surroundings more.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

C. Abernethy
July 19, 2016

Verified Reviewer

· North Holland Tour

The small tour group was perfect for my 12 year old son and I. The biking was awesome - we both loved cycling through the farms and along the canals. Although it was rainy and windy for majority of the time - we still enjoyed it very much. The food was fantastic!!

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

J. Caffrey
June 14, 2016

Verified Reviewer

· North Holland Tour

We have been on 4 barge based bike trips plus 3 hotel based bike trips, all in Europe and this was the best. There are simply not enough superlatives to use to praise this trip. From the guide to the cook to the quality of the bikes and the barge we add the wonderful route and great scenery.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

S. Eitnier
May 19, 2016

Verified Reviewer

· Holland Southern Tulip Tour

Great trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

M. Dries
May 14, 2016

Verified Reviewer

· Holland Southern Tulip Tour

Although we had a week of rain and cool temperatures, the attitude and spirit of all on the boat was upbeat and lively. We biked in all kinds of conditions and still had a great time. Our guide was informative and accommodating. The scenery was beautiful from one location to the other and the food on the barge was top notch and delicious. I thoroughly enjoy the whole trip from start to finish.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Lynda Vera
December 16, 2015

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

Excellent trip, guide & staff. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Only downside was the cabin or perhaps the pillow was a bit musty - had allergic symptoms/ loss of sleep during the night but was fine during the day.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Jeffrey Douglas
November 25, 2015

Verified Reviewer

· South Holland Tour

The trip is excellent and we are now booked for our third time. However, and I know this is out of control of anyone, but our last trip was affected because of the crane accident near Gouda. This caused a rerouting of half the trip and because of that, we missed half of the sites that we wanted to see. On another note, the country should really make it illegal to dump raw sewage from the boats. This is disgusting and makes the waterways unclean. One would think that the government should do something about this and set up pumping stations. Otherwise, we really enjoy the bike/barge rides and will continue to go on them in the future.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

John Ummels
November 20, 2015

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Cycling a wee bit fast. Most people were in fifties & sixties and I was seventy-nine.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Beth McGinnis
October 24, 2015

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

We were overall extremely pleased with our trip! The only downsound was the infestation of bedbugs... The staff had bites and my husband I had bites as well. The staff took this very seriously and called a Pest Control Company ...they had their rooms treated and ended up treating our room as well. We ended up having to treat our luggage and all personal items upon our return home to Canada.. To make sure we didn't bring any into our home.....Which was quite a chore and inconvenience.

Other than this, it was an awesome time.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium