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Louise W.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
It was so smooth. The small size of the group, the fact that the owners of the barge live on board and their love for the vessel is shown on every part. This barge is loved and the people running it and working on it care about what they do and have welcomed you into their home as guests (an over-used word in the hospitality industry but accurate in this case). The Merlijn is comfortable and lovely. The meals were hearty and good. The bikes were in great shape and Thomas, who lead our tour, was engaging and very knowledgeable (and patient with the less keen cyclists and fanatics alike). He knows his way around the paths and he is very knowledgeable about the Netherlands and every town, village and city we stopped in. He adjusted the route when needed and even made excellent suggestions for after the tour. The beauty of the Netherlands and the Tulips is documented in millions of photos and paintings but to actually cycle through it, day after day revealing something new and seeing the beauty of each new town and field was marvellous.
Melanie H.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Allure Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
Cecilia s.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Bruges to Amsterdam Bike Tour
Belgium, Netherlands
Loved how beautiful and open and green the landscape we biked thru was. Picturesque towns, lovely houses farms and gardens.
The most polite people when it comes to cycling and everyone in the Netherlands does it!
Elaine S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Liza Marleen Super Tulip Tour
Netherlands
Our tour guide on the Liza Marleen, was Marjan. She was an amazing guide. So knowledgeable, kind, fun, patient. she made the trip wonderful. she went out of her way to find interesting, fun side trips that she filled with great stories, history, fun facts, etc. she is a treasure!!!!
the food on the barge was spectacular. Our chef, Craig, and his assistant, Zander were so professional and nice. They went out of their way to accommodate all dietary needs.
our captain was Jourome. He was a master at maneuvering the canals, bridges, and locks.
I hope the company that employs these amazing individuals knows what an asset they have.
Janina D.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
The staff of the Iris was great! We loved the intimacy and comfort of this barge. Biking through the Netherlands was a very immersive and great way to truly experience the various layers and beauty of their culture. We are hoping to do a Bike n Barge annually to explore other countries.
The communication from Tripsite could have been better. We were dismayed to see others in our group received Tripsite vests and gaiters. We had not. We literally received our travel documents/tips 5 days before departure.
Carla • 2 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Janina - Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback!
I'm sorry you didn't receive your travel documents in a more timely matter. They were emailed to your travel agent a month before travel.
As for the vests, this was an offer we had in previous years. Some clients may have these vests from previous year's bookings, or had asked for new gear for their upcoming trip. We have limited stock available, but by request we're always happy to send these if we can accommodate the sizes.
Lisa H.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
Everything about this trip was excellent! Great boat, great staff, great guides, great food! What an amazing experience!
Barbara S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
Most memorable was the cycling through the countryside and smelling the flowers, hearing the bird song and enjoying the fresh air. Also the friendliness of our hosts, like being with family.
Andrea F.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Hilde our tour guide was extra special. Really enjoyed learning about her and her country. Biking around Amsterdam was amazing!! My favorite location was the Keukenhof gardens. Breathtaking!!
Patricia B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Holland Southern Tulip Tour
Netherlands
The ship "Sailing Home" and it's crew were fantastic. The food each day was 5star healthy and plentiful.
Julie J
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
After being delayed two years due to COVID, a group of friends took the Tulip Tour on board the Magnifique IV. It was a fabulous trip. We loved the barge, crew, tour guides, and itinerary. We gave accolades to the chef for his delicious meals. On April 18, we visited the Keukenhof flower park, where the flowers were in full bloom. We were lucky to enjoy sunny weather during our trip. This trip was well worth the wait!
Our group of 17 would highly recommend this tour.
Vivian M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Holland Southern Tulip Tour
Netherlands
The Tulip Tour aboard Sailing Home was absolutely fabulous!! All members of the crew and the bike tour guide were amazing. The fields of flowers and overall scenery on the route were fantastic. One word of advice - if you’re not an avid biker, rent an e bike. The winds can be quite strong and just a little bit of power provided by the bike goes a long way. It wii help keep the pack together. This tour is highly recommended!!
Kay L.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
The 4 crew members were wonderful - always willing to help or make suggestions when asked.
The food was well prepared, tasty and plentiful. The barge is very well maintained and very comfortable. The day trips during the bike rides were very well organized and planned. I Can not say enough good things about this trip. Would highly recommend the Quo Vadis tulip trip to everyone. I hope to be back on the Quo Vadis soon.
Coral C.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
There were two main memorable parts of this trip. First, the Dutch countryside and cycling infrastructure are amazing. We were fortunate to have clear weather and lovely, cool riding temperatures for our trip through the Green Heart of the country. The route planning was excellent, giving us opportunities to see farmland, cities, beautiful small communities, polders, and of course, picturesque windmills. Second, the Merlijn is a memorable ship: beautiful, comfortable, hospitable, and first class, no one could ask for a better barge/cruise experience.
Joyce F.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
We had a wonderful trip. No down time to relax but this trip was about biking and seeing the sights. The trip is rated easy and I am a healthy 65 year old woman and in pretty decent shape and the rides challenged me every day. The guide was incredible and so was the boat and staff.
Maureen M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
Our trip was fantastic!
Our guide Hugo was the highlight of the trip!!
The food was excellent ..
The drinks were reasonable priced..
The crew was so nice!!
Can’t say enough great things about our trip!!
Joel F.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Holland Southern Tulip Tour
Netherlands
The most memorable was biking through the low lands, seeing the difference in water / land level, local animals and how /where they built their homes. Riding through and around the Keukenhof was great for us tulip lovers. Also Windmills and more windmills at the Kinderdijk...fantastic scenic. This trip was well orchestrated and executed we had an unforgettable time.
Angela K.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The whole experience was so fun. Sleeping and hanging out on the barge, of course the biking was so fun to see the area we were staying in. The food was fantastic on the boat as well as the staff. We we’re also able to go the the flower auction and visit the flower park.
I would highly recommend this trip.
Judy M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sarah Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
The bike riding was great, going to places which would only be experienced by bicycle.
Deborah G.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Liza Marleen Super Tulip Tour
Netherlands
The best part of this trip was riding through fields of tulips and taking the time to stop and enjoy the views. Those views included nesting swans, blue herons and numerous other birds as well as windmills and canals. Would recommend this trip to anyone who likes to travel.
Kathleen M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The Tulips. So many, they were just beautiful.
Christine S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Sailing Home Holland Southern Tulip Tour
Netherlands
Sailing Home was a lovely barge, extremely clean, and the staff was delightful. Truly a wonderful experience.
Søren K.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
It was a great tour, where accomodation food and services on the boat were excellent.
The bikes were good and the biking programme brought us around to very interesting places.
Biking in towns with traffic and traffic lights gave a lot of stops to keep the group together. Smaller groups and less waiting time could be considered by the tour guides.
Best regard
Søren Kræmer
Shih-Lee H K.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
A wonderful experience overall. Premium barge, excellent service and friendly staff made the trip much better.
Like the fact that we could break the group into two (fast and slow) riders.
Suggestions: a little more breaks during riding to allow time to enjoy the countryside.
Mary V.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Quo Vadis Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
Our bike and barge tour on the QuoVadis was amazing. We followed our guides thru the cities, the woods, along the beach on a wonderful tour past acres of fragrant hyacinths, daffodils and tulips. On board our meals were delicious and our cabin most comfortable. A truly memorable and delightful trip.
Nancy L.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Loved the bike rides through the tulip and hyacinth fields...............the fragrance was awesome. the Flower garden was inspiring. I loved the Flower Mart. wilma did a great job of leading and making us all feel comfortable. Food was delicious.
Natalie P.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
We absolutely loved biking through the countryside in Holland. Our tour guides were amazing and knowledgeable, and it was an unforgettable experience!
Joseph S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The horrible weather. I know that the weather was so bad that everything was altered due to this and this is not anyone’s fault. I would however have to reconsider doing another bike trip. I am not an avid biker, but I do bike. The one day that we actually got to bike I was very frustrated in that we rode so slowly I could hardly keep my bike upright. 7 kg/hour was just way to slow. We did this due to one of the customers being very slow and rest of us had to wait. I do not have an answer to this but for me it ruined the one day we got to ride. The one group had real bikers so they went faster and longer rides, that may have been better than being with the group I was with. I would not do this type of trip again without having some reassurance the same thing would not happen again.
Joseph S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique II Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
This was a delightful trip, on a delightful boat, with an exceptional crew. The weather was wretched!! The crew and participants all kept a good attitude, worked around it, and enjoyed the time. I can honestly report that Mother Nature was granting no favors. We did manage to ride every day. On the worst day, we were offered alternatives, and about 1/2 chose not to ride, but we still got to the Keurkoff gardens and enjoyed the tulips. One good thing, the crowds were less. I commend the crew for making this an enjoyable trip. I would definitely travel with you again.
Cindy B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
The crew members were outstanding hosts. They never got tired of answering questions or making suggestions to make it a great week....even though the weather was awful. Cold/ windy/dreary. I missed a couple of days on the bike and the cruising part of the trip was wonderful.
Douglas S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Weather . It was so windy. But we still made the best of it . Last day of riding only 11 made it with 3 guides. 17 miles in 50+ winds
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