4 Star Bike Tour Reviews — 61 to 90 of 890
Sylvia M.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Danube Bike Path - Passau to Budapest
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
The whole experience was memorable.
My suggestion to others would be that they do not rent a Touring bike for the 10 day - sportiv - version of the trip.
Lisa Neufeld
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Lycian Coast
Turkey
This tour was incredible from start to finish. The staff was a 10/10, the guide was a 10/10, Food was a 10/10, the outside of the boat was a 7/10, the inside of the boat was a 0/10. Awful. The rooms smelled of gas and mold, quite toxic. The wall was peeling off in the bathroom, no hot water most of the time, shower didn't drain. No mattress covers, no nice bedding - old and gross. Our room was near the generator so the smell of exhaust was terrible, unbearable and toxic the first 2 nights. You guys have to change this. It's not right you make people endure such terrible accommodation, it really takes away from the experience. We would love to recommend this, because everything else was so amazing - but in doing so it comes with a huge warning the rooms are gross and to prepare for the worst.
Carla • 2 months ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed so much of your tour. We're so sorry to hear of your negative experience in your cabin. We agree this is totally not acceptable for a comfortable stay. We have decided for the 2024 season and moving forward, we will not be using the Elara 1 to accommodate our guests anymore. Nonetheless I hope you were able to bring home many warm memories of your trip to Turkey!
Keith R.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Southern France Canal du Midi Bike Tour
France
We had a great time on this trip. It is easy cycling so good for newbies. The cassoulet at the Castelnaudary lodging was excellent. As was the place itself.
We used the GPS files so no problem navigating. Others mentioned the written directions could use work. Bikes were very good and we had no problems.
Would recommend taking the alternate routes some days. They go off the canal for better views.
For a picnic lunch go to Le Relais de Sully in Villesèquelande. Very well provisioned store.
If having lunch on the last day go to Marseillan Port, not Plage. Very limited options. Or power through and stop at La Parenthèse (accès N°23) almost at Sète. For which you will pay more but beautiful beach and food.
Gail D.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Panagiota Ionian Islands
Greece
Our guides Isabell and Raphael were fantastic. They made every ride, every meal, every port come alive and exciting. They were very knowledgeable and able to share the history of all the areas we rode through. Route was awesome .
We also had a wonderful cohesive fun group of international riders.
New friendships and memories made
The boat needs some updating and maintenance to its electrical , air conditioning and plumbing. Great crew!!
Brent L.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Venice to Florence
Italy
Touring the beautiful countryside and visiting the pleasant towns otherwise not likely going to see was memorable.
Warren H.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Great trip the tour could use a rundown on the operation of the e-bikes. Bikes were great but a rundown on removal and locking the bike needed to be done. Seat adjustment needs to be covered as well. Crew was great just more time for the operation of e-bikes is needed
Cindy B.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Allure Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
The views along the Moselle River were spectacular. I especially loved riding bikes to the quaint little towns and through the vineyards. Every meal on the barge was delicious.
kim w.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Southern France Canal du Midi Bike Tour
France
Carcassonne was a highlight of this trip. It is an exceptional city. I plan a return visit. The weather cooperated, only one day of showers. This is my 4th bike trip using Tripsite. I highly recommend them. They are extremely responsive and helpful in planning your dream vacation.
Heather L.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Provence’s history is very interesting & our guide, Alex showed us some less touristy archaeological sites. Loved cycling down shaded country lanes especially as the 90-95 degree heat in Sep was a struggle at times. Be prepared for potholes and gravel on many of those scenic backroads. Add a visor to your bike helmet to ward of some of the heat & keep your energy up. The L’ Estello had a lovely upper deck lounge & eating area. The cabins are small & do not all have the same amenities (hooks, storage). The bathrooms are quite small & for anyone over 5’7” hard to move around in. There is no separate shower stall therefore everything in the bathroom gets wet; you must remember to remove anything that you don’t want to get wet which is a daily task when cycling. Instead of a train from Paris to Provence, consider a flight to Montpellier; it is a 30 min taxi ride to Aigues Mortes. Good connections from/to your North American flight make it possible for you to avoid a layover in Paris or a 4 hr train (with transfers) ride.
Patricia W.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Trip was good, food was good, routes were good, the condition on the roads / trails chosen were not the best but that is really out of the control of Tripsite. A bit disappointed that there were no cycling jersey's on the boat for sale as well as we did not receive a Tripsite pre trip gift as we had in the past for being a repeat customer.
Tom K.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
We were amazed at all the vineyards! We knew the area was famous for Riesling but we had no idea how immense the area was. We also loved the small villages. So much history there.
Bruce Z.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Romantica Pearls of Dalmatia
Croatia
Which leads to the boat, Romantica. This boat was okay, not great by any means. Small cabins which tended to get musty and damp. And the few days the weather got hot the indoor dining was extremely uncomfortable. The upper deck, unlike many boats, did not have a cover, so other than a few stretching sessions, became rather useless. No outdoor dining options on the boat. I would say the Romantica needs a major retrofit.
The guides, Alan and Ivan, on the other hand were amazing. Just a pleasure to be around and so helpful all week long. They were informative and kept the days Read More interesting.
As others have mentioned, this is NOT bike trail biking. It is streets 99% of the time. Mid Sept was fine. But even the guides said in the summer some of the roads were almost unrideble.
I'd say stay away from July and August and do this trip in either the Spring or Fall.
barbara r.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Classic or Luxury Famous Villages of Provence
France
Gordes and Rousillon and St Remy where the best bike rides. Very Scenic and interesting. This is our first self guided bike ride. Hotels were friendly and great. Avignon is a great place to visit and see local culture and history.
Ride book is almost useless. helped with start of ride location. Maps are unreadable; trip route lost in all the colors. Without GPX phone maps would not have been feasible to do the rides. One phone battery is not enough for a days ride. Important you stress riders need backup phones or portable charger unit.
Bike set up was poorly handled. Phillipe was unavailable, his wife came late instead. She did not discuss all relevant issues for first time riders - pedal change mechanics, two different bike computers and operation, use of map book. Got a late start for ride in morning
Michael K.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Primadonna Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
It was an amazing trip, only issue was getting an e-bike as a tall person. I was able to get one from a local bike shop in town who were great, but if It was something that caused a little more work on my part and considerable worry that it would be there.
Laura G.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Mallorca
Spain
The ride from Selva to the coast. Lots of downhill and beautiful scenery!
Thomas T.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Internet sucks. Needs to be available throughout the ship, not just in the bar. Also we were not told how to use our electric bikes. And some parts of the bike route were hazardous, e.g., loose gravel, fast auro traffic. 3 of 4 of our group wiped out at least once.
denis egan • 4 months ago
Always wear cycling gloves to protect your hands. Plan on a fall if you ride enough, especially with new route and bike.
Celeste S.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Allure Koblenz to Merzig
Germany
The only thing keeping this trip from 5 stars is the boat we were on. The Allure was disappointing.
Joel k.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Danube Bike Path - Passau to Budapest
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
We did the entire Great Danube bike trail from Passau to Budapest. It was actually 2 trips Passau to Vienna and Vienna to Budapest. The first one Passau to Vienna was on a very well defined bike path that followed the Danube River. There were many bikes on this route. The second trip Vienna to Budapest, was on a combination of paved and gravel bike trails and roads. Certainly for the more adventurous rider. Personally we would dont think we would do 2 weeks of straight biking, one week would have been plenty. Highlights were Vienna and Budapest each would have been better with longer stays as there was so much to do.
Matt H.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Andela Lora Kvarner Bay E-Bike & Boat
Croatia
The most memorable part of our trip were our fellow passengers. Great group of fun people willing to meet and exchange and have a fun time
richard p.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique III Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
The scope of the vineyards in the river valley. The manual biked were absurdly heavy and improperly geared for the route
timothy c.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Primadonna Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Good trip. I knew of 2 people who complained of having a "cold" toward the end of the tour. 3 days after returning home I tested positive for covid having minor symptoms. Not the fault of Tripsite but I think you should be aware.
Barbara T.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Danube Bike Path - Vienna to Budapest
Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
For the most part, the trail was paved and easy to ride. It was a great trail to do. The Iron curtain monument on the way to Bratislava by Devin Castle was moving and should not be missed. Take some time to visit Budapest at the end if you have never been there, it is a beautiful city.
There was one glitch: one of our hotels from the final list that we had gotten from Tripsite changed shortly before we left. The representative never mentioned this when he gave us our package the night before we started. On the fifth cyclin day, we were supposed to stay in Esztergom but had to stay in Visegrad that night which meant we had to take two trains that day. The tickets for the first train were in our package, but not for the second train. We had to called about this. The tickets were supposed to be with our luggage one day and they weren’t which meant another call. The tickets did come the day before. Suggestion-when you get your package carefully look at the list of hotels and compare it to the list you had received. It would have been better and we wouldn’t have had to waste time calling when we wanted to sightsee.
Karen K.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Clare & the Burren
Ireland
Ireland is a beautiful country and we enjoyed our trip very much. Our bikes worked well. Thomas, the bike guy, was exceptional. The trip itinerary changed a bit from the time we booked, one less biking day and shorter distances, but it allowed us to stay in Doolin for 2 nights as well as Ballyvaughan for 2 nights. We used the extra day in Doolin to take the ferry to Inis Mor, which was wonderful. The biking map and directions were a bit hard to follow while riding, so we opted to use Google Maps, which sometimes routed us different ways than what was provided, but it meant we could hear and see directions from our phone. Providing GPS tracks would be a great improvement. The hotels and B&B’s were great.
Jo Ann J.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Camino de Santiago E-Bike Tour
Portugal, Spain
The scenery was amazing! The guides were great about stopping for restroom breaks and great about taking photos and videos of the group. The bikes were top notch with thick tires and great shocks. A helmet was included which helped with packing. Saddle bags were also provided for carrying extra items like a windbreaker and sunscreen. Riding as a group meant we didn't lose a lot of time reading directions or getting lost. The meals we ate together were a lot of fun - I wish we had more of them! The hotels were very nice and most had good restaurants. Fresh fruit and other snacks were provided throughout the day. My only suggestion would be to set up a WhatsApp group at the beginning of the trip to allow people to communicate with the group and guides and to share photos. Overall a wonderful trip with great people and guides!
Dennis B.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Clare & the Burren
Ireland
The cliffs of moher and Aran islands. The narrow roads were very fun as well
Lauralyn R.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Shakespeare Country and the Cotswolds
England
The cycling tour was excellent. We felt we got to experience the Cottswolds, which was our intention.
Paul G.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Danube Bike Path - Passau to Vienna
Germany, Austria
Cycling the Danube is memorable and the accommodation was excellent. Melk and the Wachau Valley were high points. The bicycles were a disappointment: Heavy & Clunky. We were expecting 24 gear Hybrids. The directions for Linz and the last day in Vienna need work. Perhaps you could a more detailed map for each city that show the route in street map detail. These would be separate from the daily cycling maps. There was confusion regarding where stayed : Ardagger Shift and not Grein! The daily cycling map suggested that we end the day in Grein.
Norman F.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Puglia Food & Wine
Italy
The coastline rides, most restaurants and hotels were to our expectations. The scenery inland was not something I would do again. The landscape inland is littered with dead olive trees and and after 1 day of it, it becomes very repetitive.
theodore s.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Prinzessin Katharina Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany
The crew was absolutly great the bikes were of good quality the food was also. We had a great time. The reason I gave a 4 was the fact that you couldn't drink the tap water and they charged you for bottled water. Water is a basic necessity and should be free.
Richard S.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Harmonia Highlights of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
Croatia
The scenery and overall experience was absolutely wonderful! We enjoyed the boat, the cycling and the guides. The food on he boat while plentiful was mediocre. We had some wonderful meals on the tour when off the boat.
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