Reviews

Astoundingly wonderful boat — far exceeded expectations. Fantastic chef – meals make or break any trip! Our guide Tom was incredibly erudite and interesting — funny without being silly, and always informative and helpful. the ONLY thing I would suggest is that the bikes are “so-so”, although by no means unacceptable.

Great way to see the Netherlands. The Boat and Bike Southern tour was full of variety and surprises. Loved it !

Everyone was so helpful, from the tour leader, to boat staff and bike handler’s.

We were on the Gandolf on the Hanseatic Tour and would recommended this tour highly. Hans the captain and his staff were friendly and accommodating and the guide Rikko, one the best we have had on any of our barge bike tours with this company. You get to cope with the small cabins and limited shower time. The food, a different country theme each night, was lovely, and always a snack and cuppa to come home to in the afternoon. Easy riding bikes and good distances each day with plenty of breaks for sightseeing and time for morning coffee and lunch at interesting places.

The captain, guide, and crew were above expectations by a great deal. My wife and I were positively surprised with the barge (Gandalf) and the route (Hanseatic Tour). The captain and guide had to make significant adjustments due to weather but crafted an alternative that was excellent. They accommodated each guest’s needs and provided support where needed. We have already recommended this trip to several friends who are recreational bikers.

Everything about this trip was top notch. The boat (including the bed rooms) was in excellent shape and very clean. The food served on board was always delicious and presented nicely. The crew were very professional and friendly, taking care of every detail. The tour guide was amazing, definitely going above and beyond every day. The bikes were high quality, with only a couple of minor issues that were quickly resolved during 6 days of biking. We did not receive any incentive to provide this review and we would definitely recommend Boatbike Tours to anyone contemplating this type of vacation.

Great itinerary and quit affordable. If you want to be pampered with a van following you around if you get tired and picnic lunches prepared for you, this is not the trip to take. This is for the more adventurous who want to have more freedom during the day to enjoy yourself as you would like to

This was one of my favorite vacations so far. Our guide and the staff on the Magnifique were fantastic, cycling routes were beautiful, fellow cyclists were lots of fun, stops and places visited were interesting and lovely, and the food was great! I definitely recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys cycling and has an adventurous spirit!!

Terrific Tour! First Class Food. Wonderful hospitality and comfortable accommodations. Highly recommend.

We thoroughly loved the time spent on our Bike and Boat tour of the Provence and Camargue in southern France. The barge Crew were wonderfully accomodating to our every need and request with efficiency and a smile. In a similar fashion, the bike tour Leader lead us safely through the winding city and country roads at an appropriate pace, with adequate stops, also with an eternal smile on her face. Excellent value for money! Want some advice if you haven’t riden for a few years? I’d recommend adequate cycling preparation of at least one to two hours riding twice a week for several weeks prior to your trip. It will make it far more enjoyable for you and the group.