4 Star Gandalf boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 6 of 6
Freddie O.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I actually crashed my bike at the end of the first day, tried riding an ebike the next day but found it too painful. Therefore I spent the remainder of the trip on the barge, totally loved it. My suggestion for others would be to make sure to train, most of the people on our trip felt that they were being pushed and that the distance biked each day was too far. Also, for myself I felt that the bike was just too big for me and that contributed to my accident. Our guide (Fred) was delightful as were the crew of the Gandalf and the meals were fabulous. So, overall a great experience in spite of the spill.
Jehiel from Tripsite • 6 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Freddie,
We are sorry to hear about your fall but are happy you still enjoyed the rest of your trip. We do our very best to prepare our clients for the daily biking distances by listing them on the the tour page in the "Skill Level" and "Day to Day Itinerary" sections. We also recommend taking the bike for a short ride when being fitted so that the bike hand can make adjustments if needed. A properly fitted bike is very important!
Glad you are ok and we hope to help you plan another trip soon!
John H.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Having been on several of these bike/barge tours, this was a different area culturally than trips south of Amsterdam. Interesting history of the area. Our guide was excellent and made the trip.
G. Dunsmuir
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Authentic Holland
Netherlands
I would recommend this trip but only if a group of friends were going or if there was some way to know the mix of language of fellow travellers. I was the only person who did not speak the German language. I felt very isolated. A number of German people did try to speak English but it was hard work for them and they were on holidays. One English sailor on board as staff was very kind and attentive. The cook made wonderful gluten free dishes for me!! The guide did an excellent job of switching back and forth from German to English. The cycling and countryside was very pleasant. Sometimes the stops were a bit long but perhaps that was because I couldn't chat around with other travellers.
L. Roussinos
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Authentic Holland
Netherlands
The food quantity was good but hardly any quality in it. Four out of seven meals were rice oriented, little meat substance and overall not comparable to other similar meals on other barge and bike trips we have taken and the first time we have ever had "fish" lasagna!
Breakfasts were by far the best meals and there was always plenty to go around and to Read More prepare for your take away lunch. The crew were friendly and welcoming. I would most definitely recommend this trip if done on a better ship. The trip gets 5 out of 5 stars, the ship hardly 3 out of five.
Diane Denham
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I had an amazing time. I loved everything about it and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact I have recommended it to many many people.
Richard Krenn
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Gandalf Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Was disappointed that there seemed to be less cycling per day that expected from the website description.
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