Our March Provence Bike and Barge trip was a fabulous experience with the full support of a very professional crew. Our cycling guide was fantastic; he took time each day to get to know the group and chat with everyone, as well as sort any bike issues. I enjoyed the variety in the itinerary and would recommend doing the optional wine degustation in Aigues-Mortes. We always had time for the important stuff of coffee and toilet breaks. The barge meals were amazing! Despite cycling 45-50 kms a day on average, I am sure I put on weight. The on-board crew were most attentive to every issue or query. All-in-all, the trip could not have been better and only marred by unavoidable high spring floods in the French waterways. However, the reorganisation of the day-to-day cycling schedule was highly professional. The electric bikes were perfect for my partner and me were well-worth the additional dollars. Full marks to the cycle company for their daily support.
This trip lived up to all the expectations. The weather was mixed with heavy rain and sleet and three days of sunshine. Two things make a trip like this successful, the leader and the way in which the group gel together and interact. Both of these ingredients were very much in evidence and this made the trip an even better experience. The trekking was at the right pace and there was good support of each other throughout the 8 days. the accommodation and food were excellent.
A guaranteed efficient and cost-effective way of travelling mutiple destinations without the hassle of booking separtely for accomodations, excursions, and transport. The tour leaders are knowledgeable and passionate with travel, thus making the experience easy and memorable.